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A proper pole climb is an important part of pole dancing, helping you move up and down the pole with ease and grace. It’s important to note that the pole climb engages several parts of your body, which means you never have to muscle your way up, as that makes the...
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In the world of pole, flexibility can be just as important as strength. Unfortunately, it’s not as well discussed as it should be. In today’s article, we discuss active VS. passive stretches and flexibility, helping you understand the differences and how each one...
In it’s most basic form, inverting is a way to get upside-down on the pole quickly and easily. Being able to invert opens you up to a whole new world of pole moves and transitions, so it makes sense that it’s a sought-after achievement in the pole world. Once you...
Today, you’ll learn about pole abs, which is a common exercise in pole that strengthens your core and helps you achieve your pole dreams. This exercise is commonly taught in studios, but it can be done anywhere you have a pole. If you don't have a pole at home,...
Even though pole dancing is a visual art, not many dancers record themselves unless it’s for that Instagram love. Whenever you feel like you’re struggling with a trick, can’t quite get those lines down, or you did something awesome and want to remember how, ask...
Let’s have some real talk here. If you didn’t come to pole from a dance background, having “point your toes” yelled at you as if you were in boot camp is a little intimidating. Furthermore, it feels like you’re pointing your toes, right? This just doesn’t make any...
Before your first class, it can be tough knowing what to bring, what to wear, and what you may wish you had brought. Below, we’ve compiled a list of both the bare essentials, as well as a list of extras, just in case. Before we get into the details, however, we...
Like all dance, pole dancing has an origin and a history. In our case, multiple cultures seem to have developed pole-centric dances, sports, and rituals individually throughout the years. This means the exact origin of what we know today as "pole dancing" is a...
Finally, it’s your rest day; one of the days every week you take to let your body heal after a tough week of physical activity. There’s one thing that’s changing about your body, though, and it isn’t how it looks. It’s that empty feeling in your stomach; you’ll...
We’ve all had concerns about how much pole is too much. Maybe that little twinge wasn’t nothing after all. How do you tell the difference between a potential injury and your body asking for a rest day? How do you know when to stop and when to push yourself? Maybe...
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