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CNA INTERVIEWS SLAP ON POLE DANCING AS AN ALTERNATIVE WORKOUT | Students and instructors shared the beauty and benefits of pole fitness as an alternative sport; how it has help them build mental strength, confidence, poise, connections; and changed their lives!
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CNA INTERVIEWS SLAP ON DRIVING POLE TO BECOME AN OLYMPICS SPORT | SLAP has been a key player in driving pole dancing to become a performance art, sport and bringing its goodness to the masses as a mainstream workout. SLAP is also the organiser of the esteemed Asia Pole Championship, an international pole fitness competition.
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POLE DANCING GAVE PLUS-SIZED JASLYN THE CONFIDENCE TO COMBAT CYBERBULLYING | “Pole dancing helps me relieve stress and builds my confidence. The opinions of others does not matter. What matters most is that you love what you see in yourself.” says Jaslyn Tan.
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MEDIACORP CLASS 95FM INTERVIEWS SLAP ON THE FITNESS SCENE TODAY | Find out all about the fancy world of Pole Dancing! The Muttons chat with Charlene, a pioneering pole performer/ instructor and owner of SLAP Dance Studio.
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BODY SIZE NO BARRIER | "My main goal is to grow the community to include women of all sizes and bring them on board this journey of self-acceptance and joy in pole dancing," says Shermin Lim. Backed by SLAP Dance Studio, she embarked on a project called Beautiful Inspiring Girls (B.I.G.) with another pole dancer, Ms Phoebe Chew, to empower women of all body sizes and backgrounds to pole dance. Credit: The Straits Times >
FROM STRIP CLUB TO OLYMPICS | Singapore has seen a proliferation of pole-dancing clubs in the last 3 years. Wise Monkey Productions talked to SLAP Dance Studio to find out what goes on in a pole dance studio. A great representation of pole dancing.
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WHAT IT’S LIKE BEING A MALE POLE DANCE INSTRUCTOR | He fell in love with pole dancing because it’s a sport in which he can creatively work all the muscles in the body. Pole, Jacques explains, is a good distraction because it is physically strenuous and requires their utmost concentration. Later on, their muscles become stronger and their posture improves; they become more confident, have a sense of accomplishment and like their bodies better.
CREDIT: The Smart Local >
STRAITS TIMES: PICKING UP A NEW HOBBY IN 2020 | Stand up Comedian Ms Sharul Channa embarks on her Pole Dance Journey with Ms Maple Loo at SLAP
Read all about her exciting journey.
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SINGAPOREAN (GUYS) TRY: POLE DANCING
Pole dance is not just for ladies only.
Watch this hilarious episode of very local Singaporean guys trying pole dance for the first time.
CREDIT: The Smart Local
MY FIRST TIME - STRIPTEASE
Ever wonder what really happens in our striptease classes?
SHOUT returns to SLAP again and this time, to learn a little more about strip teasing and the art of seduction.
You’ll be in for loads of laughter!
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MY FIRST TIME - LAP DANCING
“My First Time” is a series where people are challenged to step out of their comfort zone and try something they never imagined themselves doing, ever.
Things are about to get a little steamy in this episode!
CREDIT: SHOUT.sg
WE TRY POLE DANCING FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Pole dancing is typically thought to be something sexy and sensual but, in actual fact, it's SO MUCH MORE than that.
Watch the Ladies First crew and a very special guest in their Pole Dancing Class at SLAP.
CREDIT: Titan Digital Media
POLE DANCING KEPT HER THROUGH HER DARKEST HOURS | “Breast cancer is not a death sentence” - Jasmine Han (co-founder of SLAP) shares her story about surviving breast cancer and how pole dancing kept her going through her darkest hours. We are real people who laugh and cry when we need to.
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POLE-DANCING MOTHER OF TWO BATTLES CANCER |“I’m a warrior, not a survivor.” - That is the motto of Ms Jasmine Han (co-founder of SLAP). She never lost hope or stopped dancing. She says she feels free when pole dancing, as it requires her to fully concentrate on the music and tricks.
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FITNESS INDUSTRY SHAPES UP | The fitness industry gathers pace in Asia as more people step up their pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. “The studio’s choreography incorporates lyrical, ballet and contemporary dance moves, and aims to debunk perceptions that pole-dancing must be sexy or seductive.”, said Ms Leung.
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联合早报interviews 55 year old pole dancer.
Susan Logan, an obstetrician said when women reaches the age of 35, the muscle mass will begin to decline. Regular exercises will maintain muscle mass and body flexibility. “Swimming is a good sport, but we also need to do weight-bearing exercises to strengthen our bones.” Veronica, 55 chose pole dancing. Let's see why Veronica likes pole dancing!
