Discussions

Someone is asking for help growing their Instagram following, specifically hoping to connect with other pole dancers. They are offering to follow others in return as they share their pole journey.

Someone shared a new pole lesson focusing on the 'Spin Up' transition. The lesson covers different hand and leg variations to help students learn the move.

The author is apologising for accidentally deleting a previous discussion thread. They expressed gratitude for the feedback received and the supportive community.

Someone shared information about a new pole dance lesson focusing on an across-the-pole turn, also known as a pirouette. They believe it's a useful move for dancers to learn.

The author is checking in with the community after a period of absence and asking if there have been any changes to the forum. They are happy to be reconnecting with everyone.

Someone shared a new pole lesson focusing on a transition from the floor back to standing, called 'Easy Up'. The lesson covers different grip and leg variations to suit different levels.

Someone shared their excitement about attending their very first pole dance class. They had a great time, learned spins, and successfully completed their first butterfly!

Someone is planning a trip to Kauai in April and is hoping to find pole dance partners for a jam session. They are also curious about locations with bamboo forests, having enjoyed poling amongst bamboo previously.

Someone shared information about upcoming live stream classes taught by Michelle Stanek and Samantha Star. They wanted to make others aware of this opportunity.

Someone is asking if a PS ceiling mount can be used with an X Pole. They recently received their X Pole mount and it's much larger than expected, hoping to avoid retrieving their older PS mount if possible.

Someone is thrilled to have gotten permission to install a pole dance pole in their home. They've arranged for reinforcement of the ceiling to support it, and are excited about their 10ft ceilings.

Someone shared an article about anatomy and its impact on squat form, noting a lack of discussion on the topic within the community. They were hoping to get others’ thoughts on the information presented.

Someone is announcing an Exotic Flow class in the Long Beach area. They invited people to join them and provided a website for more information.

A member shared that they changed their username from one to another, explaining they wanted something more imaginative. They mentioned feeling inspired by other members’ usernames.

Someone is working on transitioning from a two-handed iguana to a one-handed iguana mount/handstand. They can already do the component parts but are struggling with the smooth transition and even leg placement.

Someone is asking about the difficulty of achieving a performance climb. They specifically struggle with maintaining proper pole placement between their knees, rather than on their thighs.

Someone is planning a showcase performance this spring and is seeking inspiration. They’re aiming for a lyrical and emotional piece, wanting to improve connection with the audience and avoid rushing the choreography.

Someone posted about the final day to take advantage of current membership pricing. They detailed the costs for limited and unlimited memberships at one or both locations.

The author is looking forward to the annual January pole dance challenge and is excited to see what it will be. They have been busy with life and haven’t been able to pole recently.

Someone is wondering if they can use a pole dance grip they already have, designed for a standard pole, on an X-pole. They are hoping to avoid buying a new grip specifically for the X-pole.

Someone is looking for music suggestions for pole dancing and has started creating playlists on a music platform. They shared their current favourite song and asked others to share theirs.

Someone was experiencing slippery hands during their pole practice and shared that they recently ordered a grip aid. They are hopeful it will improve their grip strength.

Someone noticed a glitch when trying to upload multiple videos at once. They experienced the platform duplicating one video instead of uploading both in the queue.

Someone is testing the video upload function on the forum after identifying some bugs. They are asking members to upload a pole video and privately report whether the upload was successful, failed mid-upload, or completed but didn't appear.

Someone is asking for resources on safely descending a pole after climbing. They specifically mentioned struggling with descents using body rolls and are looking for options for those who aren't yet able to do full splits.