Discussions

Someone wished a member a happy birthday with a celebratory message. The original poster shared details about their birthday celebrations.

Someone is asking for suggestions on exercises to improve upper body and core strength for pole dancing. They are looking for ideas from the community.

Someone is seeking guidance on when to use ice versus heat for muscle soreness related to pole dancing. They're unsure whether to use ice for injuries and heat for chronic tension, and are looking for advice from the community.

The author is experiencing issues with their used X-Pole staying static, as it continues to rotate even with the screws tightened. They are seeking advice before contacting the manufacturer.

Someone is attending the Australian Pole Dance Championships in Melbourne and asked if any other forum members would be there to meet up. They expressed excitement about the competition and connecting with fellow polers.

A member shared news and excitement about the Miss Pole Dance New Zealand competition, where they placed third despite getting sick and falling during their routine. They congratulated the other contestants and the event organiser.

Someone is having trouble viewing a video they uploaded a couple of days ago, despite it being approved. They are wondering how long the process usually takes and what might be going wrong.

Someone was attempting a cross knee release for the first time and experienced pain in their inner thighs and skin irritation from the pole slipping. They asked if this was normal and if they were doing something incorrectly.

The author is looking for affordable pole dancing shoes in a larger size (9.5-10 US, 41 EU) and wider width, and asked for recommendations. They are new to dancing in heels and are based in Canada.

The author wished everyone a happy Halloween. They shared excitement for the holiday and sent well wishes to the community.

The author shared a very positive practice after making some difficult life changes. They were thrilled to achieve a Scorpio Handstand and several other new moves, despite initial technical difficulties with recording.

A new member introduced themselves to the community, sharing their dance background and how discovering pole dance, specifically Felix Cane, reignited their creative passion after feeling disillusioned with a potential performance career. They are currently studying psychology and recently relocated for university.

Someone new to both the forum and pole dancing introduced themselves and expressed hope to share videos once they feel more comfortable. They asked for any tips for beginners.

Someone asked about experiencing frequent foot cramps, particularly when pointing their toes during pole. They wondered about the cause and how to prevent them.

The author is struggling with tucks and cradles, finding it difficult to hold the moves and complete a full rotation. They are looking for tips and advice from others who have experienced similar challenges.

Someone shared a video of a fitness gadget marketed towards men, questioning its seriousness and finding it humorous. The author noted the movements seemed naturally suited to men.

Someone is excited to be taking classes in flying trapeze and aerial hoop this weekend and shared their anticipation. They also expressed frustration with camera batteries dying at inopportune moments.

The author shared their experience attending the Miss Pole Dance Australia state finals, praising the standout performances and noting some repetition in stage presence. They highlighted a few favourite routines, including a doubles act with a dramatic moment and a crowd-pleasing energetic performance.

The author expressed disappointment about being unable to pole for a week after oral surgery, sharing that pain medication made them feel unwell. They were feeling confident in their pole journey before this setback.

The author started a discussion asking what pole move or spin people find themselves doing repeatedly, even when they're tired of it. They shared that their 'go-to' move is the chair spin.

The author is experiencing performance anxiety and 'dancer's block' while trying to choreograph a routine for an upcoming competition. They feel their mind goes blank once they start to dance.

The author asked for advice on how to share videos already uploaded to the forum onto their Facebook or Myspace accounts. They explained they don’t have the videos saved on their computer and are having trouble transferring them.

Someone noticed their recently uploaded video had issues with the audio and video syncing, appearing sped up and 'skippy'. They were using older software and wondered if others had experienced this.

The author asked about the skills required to pass different levels of pole dancing, noting they had heard of a 7-level system. They were seeking clarity on what moves define each level.

The author is recovering from an operation and a hand injury requiring stitches, and is concerned about losing strength during their time away from pole. They are using this downtime to set new goals, including a straight edge split, air invert, plank and superman.