Discussions

The author shared feelings of being overwhelmed by university coursework and experiencing envy towards a classmate who seems to excel effortlessly. They expressed gratitude for the supportive community on the forum.

The author shared a funny story about successfully achieving a scorpion for the first time, but then struggling to get down and ultimately falling off the pole and stage, hitting a mirror. They are now planning to replace their pole.

The author shared a playful post, hinting at revealing their pole dancing hobby to more people. They seem a little nervous about how it will be received.

This member is new to the community and to pole dancing, sharing their enthusiasm for the art form and frustration with building upper body strength. They are originally from Tennessee and looking for suggestions.

The author shared a personal reflection on how challenging life events can lead to positive change and growth, particularly relating to finding fulfillment in pole dancing. They invited others to share similar experiences.

The author was feeling stuck while trying to prepare for a challenge and asked for advice on floorwork. They found it difficult to move smoothly on a wooden floor and felt clumsy trying to replicate moves seen in videos.

The author shared their excitement about receiving their new pole, but it was initially delayed due to a missed delivery. They also playfully asked if a particular emoji looked inappropriate.

The author shared a message wishing everyone a happy Mother's Day with flower emojis. It seems to be a general celebratory post.

The author shared a happy Earth Day message, encouraging others to enjoy nature. They included some emojis to express their enthusiasm.

Someone shared an article they found about health for dancers, originally spotted on a social media platform. They thought it was a useful resource for the community.

The author shared that they've been hacked across multiple online accounts, including Myspace and YouTube, with videos and comments removed. They are feeling violated and asked for help recovering their accounts.

The author shared their success in learning three inversions – the chopper, gemini, and scorpio – and posted a video of their attempts. They noted needing to hitch up the pole and adjust a lot to achieve the moves.

The author shared their success learning the caterpillar and the extended butterfly, moves they'd been working on to build strength for holding positions. They described the specific adjustments they made to understand the correct technique for each move.

The author shared a photo of their first spatchcock, noting they can currently only hold the pose for a short time and plans to share a video later. They were looking for feedback on the move.

The author introduced themself as a new pole dancer with a gymnastics and yoga background. They shared their excitement about starting pole and noticing increased strength.

This thread began with a member wanting to share ages and life details to demonstrate that pole dancing is for everyone, regardless of age, size, or background. The original poster is 28 with two children.

This member is introducing themself to the community, sharing they’ve been pole dancing for four months and are working on the helicopter move. They mention feeling like a beginner and wanting to improve.

The author excitedly shared that their pole arrived and recounted their first experience, which included a fall after discovering it wasn't initially secured properly. They are enthusiastic despite the initial mishap and named their pole 'Sugar Pole'.

The author is having trouble finding knee-high boots that fit, as their legs appear to be too long for most styles. They asked for recommendations on where to find boots suitable for longer legs.

Someone shared a video of a pole dancer, Felix, and asked for reactions. The post sparked a lot of excitement about her flexibility, speed, and unique style.

The author shared their recent purchase of an X-Pole after a disappointing experience with a different pole. They were excited to upgrade to a more stable and reliable option.

Someone asked if anyone had experience with an event called Pole-a-palooza, as they were trying to gather information about it. The original poster had seen a request for information on another forum.

The author is working on the Aysha pole move and is seeking advice on hip placement and grip. They feel stable with a forearm grip and hips close to the pole, but struggle with a split grip.

The author celebrated a two-month poling anniversary and expressed gratitude for the community's support and friendship. They shared how pole dancing has boosted their confidence and provided a sense of accomplishment.

Someone new to pole is asking for song recommendations to dance to. They enjoy all genres of music and are looking for a good starting point.