Discussions

The author expressed feeling discouraged with their pole journey, citing slow progress, body image issues, and negative online comments. They shared they'd taken their pole down due to feeling upset and lacking confidence.

The author is rejoining the pole dance community after a two-year break and is looking for ways to overcome a plateau in their training. They can currently do most of their previous moves, but are struggling with shoulder mounts, handsprings, and split grip straight edge.

A member shared their first pole dance video, showcasing attempts at the extended butterfly. They were unsure about the quality and their appearance in the video.

Someone is asking for help with a pole move called 'The Chair', specifically struggling to hold it with one hand. They wondered if it was a strength issue or a grip adjustment.

A member was experiencing extremely slow upload speeds on Youtube for a 7-minute video, even after switching browsers. They were seeking to know if this was a common issue.

Someone shared their excitement about finally achieving the Superman move after months of practice, as part of a studio challenge. They celebrated their accomplishment with the group.

This thread is a welcome space for new members to introduce themselves. Several people shared where they are from and their experience with pole dancing, ranging from complete beginners to those with a few months of practice.

Someone asked about their experience trying the knee hold, noting significant bruising and pain on their shin. They were hoping to find out if this is a common experience and asked for tips on perfecting the move.

Someone new to pole dancing is experiencing dizziness and nausea during spins and asked for advice on how to manage it. They also inquired about a slight wobble in their static pole.

The author shared their excitement about successfully performing no-handed inverts both in class and at a club. They also wondered if others experience a delayed feeling of nervousness after achieving a new pole skill.

The author is new to the community and shared her story of starting pole, getting injured, and longing to return. She was hoping to connect with others even while unable to pole herself.

A new member introduced herself to the community, mentioning she is a content creator on another platform and excited to join. She explained she's been busy with family and other commitments but hopes to participate as much as possible.

A new pole dancer shared their excitement about receiving an X-Pole as a gift and asked for advice on common beginner struggles. They were concerned about grip strength, sliding down the pole, and sweaty hands.

The author is a new pole dancer who recently purchased an X-Pole and is excited to begin their journey, inspired by a studio they found online. They shared their excitement about finally having the time and resources to pursue this dance form.

Someone recently purchased a 45mm pole and is wondering about the exchange policy, as they now think they should have gotten a different size. They are hoping to change their order if possible.

The author was having trouble editing a video of their pole dancing using Windows Movie Maker and asked for suggestions. They wanted to create a video to share their progress with the community.

Someone is looking for a pole dance partner in the Caldwell, Idaho area. They are hoping to learn from someone who has a pole and is willing to share.

Someone new to pole is wondering how long it typically takes to build the strength for inverts and more advanced moves, having started with no prior strength training. They are looking for a general timeframe.

Someone shared information about a new UK amateur pole competition, highlighting its tiered levels and both in-person and online heats. They encouraged others to check it out, especially noting the impressive judging panel.

The author announced they will be performing at the Cuba Street Carnival and celebrating Midnight Espresso's 20th birthday in Wellington, New Zealand. They also shared details about a free dance fitness class at the carnival.

The author shared that they’ve been very busy with returning to work and family commitments, leading to less time for pole dancing and the online community. They posted a couple of videos taken on their phone and plan to join the chat more often.

The author shared a reflection on their progress in pole dance over the past year, alongside exciting news about launching their own pole dance workout clothing company. They expressed gratitude for the community's support.

Someone is organizing a gift swap within the community, with a $15 limit. Participants need to message the organizer with their site nickname, real name, and address to be paired with a partner.

Someone asked for pole dance moves to help tone their upper thighs and glutes. They were looking for recommendations on what to practice to achieve this.

The author is introducing themself and their business partner to the forum, expressing excitement about joining the supportive community. They noted requests from members encouraged their partner to join.