Discussions

Someone is trying to identify the finish of their older style pole, believing it to be chrome, stainless steel, or titanium. They are hoping to get help based on the pole's colour, price, and grip.

The discussion started with excitement about X-Pole releasing a brass finish for their poles, after an announcement at a championship event. The author wondered if anyone else was planning to purchase one.

Someone shared a video of a 73-year-old woman pole dancing, expressing excitement and admiration. The author wanted to share this inspiring example of fitness at an older age.

Someone introduced themselves as a pole dance instructor from Florida, sharing their background and excitement about joining the community. They are also a university student and look forward to teaching more in the future.

A new member shared their excitement about discovering online pole lessons and wanting to start learning. They expressed that pole dancing feels more appealing than traditional gym workouts.

The author, new to pole dancing, is looking to connect with other polers in Kentucky as they currently practice alone. They expressed feeling isolated and hoped to find people to share their hobby with.

Someone is announcing workshops they will be holding across the USA and Canada between February and March. They are seeking studios to host these workshops, which focus on a dance fitness program called 'Burlesque Beat'.

Someone discovered their xpole wasn't aligning properly at the x-joints after taking it down following a pole party. They were concerned about disassembly and asked if anyone had experienced this issue before.

A member shared photos of recently learned pole moves – Gemini, Advanced Plank, and Inverted Thigh Hold – and asked for constructive criticism on their form. They acknowledged the photos were taken by a supportive partner and might not be ideal for assessing technique.

Someone shared a video they found inspiring and wanted to share it with the group. The original post highlighted impressive moves in the video.

A new member introduced themself, sharing they recently moved to China from Italy and have been pole dancing for a month. They mentioned experiencing a minor injury as a beginner.

A new member introduced themself, sharing they've been pole dancing for several months and are located in the Netherlands. They were simply saying hello and connecting with the community.

A photographer shared their pole dance photography series that was pre-selected for an international competition. They asked for votes to help showcase pole dance as an art form and challenge stereotypes.

The author is attempting an inverted body wave and is struggling with the undulating motion, feeling it looks uncoordinated. They are seeking tips to help improve their technique and make the learning process more efficient.

The author is feeling frustrated with learning the aerial invert in pole classes, as they are usually quick to pick up moves but are struggling with this one. They are finding it difficult to pull their body up and complete the invert.

The author recently assembled a new pole and experienced a loud snapping sound when loosening the x-joints for the first time. They were concerned about potentially damaging the pole and also heard cracking noises from their ceiling during setup.

Someone is visiting London and is looking for a pole studio that offers advanced lessons with a qualified spotter. They are hoping to break through a plateau in their training with some one-to-one instruction.

A member asked about others' experiences with belly button piercings while pole dancing, sharing that theirs sometimes gets sore after class. They recently got the piercing and hadn't considered poling when they got it.

Someone is struggling with the basic pole sit, finding it difficult to get their legs into position and experiencing discomfort. They have good leg strength but are unsure what they are doing wrong.

The author, who has hypermobility, finds it difficult to feel stretches despite being very flexible and is looking for advice on how to stretch effectively post-workout to prevent soreness. They struggle with feeling stretches in common movements like side splits and back twists.

Someone asked for information about Flirty Girl Fitness poles after being offered one for sale. They were unsure about the brand’s quality and who manufactures the poles.

The author announced the grand opening of their online store, which features custom pole dance apparel and a wishlist/registry function. They also highlighted international shipping and a newsletter for pole-related content.

The author shared an article questioning if pole dancing is a sport and expressed frustration with the dismissive comments, passionately defending pole as a demanding and athletic pursuit. They shared their personal experience with the physical challenges and benefits of pole.

Someone announced they are planning a USA tour with Burlesque Beat workshops in February and March 2011, seeking studios to host them. They provided a description of the program and workshop details.

Someone is selling two single tickets to the APFA Championship in New York City next weekend at face value. The author noted the seats aren't together but are in a good section.