Discussions

Members discussed an upcoming pole showcase event, including performer details and logistics. The author shared information about the event and asked performers to contact them.

Someone is offering a used 50mm X-pole for sale locally in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. They originally used it for six months before switching to a different size and are hoping to find it a good home for $200.

Someone shared news that a major online video platform is showing footage of the European Pole Dancing Championships. They were happy to see pole dancing represented positively, rather than just as 'fails'.

Someone is visiting Sydney with their husband in March and is looking to connect with local pole dancers. They are hoping for pole studio recommendations, sightseeing tips, and potentially a tour guide.

Someone shared information about a club offering financial assistance towards breast augmentation for its dancers. The author questioned the ethics of a club financially incentivizing this type of procedure.

The author is pursuing a personal training certification and wants to deepen their understanding of anatomy and how muscles interact. They are seeking recommendations for books, websites, or classes that go beyond the scope of their certification materials.

Someone was having trouble removing their portable dance pole after it seemed to shift during a spin. They were concerned about safety and whether they had overtightened it, and asked for help getting it down.

A new member visiting Naperville, Illinois, asked for studio recommendations. They expressed appreciation for the forum and shared their location and timeframe.

The author asked about experiences with the NuvaRing, specifically concerns about potential weight gain. They were looking for personal experiences with the birth control method.

The author is recovering from breast augmentation surgery and is asking about other people’s experiences returning to pole dancing after the procedure. They were advised to wait ten weeks but are curious about others’ timelines.

A new member introduced themself as being from Oregon and shared that they recently started pole dancing at home. They were hoping to connect with other polers and asked for any tips.

The author, a beginner with about a month of experience, is seeking advice on several challenges they're facing in pole dancing. These include excessive sweating, finding suitable shoes, thigh grip, and hamstring flexibility.

Someone shared excitement about X-Pole’s upcoming release of brass poles in the US, anticipating a 3-4 month wait. They asked if anyone else was looking forward to trying one.

The author, with a gymnastics background, is seeking advice on improving their dance skills for pole, specifically gracefulness and fluidity. They are currently self-teaching and working through beginner lessons.

Someone is having trouble transferring videos from their camera to their computer, which runs an older operating system. They need to convert the video files from MTS to MPEG format to be able to edit them.

This thread is a new member's introduction from Western Australia. They've been pole dancing for over a year and are finding inverts challenging, particularly getting their heel on the pole, but feel secure once upside down.

This person recently moved to Houston and is looking for a space to practice pole dancing independently. They have their own pole but need a location that isn't their brother's apartment and is more affordable than studio rentals.

The author shared their experience returning to pole after a four-week break due to surgery. They were surprised by how much strength they’d lost and how sore their muscles were, even after a gentle session.

A new member introduced themselves, explaining they are returning to dance and aerial work after a difficult time. They are hoping to find support and community within the forum.

Someone came across a pole called 'Excite Pole' that seems similar to a more expensive brand and asked if anyone had experience with it. They were concerned about the price seeming too good to be true.

The author is new to the forum and is looking for pole dance studios in New Jersey, specifically near New Brunswick. They previously tried a studio but found the class sizes too large for individual learning.

Someone wished another member a happy birthday and announced they would bake a cake for them. The original poster jokingly acknowledged potentially annoying the birthday person by posting on social media.

The author shared feelings of disappointment after a showcase performance, despite positive feedback from others. They felt confident in practice but struggled with unexpected factors during the performance and are now focusing on a July show.

Someone asked for recommendations for pole studios in the San Francisco/Oakland area to help a friend who is moving. They wanted to gather information about different studios, both positive and negative.

A member shared their recent purchase of a 'Maxiflex' leg flexibility tool, used by ice skaters, and asked if anyone else had experience with it. They were hoping it would help with their pole dancing flexibility training.