Discussions

Someone announced they are offering a pole dance teacher training in Wilmington, Delaware, and potentially in New York during a separate event. The course focuses on technique, safety, and anatomy, and requires prior pole experience.

Someone shared a link to purple platform sandals from an online retailer, hoping to get opinions. They are a size 9.

Someone shared a link to a new Facebook group for people who enjoy customising their pole dance heels. The author hopes it will be a space to share photos of creations.

Someone asked for exercise recommendations to build strength for knee grip moves like Gemini and knee holds, looking for off-pole options to supplement practice. They wanted to strengthen hamstrings and related muscles.

Someone is thrilled to have achieved a shoulder mount flip and shared their excitement, promising a video demonstration. They wanted to share their accomplishment with the community.

The author is reintroducing themself to the community after finally setting up their pole after many years. They are excited to be part of the forum and share their progress, despite being new to pole.

Someone new to pole dance shared that they recently got a pole and are in Denver, hoping to connect with other local polers. They were looking for people to practice with.

Someone is having a lot of trouble assembling a new pole, specifically getting the sections to tighten securely. They are very frustrated and questioning the purchase.

Someone described a spin involving a back hook, elbow hold, and extended hand, and asked for suggestions on how to transition out of it more smoothly than simply dropping down. They were hoping to find a more flowing exit.

Someone is struggling to keep their back leg straight during front splits, noticing inward rotation and hip opening as they lower down. They are seeking advice on how to maintain proper alignment.

Someone shared a website with stretching exercises geared towards gymnasts, hoping it would be useful for pole dancers working on flexibility. They found the stretches challenging to hold for the recommended duration.

Someone is selling their Art of Pole Volume 2 DVD on an online auction site. They are asking twenty dollars plus shipping, as they have already learned most of the moves on it.

Someone shared information about the workshops being offered during the week of a pole dance competition. They encouraged others to view the schedule and consider signing up.

Someone is collecting information about deodorant preferences for a blog post. They asked members to share their workout routines, deodorant choices, and local weather conditions.

Someone was struggling to find a previous forum thread featuring a challenging pole combo. They remembered the combo included an Eros and were hoping others could identify the initial move.

The author recently installed a home pole and is experiencing difficulty performing moves they can easily do in class. They suspect issues with the chrome finish, grip, height difference, and a fear of the pole's stability.

Someone asked for music suggestions similar to Ginuwine's 'Pony' for lap dancing, after attending a workshop. They were having trouble finding suitable tracks online.

Someone is looking to buy a used slide board with booties, as they find them expensive to purchase new. They were hoping another member might be selling one.

Someone shared a video of a pole dance performance featuring several dancers and asked if anyone knew what event it was. They were particularly interested in finding out if similar events happen in the UK.

The author is looking for a pole that doesn't require a ceiling installation and asked for recommendations. They currently have a tension pole and want to avoid another one that needs a ceiling hole.

Someone noticed they're getting more toned from poling but wants to specifically target their triceps. They asked if there are particular pole moves that help with tricep toning.

The author asked how long it took other polers to progress, and what factors helped them most. They are new to pole and focusing on building strength and getting leaner.

The author is new to pole dancing and excited to start a fitness journey at home with a newly purchased pole. They shared their background and goals for weight loss and getting back in shape.

The author was having trouble importing music into Windows Movie Maker from their iTunes library. They were able to rotate videos, but couldn't locate their music files within the program's import function.

A member asked for advice on spinning in shorts, as they found bare skin made it difficult and painful. They also shared their excitement about starting a new set of lessons.