I went to the finals of Miss Poledance Australia. As you do.
We felt that she deserved to come second (the first place getter, from Perth, received a well-deserved standing ovation). However, like all competitions this was political. The winner deserved to win. Second and third places were given to popular performers who had been around a long time.
C'est la vie. Porche was so rapt to just be in the competition and said she will find it hard to come down to earth to her role as mild-mannered pilates instructor on Monday.
My pilates instructor (stage name: Porche) was a finalist. My friend L and I did not find it difficult to convince our husbands that it was a good idea to go along and support her.
It was fabulous.
The show was emceed by a drag queen (stage name: Maxi Shield) and an amazing burlesque dancer (can't remember her stage name). It was a little bit Moulin Rouge and a little bit classic Darlinghurst.
We saw a wide variation in styles and routines. Pole Dancing is classically derived from the strip clubs and thus has some of the trappings of that environment - most noticeably the stratospheric heels many of the girls wear. The skimpy gear comes with the territory because they need skin contact to stick to the pole (this need to stick to the pole is also enhanced by the liberal use of hairspray and resin, bleh). In this competition, however, about half the girls wore flat shoes and costumes that were more than just underwear with sequins, which was refreshing.
I couldn't take photos inside the theatre, but I did manage a couple of grainy shots in the lobby.
It was fabulous.
The show was emceed by a drag queen (stage name: Maxi Shield) and an amazing burlesque dancer (can't remember her stage name). It was a little bit Moulin Rouge and a little bit classic Darlinghurst.
We saw a wide variation in styles and routines. Pole Dancing is classically derived from the strip clubs and thus has some of the trappings of that environment - most noticeably the stratospheric heels many of the girls wear. The skimpy gear comes with the territory because they need skin contact to stick to the pole (this need to stick to the pole is also enhanced by the liberal use of hairspray and resin, bleh). In this competition, however, about half the girls wore flat shoes and costumes that were more than just underwear with sequins, which was refreshing.
I couldn't take photos inside the theatre, but I did manage a couple of grainy shots in the lobby.
There was the opportunity to purchase a memento t-shirt, or hotpants.
And you'll be relieved to know that the immutable law of girl/lavatory ratio was upheld. Six bathroom stalls for about 1000 women.
So how did Porche fair? She was fantastic, fabulous, amazing.
So how did Porche fair? She was fantastic, fabulous, amazing.
We felt that she deserved to come second (the first place getter, from Perth, received a well-deserved standing ovation). However, like all competitions this was political. The winner deserved to win. Second and third places were given to popular performers who had been around a long time.
C'est la vie. Porche was so rapt to just be in the competition and said she will find it hard to come down to earth to her role as mild-mannered pilates instructor on Monday.
UPDATED TO SAY: Porche came fourth!!! That means she really came second because second and third places were political. Yay Porche.
13 comments:
wow - how fabulous ... having seen some pole dancing on TV - the USA think you can dance show - I am amazed at the physical strength these women can generate and still look divine !
You can take pole dancing classes now in Bris Vegas - for fitness of course ... might beat step aerobics hands down !
Enjoy your Sunday - le
Ummm. Okay then. Not quite sure what one says about a poledancing final? Glad to hear Porsche performed well. I guess that means she stuck to the pole okay?
THat toilet thing *always* gets my goat! Urgh.
Miss Pole Dancing 2008 - wonder what that would look like on the resume?
Fairlie, am I hearing a slight undertone of sarcasm? I'll be taking u to see Porche perform tout suite. If you can watch aerial silks at Cirque du Soleil you can watch pole-dancing.
From Ballet Eisteddfords to pole dancing competitions...one extreme to another!
It does sound like a bit of fun and I guess it means you can never be too sure what hobbies people have these days!
No. No sarcasm intended. Just a lack of vocabulary. I really don't know quite what the appropriate response in for poledancing.
Oh yes, I see now :)
Judging from the husbands who came with us it is to sit there with ones jaw on the ground. That, combined with the pained look that comes with wondering how a woman can survive a four-metre free-fall in the splits position...
Hello M - I have awarded you - come on over for the champers - le
So...Did you buy souvenir hotpants?
Just to help you remember the event...
Next year I wanna go too!!!
Like Peppermint Patcher - I am interested in the hotpants - how much; any gold ones?????
Ladies, let me just say that my friend and I did check out the hotpants and decided that the large size might be almost big enough to fit our 10 year olds...
Nutmeg: no, no gold ones. Only hot pink or black with "Bobbi's Pole Studio" emblazoned across the back.
That sounds like a really fun night. Maybe next year for Porche.
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