Discussions

The author is seeking advice on helping students transition into a Gemini or Inside Leg Hang. Students are struggling to remove their hands from the pole during the movement.

Someone suggested a challenge focused on dancing to instrumental music, sharing the idea of using songs without lyrics. They were looking for support for this challenge idea.

The author is new to pole dancing and recently purchased a pole for home practice, but there are no local classes available. They are hoping to learn using resources from a particular online studio.

The author asked for opinions on what features are important when choosing a pole. They are considering different use cases and want to understand community preferences.

Someone asked for insights from those who have achieved a twisted grip deadlift or flag mount. They were curious about training timelines, supplemental exercises, and how they approached building the necessary strength, particularly in the core.

A new member shared that they are beginning their pole dancing journey at almost 50 years old and expressed excitement about finding the supportive community. They were inspired by other members, especially those over 40.

Someone shared a link to some corset-style leg warmers and asked for opinions. They thought the leg warmers were cute and wanted to know if others did too.

Someone shared a story about a one-armed pole dancer who won a world title. The author wanted to share this inspiring example with the community.

Someone asked if anyone uses a heart rate monitor while pole dancing and if they had any recommendations, hoping to use one to help with weight loss. They were also concerned about the monitor damaging the pole.

Someone is looking for recommendations for black thigh-high boots for pole dancing, asking about materials, grip, and ease of movement. They are hoping to avoid laces and studs for a simpler design.

The author is excitedly anticipating the arrival of their new pole and shared this with the group. They were curious about the experience of others with home poles.

The author asked what pole, floorwork, and chair dance moves men find particularly attractive, questioning if popular moves are genuinely appealing or just what performers assume. They shared their own tendency to overthink.

Someone was having trouble viewing videos on the site on their desktop computer, only seeing a white screen despite audio playing. They had already tried updating Windows and Java.

The author asked for opinions on pole studios with many poles, questioning if they are safe and effective. They wondered about class sizes and the ideal student-to-instructor ratio.

The author was seeking recommendations for pole wear, specifically Mika shorts and tops that would suit a larger bust. They were considering the Mikaela shorts and Kila top, but were unsure about sizing.

The author announced a March pole dance challenge themed around rainbows, sharing that rainbows remind her of her late sister. She asked members to share what rainbows symbolize to them.

Someone is looking for places to take pole dance classes and asked where to find them. They expressed a strong need for in-person instruction.

Someone asked for advice on warming up a pole in a cold basement before a practice session. They were experiencing condensation due to the temperature difference between their body and the pole.

A new member shared their experience with bruising and difficulty with a pole sit, asking if others felt the same when starting out. They were feeling discouraged by the pain.

A member noticed several people have consistently shown as being active in the chatroom for days, raising concerns about whether they are actually present. The author wondered if something might have happened since no one was responding.

Someone recently installed a new pole and is concerned they may have overtightened it during setup, as it initially fell. They asked for advice on how to ensure the pole isn't too tight.

The author shared their excitement about ordering a 50mm stainless steel pole to add to their collection, having recently installed a vaulted ceiling adapter. They were looking forward to the benefits of stainless steel for their grip.

Someone asked for recommendations for pole dance clothing stores in Savannah, Georgia, for a student who was travelling there. The original poster was based in Hong Kong.

The author recently bleached their hair and ended up with uneven color – white blonde roots and brassy orange mid-lengths. They asked if it would be okay to dye over it with a dark brown box dye.

Someone recently achieved the Teddy pole move but experienced discomfort, feeling pressure on their upper arm bone. They asked for suggestions on how to adjust their technique to alleviate the pain.