Much more than just a fashion statement, what you wear on your feet can really boost your pole dancing prowess. Think for a moment about the contact area between your feet and the pole. Tiny, isn’t it? Yet that small area is vital for getting you up the pole, keeping you on the pole … Read more →

Here’s a commercial for Nando’s Fix Gum, a (fictional) product to help you get through the day while craving the (real) Nando’s Peri-Peri sauce. I love the way the whole ad is incredibly traditional – the assured voice over, the elevator music, the happy family – but with a little extra thrown in… Read more →

Learning new pole moves is always very satisfying, but the real fun starts when you put them all together into a smooth and sexy routine! Here’s the breakdown of a pole dance performance I put on YouTube a few months ago, together with tips for each move that I’ve found useful myself or when teaching. … Read more →

Glamourpuss has posted an excellent guide to finding good pole dancing lessons – and a few other things you should look out for as well. Things to Check out Before You Sign up and Part With Your Cash Pole dancing classes tend to be taught either by ex-club dancers or fitness instructors, and to be … Read more →

Almost everyone suffers from sweaty hands at some point. Luckily there are a number of liquids and powders you can use on your hands and legs to get you through those difficult pole moves. I’m not aware of any products specifically for pole dancers (do let me know if there are!), but there’s a wide … Read more →