Choose a Stage Name

Common to many forms of dancing and performance a stage name allows you the freedom to act as someone else without the cares and concerns of your everyday self. It provides empowerment and an identity for your dance and creativity.

Consult A Physician

As with any exercise regimen it is important to have clearance from a trained medical professional before starting.

Always Warm Up and Cool Down

It is important to warm up and cool down before and after any exercise. This will prepare your body for the workout, help prevent injury and insure that you get the most benefit from your time on the pole.

Keep Your Pole Clean

A dirty pole can be dangerous and is more difficult to perform advanced moves on. Keep windex, rubbing alcohol, or vodka around and clean it regularly during every workout.

Never Wear Lotions or Oils

Lotions and oils will not only reduce your ability to stick to the pole they will coat your pole and make it difficult to clean and dangerous to use.

Pole Placement

It is important to place your pole in an open area. It should be at least one body length and preferably further from any object or wall.

Clothing

Clothing choices should allow for your arms, legs, and stomach to have full contact with the pole. This will improve your ability to adhere to the pole and perform tricks.

Shoulders Back And Down

When performing pole spins always keep your shoulders back and down. This will help to prevent injury.

Use a Spotter and a Mat

When performing inversions or any other move that you are not certain of use a spotter and a mat. The spotter will not only provide a safety mechanism but can provide feed back regarding your form during tricky moves.

Wear Wrist Cuffs

You can reduce wrist burns by wearing wrist cuffs. This will reduce the friction of your wrists on the pole and reduce your potential for injury.