Discussions

Someone is struggling with the helicopter move, specifically with staying inverted and rotating. They’ve been practicing for hours and can get into a crucifix, but can’t maintain the full helicopter position.

Someone shared an interview with a well-known pole dancer, Veena, that was published on their website. The author was excited to share the interview with the community.

The author is new to the forum and to pole dancing, based in Georgia. They are looking for friends and advice on dealing with sweaty hands and pole burn, and are a little nervous about learning.

The author shared a frustrating experience with multiple health issues, including a brain tumor, epilepsy, and newly developing skin lumps, expressing feelings of unfairness. They were awaiting biopsy results and struggling with the impact on their pole training.

The author is preparing for college and wants to continue pole dancing by purchasing a home pole. They are seeking advice on choosing between X-Pole options, specifically regarding material (chrome vs. titanium), diameter (45mm vs. 50mm), and suitability for carpeted floors.

The author asked for the name of a pole move, sharing images of what they thought might be a Gemini or Scorpio. They also inquired about skin pain experienced during the move and in a sit position, given they are new to pole.

Someone is looking for a pole dance buddy in Rockford, Illinois. They mentioned a lack of local classes and a desire for a practice partner.

The author is thrilled to be starting their first regular pole dancing class after attending some parties and having home equipment. They expressed excitement and a willingness to start from the beginning if needed.

Someone is planning to host a pole competition and is seeking advice from others who have experience. They’ve only attended one competition before, and it was in a unique venue.

The author, a long-time pole dancer originally from Seattle and now based in Ireland, introduced themself and asked how to find other members from Ireland on the forum. They also expressed appreciation for the site and its lessons.

The author is finding a particular move, called the lunchbox, very challenging despite being able to do similar moves. They are looking for tips and advice on how to achieve it.

The author shared an exciting experience of seeing a dancer perform a ceiling walk at a club, a trick they hadn't encountered before. They were impressed by the visual impact of the move.

A new member introduced themselves, sharing their background as a Vertical Dance Instructor with four years of pole experience. They also mentioned having scoliosis and a spinal fusion, and how pole dancing has positively impacted their strength and flexibility.

A new member introduced themself as being from the Netherlands and shared their recent discovery of pole dancing. They are looking for strength training tips to improve their pole practice.

Someone shared a video of themselves pole dancing on a spinning pole after recovering from a finger injury. They had previously mentioned wanting to post the video.

Someone is organizing a pole jam at a dance club in Greensboro, North Carolina on Friday the 14th. They invited students and newcomers, and mentioned that men are also welcome to join.

Someone shared a video of hoop dancing and wondered if others thought it could be a useful or fun addition to pole training. They were excited about the potential for combining the two disciplines.

Someone was curious about the star ratings on videos and the plus/minus signs next to comments on the forum. They hadn't been able to find an explanation elsewhere and asked for clarification.

Someone shared a link to a performance video from last year, taken in Auckland, and asked for feedback. They also expressed gratitude for a previous kind comment.

The author is struggling with the transition into the superman from a horizontal position, specifically getting their leg over and flipping. They also asked about proper arm form for the helicopter.

The author is looking for pole fitness class recommendations in Houston, TX, and is considering S Factor, buying a home pole, or other studios. They are concerned about proper form and technique.

Someone was selling a nearly new pair of black Pleaser boots, size 8. They had been worn very briefly and were offered at a reduced price.

The author is experiencing hand pain after a long pole practice, specifically in the fingers, muscles, and palms, and asked if others experience this. They were unable to perform certain moves due to the discomfort.

The author celebrated achieving an inverted crucifix and Scorpio, but is struggling with the Gemini pose. They described difficulty crossing their leg over the pole during the invert and asked for advice.

Someone recently installed an X-Pole and noticed the spinny mode felt slower than poles at their studio. They were wondering if this was normal and asked if others had experienced something similar.