alycatdances started this discussion ·
Hello everyone, I just recently purchased an xpole and am planning on purchasing the year of lessons from here. Are any of you 100% self-taught or did you take a few classes at a studio? There is a studio right down the street from me but classes can be so expensive. Would it be worth it to go in every once in while as that would be all I can work into my budget?
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Hey and welcome :D I was 100% self taught for the first 13-14 months that I've poled. Self-teaching is quite possible if you have the determination to stick with it and practice regularly, even when you feel stuck. It's important not to go faster than your body can handle, though, or you can injure yourself. Listen to your body, take your time, but practice often. That's my 2 cents, anyway. :) In the past couple months I've finally started taking a couple of studio classes. I think they're very worth it, even if you can only go once in a while. Studio instructors will help polish up the things you learn on your own, and will almost certainly teach things you just never came across on your own. It's a great way to enrich your repertoire. You'll learn a lot poling with others, seeing their different dance styles, and trading tips with them. It's also really energizing to practice in a group and I always end up pushing myself harder in the studio than at home without realizing it. Whatever route you choose, enjoy your new pole and welcome to the obsession!
Veena ·
Studioveena IS a studio, but online so if you choose to learn here you're not self taught. I'm your teacher so you don't have to stress about figuring out things yourself! 💜 The lessons here are placed in a structured order and I'm a quick message away if you have questions or concerns so you're not alone! 😊 Being self taught, as in not having any guidance, is tough but if you understand body mechanics and have a previous background in fitness or strength training it totally possible. 😊
mystical ·
like veena said you will have the guidance from her, for me being taught at home with only online lessons, you will need to keep yourself motivated and it can be challenging cause some days your not going to want to do your pole work but always make sure you do something else like yoga or walk around the park, I really enjoy the lessons here they are worth the price.. Whatever you decide make sure it's right for you..
