Category: Beginner Tutorials

Watch this video and start your pole journey today! Feel free to reply in the comments if you have any questions. If you’re looking for…

Welcome beginners! Let’s look at 3 fundamental hand grips you’ll use as a beginner. True grip – This fundamental grip is a hold you’ll use…

I call this S.O.S. Save our Shoulders! Let’s briefly cover tips for proper alignment of the shoulders, elbows and wrists when arms are reaching overhead.…

This video will demonstrate 2 common beginner Elbow Grips. Please understand this is a demonstration, not the complete tutorial. Note: Elbow grip and Forearm grip…

Let’s look at this demonstration of Outside and Inside Forearm grips. Please understand this is a demonstration, not the complete tutorial. Note: Forearm grip and…

Here I’ll demonstrate the grips we use with our armpits. This is a demo not the full tutorial, there is no need to try these…

Here I’ll be demonstrating 3 beginner grips used for beginner Shoulder holds. Learning these will help prepare you for learning the Shoulder mount in the…

In this video I’ll demonstrate beginner Side Pole Hold Grip! Please understand this is a demo, I do not suggest you try this if you’re…

In this video I’ll demonstrate the strength building, fundamental Pole Hold Grip. There is no need to try this move yet if you’re new to…

Now let’s take a look at 3 knee pit grips you’ll use as a beginner. Insuring these grips are solid will help you advance to…

Here’s a look at 2 grips that use your feet. We don’t use our feet much as beginners, however, I feel it’s helpful for you…

This transition is simple but it’s important to understand because you’ll use pole walks for creating momentum for static spins. Pole walking, when done with…

Let’s have a look at turning under our arms. I’ll show you 2 variations for the Under Turns.

Now I’d love to show you a few different ways to use this style of turn. Once you understand the hand placement you’ll also be…

This is such a sexy transition, and it’s a great workout for the abdominals. Body waves are also wonderful for improve spinal mobility and an…

In this video I’ll teach you 2 variations, forward cross steps and backward cross steps. Try doing these at different speeds or make them bigger…

In this tutorial you’ll learn 3 style of Pole Kicks. Fun fact, a nice kick doesn’t require a lot of flexibility! When done as taught…

In this tutorial I’d love to teach you a few entries, exits and grips for this sexy transition! Once you understand this transition, try my…

Even if you’re a total beginner you can start the process of preparing for Shoulder Mounts using this tutorial. Feeling skin irritation is normal but…

This tutorial will introduce you to back bending while using your pole and provide you with tips and techniques for preventing low back irritation, resulting…

Are you new to pole dance? If so, I want to make it clear that I do not expect you to achieve any of these…

This is another popular way to transition from the floor back to standing. You’ll learn several grips you can try. Use them all or pick…

This pose is so pretty but it requires strong hips and glutes which are just as important as flexibility for this move. Keep practicing and…

The Pole Hold is a fundamental move. It can help protect you from injury, it builds strength and allows you enter smoothly into more advanced…

The Side pole hold is a fundamental move and grip. Understanding and using this trick properly can help prevent injury and allow you move smoothly…

The Pole sit is a must know fundamental trick. You’ll be using the Pole sit not only as a trick but often as a way…

I’ll teach you 2 different entries to this move. When first learning choose whichever one feels most secure for you. Once that entry feels comfortable…

This is a fun way to move from the floor back onto the pole and I use it all the time! My Knee pit grips…

This style of Pole climb is all about building strength, this means it’s important to train both sides equally. Even if it feels too hard…

The Crucifix is a fundamental trick and you might find learning the Crucifix first is easier, or you might prefer to work on the Basic…

You’ll be working on 2 different grip options, choose the one that feels best and work with that grip first! Once you become comfortable with…

Once you have a solid pole sit you can began working on the basic plank. The plank is a fundamental trick to master before working…

Once you can accomplish a Pole sit and have a solid Pole hold you can begin working on this move. Sometimes you may need to…

Elbow stands are baby steps to other things like forearm stands, and handstands! Learning how to push through the shoulders to provide the power and…

In this video you’ll learn proper alignment for both free standing handstands and those that use the pole. Remember, before working on handstands on or…

This trick another fundamental move. You’ll be working more with the “Pull split grip” which you worked on previously in the Easy up tutorial! You’ll…

I’ve broken this down into steps for you and you’ll begin by trying 3 grip options. Once you feel comfortable in the first grip then…

This is the most popular style of climb and it’s also considered a fundamental trick. For this climb you’ll be learning how to use the…

This move is an introduction to static spins and you’ll learn how to use the pole walk and your body to produce momentum on static…

You can think of this fun little half spin as a baby step to Pole holds if you’re not yet able to lift or the…

I’ll be teaching you 2 grips and we’ll take a look at the spinning pole variation as well. This is a great move to help…

This is a neat little “hop” half spin to help you work up to a full Thigh rest (Jamilla). Remember you’re pushing through the palm…

This is a true classic pole trick, big thanks to all the strippers who brought this spin to the masses! In the fireman spin you’ll…

In this tutorial I’ll teach you 2 grips and you’ll learn spinning pole while gripping with the knees providing a lovely option for beginners. If…

This is such a beautiful spin. One key point to remember, is that the ankle will be resting on the pole. This means you’re able…

Just like the Fireman, the Back hook is a classic spin, thank you strippers! I’ll be teaching you 3 different ways to grip the pole…

Once you understand the Step around and Attitude spin give this a try! Choose whichever style of Side pole hold works best for your body,…

You’ll be working on the static pole version first. Then if you like, move on to the spinning pole option, remember spinning pole is always…