Suzie has been a guest pole instructor at pole studios all over the world and loves the “blend of hard core fitness and femininity/grace that you find when floating through the air”.
She has been featured as a pole dancer on Home and Away, a stripper on Underbelly and a trapeze artist on Australia’s Got Talent. Along with her partner Toby J she won the Open Pairs division of the Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships for 2010 and lives by the mantra “It’s not what you do on a pole, it’s how you do it”.
Suzie Q Pole Studio is the largest pole dancing school in Sydney’s West. Opened in 2008 by internationally renowned pole dancer Suzie Q and women’s fitness guru Charlee Fox, the studio now sees over 300 students pass through it’s doors each week.
At SQPS they offer pole dancing classes from beginner through to competition level, as well as conditioning, flexibility, lap/strip and aerial/circus classes. Their award-winning teaching staff includes current Miss Pole Dance NSW Amber Ray, former Asia Pacific Open Pairs winners Zahra Stardust and Stacey Minx (and also Suzie Q and Toby J!), Australian Capital Pole Runner Up and Miss Pole Dance Finalist Bailey Hart and Miss Pole Dance Finalist Daisy as well as professional Showgirls and Circus Artists.
At SQPS they embrace all styles of pole dancing, from fitness and gymnastics to towering high heels and dance styles ranging from contemporary to booty shaking! They believe pole dancing is for EVERYONE – no matter your size, shape, age, experience or background – you have something unique to offer the pole world. After all, “It’s not what you do on a pole… It’s how you do it!”
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Suzie Q is winner of Best Australian Performance Artist, exceptionally talented and accomplished pole dancer. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You must have started pole dancing early and reached the pinnacle of success in pole dancing where you stood 1st at Australian Champions of Pairs Pole Dancing. What factors you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?
Ms. Suzie Q:
You know that saying “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”? I have been lucky enough to find my true passion and have been able to travel the world teaching and performing pole dancing and circus. I get to inspire others to reach greater heights (literally!) and achieve things they never though possible. I love what I do – I wake up each day and am excited to go to “work”.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You embrace all styles of pole dancing, from fitness and gymnastics to towering high heels and dance styles ranging from contemporary to booty shaking. You innovated your own mesmerize style of pole dancing. Elaborate on this concept ?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I love that pole is so versatile – whatever your background is, you can incorporate it into pole – hip hop, ballet, contemporary – I’ve even seen Irish dancing/pole!
When I joined forces with Toby J back in 2010 we took his background in American Cheerleading and sports acrobatics and fused it with pole dancing – thus coining the term “Acro-pole” to describe what we do.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Suzie Q:
Pole of course! I also teach BodyBalance and Yoga and at Suzie Q Boutique Fitness on the Gold Coast I have recently started teaching Aerial Yoga. I love it because it fuses the fun of circus performance with the mind-body benefits of yoga.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I try to eat healthily MOST of the time – I think if you follow the 80-20 rule (eating well 80% of the time) you’re doing the right thing by your body. I think in general really strict diets are unsustainable and not that great an idea. You need to make small, sustainable changes to your diet and exercise regime so it becomes an automatic part of your everyday lifestyle.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding pole dancing girls who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of pole dancing ?
Ms. Suzie Q:
Train hard and don’t get caught up in a style you “have” to do. Or a move you “have” to get. We’re all different – focus on what you can do, you may not be able to Deadlift, but maybe your bendy back makes your Nike/Crescent look amazing. Or your dance ability makes your moves flow together flawlessly. Highlight your strengths and work on your weaknesses.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after winning title of “Best Australian Performance Artist” in the prestigious Eros Shine Awards?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I was so excited to win this award. I’m not quite an exotic dancer any more but was still performing at “Adult” events like Sexpo – This award acknowledged perfectly what I try to achieve – performances that are art!
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about the activities of your endeavor “Suzie Q Pole Studio”?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I co-own two Studios – Suzie Q Pole Studio in Sydney where we teach Pole dancing, Aerials (Silks, Lyra and Trapeze), Lap dancing and Conditioning. We opened this studio in 2008 because we wanted to create a space that blended both the sexy and fitness sides of pole dancing. Our motto is “Get Fit. Have Fun. Feels Sexy”.
You can read more about the Sydney studio here: www.suzieqpolestudio.com.au. Last year we opened Suzie Q Fitness Boutique in the Gold Coast where we teach Aerial Yoga, Fat Burning Pilates, Yoga – and of course Pole! The motto of the Gold Coast Studio is “Strengthen your Mind, Body and Soul” – you can read more about our classes here: www.suzieq.com.au.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influencer and motivator in your success in the field of your career in competitive pole dancing?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I am incredibly lucky to be surrounded by so many positive influence. My business partner Charlee, my performance (and life!) partner Toby J and my amazing team of staff. None of my achievements would have been possible without the support of those around me.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Suzie Q:
I think resources like Womenfitness.net are incredibly valuable for women on their journey to optimal health. There is a massive amount of information and “fitspiration” on the site – perfect for keeping you motivated and informed.
To know more about Suzie Q, Check out at: www.suzieq.com.au, www.suzieqpolestudio.com.au and www.suzieqandtobyj.com. You can also follow her updates at https://www.facebook.com/suzieqandtobyj
Women Fitness Team thanks Suzie Q for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and made this interview happen.
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