Rafaela Montanaro
Copyright: Rafaela Montanaro
| Date of Birth: | November 6th, 1984 |
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| Born in: | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
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| Occupation: | Pole Athlete Instructor |
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| Favorite City: | Miami, Florida |
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| Favorite Drink: | Caipirinha |
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| Favorite TV Shows: | Two and a half men |
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| What do you do for fun: | Walk the dogs, video games |
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My Life as a Pole Athlete
| Dance Background: | I was a gymnast from 3 to 12 and during that time I had to take ballet classes as well. Then I went to Jazz and Modern Dance. |
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| First time Pole Dance: | I saw a video of Felix Cane by the end of 2008 and wanted to try it. Only found a teacher in May 2009. |
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| Favorite Pole Trick: | Handspring. |
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| Most inspiring Pole Athlete: | Felix Cane. Cuz she was the first one I saw and she´s everything I´m not! |
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| Training Times: | When not traveling 5 days a week, 3 to 4 hours a day. |
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| How I define Pole Dance: | Just like Chinese Pole but more flowy and on a more slippery pole. |
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| Pole Dance is...: | Workout, Fun, Challenge |
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| Pole Dance vs. Pole Fitness: | I don´t really see a difference… I think people should find their own way to express through dance and not worry about labels. |
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| Be a Dancer or Judge: | Dancer! |
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| Titles I hold: | Brazilian Champion 2009-2011, Miss Pole Dance South America 2009-2012, Pole Fit Champion 2010-2012, 3rd Place and Best Tricks at Miss Pole Dance World 2010, 2nd Place at the Pole World Cup 2011. |
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| Reason to quit Pole Dancing: | Only if I had a major injury. |
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