Telegraph Article

Anastasia Kukhtovora is one of our top 8 pole fitness accounts to follow on Instagram Photo: INSTAGRAM

8 Best Pole Fitness Stars to Follow on Instagram by www.telegraph.co.uk

It's one of the first articles I've seen online that actually hasn't made one remark about whether pole dance is acceptable or not, but just an article about pole dancers to follow on Instagram because of how interesting and awe-inspiring they are. It was a nice change and something refreshing.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

I've started to researh post-feminism and relating it to my project.

I was suggested to look into the speech given by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie which Beyonce' incorporates in her Flawless video and has played during her Tour.  This video shows her whole speech. It's really interesting and really made me think. The messege is about changing the way people percieve Feminism whilst still persuing the idea of equal opportunities for all.

The feminist is a man or a woman who says 

"Yes, there's a problem with gender as it is today, and we must fix it. We must do better."

- Elisa

IPSF Interview

Today I managed to get an Interview with KT Coates, the president of the IPSF. A lovely lady and very passionate about pole, she gave me a real insight into the world of competitive sports and the level of work needed to become an Olympic Sport. A really good opportunity for me and my project to get a professional point of view. My favourite statement from her was this. Pole is the:

"Most interesting and exciting way of getting fit."

- Elisa

Introduction

My name's Elisa, I'm a third year Graphic Design student at the University of Portsmouth. My Major Project for this year is based around Pole Dancing. I've been practicing Pole for a year and a half and really enjoy it! The aim of my project is to change people's view on pole dance and to get it recognized as an official sport. I have a particular interest in getting pole to be a part of the Olympics and as a Graphic Designer I want to use my visual skills to communicate this messege.

- Elisa