THREE years ago, Tweetie Bullecer decided to put up her own Evolve Pole Fitness and Aerial Arts Studio. With only five poles to use for the students, she persisted until she found another room in R. Castillo Street where Evolve found a better home for her students.
Back in the days, pole dancing is considered taboo and provocative. This is only danced by women in bars to entertain men. But through the years, this perception towards pole fitness dancing has changed. Women became bolder with their decision to do pole dancing as a workout routine and a performing art. Because of this courage, more and more people are understanding that pole dancing is an art and not just a provocative, taboo dance.
“This is about strength. This is about empowerment. This is about trying to improve yourself. One of the best things about pole dancing is it teaches you to aim for perfection. It opens your eyes on the things that you need to work on,” Tweetie shared.
Pole fitness dancing is different from any other dances as the actions and the tricks are not anymore dependent on the floor. The dancer should focus on their grace, their flexibility, their tricks, and their musicality - all of this while being the strongest that they can be on the pole.
Currently being the only pole and aerial arts studio in Davao City, Evolve has helped more than 100 women to feel good about themselves specifically because they have conquered something they thought impossible.
This International Women’s Month, Tweetie’s pole fitness dancing skill only shows how art can empower women of different sizes and ages.