Check out my little homemade tutorial on a move that is core to everything in pole from Intermediate levels onwards. The Straddle is a fundamental of lifting, flipping, curling, and extending and so much more. Performed incorrectly, it can very quickly pull muscles in your back, which in turn pull on your ribs and spine. Performed well, it looks amazing! Unnecessary injuries are happening too often however, and so I wanted to offer some information to the pole world to make this move not only safe, but also graceful and seemingly effortless. Why burn twice the energy for half the effect? Hope you enjoy this little offering, shot at Pole Fitness Studio in Las Vegas (with a party going on in the next room!). Let me know how it helps and what other tutorials you’d like to see. Presenting … Correct Straddle Technique!
Jamilla at the Midwest Pole Convention!
This will be Jamilla’s first year at the Midwest Pole Convention in Chicago. Book in now for her Signature Tricks and Pole Choreography workshops before they sell out!
The Pin-Up Pole Tour Continues!
My two and a half weeks at Jamilla Deville Pole Studio in Sydney, Australia literally flew by, and I’m back in the US! Jetlag? Schmetlag. From next weekend my Pin-Up Pole Tour continues, starting on the East Coast of the US and on through LA and then Mexico. There’s a whole lot more in store but you’ll have to check out the poster to the right to see all the details! Well, actually, you can also see my Upcoming Events page for even more details 😉 I still have a few spots available so if your studio would like a dose of Deville, drop us a line. I can’t wait to get going!
Home … and Home!
I’ve returned to my US home base, Las Vegas, after almost two months on the road! My final stop was the International Pole Convention in West Palm Beach, Florida, which was a real treat. Yes, it was a busy time, but it was a chance to catch up with other performers and instructors as well as to meet a lot of the international industry community. Oh, and a chance to shop with the fresh & funky vendors who have dreamed up fabulous poles, clothing, grip aids and other goodies for us.
This week I set off again, this time for my “other” home base, Sydney, Australia, to visit Jamilla Deville Pole Studio and put in some serious play time with our instructors and students. I can’t wait! If you’re in Sydney over the next two weeks, book in to any of our classes, or my Inverts or Sweet ‘n’ Sexy workshops (Sat June 29th) here.
If you are interested to know more about my tour schedule or to enquire about Deville-esque workshops at your studio, sign up to one of our mailing list (specific to your region). You’ll find the list here.
Jamilla on Tour: Updates!
I’m almost six weeks into my Pin Up Pole Tour! So far I’ve had the pleasure of instructing students from Salt Lake City to Inverness to Zurich & many places in between. To keep up to date with the tour, join my Official Page, or better still, for “unofficial” pics, add me on Twitter and Instagram. See you there!