Maxine aka Chicago Candy

Maxine aka Chicago Candy is 42 years young and burlesque classes, pole dancing lessons, can-can parties, Chicago parties, Grease parties and cheerleading hen parties in Southampton and Bournemouth.
Hometown: Southampton
How long have you been dancing: I have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I began with ballet/tap and modern...later in life progressed to cabaret style dancing and worked proffessionally into my 30's.
What do I love about dancing: Dancing, whichever style, has always given me a real thrill whether I am performing myself or part of the audience.  I admire just how clever the body is.
Why did I start teaching dance: Because of my lifetime love of dance. I really enjoy passing on technique and my experience to others.  It's great to see someone I am teaching progressing and becoming more confident with their own capabilities.
Why I love teaching for Polestars: Whilst teaching for Polestars I am able to teach different styles of dance, some of which I had never done before. They are fun to work with/for and it's great to see many different people having a go at our many different styles on offer... whilst having a good time with friends.
Fave song to pole dance to: Sexy Back by JT, definately.
Fave song to burlesque dance to: "Down In Mexico", from a film called "Grindhouse" is a great track to do a burlesque strip to.
Best dancing experience: Within my career I have done many different shows... all fun, with some scary moments too. One of my favourites was when I went to London's West End and spent a whole week as part of a Masterclass based on "Chicago".  We rehearsed 2 or 3 numbers from the show with the Dance Captain and the Musical Director at professional pace. Then we performed this at The Adelphi Theatre in front of an invited audience. It was Pure Magic!!!
Best teaching moment: Every time someone "gets it".....it's great to see the sense of acheivement on peoples faces.
Most embarrassing teaching moment: It was when I was explaining to a class of ladies how to do back dips in the warm up. Rather than say "slide yourself off the edge of the chair", I said "bring yourself off", it took us all about 10 minutes to stop laughing!!!
Most embarrassing pole moment: When helping someone to do an inverted trick, my hand which was supporting the small of her back slipped as it was a really hot day and she was sweaty too. Lets just say my hand ended up "where the sun doesn't shine"!
Fave food: Houmous with lots of things to dip in it.
Fave films: Sex and The City
Celebrity crush: Josh Hartnett
Hobbies other than dancing: Theatre going and socialising with friends
Personal motto: Life is short. Enjoy it!!!