A Pole is For Life – Not Just for Christmas
Although I’ve used a play on words for the title – in the UK every Christmas the RSPCA had TV ads that said ‘a dog is for life, not jut for Christmas’ – I’d like to make a serious point about setting up poles that you get, whether at Christmas or any other time of year. When you’re excited it’s tempting to get the pole up as quickly... Read More
The Art of Pole – How To Take Great Pole Dance Photos
Guest post by Dean Marzolla As a professional photographer, I’ve worked at very high levels within newspapers, magazines and TV. Worked with countless celebrities, top models and shot in many locations around the world, and still I feel the enchantment of pole ever present. Many are lured to watching pole for the skimpy outfits and the imaginative positions of talented... Read More
Pole Size – is Bigger Better?
Well, contrary to popular belief, bigger isn’t always better; especially when it comes to pole width. It’s a matter of personal preference, along with whether you need to be getting to grips with a certain size for competitions, shows or other pole dance work. Skinny poles make hand-grip moves easier and fat poles make leg grips easier. As for elbow grips, I... Read More
Pole Play at V Club
Suzie Q has just spent some time with a bunch of pole instructors at V club so that we could go through the BodyPole syllabus and have a chance to share pole dance ideas in general. It was a great chance to say hi to some lovely people that I’d not met before and sharing ideas always gives me a renewed boost. I have lots of fields that I draw my instruction from, but... Read More
Choosing a Pole Dance School
Students watch while Amber demos a challenging combo There’s more to choosing a pole dance school than just seeing which one you live close to and the differences range from the type of pole used to the style of choreography, and most things in between. Having said that, I’ve been a student of a few schools now and there’s nothing wrong with trying out a number... Read More
Footwear for Pole Dancing
There are three main options for pole dancing footwear; bare feet, dance/training shoes or heels. Bare feet enable you to point your feet and have a more natural look, but provide no protection against bruises or hard landings. I find that my feet get fairly sweaty too, so I find it hard to grip, especially at show time when I’m nervous. Dance/training shoes offer... Read More
It’s Safety-First When on the Pole
Make sure you're safe while pole dancing When undertaking any form of exercise you run the risk of injury. Pole dancing is no exception, in fact, you could do major damage to yourself while performing some of the more complicated tricks. Don’t let this put you off. When learning to pole dance in a secure environment a good teacher will always demonstrate a move/combination... Read More
Taming bruises from pole dancing
Bruises after a week of pole dancing every day and trying new moves Once you start pole dancing there is no easy way to avoid bruises, unless you’re made of tougher stuff that the rest of us. Most are relatively harmless and will simply fade away after a matter days, especially if you try some of the bruise taming tips shown below. Sometimes it’s more sever, so... Read More
What to wear when you pole dance
The main things are comfort and movement when choosing your pole dance clothes. You need to feel comfortable (and that includes not being self-conscious), have a certain amount of give in the material (so movement isn’t restricted) and have the right parts of your body exposed (be able to grip the pole) in whatever you’re wearing. Many classes are now for fitness, so shorts... Read More
My First Pole Dance Solo
Scared… of pole dancing in front of people… me? Never! More like petrified // // No matter how many times I practiced I still had the same old feelings of fear that I get each time I’m due to perform on stage. Be it ballet, tap, pole dance, or anything else, I keep forgetting to breathe and visit the toilet every five minutes for at least 30 mins before I dance. It’s... Read More
Follow Us