Discussions

Someone is working on transitioning smoothly out of a pretzel spin and asked for advice on which leg to use for the exit spin and leg placement. They also wondered about the direction of the exit spin.

Someone is struggling with the slide down portion of a scorpio handstand, despite having trained for a while. They are finding it difficult to relax and move down the pole.

Someone is looking for ideas for inverted pole dance combos, specifically those allowing for extended time with both feet off the floor. They shared a couple of combos they already enjoy and asked for suggestions.

Someone is asking for clarification on leg placement during the butterfly pose, specifically which heel should be on the pole when inverting from a crucifix position. They are trying to understand if there's a 'correct' leg or if it's based on preference.

The author was struggling with the Butterfly pose, specifically body positioning, and shared a video of their attempts. They asked for tips on how to get their body square to the pole.

Someone posted a video and was concerned it wasn't processing correctly, as they couldn't view it or see comments. They asked for help understanding what was happening with the upload.

Someone is preparing for a live performance and wants to incorporate belly dancing, specifically a hip roll. They found tutorials unhelpful and asked for a clear explanation of the technique.

A member shared their one-year anniversary with the studio and online community, expressing their joy and gratitude for the friendships made. They also announced they would be purchasing lessons from the instructor.

Someone wished a member a happy birthday, noting they were late to the celebration. The original poster shared birthday wishes with bomb emojis.

A new member introduced herself, sharing she is from Washington DC and recently posted her first picture. She expressed excitement about joining the community and trying to create videos.

A new member introduced themself to the community, expressing excitement about finding such a friendly and welcoming space. They were hoping to be accepted into the group.

The author expressed excitement about joining the community and recently purchasing an X-pole. They shared appreciation for the instructor and the supportive atmosphere of the forum.

A new member introduced themself, sharing their pole journey which began in July and included self-teaching with the help of online videos. They are excited to join the community and are anticipating the arrival of their new pole.

Someone started a thread asking about music choices for pole dancing. They shared their preference for electronic music but were looking for new recommendations and ideas.

The author announced a September pole dance challenge with a movie theme music prompt, cautioning against using Disney songs. They encouraged participants to dress up if they wished and to have fun.

The author is celebrating reaching Level 6 in pole and needs help choreographing a routine for their graduation performance to Foo Fighters. They are feeling overwhelmed and also dealing with a wrist injury.

A member announced that a well-known instructor will be teaching workshops at a studio in California. The author shared details about the workshops and how to find more information.

The author is a new member and new to pole dancing, sharing their excitement after taking a couple of classes. They are looking forward to improving with practice and are happy to have found the community.

The author is struggling with hamstring flexibility, finding it difficult to stretch and experiencing discomfort. They asked for ideas to improve their flexibility, noting asymmetry between their legs.

The author is seeking advice on pole dance shoes, specifically weighing options between adjustable toe strap shoes from a particular website and padding regular shoes for a better fit. They are concerned about potential pole scratches and finding a comfortable, secure fit as a beginner.

A member noticed older videos were missing from the site and asked if there was a way to access them, expressing concern about lost content and features. They also missed seeing usernames with thumbnails.

The author shared their experience with being stronger and more comfortable on one side of their body when pole dancing, and asked if others experience the same imbalance. They are actively working on evening things out by practicing moves on both sides.

Someone shared a link to a funny commercial featuring a creative use of a pole. They thought it was hilarious and wanted to share it with the group.

Someone was having trouble finding comments left on their blog posts, despite seeing notifications. They were worried about appearing to ignore people and asked for help navigating the site.

Someone asked for advice on sizing for pole dance heels, as charts seem inaccurate and they struggle to find local stores to try them on. They are looking for recommendations for brands and sizes.