May 30, 2013

My First Pole Competition

May 30, 2013/ Laura Costa

Earlier this year, I received an email from a friend asking if I'd like to perform in a pole dance competition. Having only been pole dancing for two years, inconsistently, and teaching for one of those years, I had every intention of politely replying: "are you nuts?". But on a second thought, what a great opportunity to meet others sharing the same passion for the sport! And how exciting to be able to dance on a professionally rigged stage in front of a large audience! Quickly, that second thought turned into delusion and, almost instantly, I signed up to perform not one, but two routines in two distinct divisions. ....

December 10, 2012

Gift Ideas for the Pole Fitness Girl

December 10, 2012/ Laura Costa

Searching for a gift for a Pole lover? You've come to the right spot... Below is a list of our top selling Pole-preferred styles. Shorty shorts, functional bra tops & a little sparkle are all things any dancer can appreciate! Top 10 Gifts for the Dancer/PoleFitness Girl:

June 28, 2012

12 Things I Learned at Pole Con

June 28, 2012/ Laura Costa

1. "Dance with passion!" -Marion Crampe

2. "If you don't squeeze it, nobody else will."

3. Pole fitness is about community.

4. If you bedazzle it, they will come.

5. Unicorns exist, and they rock the pole.

6. Pole people work hard, and play harder.

7.Jen West is more than just amazing abs.

8. If your legs aren't all bruised and beaten up by the end of pole con, you did something wrong.

9. You're never to old to hit the pole.

June 27, 2012

Pole Inspiration: Jacqueline Santos

June 27, 2012/ Laura Costa

Jacqueline Santos aka Jackie was born and raised in Brampton, a small town in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Houston Texas and later graduated from Prairie View College of Nursing in 2006. Jackie works as a Registered Nurse at The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

May 24, 2012

WEEKEND WONDERS

May 24, 2012/ Laura Costa

Pacific Pole Competition, Studio Hopping, Los Angeles Sun and Manhattan Beaches. Believe it or not three members of the Mika team managed to fit in all this and more this past weekend on a little business trip to L.A. We had a wonderfully fun and successful weekend. Read on little one...

May 15, 2012

Inspiration: Expression through Pole & Bikram Yoga

May 15, 2012/ Laura Costa

We are happy to share an inspirational woman, Holly Miely! Holly, a Mika Yoga Wear-er, has rediscovered what beauty and power for women really means. Having noticed that every day roles can tend to bind and constrain women, Holly discovered the importance and necessity for women to feel feminine, and beautiful. While maintaining busy schedules and obligations, she believes we can and should all feel sexy, strong and confident. All it takes is some self expression through the power of the pole and deep stretching with Bikram Yoga.