Introducing our July 22 Student Spotlight Vicky Biggs – Vicky attends classes at the Durham Studio in Gilesgate. WHY and WHEN did you decide to start Pole or Aerial? I have a condition that causes difficulty with balance and co-ordination. This means I’ve always had an awkward walk that doesn’t use all the right muscles…
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Introducing our March 22 Student Spotlight Kai Mcintyre – Kai attends classes at the Washington studio. WHY and WHEN did you decide to start Pole or Aerial? I started pole after the new year after seeing a friend post about what class she should take up and she listed pole dancing as one of the…
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Introducing our January 2022 Student Spotlight – Lauren Mackenzie, student at both Durham and Washington studios. Why and when did you decide to start Pole? I’ve been on this pole journey now for nearly 3 years. I decided to start pole as my self esteem had hit rock bottom. My life felt in turmoil and…
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Well can you not just shave? Nichola is one of our well loved Aerial students at the Washington studio; this is her story. I am Nichola. I am not normal. But what is normal? I live with PCOS. I have mental health problems. Bullied for my body’s hormone imbalance and there’s nothing anyone can do.…
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I was scrolling through Facebook one night in January when I came across CEO Sleepout UK. My team of amazing Tempest students and instructors had previously raised money for DASH who support those at risk of homelessness in Durham, so without thinking too much about what I had to do I signed up. Then came…
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Our first Charity Ghost Hunt took place last night, in aid of Durham homelessness charities and we were left high in spirits despite Vane Tempest Hall lacking in spirits! Armed with torches and a good sense of humour, twelve intrepid amateur ghost hunters gathered at 9pm in the sports hall to do a group call…
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Andrea was nominated for Student Spotlight by her best friend who said “Andrea is always enthusiastic and constantly helps me with any moves that I struggle with. Her journey in pole encouraged and inspired me then her sister and our other friend. It is because of Andrea that all four of us come week in week…
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Katy has been attending lots of different classes at Tempest for over 7 months, she has a positive attitude and always helps out at the start and end of classes. Why did you decide to start pole/aerial? I wanted to do something that combined exercise with fun and that was a bit different. I saw…
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Julie has been at student at Tempest for 6 months and has fully immersed herself into #TeamTempest life. Why did you decide to start pole/aerial? I’d contemplated doing pole for ages before I took the plunge. I’d heard it was a great way of keeping fit and developing core strength. I did a google search…
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – EM Meet Em. Em supports Team Tempest in every possible way – she attends and shares as many events as she can. She supports other members too and even her kids are #TeamTempest. We’re very proud to present her as July’s Student Spotlight. Why did you decide to start pole/aerial? It will have…
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