Manca Štritof

Greetings!

I'm a professional pole artist and coach from Slovenia. I started my pole dance training at the age of 15, but had some basic gymnastics and dance training as a child. Before pole I was a hip-hop dancer for more than 5 years. 

After gaining the technical knowledge and skills in Pole dance studio M (Maja Pirc), I worked on expression and active development of my own style. Being fascinated by the elegance and flexibility of the eastern (mostly Russian and Ukrainian) dancers, I decided to base my pole dancing on classical dance technique and flexibility with focus on lyrical movement and clean lines.

I started competing in 2018 and have placed on many international competitions. You can find the titles in the awards section.

Competing has awaken my strong wish for perfoming, that has been with me throughout my childhood. I find inspiration and motivation when preparing acts with touching stories or just choreographies inspired by certain music. I like to be known for musicality and dramatical expression as well as for unique tricks, that I can perform thanks to my flexibility.

Besides competing I teach both adults and children at Pole dance studio M (the biggest studio in my country), hold workshops around Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal,...), model for photographers and paintors and perform. I also have some basic knowledge in lyra and straps.

I'm looking forward to performing more often in various settings and countries, so if you need a breath taking pole art piece feel free to contact me!