Discussions

A new member introduced themselves to the community, expressing excitement about finding the forum and sharing their background with pole dancing. They highlighted the supportive atmosphere as a key draw.

Someone shared news about a pole dance competition and workshops happening in Texas in June 2011, featuring instructors from StudioVeena. They suggested a get-together for people from the studio.

Someone noticed they stopped getting email notifications specifically for comments on their uploaded videos. They confirmed they still receive other email notifications from the site.

The author decorated their pole for Christmas due to a busy holiday season and shared the amusing reactions from family and friends, including comparisons to the 'Festivus Pole'. They were hoping others in the community would appreciate the festive touch.

A new member introduced themself and shared their location as North Carolina. They were simply saying hello to the community.

The author shared exciting news that they are finally getting a home pole after four years of waiting, as part of a financial agreement with their husband. They are planning which pole to purchase.

Someone new to the forum shared their excitement about purchasing an Xpole and planning to start lessons. They are located in Virginia and looking forward to getting back into pole dancing.

Someone is asking about building strength for elbow stands, specifically whether practicing tripods is a good approach. They are currently at the beginner level and struggling to lift off the ground.

The author shared a breakthrough they had with the Classic Australian Reverse (CAR) – finding that getting a foot up on the pole helped with grip and feeling secure. They hope to eventually do the move without needing that extra foot support.

Someone is experiencing dizziness and nausea during beginner spins and while learning backbends. They are looking for advice on how to manage or overcome this sensation.

Someone shared a news story about a greeting card maker who pole dances in her store to attract customers. The author of the post was curious about the story.

A new member introduced themselves from Switzerland, expressing excitement to join a community focused on pole dance. They hoped to find a comfortable space to discuss their passion.

Someone was looking for a six-week splits program they had previously seen on the forum, but couldn't find the original post. They asked if someone could share it again.

A member asked for opinions on how body proportions and weight might affect pole performance, specifically spinning. They wondered if building upper body strength or losing weight would be more helpful given their build.

The author is looking for advice on building upper body strength to progress to more challenging pole moves like inversions. They've tried some exercises but aren't seeing the results they want.

Someone is asking for help with a pole dismount involving a plank position. They find it slow and are worried about falling while trying to loosen their grip.

Someone is organizing an open pole session at a studio, hoping to create a regular jam. They are looking for people interested in attending a one-hour session for a small fee and bringing their own music.

Someone is organizing an open pole session at a studio in Los Angeles, hoping to make it a weekly event. They are looking for people interested in joining a one-hour dance session with their own music.

Someone shared a humorous video from Funny or Die featuring Christina Applegate promoting a fake prenatal pole dancing DVD. They were curious what others thought of it.

The author is frustrated they can perform spins but struggle with pole sits and climbs after 2.5 months of lessons and getting a home pole. They are seeking advice on what might be causing this difficulty.

The author is planning an intermediate pole class and asked for input on how many moves to teach per class, especially considering many students are new to inverting. They were initially considering 3-4 moves.

Someone recently moved and discovered their new home has 8-foot ceilings, lower than their previous place. They are wondering if their existing pole will still be usable at that height.

Someone asked for advice on how to better engage their core during pole dancing, as they weren't feeling their abs working despite trying. They were hoping for suggestions to improve their abdominal engagement.

The author shared exciting news about being interviewed by the local newspaper regarding their new pole business, 'Total Woman'. The discussion evolved to include challenges finding a studio space and ultimately led to significant media coverage.

The author is new to weight training and is seeking advice on suitable exercises and safe technique. They described their current routine, which includes some exercises suggested by a friend, and expressed concern about proper form and warm-up/cool-down procedures.