Discussions

Someone is looking for resources to improve their floor work, as their studio doesn't cover it extensively. They are hoping for recommendations while waiting for a workshop offered by their instructor.

Someone is selling two poles: a stainless steel Lil' Mynx and a chrome X-Pole X-Pert. They are offering them to the community before listing them elsewhere and provided details on condition and pricing.

The author is experiencing swollen and cut knuckles from repeatedly removing and replacing their rings for pole dancing. They asked if others experience this and for solutions other than lotion or avoiding rings.

The author recently got a pole and is feeling discouraged because her husband seems to pick it up more easily, despite her gymnastics background. She's looking for advice on building upper body strength to help with pole dancing.

Someone spotted a move in a video performed by a well-known pole dancer and asked for its name. They were impressed with the move and wanted to know what it was called.

The author is struggling to regain motivation and strength after a two-month break due to injury. They find it disheartening to lose previously mastered tricks and are finding the cold weather and extra prep work a barrier to practice.

The author recently ordered a 50mm TG Xpole and shared their reasoning for choosing that diameter and finish, hoping it will offer more grip than chrome poles. They plan to share an update once the pole is set up.

Someone started a thread asking people to share pictures of their Halloween costumes. They shared a picture of their own costume from the previous year and encouraged others to do the same, including photos of kids and pets.

A member shared their disappointment with a recently purchased brass X-pole, noting it quickly became slippery and developed a rusty appearance after only a few uses. They asked if others had experienced similar issues.

The author announced the opening of their new pole dance studio, Pink Lemon Studio, in St. Louis, Missouri, after years of experience in the pole community. They were seeking instructors and hoping to build a strong local pole community.

Someone is looking for gift ideas for their pole dance instructor as a thank you for their kindness and support. They are hoping to find a gift with a connection to pole or fitness.

Someone is asking for opinions on whether to get a chrome or powder coated pole for a second pole. They are looking for input from others’ experiences.

A member reported a bug where clicking the notification link in emails after receiving a like on a forum post doesn't direct them to the correct thread. Instead, it leads to the forum homepage.

Someone recently purchased a year of lessons and was having trouble loading the videos on their iPad, wondering if there were device restrictions. They asked if a laptop was required instead.

Someone is experiencing issues uploading videos to the platform, noting that the upload reaches 100% but the video doesn't show up. They were asking if others are facing the same problem.

Someone was having trouble uploading a video to the site, reporting it appeared to complete but then disappeared with an error message. They also asked if others were experiencing issues with the new website.

Someone was having trouble understanding the difference between a handspring mount and a cartwheel mount in pole dancing. They asked for an explanation to help them identify each move.

The author is preparing a dedicated pole room and has questions about installing a StudioVeena pole on a concrete ceiling, including screw size, drill bit size, pole height for a 9-foot ceiling, and skid pad use on tile. They are having a handyman do the installation but want to be prepared.

The author is planning to become a pole dance instructor after completing a personal training certification and is asking for recommendations on pole-specific training programs and resources. They are dedicated to training and already take multiple classes weekly.

Someone new to Norway is looking to connect with experienced pole dancers in the Oslo/Østfold area. They are hoping to find people to pole with and potentially teach at a studio.

The author is feeling unmotivated with their pole practice since leaving a studio and is experiencing a plateau. They are looking for suggestions to regain their passion for pole, despite maintaining other fitness routines.

Someone was asking about the X-Pole Build-a-Pole system for a new studio, specifically inquiring about experiences with pole height and overall satisfaction. They planned to have poles reaching 13 feet.

Someone is looking for recommendations on where to buy posters of pole dance moves for their studio. They want to use the posters to help students understand move levels and find inspiration.

A member is frustrated with YouTube's copyright detection system flagging their pole dance videos for music use, despite others seemingly being able to use the same songs. They asked for advice on navigating the rules for both YouTube and Facebook.

The author asked about the cost of hiring a choreographer for pole competition routines, noticing many pros use them. They wondered if this was common for amateur dancers too.