Feel free to browse around and see what’s been going onin my world lately.  I will update this site as often as possible… but TRUST me, my life can get crazy busy so no guarantees it will be daily or anything! I’m new to this blogging thing, and I’m a pretty private person (pole dancer or not!) so it’s very likely going to be a continual work in progress… All the best, Cindy

This video got the music removed on YouTube so I’m posting it here with the music, since the routine was made to accompany the song. I get the copyright thing, don’t get me wrong, I am married to a musician after all. But, I must say I think in these cases the record company’s are doing themselves a disservice.  I can’t tell you how much music I’ve purchased BECAUSE I saw someone do a cool routine to it and thought it would be a great song to add to my pole dancing music list.  But whatever… there’s my rant.

Hi Everyone!

Here’s another clip from Vertical Pole Challenge.  I was honored to be invited back to judge two more episodes of the show taped in February.  They also showed us one of the completed shows and I have to say they’ve done a fabulous job!!  It is a very positive representation of Pole Fitness. I’m thrilled to get to be a part of it.

In the video I’m waving like a wild thing as I exit the limo… I couldn’t stop laughing at the (ahem) subtleness of the BLINDING LIME GREEN-NESS of it.  Notice Robert Gossett got the more refined black limo!

The whole experience was just a ton of fun!  There were some amazing performers.  It’s so exciting and inspiring for me to see what other studios and dancers are doing on the pole.   I came back and told my advanced class, “Okay, Ladies, it’s time to up our game!  Handsprings and Superman Drops are the order of the day!”  So we’ve started training and my class is doing AWESOME!

Thanks Vertical Pole Challenge!

If you’d like to attend a live taping of the show you can do so next month on April 24th. Go to Vertical Pole Challenge and get your tickets now!

XOXO,

Cindy

Greetings!

Okay, I kept this quiet because I was pretty nervous about it, but on December 5th I got to be one of three judges for the Vertical Pole Challenge reality tv show held in Las Vegas.  Two episodes were taped that day.  This clip is from the second one and I have to say the Pole Dancers were UNBELIEVABLE!!  SOOO talented.  Really amazing!  You have to tune into the show when it airs and check it out. They really inspired me to “up my game” on the pole. I really want Zoraya’s abs.  Holy Cow!

Hi Everybody!

Wow…  I really am terrible about posting regularly.  I do apologize!

LAST month… Kyla, one of my students, and I went to Las Vegas so she could compete in the new reality Pole Dancing tv show Verical Pole Challenge!  She did GREAT! (She’s in the sparkly red outfit!) I was so proud of her. Come on!  You knew it was only a matter of time before there would be a reality show based on Pole Dancing!  They really seem to be committed to doing a great show.  Keeping it non-sleazy and positive. I must say I was a wee bit skeptical before going to Vegas.  As a Pole Dance Instructor, I must say  it is very exciting to see something coming together to help promote Pole Fitness!!

We took some friends for moral support and made a weekend out of it.  After the competition, we went to the Britney Spears concert.  That was a trip for me, I must say.  It was really odd to be at a show that was all about the show–not the songs.  Being married to a musician that actually sings live has made me think everyone else does that too.  So it was a bit weird to see Britney not singing. Although, I must say there was plenty to watch and the audience didn’t seem to mind one bit! I think they played 3 songs without her even on stage… just showing videos on amazing projection screens. Unbelievable.  If David did that he wouldn’t ever need a day off when he’s on tour!

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Name: Cindy Coverdale

Born: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Siblings: 4 Brothers and 1 Sister–I’m the youngest.

Growing Up: I was a total tomboy when I was little, and having 4 older brothers made me pretty    tough! I loved to be outside… catching bugs, helping my brother work on cars and motorcycles, and    doing gymnastics.  Drawing and doing gymnastics were my two most favorite things while growing  up.  Oh, and organizing things! ha ha.  I still do that one! I lived in a neighborhood filled with kids.  We would ride bikes, play hide-and-seek etc. with whoever was available to play… until the  streetlights came on.

Present Time:  I would say I’m pretty much a girly-girl now.  I like all things pampering: massages,  nice hotels, traveling First Class! David has taught me all about the finer things in life and I’ve  adapted quite well! Ha Ha! I am all about making things easy and not stressing. The friends I have now laugh if I say I’m going on a school camping trip with Jasper.  (They know I’m 5 star.) I can handle it though, I just draw from my roots!  ha ha.

I love being married, being a Mom, and having a business to run. I have a very fulfilling life!

Age: Not Telling!

