Discussions

Someone has shared a new lesson called 'The Melt Flowstretch', which is the second in a series. The lesson focuses on stretching and relaxing the spine and hamstrings and doesn't require a warm-up.

Someone is selling a lightly used X-Pole 50mm chrome pole, hoping to find a buyer locally in New Jersey or trade for a Lil Mynx pole. They are looking for a pole that can both spin and remain stationary.

Someone shared details about a new advanced pole dance lesson called 'Tsunami'. They explained the move was created during informal practice and thanked those who helped name it.

The author noticed members of a different online pole community appearing on other platforms, like Facebook. They found this surprising and shared their observation with the group.

Someone is planning an open house at a sports centre where they teach pole and is asking for ideas. They want to know what works well at open houses, how to structure demo classes, and how to best attract new students in a multi-sport facility.

Someone is planning to buy a pole and is asking for advice on purchasing a used one. They are concerned about avoiding fakes or low-quality poles and are looking for recommendations on where to find used poles for sale.

Someone is offering a Pole Expo pass for sale because they can no longer attend due to a recent house purchase. The pass includes admission to events, breakfast, and workshops, and is being offered for less than the original price.

This person is experiencing a loss of core strength during their pregnancy, specifically noticing changes in their ability to do inverts and swinging movements. They are feeling frustrated by these changes but are trying to focus on the positive aspects of their pregnancy and past experiences.

Someone shared a request for support in a video challenge. They asked others to vote for their entry, which is number five on the list.

Someone is visiting New York City from Montreal in August to attend Body & Pole classes. They are hoping to connect with other forum members who might be in the area during the same dates.

Someone is looking to buy a star stand alone pole, specifically version 3 or higher. They posted asking if anyone in the community is selling one.

Someone shared information about a 24-hour sale on lessons from a particular online studio. They were curious if others were considering taking advantage of the offer.

Someone is looking for a roommate to share a hotel room with while attending the national pole championships in New York City. They posted to see if anyone else is interested in splitting the cost.

Someone announced a new Instagram pole doubles challenge for August, led by two instructors. Participants need to follow the instructors’ accounts and use a specific hashtag to join.

The author shares their success story of finding the right combination of grip aids after testing multiple products. They went from struggling through one song to maintaining grip for 15-20 minutes, and recommend trying different options rather than giving up.

Someone shared their experience with grip issues while pole dancing at home in a dry climate. They found that increasing the humidity with a swamp cooler dramatically improved their ability to stick to the pole and progress with their skills.

The author reposted a review of their Star Stand Alone pole, which they purchased used. They detailed the easy setup and breakdown, but noted difficulty disconnecting the pole sections despite following instructions.

Someone shared that their company, Polesilks, received its first review from a US-based pole dancing resource. They posted a link to the review for others to read.

Someone is asking about the new quick connect system on the latest version of a particular pole. They generally prefer this pole brand but are unsure about the change in design.

Someone shared information about the IPSF World Pole Championship being live-streamed today from London. They noted the stream costs a small fee and includes a free event schedule PDF.

The author is looking for guidance on transitioning their fitness focus to pole dancing after a period of recovery from surgery and feeling burnt out with their previous gym routine. They are seeking advice on balancing pole training with a full-time job and family commitments.

Someone is asking for a full body workout routine that can be done using a suspension trainer, specifically a Jungle Gym XT model. They are hoping other members can share their experience.

Someone is asking for sizing advice on a particular pole dance top. They are looking for recommendations based on their bra size, which is a 75 C/D (or 43 B/C in US sizing).

Someone is looking for software to help them visually represent pole moves in their pole journal, as they aren't confident in their drawing skills. They are hoping to find a program that allows manipulation of a stick figure or similar.

This person recently relocated to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia and is looking for pole dance training partners. They mention the local studio has closed and are hoping to connect with others in the Goldfields region.