In pole dancing, there is a spectrum of style that you can find yourself on, settling into a groove of preferences. That’s where our own personal flair begins to shine.
Regardless of where you are on that style spectrum, understanding body mechanics and practicing proper technique will help you ace goal moves and reduce your downtime or risk of injury.
This section has something for every level and every style, allowing you to celebrate your inner sultry minx or powerful goddess safely.
There is some confusion on what points of contact are in pole dancing and how these contact points are counted. In this guide, you’ll learn how to count points of contact in pole dancing competitions and on the PolePedia move dictionary. Points of contact are...
If you have done any exploration into the different types of holds and hand positions that you can use in pole dancing, especially in the free Move Dictionary, then you may have come across the Push – Pull Method. If you’ve been taught in a studio, you might have...
Anyone who has worked with a static and a spin pole knows that they are two completely different beasts. Of course, for many people, they learn on static and there’s no warning before they try out spin pole for the first time. When you’re working with a static...
In this tutorial, you’ll learn a fun floorwork flourish that you can add to any routine. We cover Leg Clocks, the regular version of the move, as well as a variant called Half Clocks. With regular Leg Clocks, you will be switching which leg is behind the other,...
There’s no feeling like trying on your first pair of pole heels. When you first stand up, you feel a certain kind of empowerment – and perhaps a little wobbly uncertainty – but there’s no denying that there is a definite appeal to the way pole heels lengthen your...
Hello everyone! Welcome to our Inverted Crucifix tutorial. We’ll walk you through each step from arm position, to getting your legs up and around the pole, and making sure you are secure so you can let your arms go with confidence. If you aren’t familiar with...
Today’s article was a request from a couple of polers in the community: different hand grips and grip variations on the pole. Before we jump in, let’s clarify some confusion: Hand grips are commonly (and easily) confused with grip aids, and we didn’t want to...
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...
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...
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...
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