Discussions

A new member introduced themself as a pole dancer from Houston, Texas, with five years of experience. They were looking to connect with the community.

Someone proposed a pole jam slumber party in Atlanta for the third weekend in October to celebrate their birthday. They were looking for people within driving distance to share hotel costs and enjoy a relaxed weekend of pole.

A member shared their frustration with quickly wearing out pole dance shoes, specifically Pleasers, due to stretching and foot slippage. They were looking for advice on sizing and extending shoe life.

The author is choreographing a duet routine and is struggling to find a graceful transition between poles, given a slow song and platform heels. They are looking for ideas beyond walking or repeating moves already in the routine.

The author is experiencing issues both watching and uploading videos to the site. They described slow upload times and glitchy playback, even with a good internet connection and multiple devices.

The author is considering becoming a certified pole dance instructor as a career change, but feels unqualified and is unsure where to start. They are looking for internationally recognised courses in Europe.

Someone asked about a pole move called the 'Titanic' and what it is. The original poster was hoping for an explanation of the move.

Someone shared a link to very expensive designer shoes and expressed wishing they had the money to buy them. The author was admiring the shoes and starting a discussion about alternatives.

The author is working towards splits and is finding it harder to lift their legs into the position than to simply hold them with gravity. They are looking for strength exercises to improve control and range of motion, particularly for the back leg.

Someone is seeking feedback on their elbow grip Ayesha. They discovered a technique involving pushing to the side from caterpillar to lock the grip, but a teacher pointed out their hips weren’t square to the pole.

Someone is looking for recommendations for 20-foot, stationary and spinning pole options for a new studio. They currently use multi-piece poles and want to upgrade to a permanent, one-piece setup.

Someone is struggling with the pencil mount, despite having the strength, and is finding it difficult to engage the correct muscles to lift their legs. They are looking for tips from the community to overcome this challenge.

The author works at a sex shop that sells a 'Private Dancer' pole kit and asked if it's safe for pole fitness. They were concerned about potentially selling an unsafe product to customers.

The author, a mother, shared her frustration with finding time to pole dance amidst family life and a lack of local classes. She appreciates having a home pole but struggles to dedicate uninterrupted time to her practice.

A member is struggling with the Gemini pole move, experiencing knee pain and difficulty with grip. They are seeking advice on technique and building strength.

A new pole dancer was having trouble assembling their Xpole, specifically with a small gap appearing between the extension and the B-tube. They asked for advice on how to fix the alignment issue.

The author is moving to Dothan, Alabama and is asking if anyone knows of any pole dance studios in or near the area. They haven't been able to find any studios within a reasonable driving distance.

A member is having trouble with the extended butterfly pose, specifically with their calf sticking to the pole and difficulty maintaining the correct body alignment. They’ve already reviewed instructional material but are still struggling.

A new member shared that she's a beginner pole dancer looking to build confidence and strength, but is on a tight budget. She's also nervous about learning and has some physical concerns.

The author is preparing to perform at a showcase and is seeking help with choreography, as they struggle with routines and memorization. They want to create a performance they can be proud of.

Someone is seeking an experienced pole dance instructor in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, potentially with the option of studio ownership. The author's current master instructor is relocating.

Someone was experiencing issues uploading videos to the platform, with partial uploads and error messages. They asked if others were facing the same problem.

The author is struggling with the flexibility needed to get into handstands, elbowstands, and especially the iguana mount from the floor. They suspect it's a flexibility issue rather than strength and asked for feedback.

The author noticed tiny red dots on their face after practicing inversions and was concerned about whether they would be permanent. They asked if others had experienced this and what the cause might be.

Someone shared news about an actress discussing pole dancing on a daytime talk show. The author was excited by the positive way she spoke about the strength, empowerment, and fun of pole.