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Pole Convention Miami 2011

Adam Jay — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:01:07 +0000

It’s been 5 days since I got back from the Pole Convention in Miami and I have to say that I’m still on a high !! It’s hard to know where to start and there is definitely no end ! In regards to the traveling aspect in a nutshell, it was ok, not exciting, just ok. Traveled with Virgin and the flight was “ok”, food was average and the films we pretty much the same as the flight I had to Australia bar a few films ( so mild disappointment there ! ). Met up with Stacey (X-Pole), Justine McLucas & Bendy Kate for a quick beverage before the flight so that was a good start.

Met Lou Landers at Miami International to then get a ride on the Tri-rail to West Palm which took about 1hr 40mins. A bit long but hey for $7 I can’t really complain.

Got to the Marriott, checked in, knock at the door and there they were, the boys from the hood, Jack & Tommy from Bad Kitty. After a loooooonnngggggg man hug we proceeded to the bar where for the rest of the night it was a case of chatting with other people who had also come in a couple of days early. Bug shout out to my boy at Mighty Grip, Joel Bretan, who finally got his vodka I had promised him for months ! Cheers!

On the Thursday I had a shoot with Fawnia Dietrich (who is one of the most loveliest girls I know) back up at South Beach. We were shooting with Daniela Baumann & Loft1 at their new exclusive studio over looking the bay. Things didn’t start off to well as the 2 xstages we had were a wee bit too tall for the room ! So as a back up we called my mate Danny from image 1st Miami who had a Platinum Stages Star Standalone from a shoot he had done a while back. Problem solved though I have to say the quality of the Platinum Stages pole is far inferior to that of the xstage, but hey we had no choice at that point.

The shoot went well and I felt I got to know Fawnia a lot more and I truly hope I get to work with her more in the future, a true professional and a legend in the pole industry.

In the evening there was a night hosted at BB Kings but the ice hockey was on and I couldn’t pass up the chance of Tommy talking me through it and explaining what was going on ! Anyway to cut a long story short, the Bruins lost but took the Stanley Cup a few days ago.

Also it would take me an age to name everyone I talked to over the days I was in Miami so if your name isn’t mentioned I do still love you

I have to be honest I wasn’t feeling it on the saturday. It was the first full day at the convention and I wasn’t in the game. I have no answer to why, it just wasn’t there. That is until I started watching the performances on the saturday afternoon. A-maz-ing ! I could feel the mojo flowing back into me and by the the time saturday evening performances came I had my game face on the performances were out of this world ! Performances by Lou Landers, Marion Crampe, Justine McLucas ( who was injured but still gave an outstanding performance, PROUD girl!) Estee Zakar, Jamilla, Zoraya Judd, Karol Helms, Jenyne Butterfly, Rafaela Montanaro and Felix Cane. What made it spectacular is that every performance was so different, awe inspiring and jaw dropping. I am so glad I was there ! Check out some images from that evening …….

Another definite highlight was the performance from Torwa Joe and her girls ! Those girls can shake it !!! and they defo laid the smackdown on me after !!

My main man Joel from Mighty Grip treated everyone to a lush cocktail after the event which gave people the chance to reflect on what they had just seen and also to have a picture with the “Stars” at the X-Pole Media Drop with Sam Green.

Sunday got off to a slow start ( I’m sure some people were hungover!! ) but soon picked up pace. I managed to fire off a few shots here and the but didn’t really go gung-Ho ! My main reason for going to the convention was really to network and to meet the people that I have talked to so often on Facebook.

For me Sunday was by far the best evening. Jack & Trisha invited myself, Tommy, Lou, Karri Mae and Claire out to dinner as a thank you and OMG it was like the best steak I have ever had ! The dessert wasn’t too shabby either! What do you think ?

We then went on to the Opa bar or something like that where we chilled, danced on tables, was joined by another 15 odd people, chucked napkins in the air and just kicked back and enjoyed the last night. Not to mention the aerobics class outside the hotel at 1am ! To all those there that night, thank you for making it awesome !

On the Monday we had time for a quick spot of lunch before the Tri-rail back to Miami International and all the goodbyes.

So where do we go from here, was it a success, was it worth going ?

Firstly, thanks to Jack who was adamant that I should attend, without him I may not of made it. Again thanks to Jack, Trisha & Tommy for making me feel like part of their family, both personal and business. Thanks to my roomie Lou who didn’t snore and was infact not that messy thanks to Fawnia and Daniela for the shoot in south beach making it a fun day ! Thanks to Danny for breakfast and being mine and Fawnia’s superman and saving the day ! Thanks to Jessalynn for organizing a kick ass convention and I look forward to next years in more ways than one I also have a new respect for Stacey who despite our ups and downs in the past, I think does an amazing job and truly hope to work a lot more with in the future. A big well done to Justine for her performance, I was very proud to call you a friend that night, and yes next time I’ll save you that seat on the plane though it’s up to you whether you sit there or not

I made so many new friends this Convention and caught up with a lot of old ones.

If you have a chance to go to next years convention then do everything you can to make it, I promise you will not regret it. The chance to meet people who are passionate about the same thing and to meet those “Stars” you thought you would never meet.

