OMG! I have managed to do it, I was expecting to get this around Xmas or NY 2014! I've posted a video with some of the prep stuff I did before tackling it ... more

I second the idea of rewarding yourself. I bought myself a little gift every month for the first year, usually something I didn't need, an indulgence like jewelry or shoes. At one year, ... more

p.s. Azblanco, what you said reminded me of a fear I used to have... I was so scared to stand on someone's shoulders (without holding onto anything) during an Acrobalance class at the Circus, ... more

Lol CapFeb I know. There's more than a few threads where I've been like "Where is ChemGoddess?" ... more

hey, im relatively new to pole dancing too, ive done a beginners course which was great!!! I feel that I can do all the things that we were taught unaided now. Do you think im ready to move on to ... more

Congrats on your journey on being a business woman. Designing and running a studio is my dream. U will be successful. U have experience and a great city to start in. ... more

Keep recording and keep posting - its like flooding therapy :) ... more

thanks veena and everyone for your tips, really appreciated , i'll give them a go xoxox ... more

Thanks! When I was practicing I just loved it. I just went into my own world. I did post the video of my last practice. I can't wait for tomorrow! ... more

  I have video of me doing an inverted V but it is wobbly.. I just can't roll over into the superman.. i know i can hold it once i get into it but i need to do it from a side v ... more

I'm taking the Discoveries Dance teacher course. Honestly, she has some really great info in there. I suggest you check into it. ... more

Thank you!!! I will definitely keep you posted on my progress. And I hope your return will go smoothly as well :-) ... more

Oh, it is sooooo good to know that there are a lot more of us here!  I have been poling on and off for nearly 3 years.  I have been going through a rough spot this last past year and I ... more

I generally find most are not properly engaging the muscles in things like pole sits and crucifix etc.... The "owie" factor from skin contact does go away again with time and ... more

@ minicoopergrl- I just got in contact with Roz and I can tell shes going to make my first pole experience exciting and fun lol And thanks everyone for responding!! ... more

oooh, really loved that video juliana! her transitions were so smooth and fluid!   ... more

I like my PDC syllabus but mainly for making notes on things I need to work on for moves. The photos are ok if you aalready have a knowledge of the move but you couldn't really follow the photos to ... more

Hang in there and keep at it.  When you feel like its not getting better you will be shocked at what you find yourself doing.  I remember not being able to get my head off the floor in ... more

I started in heels...went to bare feet and I'm now coming back to heels. Not all the time because I have little ones that love to hang out with me while I practice and since they know it as "working ... more

I am overwhelmed by the responses I am getting here and I have to say thank you for ALL of them. It is good to know I am not alone in this feeling sometimes. I think the problem I am having was ... more