In this episode host Amira Lamb speaks with Kyra Johannesen.

Kyra is the co-owner and pole fitness instructor at Body & Pole Studios in New York City. Body & Pole is an aerial dance school where fitness meets aerial dance.

Kyra is also one of the creators and master trainer for Elevated which is a training and certification program for pole fitness instructors.

She is also one of the founders and choreographers for AERA, an aerial dance company.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Physical and non-physical benefits of working with the pole, lyra, and silks
• Differences between performing and competing and what her preference is
• The politics in pole competitions
• The business of setting up a pole dance studio
• Her movement inspirations
• The politics in competing
• Developing stage presence
• Her biggest lessons in life and business

QUOTES: 

"I fail a lot which leads me to succeeding a lot. I've failed a lot (long pause) to get good."

"I believe everything is possible. So I just do it. I an unafraid. I am unafraid of failure. It's OK if I fail."

"Express yourself in a new way. Connect with your body in a new way."

"Surround yourself with people who love what you do."

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