Pin Up Pole Show

Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show wearing The Violet Vixen lingerie, posing with Teddy Yonenaka’s 1973 Datsun 240z, Richard Stanley’s 1966 Corvette convertible and Simon Propper’s 1973 Lotus Elan Plus 2, photography by Superfly Autos at Rise Motion Pictures Studios.

Greasers and pinups, welcome to Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show, a

1955-1965 company of cheeky, custom culture women and the hot rods they love! They've have been selling out shows in Los Angeles for four years and have come to be known as the “non-traditional” car show. We’d say! These full-throttle pinups are overflowing with personality and make every car show, including their own, a ridiculously good time.

You can see Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show’s modeling work in magazines like Car Kulture Deluxe, Driven World, Garage Latino, Superfly Auto, and The Speedgirls Magazines. Or just turn on your tv to see them in music videos, series, and movies. But if you can see them live - do it. That’s where the magic happens up close and personal. You see, these pinup all-stars aren’t just pretty faces and hard bodies. They are world-renowned burlesque headliners, pole dance champions, front-woman vocalists, and hilarious comedians. Think I Love Lucy meets Sexy Cirque du Soleil with vintage styling, called “The best show I’ve seen in my entire life!” by Penthouse TV.

Tonya Kay is the creator and girl gang boss. She’s danced on Broadway, acts in film and tv, and owns a 1965 Buick Riviera called the Grape Space Coaster that’s as famous as she. You saw her brutal 401 nailhead on Discovery Channel’s “Sticker Shock” and Speed TV’s “My Ride Rules” and you saw her lead actingroles on Lifetime (The Other Wife, Saving My Baby), SyFy (Dark Space, Earthtastrophe), and at movie theaters

Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show photography by Shane Karns at Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show.

in Bastard (FOX Horror). Tonya Kay writes RacingJunk.com’s “Pinup Pole Show Pinup Of the Week” column and is the reigning Queen of Burlesque at the LA Neo Noir Film Festival.

Tonya Kay, why did you create Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show? Tonya Kay: “Women are a HUGE part of car culture. Without the ladies, car culture wouldn’t be what it is! I wanted to celebrate women unashamed of being women in this loud, vicious, greasy kustom kulture world of cars. Who better to do that than a woman, I say! I love the grease girls, drifting femmes, boss ladies, pinup models, pinstripers, tattoo artists, retro-fashion designers, line workers - to the women of automotive, this world wouldn’t be the same without you! And of course, being a career entertainer, I wanted to do what I do best for the community and that’s make sure everyone is laughing and cheering and getting high-quality entertainment designed just for them. By one of them. Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show leaves our audiences feeling sexy, celebrated, and excited for the next show.”

Tiffany Rose stands just 5’ tall, but is a giant in the pole competition world. She’s won titles at Ink and Iron, The Arnold, and Pacific Pole Championships to name a few. Whenpole dancing becomes an Olympic sport, Tiffany will be there.

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Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show wearing The Violet Vixen corset dresses, posing with Dameon Daniel’s 1957 Chevy 210 wagon (show car) and Simon Propper’s 1930 Ford sedan, both of Odd Squad Car Club, photography by Bjoern Kommerell.

Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show wearing Red Dolly Swimwear on Platinum Stages dance pole, posing with Tonya Kay’s 1965 Buick Riviera, photography by John Sluder at Automatic Media Studios.

What are your secrets to achieving and maintaining that perfect pinup look while demonstrating feats of artistic strength on a 16’ pole? Tiffany Rose: "When I first joined the cast I watched a lot of YouTube tutorials to learn how to do my makeup and victory rolls just right. Now, I get a lot of inspiration from old movies and burlesque stars to keep evolving. One trick to achieving victory rolls is back-combing dirty hair. And a trick to keep my look from fading during an intense show is using finishing spray to set my makeup. My good Irish genes are why my thick hair doesn't seem to move. I can't take any credit for that one, but still thank the universe for it!”

Monica Kay is a roller derby girl who pole dances in skates! She is a tattooed comedian and master air brush artist with a background in auto paint. Candace Cane is the youngest company member who hand balances and contorts - at the same time - 16’ in the air!

You pose with some extremely valuable cars. What tips can you give new models to earn the trust of car owners and keep their cars safe? Candace Cane: “It's proper etiquette to get permission from the owner - leaning or sitting on the car, opening the door, sitting inside. Make sure your body or wardrobe doesn't have anything sharp that could scratch or damage the vehicle. I would also avoid stepping on the seats especially wearing heels, as it can puncture the interior.”

Monica Kay: "It is rare that you will see me sitting on top of a classic car. I just don't want to risk denting the metal or scratching the paint. When I model with a classic, you will most often see me either standing, kneeling, sitting, leaning on, or backbending next to the car. If I ever get a classic, it will be a '60-'66 GMC pickup truck!"

Tonya Kay: “Always always ask first! No oil on the body, no snaps/zippers/jewelry/keys near the car. Shoes OFF inside the car. If the car has white interior, like mine, ask for a cloth or cover to sit on - even the dye from your skirt will stain light interiors and steam cleaning is $200 a pop. Know where the frame of a car is - study it if you want to be a good model. The frame can hold your weight, where the open areas risk denting. Pinup Pole Show company members have gotten to pose with cars and in ways other models don't because of our respect for the machine. Rawrrr!”

Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show wearing Clever Vintage Clothing, posing with Tonya Kay’s 1965 Buick Riviera, photography by Mitzi & Co. at the Girls in the Garage Car Show at the Automobile Driving Museum.

Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show loves to collaborate with like minds. Check them out at one of their home shows or bring them in to entertain at one of yours! No matter what your age, Tonya Kay’s Pinup Pole Show leave you longing for the good ol’ days. pinuppoleshow.com

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