Discussions

The author is organizing a pole dance studio 'battle' event and is frustrated by the lack of studio participation. They are worried about cancelling due to insufficient entries and ticket sales.

Someone shared a friend’s success story about losing a significant amount of weight and being featured on a website. The author was excited that their friend highlighted pole dance as part of their journey.

A new member introduced herself, sharing that she’s originally from California but now lives in England and recently started pole dancing in May. She enjoys classes but has been supplementing her learning with online resources.

A member introduced themself as a new pole dancer from Nova Scotia, Canada, sharing their excitement about getting a home pole. Another member also introduced themself from Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Someone shared information about upcoming workshops with Amber Richards, a USPDF West Coast Champion, at a dance studio. The workshops cover conditioning, flexibility, choreography, and polishing technique, with private lessons also available.

Someone is exploring the possibility of having a pole custom-made by a local metal fabrication shop, hoping it might be more affordable than purchasing one, especially with a high ceiling. They also wondered about transport logistics.

A new member introduced themself to the community, sharing that they have been pole dancing for three and a half years and also do some teaching. They are excited to start teaching at a renovated dance studio.

Someone posted asking if there are any other pole dancers in the Akron, Ohio area. They are hoping to find people to pole with and share their passion for the hobby.

The author shared a link to a forum discussion where people expressed negative opinions about pole dancing, associating it with objectification and limited options in life. The author found the comments amusing and frustrating.

Someone introduced themselves as a pole dancer from South Africa, sharing that their studio is the largest in the country and expressing a desire to improve their fitness for more challenging moves. They were excited to connect with the community.

Someone is hosting a pole jam in Bristol, UK to celebrate five years of pole dancing. They shared the details including the date, time, location, and a small fee to cover room hire.

Someone asked for ideas on how to transition out of a Reverse V pose and into combos. They were looking for suggestions beyond what they could immediately envision.

A new member announced it was their 27th birthday and their first day joining the community, sharing that they have been pole dancing for two months. They were simply introducing themselves.

The author is preparing to compete in the amateur division of Miss Pole SA 2010, with Jenyne Butterfly as a judge. They are feeling both excited and nervous, and are seeking advice on choreography and costumes, despite limited practice time.

A member shared their experience with calf cramping after finally achieving a consistent invert, suspecting it's related to fear and hyper-pointing of the toes. They asked for suggestions to alleviate the cramping.

The author was wondering if fluctuating strength while learning inversions is normal, despite warming up and stretching. They were experiencing days of feeling strong versus days of feeling weak.

The author is struggling with CKR and CAR, feeling pain and fear while attempting the moves despite being able to do related skills. They asked for tips to overcome these challenges.

Someone shared a video of a male pole dancer performing an impressive sideways air walk. They thought it was the best air walk they had ever seen and wanted to share it with others.

Someone shared photos from their Caribbean-themed pole jam and pool party held in their backyard. They posted several pictures of the event and the beautiful space.

Someone was selling a used chrome X Pole locally in Montreal, Quebec, and specified they were not offering shipping. They asked for interested parties to reach out.

A member shared their excitement about receiving a new pair of Pleaser shoes and found them surprisingly stable. The post sparked a discussion about sizing and comfort.

Someone asked for recommendations for grip aids for pole dancing. They were looking for products to help with slipping.

The author wondered if activities like yoga and swimming should be considered strength training, similar to pole, and if recovery time should be factored in. They were curious about how these activities compare in terms of building strength.

Someone noticed the training videos focus on strength and asked if there would be more stretching content, specifically for lower body flexibility. They were unsure if they had missed existing resources.

The author is wondering if YouTube's music restrictions have eased, as they previously stopped uploading due to music copyright issues. They are hoping to resume posting videos if the process has become less problematic.