Thanks so much for the responses Sparrow and Veena! I've worked on the other side but not nearly as much as a should...so that could definitely be the culprit. Also, overuse is also a ... more

So many interesting combos! Superman drop (superman to Gemini/scorpio/bomb/pike), superman to shoulder mount and superman to cradle (seen at Amy's blog but haven't tried yet) are the ones I can think ... more

Thanx for the tips! I don't have a preferred way yet, but I'll try the Gemini and then slide down a bit to see where my sweet soot is. Will also try so grip on my foot. Ha ... more

I just want to say that it helped me in the beginning to keep my tummy close to the pole.  I think I have a pic posted on my profile of my butterfly when I first started getting it if you want to ... more

I can do it with taking a swing, but not from strength alone. You don't need plenty of strength when you swing into it, just remember that you should swing the leg sideways, and not backwards. I ... more

@phoenix krazee - thank you so much for your reply and the tips!! It's such a pretty and impressive trick so I am determined to get it. It seems like my 'sort of bendy' back is letting ... more

here are a few places i use http://www.poledancecommunity.com/ http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/   hope this helps! ... more

ok..i think i can deal with risking hitting my shins, that does make it less intimidating, i guess its best to use slow and controlled movements, but maybe for my first time im gonna prepare myself ... more

Thanks also to Veena - I just watched your vid, too! :-) ... more

Thanks for starting this post, it seems like I'm usually the first on the World Dance New York bandwagon around here but I haven't gotten the latest Lady Morrighan DVD because I'm ... more

I suggest you moisturize with a glycerin based lotion after showering. If necessary, use a grip aid. Some people just have skin that isn't sticky. ... more

I just had some on and when I would do spins, It's like my skin would turn/pull and cause my fingers to burn. Everything is better natural- ain't that right!? Lol. I didn't like poling ... more

I have yet to get over my fear of a freaking cartwheel mount.  I am typically fine with head back moves but face forward moves mess me up.  Part of this also has to do with my inability to ... more

Have you mastered the tricks that you know on both sides? If you are not ready to move on to something new, you might want to try perfecting what you know on both sides. ... more

Hi Kyrsten, Yes, the bottom arm is my left arm. So do you think this pain will get better over time from practising split grip moves? Is that the remedy for most people that have suffered ... more

what do i need to do different ?  im stuck in a rut?     ... more

you can get carpet protector sheets on rolls-cut a slit and a hole in middle for your pole. I did this once and did it with mats too. I slide fine on the puzzle piece mats-they have a shiny ... more

Spinny tends to feel faster than it actually is, but if you mean that you are bringing your upper body close to the pole while climbing, then you are probably spinning very fast FOR ... more

I don't meant to hijack the thread to brag but it's an old-ish thread so I don't feel too bad... During my last practice this past Monday, I decided on a whim to try a straight-leg ... more

Dirdy birdy has a good tutorial on inverting in spin mode - http://youtu.be/_WVTRk6jSOI ... more