Gday! I too started as an Aerialist many years ago – training originally in Lyra, Silks and Trapeze after being a professional contemporary dancer. Then I did some time in Vegas as a Showgirl before learning pole from a showgirl friend who PoleDanced. Start at the beginning to learn the terminology – grip – pole maintenance etc. Cold poles are not nice. Different peoples skin like different grip lotions – or none at all. You will love it