Everyone I met in Miami, onstage and off, are all STARS to me.

Thank you

ps it’s only a plane ride

Pole Image of the AMAZING ALLEGRA

Adam Jay — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:09:39 +0000

One of my favourite shots from Australia. Taken at the Pole Boutique in Adelaide of Miss Allegra King

July 2010 Catchup

Adam Jay — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:47:44 +0000

It’s been a while since I wrote a blog so I thought I would do a little roundup of what’s been going on so far.

Firstly It’s been a hectic month at Image 1st Photography Studio in Farringdon, London!! I’ve had people wanting fashion shoots, dancers wanting to add to their portfolio, couples wanting to capture those sweet intimate moments and Pineapple Dance commissioning me for their next Poster shoot. They were so impressed, that instead of using the one they had previously planned on, they had to do a montage of their favourite images!! I will post it as soon as I receive a copy.

We’ve had a little change around in the studio with new fresh sets so come say hi and book in for your photo shoot soon ! Have a little check at my portfolio updates 2010 Portfolio on Facebook.

Pocket Pole Studio the iPhone App has been downloaded over 1000 times with the Lite version reaching over 2500!!! That’s Global. The App is currently being developed for v2.0 and also for the android/google platform as of yesterday.

In Sept I will be taking on another challenge with Underwater Baby Photography in the new Baby Centre coming to Peterborough. I will keep you updated.

So there you are, a quick July roundup.

Have fun!!

Pocket Pole Studio

Adam Jay — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:03:39 +0000

So you’ve heard about the upcoming mobile device app “Pocket Pole Studio”, but when can you buy it? Well if all goes to plan we hope to have this MUST HAVE pole dancing accessory in the iTunes store within 10 days !
At the moment there are 2 (one is a lite and full version) pole dancing apps in the iTunes app store, let’s say the 3rd one in there will be a charm
If you haven’t already, please sign up to the feed at Pocket Pole Studio

Pocket Pole Studio Featuring FELIX CANE !

Adam Jay — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:10:58 +0000

The Amazing Felix Cane is now Exclusive to

“Pocket Pole Studio”

The World Wide Phenomenon FELIX CANE has now got her very own category in the upcoming iPhone app “Pocket Pole Studio” with her other PFA (Pole Fitness Association) experts. Now this highly sought after app will have an IMMENSE amount of content for you to have straight to your mobile device. Sections for Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced & PFA Experts FEATURING Felix Cane!

How excited are you??!? WELL YOU SHOULD BE!

This Catalogue of levels, moves and combinations will be a must have accessory for all Pole Dancers around the globe.

So Don’t Miss Out !!

Pocket Pole Studio Featuring Felix Cane will be available at the beginning of May

BIG THANKS goes to Collette Kakuk & Lizz Schofield of the PFA (Pole Fitness Association) , without you girls this wouldn’t have been possible. Your work ethos is superb!! Bringing the A Game

FELIX CANE you my girl are a legend !! A true professional in every right and darn good at what you do girl !!

Art – Sport – Mainstream

If you would like to join Felix’s Facebook Fan Page please click -

FELIX CANE OFFICIAL FAN PAGE

Pole Dancing Mobile Device App – Pocket Pole Studio – iPhone

Adam Jay — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:31:52 +0000

So “Pocket Pole Studio” is nearly there, a few last tweaks and if all goes to plan this Pole Dancing App will be in the itunes store and available to iPhone users very soon ! Submitting to iTunes has been delayed a little due to some fab exciting news that I just couldn’t resist, hence why I have held off for a little. It will definitely be worth the wait though.

So watch this space …. !!!

Pocket Pole Studio – Pole Dancing App – Why Do You Need It?

Adam Jay — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:18:27 +0000

By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the iPhone App “Pocket Pole Studio” (Coming Soon). If not then please view my other posts. (and where have you been!!)

To catch up with the first 2 Teaser Trailers you can view them here:

Teaser 1

Teaser 2

So what’s the “Pocket Pole Studio” Mobile Device App all about? Well in a nutshell:

“It’s a Pole Dancing Move Catalogue Reference Tool for all Pole Instructors and Students”

Initially there will be over 101 moves both in still and video format, which is pretty cool !! Every month there will be updates of around 20-30 extra moves to add to the library that you already have on your mobile device (iPhone & iTouch will be the first to get this with other mobile device platforms to follow).

Now I know there are a lot of technique geeks out there and I’m not going to please everyone. You see people have variations of moves so what is good for you may not be good for someone else and so on. This is a reference tool, not a be all and end all, and this is the only way you can do it type of gig. So for all you lovely wisen elders, be patient and keep everything in the pram, it’s not a contest. What I will guarantee is that all moves are to be done safely etc and should be done in a safe environment with the proper equipment. Ok, risk assessment out the way… let’s Pole !

This will be the best Pole Dancing must have on your mobile device, granted!!

So stay in touch with me, my website and my Facebook Fan Page and let’s get the party started !

My Question is : Who would you like to see demonstrating in the Pocket Pole Studio App?

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