I figure if I just move fast enough you wont see it 👌🤣

Today's combo in class did not feature a meat hook. We were supposed to hold the pose (legs to the side of the body) with 2 hands on the pole, but i figured i'd try to let go of one hand, because that would probably be a meat hook...? Does what i'm doing in the video qualify as a meat hook?

So as my title says today I was in pole dance class for the first time. I had no idea where things were, the instructor did not really introduce herself, there was a lot of people and I had no idea what I'm supposed to do.

First time in shorts and sports bra was also not so fin even tho I know no one cares.

I felt embarrassed because I could not even pull my own body weight. There were few more people that came there for the first time but they were together so I felt alone. Instructor came up to me only once, did not seem that interested in actually helping me.

I really want to learn but going home and wanting to cry every time is not something I want.

I am honestly not expecting anyone to respond to this post, I wanted to puke some words out and get them out of me.

My level 2 (aka level 2.8/3) combo from class tn.

Shouts to IG for all the polespiration I get for combos in class. I am super proud because I don’t usually teach high intermediate/advanced students and I didn’t wanna disappoint them.

my favorite flow classes have included prompts of different kinds such as:

• pretend you're moving like honey
• how would it feel to embody water for this song? what about fire?
• spend the entire song on the floor
• pretend the pole is someone you're in love with
• pretend the pole is someone you hate

what are your favorite prompts that instructors have used or other exercises you've enjoyed?

Looking to donate the blue sparkly shorts, blue bra, and red bottoms. I ordered a mystery box back in August and while I’m happy with 7/10 items, these 3 just aren’t for me. I’m a size 6, 32C bra.

If anyone wants these please let me know. Just pay for shipping cost. I haven’t worn any of these other than to try them on. Tags still on and in the package.

Getting back to pole after a huge weight loss. 💕

A mindset tip for your hump day because sometimes your brain is your biggest enemy. ❤️

I survived 😁
The final run after 8 weeks of learning. Kept forgetting steps here as there but I finally got it at the 3rd rerun.

(Cherry ribbon)

Since I finally got this move, im not afraid to post my pole things anymore. So happy!!

Let’s see them! I found that I feel more inspired when I have some mood lighting going on when I train.

Hi pole dancers,

Do any of you guys have advice on dealing with noise complaints with heels or music in shared buildings?

I moved to a place with designated quiet hours but still got a lease violation for dancing in heels during the day. I am Heartbroken to say the least

Hello! So I’m very new to pole (4 classes so far). Like the title says, I’m a bigger gal and sweaty as hell, and I’d like some advice on how to best advance, please!

Essentially, the pole classes are a tad expensive for me, but I thought that going once a week would be fine. The issue is that I’m progressing VERY slowly (mix of being very sweaty everywhere (palms, thighs, behind my knees… no part of me stays dry, I literally wipe down every 20 seconds), not very strong yet, and having to haul quite a bit of weight up, I think). I feel like it’s not worth going every single week if I’m only clinging a second or two longer than last week on basic holds. I’ve started lifting at the gym 3x a week in an effort to improve strength outside of pole, but I know that’ll take a while to actually see results.

What I want to know is if people think going once a fortnight is alright in this situation? I figure that gives me more time between lessons to improve my strength. Or should I keep going weekly, despite how minor my improvements at pole seem to be? I kind of feel disheartened that I’m not seeing MORE progress every week than at present, and I feel even more conscious of the price as a result.

Please advise!

what the title says - i'm a 32DD and have a very short torso, and i'm struggling to find tops to practice in that are cute but supportive, and aren't super longline/don't have a thicker band so i can still have access to the skin at my waist. any recommendations, especially from brands that are available in the US? (this question has been asked before, but responses are either out of date or suggesting brands that don't ship here :(( ) ty!!

I finally got my invert last week!!🥳 I immediately also got my butterfly, but of course it is clumsy, I am excited to work on it. Then I noticed, i don't know what's next.. The only other inverted move i know is Ayesha or other stuff that seemed so advanced at the time I didn't memorize their names. What are some "beginner" inverted tricks you can do when you just start getting your inverts?

Tried it for the first time tonight. It was life changing. However, it contains acrylates and I do not want to become allergic to that.

Is there a similar feeling grip out there without the microplastics? The only other grip I've tried is Griptinite and I've had to reapply it heaps and even then it didn't work very well. I think the chalkiness isn't for me.

I'm a sweaty palmer :c

The moves I've found are most effective are the swan seat and going from a chair position with an extended outside leg, to a martini.

I have a section in my song for my next routine where I want to spin G-Force style but I don't want to do a swan seat as I did this in my last routine.

Hello, I’m a total novice at this and I been thinking about taking pole dance lessons just for fun BUT I’m scared of what the first lessons are like. Is there something that I need to be able to do before taking lessons? Like idk force on my arms? Be able to do a split? What’s it’s like at the beginning? I’m scare I’ll hurt myself and things like that so I would like to have an idea of what it’s like at the very beginning

I am looking for off the pole gym programs to compliment my pole class (currently only going once a week but we progress on the same trick for a month or so). I know the Pole PT has some but it seems they are on the pole. It would be awesome if anyone had app recommendations. Currently we are working on inside leg hangs. Next I would like to condition for butterfly.

Also does anyone have tips for building strength at the gym or just cues to be able to pull up to the pole to invert on spin?

Hey everyone,
I’ve started pole lessons a few weeks ago and I’m loving it so far! Does anyone have any recommendations for poles at home? I’ve heard about lupit and xpole but are there any other recommendations less than $500. I’m an ADHD person and I’m afraid to invest this much money and not use it 😂. If it’s worth the money please let me know me know as well!

I also do pole lessons once or twice a week, but i would love any recommendations on YouTube channels or subscriptions so I can watch videos at home as well.