Pole Dance Portraits
Pole dancing has become both a popular sport and a powerful form of self-expression, especially for women exploring their identity, sensuality, and strength. Fascinated by this, I began reaching out to women who practice pole dancing, often through the #PD (Pole Dance) hashtag on social media. In initial conversations, I learn about their personal connections to the practice, which then inspire the themes for our photoshoots.
The portraits are taken in various public spaces around Amsterdam, where poles, whether in metro stations or on traffic signs, serve as a familiar backdrop for the art of pole dancing. The women take up space with their own unique presence and transform the spaces through movement.