Spinning in static pole

Bellini started this discussion · 5/10/2015

Hi everyone! I'm a newbie in pole dancing and I have (surprise, suprise...:)) problems with my grip and spinning. I my skin is sticky and therefore I'm a natural snail-like talent in climbing, sitting and holding poses, but spinning is a challenge. My spins tackle and are very short and inelegant even I have tried to speed up. If I release my hold, I drop. I have a titanium x-pole at home and I have tried a painted one in a dance studio. In x-pole's spinning mode I can do the basics as fireman, swan and chair. So in theory I know the postures, but the magic isn't happening in the static mode. Any ideas what should I do? Btw. Great site, I'm so happy to be here :)

6 replies

Julianna Rose · 5/10/2015
The momentum going into spins when the pole is in static is really important. You don't want to jump or throw yourself into the spins, but you want to follow through with the movements in a way that will carry you around the pole. My suggestion would be to really focus on your placement and positioning because those things really can make it difference on static mode. One thing that I practiced was really leaning away from the pole when I practiced my spins. It gets easier with practice, good luck!
skramamme · 5/10/2015
Sorry, I had to delete as I can't seem to edit I learned everything on a static pole (which was definitely harder now that I have tried spinning), but I think it sets you up for better and more controlled form in the long run. If your grip is too tacky I'm sure there are tricks and tips to help- I have the complete opposite problem (I sweat like nobody's business and slip way too easily) so I can't help you there but I'm sure there's some who can :)
PolarGirl · 5/10/2015
You really just have to keep on practicing and trying to find that happy medium where you aren't death gripping the pole and, on the other side of the coin, aren't loosening your grip so much that you just drop. It's a fine line, and I know it probably seems like right now it doesn't actually exist - but it does, and you will find it and it will become second nature. I promise, just keep trying and failing and trying again. Good luck!
Runemist34 · 5/10/2015
Hey Bellini (great name!) I used to have exactly the same problem- I could, as I said, "stick like a tree-frog" and do climbs, poses, and holds with ease... but spinning? Well, everyone else looked like they were going gracefully around so many more times than I was, and I couldn't figure it out! So, first of all, I'll say this: If you make 1.5 to 2 revolutions, that is NORMAL. For everyone! If you actually count how many times everyone else actually goes around the pole, you'll find that it's the same- 1.5 to 2 revolutions. It feels like so little as you're doing it, and yet looks so awesome when you're watching! Next, the "newbie death-grip" will ease. I swear it will. I no longer fully grip with my hand when doing a fireman spin- just more like a full hand claw, sort of like a sloth gripping onto a branch (what's with all my animal analogies?). Keep practicing! I've been doing the Fireman spin for like, 6 years now, and it's almost second-nature... but it took a long time to get there!
Andrea Pole · 5/11/2015
Hello Bellini! To me it's the contrary: I'm better with spinnings (on a statich pole) than with static poses. I really don't know what I do differently but I do know I need to have a good grip and feel confortable to spin (also with one hand only) so for you to have a strong grip it's a good thing. You'll see you will learn to control that fine line between gripping too hard and loosening. Also, trying to stay away as much as possible when spinning it helps (as someone previously said). And it is not about speed really but control. I could speed up but my teacher told me to learn to control it so you can decide when you want to touch the floor and to end the spin looking at the public. Sorry if it wasn't of much help. I'm sure you will get there with practice!
Bellini · 5/11/2015
Thanks for the encouragement! I keep on practicing and try to lean away more.. it is possible that I am not trusting myself enough or try to force the movement (time and blisters will tell).. Sloths are sweet