Discover the Thrill of Sexy Artistic Pole Dancing at the Jersey Shore
Pole dancing on the Jersey Shore is a thing. When you think of pole dancing your mind automatically flashes to local strip clubs or a scene from the Sopranos mob hangin’ at The Bada Bing. Pole dancing ain’t what it used to be.
In the last decade or so, pole dancing has become a true art. I know several women who incorporate it into their daily lives and fitness routines. People who you’d least suspect are riding the pole. It’s a fantastic workout.
It builds core strength as well as confidence. It also serves as a creative outlet, relieves stress, builds coordination, and serves to build a community of new friends.
It’s always good to challenge yourself to try something new.
My friend Tina Smash, a radio professional and certified instructor opened her own business in South Carolina called Smash Studios & Fitness Aerial Arts, complete with chrome poles, aerial silks, aerial hoops, and other fitness equipment.
Her Instagram page is incredible. I watch in amazement at a woman similar in age to myself effortlessly and artfully show off her craft.
I’m not sure I’m ready to ride the pole just yet, but I will gladly watch others do their thing. I recently came across a YouTube video filmed at Salty’s Beach Bar down the road here in Lake Como, NJ of an interview with two women who are a part of Creatures of Chrome, a pole and aerial production company who travel to various places including the Jersey Shore to perform their art for all to see.
Podcaster Mike Ham, host of the YouTube channel, “Greetings From The Garden State” takes us on a journey through the lives of Kim Petillo and Taylor Franklin, 2 women who became prominent figures in the pole dancing community.
Kim and Taylor talk about the first time they met back in 2020 at a time when both women were looking for new forms of fitness and self-expression during the Covid crisis, to creating their performance company and opening their own studio, Badabling Fitness At The Orchards in Colts Neck.
According to Mike Ham’s article in NJ Digest, one of the highlights of the episode was hearing about their first performance at House of Independents and how it led to monthly shows at Salty’s. The way they described the growth of their shows, from a modest 40 attendees to a packed house of over 100, was truly inspiring. It was clear that their dedication and hard work had paid off, creating a vibrant community of performers and fans alike.
The episode also touched on the themes of their shows, which are often music-based. From tributes to female-fronted bands to New Jersey’s own musical legends, each show is a carefully curated experience. The Rock and Chrome Hall of Fame theme for the night of our recording was particularly special, featuring top performers from the past year.
If you would like to see these folks in action following them on Instagram for upcoming shows.