Children: 1 Son, Jasper.  He’s the best.  He’s an “old soul” for sure, and always teaching me things.  We have a wonderful relationship, which I sure hope continues as he moves into the rebellious teenage years! Yikes.

Pets: I have two kitties.  Riley and Lola. They are very sweet.  Still kittens.  And they love to play.

Hobbies:  Obviously, #1 is Pole Dancing.  It takes me back to my youth with my love for gymnastics and it allows me to express my creativity through dance. I feel strong, sexy and free when I dance. There was no money for dance classes when I was growing up and I remember watching my friend during her ballet classes just wishing so bad I could take a class.  Now I can! You really can try anything at any age… If you just give yourself permission to do it.  I started my dance studio Vertical Fitness to have a place where woman can experience trying new things (pole dancing, belly dancing etc.) in a safe and beautiful environment.

The inspiration for writing this book came from the many appointments Christine and I had with Real Estate Agents. Using Feng Shui principles, and a little muscle (we spent many appointments rearranging furniture on the spot) these “Feng Shui for Sale” appointments, as Christine liked to call them,  proved to be so successful we decided to write a book to share with all Real Estate Agents, and homeowners, so they could implement the tools on their own and only call us for the really difficult homes.  The “difficult” homes usually required a deeper level of Feng Shui such as clearing out negative energy. This is information that requires more training and a deeper understanding of Feng Shui so it is not included in the book.  Nine times out of ten though, the homes do sell without requiring our services!

So if you’re trying to sell your home, give a little Feng Shui a try.  I promise we made it simple and inexpensive to implement these tools.  Have fun with it and start planning life in your new home!

People always assume I met David at a show… Or something along those  lines…  But here’s the truth. I met David Coverdale in November 1990.  We were both getting our hair hi-lighted (he was blond then) at this little  hair salon in Reno, Nevada called Look n’ Good!  How funny is that?  When David walked in half of my head was covered in aluminum foil  packets.  Perfect. Just how you want to look when you meet someone  famous.  Or anyone for that matter! I knew who he was, of course, and  thought it was really weird because over a 2-3 month period before  meeting him, his name kept coming up. I guess it was our destiny to meet.

A few days after meeting, he sent me a HUGE bouquet of roses with an  invitation to go out to dinner.  I was pretty much floored.  When I left my  job that day, I called to tell him “Thank you  very much, but I can’t do dinner.”  I was in the process of ending a  relationship, but it wasn’t quite finalized yet so I didn’t feel it would be  right. Blah… blah… blah… Honestly, I was also scared to death.  Let’s just say David was somewhat persuasive  and  I finally agreed to meet him.  I just started thinking, “You know, you just might end up being really good friends. What do you have to loose by meeting him?”   I grew up with 4 older brothers so it’s not like it was hard for me to talk to or be around  guys.  Then, on the way to that meeting “Is this Love” came on the radio. That really freaked me out. I had to pull over and breathe! ha ha.

We took things slow from there.  Both of us were traveling off and on so  we spent a lot of time on the phone getting to know each other before  seeing each other again. Which was nice.  I don’t think either one of us  really wanted t be in another relationship as we were both coming out of  somewhat dysfunctional ones. However… I think the angels had other plans.  Seriously.  David and I didn’t have a lot of choice in the matter.  We were supposed to  be  together.  And thank goodness we eventually gave in because we have  an amazing marriage and friendship now.

Being married to a rock star does have it’s perks.  You get to have someone  write and sings songs about you.  And there is nothing like  seeing your husband up on stage performing. That is amazing! I am in  awe of David when I watch his shows.  I love hearing David on the radio  and thinking, that’s my husband.  Wow. I am so proud of his  accomplishments. He is an incredible person. Don’t think I don’t know  I’m one lucky girl!

Pole Dancing Classes in Lake Tahoe, Reno

I am the owner of a Dance/Fitness Studio called Vertical Fitness in Incline Village (Lake Tahoe) where I teach Pole Dancing… my passion! I took a class a few years ago and was immediately hooked. It reminded me of when I was a little girl and would play on the bars at recess. You couldn’t get me off those things! So,  check out my Dance Studio in Lake Tahoe if you’re interested in alternative fitness classes.

In addition to Pole Dancing, Vertical Fitness offers classes in Belly Dancing, Sexy Stretch, and Salsacise!  Come try a class!  Or you can get a group of your friends together and have a Private Workshop or Party!

We believe in getting fit the fun way.  Our classes are all designed to take the “work”  out of working out.  Instead, we infuse creativity and play into our classes, allowing you to bring out your feminine side. It’s innovative and different. You’re going to love it!

Veritcal Fitness Dance Studio