girlygirl started this discussion ·
I don't know where to begin? I don't have a pole yet but haven't really experiment with pole dancing nor do I know of anyone who take part in it... I don't have much of a upper body strength ... should I try to become fit before investing in a pole? I would like to do pole dancing ...more for a fitness than anything else. Any suggestions and ideas, welcome! Thanks!
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If yoy can find a local studio to try it out, that would be best to see if you like it. If not, you need to get a home pole first (platinum stages, x pole, lilmynx, and pole danzer are the good brands.) DO NOT get a flirty girl, peek-a-boo, huster etc. Those are dangerous poles. Next, you should get Veena's online lessons. She tells you everything you need to know to get started for pole (strengthening etc.) You can even start her lessons prior to getting the pole as you will be woking on strength first. Most of us start out with no strength but with persistence and dedication, it will come (faster than you think.) Good luck!!!
Veena's lessons will definitely point you in the right direction. As far as needing to wait for strength before ordering a pole, you don't have to wait! The pole is a great tool for helping you to gain strength! 😉
How do you guys install the pole? Will I need to drill holes into the floor and ceilings as well? I have an apartment... jw how much I will have to drill into the walls or how stable the pole will be?
@ girlygirl - It depends on the kind of pole you get. X-pole and Lil' Minx make press tension poles, which means they don't screw in at all. Yes, these brands are safe. (Stay away from discount brands, which may not be safe). Then there are "permanent" poles, like Platinum Stages, that do screw into the ceiling and/or floor. Try searching the discussions here for info about poles-- I'm sure there's threads that will answer all your quesitons.
Just a correction: Lil Mynx you DO have to drill a hole for the top piece. PS is also a tension mounted pole.
Sorry, I knew the Lil Minx were press tension, so I assumed there were no screw holes.
Veena ·
The girls are right, you don't need to loose weight before you buy a pole or start dancing! If you are interested, the lessons here are perfect for beginners. You do not need any dance, gymnastics or fitness background. 🌸 We sell X-pole here, and I suggest the 45mm Chrome or Titanium for beginners.
If there is a studio near you (and there probably is, they are all over), I'd go there first. It's awesome to have a pole at home but they are not cheap. All studios offer intro/beginner classes and they are usually great! The great thing about pole is that you don't need strength/stamina/etc to start. But getting started will help you develop those things and you'll be hanging upside down in no time! Then, by all means, get a pole! Any good studio will make for a very comfortable experience and if you can convince a friend to go with you, even better! Good luck and have fun!
I think you should find a local pole dancing studio first and take some lessons. Nothing like learning in person. Later, if you like it, get a pole at home to practice what you've learned from the studio and/or learn on line from studio veena. Your upper body strength will come. Be patient. Good luck!
It's important to decide how you learn best. Local studios can be great, but you have to research them. There can be a HUGE quality difference difference between studios, especially since there isn't currently any standards. Depending on where you are we may be able to point you in the direction of a good studio. With Veena's lessons there are many testimonials on this site, and thousands of people have had success with them. We get testimonials like the ones in this graphic every day: https://www.studioveena.com/img/account_testimonials.png Certainly cost is roughly the same between studio and online lessons. Two months of studio lessons will cost about the same as a pole and two months of Veena lessons. Although with the online option you end up with a pole that you can continue to use whether you keep taking lessons or not. Whatever you decide you don't have to get in shape to pole dance. In fact pole dance is how alot of people on this site achieved their fitness goals. From weight loss to endurance, the right program can take you from 0 to 60 on the pole.
Waiting for my pole to get here and then getting Veenas lessons. The last time I have really exercised was 9 years ago when I was in dance. So I have like no muscle at all. But I will work all my muscles with the pole!
Kobajo84 ·
Everyone had some great feedback. I have 3 xpoles and 1 Lil' Mynx. For beginners, I highly recommend Xpole. It's easier to use and set up. Xpoles are also best for resale for if down the road you decide pole really isn't for you. As far as what diameter pole to get, I always recommend the 50mm unless you have smaller hands and are of petite stature. The standard pole size for studios is generally 50mm. Some studios will have a mix of different pole diameters but the majority are going to use 50s. If you get a chance, research local studios and plan a weekend trip to a studio for a class or give the studio a call and work out a time you can come in and have any of your questions answered as well as get a chance to try a few things out on the pole. I wrote a blog post for beginners that can be found here: http://poleharmony.blogspot.com/2012/02/tips-for-beginners.html and the same thing again here on StudioVeena :) https://www.studioveena.com/blogs/view/Tips_for_Beginners_20120228120119 Hope that helps! ❤️
