Discussions

The author shared their excitement about achieving an inversion and a corkscrew on their pole after only two weeks of practice. They expressed how good it felt despite some shoulder pain.

A new member introduced themselves to the community, sharing their six weeks of pole experience and recent purchase of a home pole. They mentioned their body type and the challenges that come with it, as well as their enthusiasm for pole dancing.

The author was looking for recommendations for US-based websites to buy pole dance clothing. They had found some options in the UK but were hoping for more affordable choices.

The author shared their success with the superman spin and asked for advice on transitioning into it from an invert. They are looking for tips to connect the two moves.

Someone shared a story about accidentally spinning into their small dog during practice, sending the pup flying. They were worried about hurting the dog but it seems to be okay after some treats.

Someone was having trouble accessing online lessons despite receiving a confirmation of payment. They wondered if there had been a change to the membership system after a period of inactivity.

The author shared a follow-up to a previous post about considering quitting pole, expressing gratitude for the supportive responses received. They decided to take a break from challenging moves and focus on strength training and spins.

The author shared their method of warming up for pole – dancing around the pole with upbeat music instead of traditional stretching. They wanted to know if others felt the same way about disliking static stretching.

Someone shared examples of three pole dance styles: artistic, exotic, and sport. They wanted to illustrate the differences between these approaches to pole.

The author shared their journey of starting pole dancing, detailing initial struggles and celebrating recent achievements like inverting. They expressed determination to continue learning and improve their climbing and hold time.

The author introduced themself as a new member, sharing their pole journey which began with a gift in 2007 and their excitement about finding the community. They also expressed some uncertainty about joining the Friday chat.

Someone is hoping to try an X-pole before purchasing one and asked if anyone near Milwaukee, Wisconsin has one they could test out. They also mentioned a potential trip to Chicago to try a pole there.

A new member shared that they are interested in starting pole dancing at home due to the cost of classes. They are looking for advice on purchasing a pole.

Someone shared their progress with several pole moves, including successfully achieving a bow and arrow from a cross knee release. They are still working on other moves like the superman and Aysha split grip.

A new member introduced herself, sharing that she recently moved to South Carolina from Alaska and has been enjoying pole dancing for six months. She expressed excitement about joining the community.

The author discovered they hadn't seen notifications on their videos and worried they'd appeared rude by not responding to comments. They have now replied to everyone and expressed gratitude for the community.

The author introduced themself as a new pole dancer and mother of three, sharing their enjoyment of the hobby and their daughter's enthusiasm. They were simply saying hello and looking forward to participating in the community.

The author announced they are finally able to order a pole after some financial setbacks. They shared their excitement and acknowledged being very unfit but eager to start their pole journey.

Someone is looking for pole dance classes in the Anchorage, Alaska area, as they believe the activity hasn't become popular there yet. They are hoping to connect with other polers in the state.

The author started a thread asking for music recommendations for pole dancing. They shared a song they recently discovered and invited others to share their favourites.

The author is deciding between a chrome and titanium gold X-Pole, asking for advice on grip. They are a beginner and concerned about sweaty hands and the impact on spins and climbs.

A new member introduced themself and shared their excitement about starting pole dancing classes, noting they're from the Carolinas and looking forward to building core strength. They were also looking for advice on what size pole to purchase.

The author is frustrated by the stereotype that pole dancing is only for strippers and wants to know how to explain its fitness benefits to others. They also struggle with hiding their hobby from family due to cultural expectations.

Someone was wondering about pole dancing in knee-high boots and asked whether platform or standard heels are easier to use. They were specifically curious about chunky versus standard heels.

Someone is working towards achieving the splits and asked about proper back leg positioning. They wondered whether the knee should face directly down or be slightly turned out.