Discussions

The author shared a frustrating experience trying to get approval to install a portable dance pole in a rental property. They encountered unhelpful maintenance staff and were required to fill out an alteration form.

Someone shared a link to an alarm clock shaped like a pole dancer they found on an online auction site. They thought it was a cute item and wanted to share it with the group.

Someone asked if any experienced pole dancers were available in the chatroom to answer questions before giving a private lesson. They were hoping for guidance from a teacher or fellow student.

Someone shared a video of a pole dancer falling during a competition when the pole unexpectedly came down. The author expressed concern for the dancer’s safety and questioned how this could happen.

The author is celebrating a new purchase: an Xpole! They are excited to add a chrome pole to their home and now have two poles available for practice.

A new member introduced herself, sharing that she's been pole dancing for a couple of years but struggles to find time for it due to university and other commitments. She is hoping to use the community and videos to help her stay motivated.

The author is new to uploading photos and videos and wants advice on how to keep their pole dance content private from their children who are tech-savvy. They are looking for a way to upload content without it being accessible on the family computer.

A new member introduced themself, sharing their excitement about starting pole dancing and joining the community. They mentioned recently getting their first pole and loving the site.

The author is experiencing technical difficulties with the favorites video page, specifically issues with navigating to the second page and submitting a contact form. They shared this issue with the community.

The author is feeling discouraged learning pole dance without classes or a practice partner. They are specifically struggling with a grip called the 'half bracket' and are seeking advice on how to learn it.

Someone recently received an X pole and is planning to set it up in their garage. They are asking for suggestions on what kind of padding to place underneath the pole to cushion potential falls.

Someone shared their pole journey, explaining how finding the community helped them break through a plateau and achieve four new inverts. They expressed gratitude for the inspiration and learning resources found within the forum.

The author is hesitant to share their first pole dance video due to body image issues and self-consciousness, despite wanting to document their progress and receive feedback. They have been a member of the community for a few weeks.

A member shared the sad news of the passing of their friend, known as Caramel_Dlite, and asked if any forum members from Auckland, New Zealand, would like to attend her funeral. The author provided contact information.

Someone is temporarily without their pole due to moving and is looking for ways to maintain their pole fitness during the break. They're already doing general fitness but want to know what others have done in similar situations.

The author is deciding between an 8ft or 14ft pole, but her husband is hesitant about the taller option due to concerns about the structural integrity of the room it would be installed in. She asked if an 8ft pole would significantly limit her progress and how to approach convincing her husband.

Someone shared a link to videos from a recent performance showcase. The author noted that one performer’s video had its audio removed by YouTube due to copyright issues.

The author shared the sad news of a member’s passing and proposed a moment of silence in the chatroom to coincide with the funeral. They asked for help calculating time zone differences to allow members to participate.

Someone shared exciting news about new grippy gloves from Mighty Grip, which they have ordered and are very pleased about. The gloves are available in the US and potentially the UK soon.

The author is having trouble with the Gemini and Caterpillar pole moves, specifically sticking the underarm grip in Gemini and getting stuck during the Caterpillar due to a lack of upper body strength. They asked for advice on both.

The author shared a heartfelt tribute to a member named Caramel, remembering her kindness, humor, and contributions to the community. They expressed gratitude for her friendship and celebrated her dancing.

Someone is having trouble getting their X-pole to fully lock into static mode, experiencing a small amount of slip. They asked for suggestions on how to fix this.

Someone posted items for sale and is giving away a free garter belt to a commenter as a thank you. They shared a picture of the garter and encouraged people to leave a comment on their listings.

A new member is excited to start pole dancing and is seeking advice. They asked about online lessons to do before their pole arrives and requested recommendations between three different pole brands.

The discussion started with excitement about a new reality show competition for pole dancers. The author wondered if anyone was planning to compete.