Pole in Style of the month: Meet Elisabeth from Norway

Elisabeth Larsen is a pole dancer based in Oslo, Norway. Here she shares with Pole in Style her pole dance journey so far. Elisabeth attended her first competition in 2017, the Norwegian Pole Sport Championship, in Parapole category.

Photo by Yvonne Nguyen

1. When did you start pole dancing and how did you get into it?

Two years ago. I was struggling with ME* for a long time. I read on Google that strength training could help improve the condition, despite that my doctor did not recommend it. Pole sport came up as a great option and I thought it looked really fun. So I tried it out and got hooked since then.

2. How did people around you react when they found out about your pole dancing?

Mixed. Some were very supporting, and some were very skeptical that I would be able to do it. And there were some who wondered if I would begin to striptease.

3. What are your favorite tricks?

Inside and outside leg hang

4. And your nemesis tricks?

Dancing free-style. Remi sit. And spinning pole.

5. Who are your pole idols?

Every teacher at my studio, Sometimes Pole Studio

6. What are your current goals?

It would be super fun to have pole as a sport in the Olympics. Then I'd love to compete in Parapole.

7. What is your favorite performance?

Unlimited Lines in October in Oslo. I will be performing at the show.

*ME: https://www.actionforme.org.uk/what-is-me/symptoms/