Episode 1: Dey Phoenix and The Art of BFFR
An image of Dey Phoenix giving face and body mid-performance, per usual.
I recently welcomed Dey Phoenix as our very first guest on POLERizing Topics, and a time was HAD!
Quick Facts about Dey
What are 3 things you’re passionate about?
Food! I LOVE to eat and most people know I’ll eat anything that tastes good lol!
Advocacy, more specifically when it comes to Black queer folx, people living with HIV, and sex worker rights/visibility.
Finally (but most importantly) DANCE! Dance is a spiritual practice for me and I’m my most complete self in any dance environment.
What’s something people might be surprised to learn about you as a person?
Surprisingly, I’m a really low key person. When I’m not out doing social activities or performing, I very much like to chill at home with my video games, streaming services, and music. Honorable mention— I love naps.
Where did your initial inspiration come from, and what kept you wanting to pursue growth in the industry?
My initial inspiration has always been nightlife; seeing gogo boys dance in gay clubs letting loose.
Once I found out there was more to pole than just the club, it inspired me to push forward to get certified and teach. Dance has always been my passion, and to find I was able to dance both in a club and a studio environment opened my mind up to so much more!
To learn more about Dey through our conversation, check out their podcast episode below!
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