Our mission at The Bombshell Ballroom far reaches beyond the walls of our physical studio. It goes without mention that we want you to step into our space, and instantly feel welcome, and comfortable. As you step out of your daily stresses, and into your platform heels, we absolutely welcome you to feel completely sexy basking in the glow of the Ballroom’s ambient lighting. Our hearts dance the first time you choose one of our glistening poles to become your partner in dance for 8 weeks (or more!) We cherish the accomplishment that radiates from within as you master your first (and countless other) spins, and steps. These are just a few of the many satisfactions that come from teaching each of our students at the studio, on a local level.
Our true mission begins here, and extends outward from our Pacific Northwest location. On the grand scale of things we are making history. Being on the cutting edge of a great trend in the fitness, and dance industry, we are using this momentum to bringing global awareness to this movement toward feminine self-empowerment.
In our society feminine sensuality is repressed to say the least. Pole dancing is an art form created directly from that divine sensuality. Unlike ballet, or various other forms of classical dance, pole dancing was not developed by the mind, or the idea’s of a person with any kind of system or technique. This dance was created entirely by channeling that innate sensuality. Pole dancing as far as we know, was first a circus sideshow. The tent poles being the prop, ladies would dance around them in between acts. No one taught them… they just did what came naturally. Eventually, brass poles became a common fixture in gentlemen’s clubs. There again, no one teaches these girls how to dance. They have just learned to harness that sensuality , and allow it to flow freely in this non linear, exotic, and serpentine art of movement. The arts of exotic dance completely compliment the female physique by embracing, and accentuating the naturally curvy body lines of the female form.
Pole dancing is much more than just the athletic, and even gymnastic movements that utilize the pole. It is the natural movements between the spins, and inverts, the transitions, and embellishments between one move, and the next. We are here to teach you the movements, and inspire you to find the music within yourself, and allow it to move through you. We see pole dancing not as a trend, but as a movement. We are dedicated to shattering the old taboos created by those who do not dare to witness first-hand, the beauty of pure self expression. It a is time to tune in to the personal way in which music speaks to you, and bring it to life with your body language. This is not simply the latest trendy fitness craze, this is a feminine awareness movement.
It has nothing to do with men, or the idea that getting all dolled up to dance on stage with a pole, in your underwear, while people (not just men) throw money at you, is somehow degrading to women. (Doesn’t sound so bad does it?) People do much worse for money… like, spend most of their lives at a job they hate, or with a partner they don’t truly love. Those who do view exotic dance, or pole dance as degrading, or negative are unfortunately, usually (although not always) other women. Ladies, how will we ever be taken seriously by the opposite sex if we can't even respect our own? Why is it that we tend to be so jealous of the woman who is in command of her own sexuality? Why do we feel the need to make pretenses such as... tramp, slut, or even bitch, when we are actually just intimidated, or envious... There are those among us who have never experienced being completely connected with that innate sensuality. Deep down inside each of us, lies a goddess waiting to emerge, whether we realize it or not.
We speak to you as a voice of the pole dancing, and exotic arts movement. We are part of a community on a global scale. Our mission is that of self awareness, and empowerment. Meet any one of us, and you will know that our intentions are rooted in love of self, and of our sisters (and brothers too). One day we as humans will master the masculine/feminine balance. Pole dancing can be a beautiful example of the fusion of both, exhibiting both masculine strength, and the fluid female form.
-Starr
The Bombshell Ballroom