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POLE DANCING ISN’T AS EASY AS IT LOOKS
“Gender is not an issue at all when it comes to fitness. Pole dancing is a lot more dynamic and it challenges the body by engaging forgotten muscles. I could probably try other dance classes, but this one speaks to me”, said Ong Teng Sin.
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Yahoo news lists pole dancing as the ‘top alternative sport to try in Singapore’.
If you link pole dancing to images of sleazy bars, you're definitely out of touch with one of the hottest alternative sports in Singapore. With classes filled with women from all sizes and ages and from all walks of life, you'd be amazed that these sexy classes actually get you abs of steel.
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Big is Gorgeous
2 plus-sized beauty Veena Tay and Wan Ridyaton share their pole journey and how pole dancing helped them regain self confidence, embrace and love their body, and ditch the loose tank tops!
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Pole Dancing helps Melissa, Breast Cancer Survivor stay strong.
Currently cancer-free, Melissa Yambao, 33, feels that she has bounced back from cancer stronger than ever and has even taken up pole dancing as a way to stay positive through the tough knocks that life has thrown at her.
CREDIT: Women's Weekly Magazine
CLEO features photos that will make you want to POLE
If you don’t already know by now, pole dancing is a performance art. We were treated to a visual spectacle at Asia Pole Championship 2017, where we saw a number of pole dancers – both male and female! – from Singapore and around the world showcase their best moves.
CREDIT: CLEO Magazine
The truth about pole Dancing
Raphael, Departure's male journalist took the plunge into the world of pole dancings to debunk the myths.
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Cleo Body & Fitness: Want to feel this sexy?
Gone are the days when pole dancing was associated with seedy bars and dollar bills. These days, the performance art has evolved intro a trendy form of fitness that's no different from spinning, barre and ropes. “You won’t believe that you are do it, but once you get her that personal barrier, you’ll become a lot more confident.”
CREDIT: CLEO Magazine
STRAITS TIMES: HOTBOD OF THE WEEK | “Pole dance is a sport. It works your entire body, mental strength, musicality, sense of rhythm, psycho-motor skills and etc. You don’t need to plan legs day or upper body day because every class is a total body workout!”, said Desleen Yeo, 30, founder of Yeomama Batik, with Ryan Chen, 35, fitness coach.
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HEN’S NIGHT IN SINGAPORE: 10 PARTY IDEAS THAT ARE BETTER THAN CLUBBING
Ever wondered if you’d make a hot pole dancer? Take your hen’s night as the opportunity to find out, in a private party with your girls. Let your hair down, pick up some fun, burlesque props, and learn the art of seduction at SLAP. You’ll work your core and tone your arms and glutes, and pick up some sexy moves for your wedding night!
CREDIT: Singapore Brides
Pole Dance: Sleazy or Sporty?
To many, pole dancing comes off as a ‘sexual’ and ‘raunchy’ activity – Angelene, instructor at SLAP Dance Studio, is bent on breaking this stereotype. She hopes more skeptics would come to appreciate pole dancing for what it is. An athletic and artistic pursuit, that is.
CREDIT: The UrbanWire
EzyHealth Fit and Fab. Have a pole party!
Apart from developing a strong body, this amazing regime can also help you improve your mental and emotional health, prevent injuries and increase mobility, not to mention give your social and love life a boost by making you more con dent and agile!
CREDIT: Ezyhealth Magazine
Rich Herrera sets foot at SLAP Dance Studio for a private pole dancing class.
Actor/model/host/former MTV VJ/fitness junkie and Buro 24/7 columnist - Richard Herrera was sent into a realm few men dare to venture. As with any form of dance that calls for a good dose of elegance, pole dancing requires an acute attention to body positioning and efficiency of movement.
CREDIT: Buro 24/7
Sassy Mama reviews SLAP Dance Studio
When I was asked if I wanted to review a class that would ‘increase my cardio stamina, improve my muscle tone, build my core strength and confidence and be a great workout for [my] legs, tums and bums’ I of course jumped at the opportunity. God knows I really need help in all those areas! And by the looks of it, Singapore’s women are right on trend, with all classes running almost completely full.
CREDIT: Sassy Mama
Vivre Active Wear interviews SLAP students on their pole dancing journey.
"Overall, I strongly feel that pole dancing is an empowering sport. I’m pleased with what I see in the mirror everyday! The toned arms, tummy and thighs – an accomplishment to me! It’s amazing how the sport can shape you up in a relatively short period of time"
CREDIT: Vivre Active Wear
