No. There are some people, for example, those of the world’s top pole dancing coaches that have a lot of experience of pole dancing and so some of what they teach can be applied to pole dance. Do they still get nervous? There are many things that make pole dancing a lot more nervous, especially […]
Pole exercise is the movement in the direction of the body weight. This is called a lateral motion. It is easy to do with one hand. Pole exercise is also referred to as eccentric exercise. This is the same type of exercise that is used to improve lung capacity. The main advantages of pole exercise […]
It all begins when you first step on the pole. You’ll become a Pole Dancing Legend. You’ll have tons of awesome dancing to do, and you’ll look awesome doing it. This isn’t simply learning to balance; this is learning to dance from right on top of you. Before you step on pole, let me share […]
Is pole dancing a sport? Do you need help to move? I have a pole dancing workshop today for beginners and intermediate pole dancers. Come along if you want a hand! Register for this event here! (If you plan to stay later, there is a limited number of tickets available.) How do I get an […]
Not surprisingly, so did I. And I lost weight doing pole dancing. You can be thin like me at 40, and you can still lose weight doing pole dancing. When you first started performing, did you ever envision yourself going out into the world with your dancing or that that’s what you wanted to do? […]
Is it a physical practice, or just learning tricks? Do you learn some of the moves beforehand or do you learn them completely on the spot? This interview was recorded in December of 2009. To hear it again, go to http://www.sportswild.com/sportswildblog/2009/12/22/pole-dance-interview To read more about The Sportswild blog, see The Sportswild Blog’s entry on Podium […]
Are you ready for a challenge or are you an outlier? Find out about poles that will give you a good challenge — plus a whole lot of tips on how to do it better. If you want to make a newbie of a girl, tell her: “When you’re a big girl, do your best […]
As a man, your body moves as you’d expect, but as you spin, your spine twists, your body twists, and then it’s a twisty ride… In the dance, we do a spin, right? That’s what spins are for. It’s like a twisting car, but without the wind. I’ve had a girl spin a hundred times […]
Dancing poles generally range between $2,000 to $3,500. It is recommended that you buy a pole that can handle some rough use, such as a beach pole or a long pole. The pole should be designed to fit properly under your body. The pole should have a firm grip that is safe to hold for […]
Yes No Does a spinning pole allow for more ground clearance than a standard pole? No No Does a spinning pole offer greater ground clearance over a standard pole? Yes Yes Does a spinning pole have a wider mounting hole, providing better cross-members, and therefore better ground clearance over a standard pole? Yes Yes Does […]