Get Marni To Pole Art World Champs!

My Journey to Pole Art Worlds 2026

I started pole dance back in 2015, originally just to get fit for my job as a chiropractor. With a petite build, I knew I needed strength, but also to take care of my body. I tried different things: CrossFit, weight-lifting, swimming, personal training. Nothing stuck.

Then I found pole, and it felt like coming home.

I’ve always been a dancer, and pole art gave me the chance to keep that alter ego alive. I get to choose the themes, design the costumes, and edit the music (with some help). It’s fitness, but it’s also creativity, performance, and joy.

Three years ago, I set myself a huge goal: to qualify for the Pole Art World Championships. After many hours of training with my competition coach, I placed second at nationals, securing my spot on the world stage. It happened a bit sooner than I expected. 

My mantra this season has been: “In pursuit of the moment, remember the rhythm of a challenge.”

The laughs I got for my silly rou...