Polecats Manila

Polecats Manila 2012 

Photo by: Hub Pacheco

Art Direction by: Pong Ignacio

Styling by: Tippi Sy

Shot at the Polecats Manila Studio (22nd Floor, Strata 100, F.Ortigas Jr Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig, Philippines)

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anamarinella:

Today, I was one with The Force. Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th Be With You :)

anamarinella:

Albert Job Bautista
from Polecats Manila

1st Runner Up Pole Fit Category
International Pole Championship
March 15, 2012 Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Photo by Rouge Photography

Congratulations to our very own Albert Job Bautista for winning 1st runner up in the International Pole Championship Pole Fit Category held last March 15, 2012 at the Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts! Team Philippines represent!

We’re so proud of you!

polecatsmanila:

STYLE ISLE 2012 fast forwards summer as it showcases a fashion show the newest summer collection of swimwear and accessories made by Twinkle Ferraren and pole dancing performances from the country’s premiere pole dancing group, POLECATS Manila!

- When In Manila

http://www.wheninmanila.com/style-isle-2012-bikinis-pole-dancing-and-more 

STYLE ISLE 2012 fast forwards summer as it showcases a fashion show the newest summer collection of swimwear and accessories made by Twinkle Ferraren and pole dancing performances from the country’s premiere pole dancing group, POLECATS Manila!

- When In Manila

http://www.wheninmanila.com/style-isle-2012-bikinis-pole-dancing-and-more 

fitfad asked: I was just wondering whether there was anythig i can put on my hands while poledancing as my hands slip alot and its really frustrating especially when I'm trying to do inverts. Your help would be appreciated. Thank you in Advance x

Hi Ellie! 

We highly recommend the Mueller Stickum Grip Powder (which you can find here: http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Grip_Enhancers.htm). What we do is we put the powder on our hands and then apply alcohol right after (this makes your hands stickier!). 

If you are doing the really intense stuff, you can opt to use iTac2 Pole Dance Grip. iTac2 has different grip intensity levels. http://www.poledancegrip.com/

Try not to be too dependent on these gripping aids though. We have had students who can do certain tricks with gripping aids but once we tell them not to put any kind of aid, they can’t hold the trick for so long. Use the gripping aids when really necessary (like if your palms are naturally sweaty). You still want to strengthen your grip. 

I hope we were able to help. 

Good luck! :) 

byebyestranger asked: This is awesome! I love poledance, but I'm still learning the basics (a). Have you got any tips on how to get a better grip, because I'm always gliding down and I don't know why?

Hi byebye stranger! 

Aside from the usual pole dance grip aids (such as iTac2), we also try to do grip exercises. These exercises are very simple and you can even do them at home. All you need is a towel! Just roll the towel and grip the edges. Try to pull the towel apart, as if you’re trying to tear it. It may sound silly but it helps strengthen your grip. You can also use stress balls! 

If your palms are naturally sweaty, you can use Mueller Stickum Grip Powder as well. http://www.muellersportsmed.com/Grip_Enhancers.htm 

Good luck!

illustratedpoo asked: Most amazing blog ever, so inspiration! Thank you for the eye candy :) x

The response over these photos has been overwhelming. We are VERY thankful :) 

Because Strong Is The New Sexy! 

Singles Tricks Set 2

Thank you Pong Ignacio for taking these photos!