Discussions

This thread announces the cancellation of upcoming workshops with a visiting instructor due to visa issues. The author suggests attendees consider taking a workshop with the instructor at a future event.

Someone is looking to buy a crash mat for pole dancing. They are specifically located in San Antonio, Texas and are asking if anyone is selling one.

Someone is visiting New York City next week and will have a free day on Friday. They are hoping to find someone to pole with or just hang out with.

Someone is helping two friends sell their used poles. One is a 50mm chrome X-Pole with spin, priced at £150, and the other is a 45mm stainless steel one-piece Pleasure Pole for £130.

Someone is selling a Platinum Stages pole and is asking for interested buyers to make offers. They didn't specify a price, just that they're open to reasonable bids.

This person shared their experience of constantly choreographing pole routines in their head whenever they hear music, even for moves they can't currently do. They feel limited by practice time and wish they had more opportunity to explore their ideas.

Someone is curious about how many members are also pole dance instructors. They asked those who teach to share how long they’ve been doing so and how they got started.

Someone is letting the community know they are teaching pole dance classes in the Philadelphia area. They are offering details to anyone interested in attending.

Someone started a thread discussing injuries sustained while pole dancing. They were looking to open up a conversation about experiences with injury.

Someone shared information about a sale with free shipping happening this week. They posted details about where to find it.

Someone is organizing a pole dance showcase in Raleigh, North Carolina, open to all skill levels. The focus is on diverse styles and personal stories, with a small fee to cover event costs and a surprise theme.

Someone is visiting the Destin, Florida area for work and is looking for pole dance studios in that location to continue their training. They asked if anyone has recommendations.

Someone is conducting research for a PhD at Harvard University, focusing on the connection between pole fitness and female empowerment. They are looking for participants to share their experiences in a confidential interview.

The author shared their excitement about the growing pole dance scene in South Africa, including recent competitions and increased visibility. They were inspired by performers’ emotional expression and want to learn how to convey emotion in their own routines.

Someone is fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through an Ironman Triathlon. They are offering discounted gift cards to a popular activewear brand to those who donate.

Someone is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their new pole, which was ordered through a retailer and is currently backordered. They are excited about the potential growth of the pole dancing community.

Someone is asking if anyone has the results from the aerial pole international competition held in 2012. They are looking for information about the outcomes of the event.

Someone announced a pole jam at a dance studio in Warren, Ohio on March 13th from 2-4pm. It costs $20 per person and is intended to be a fun social event.

The author announced plans for a pole dance showcase in Raleigh, North Carolina, as part of a new event series. Performers of all levels are encouraged to audition via video submission, focusing on their personal connection to pole dancing.

Someone is asking about installing a permanent pole in a space with exposed steel beams. They are planning to use a wooden beam secured to the steel joists as a mounting point and are looking for alternative, proven methods.

Someone is looking to connect with other pole dancers in eastern Pennsylvania. They posted to see if anyone else in the area is also a member of the forum.

Someone is seeking advice on how to brighten the ends of their long, dyed hair. They achieved a color they like on top, but the previously dyed bottom portion didn't lighten enough.

Someone is exploring options for getting a pole dance teaching certification online, as they live in an area without studios and cannot travel for in-person training. They are hoping to start a mobile pole business.

Someone is seeking to borrow two portable poles in the St. Louis area for a television audition with their aerial group. They need the poles for a day sometime between March 7th and 10th.

Someone is selling two pole dance DVD sets: a five-disc set by Jamilla and a three-disc set by Fawnia Mondey. They have stated the price for each set, including shipping costs.