Comments on: Learn to Pole Dance: The Seated Spinner

By: Erin L

Erin L — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:48:22 +0000

I have been teaching myself entirely at home – I have bought DVDs, I watch YouTube and I subscribe to various pole dance sites because I work 50+ hrs/wk and I don’t live anywhere near classes. If you are too young or don’t live near any studios then just teach yourself – I have gone from not being able to do ANY moves to just starting on some intermediate ones – and it’s only taken me about a year. (And like I said earlier, I don’t get a lot of free time to do it)

P.S I am a size 14 australian (Not sure what that is to you guys, but I’m in the high-end of the overweight category of the BMI – and I was obese when I started)

By: Emer

Emer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:15:05 +0000

Heyy!! I really love the sound of poledancing but im a little on the young side :( and i have called polercise but im too young i need help i dnt no what to do ive asked my mum to start but she keeps saying well see but that obv means no ! Please can some one help me

By: Rose

Rose — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:37:48 +0000

Hey,

Loads of answers here!
With regards to the size of the pole, I have a standard 50mm pole and everyone tells me I have the tiniest hands they’ve seen! But I’ve never had any problems with it, I think because it’s my own pole and it’s the one I’m most comfortable on. I find that when I’m inverting or climbing I have much more support with it, but as I say with your own pole you’ll just get used to the feel of it :)
Kinkee, my mum’s 47 and a size 16 and she looks great on the pole! At first she was really worried about it but I went along to the lessons with her and she loves it now! It’s given her such a confidence boost.
Kirsty, great that you’re interested but thus far I haven’t heard of anywhere that do lessons for people under 16. Perhaps you could try contact the instructors of any courses going to see if they do private lessons?

Hope this has helped :)

By: Freethesun

Freethesun — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:43:07 +0000

Kinkee,
Anyone can pole dance, check out some youtube of the “bigger” pole dancers, there awesome. There are some great online pole classes if there isn’t a studio in your area and you don’t want to spring for a DVD.

By: kirsty

kirsty — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:28:26 +0000

hello. well i thought id leave a little comment. im 13 and i really like the sound of pole dancing the thing is am i to young to do it? most dance school say you have to be 16 to do it. does anyone know of any dance school in chester/manchester/liverpool or crewe or any places not far from them places?
thanks kirsty

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:32:17 +0000

Hey Hayley,

I’ve taught every shape and size and age over the last five years, so of course you would look right! A very good friend of mine is a lovely curvy girl and she is amazing on the pole. Everyone stops and stares because she is so graceful and strong. It’s really important thought that you ask your doctor before starting any new form of exercise, just to check you are good to go (as I recommend this to anyone about to start a new regime). Start slowly from the beginning, take your time and have fun! It’s a great way to tone up and loose weight at the same time.

Don’t hesitate to contact me should you require anymore information or help.

Good luck!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:32:02 +0000

Hey Annabelle,

The 45mm pole is great for girls with small hands. A good friend of mine swears by it and she is one of the most advanced pole dancers I have ever met. So it certainly won’t hinder you! Go for the one you feel most comfortable to grip.

Good luck!

By: hayley

hayley — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:17:51 +0000

hiya, i am really into learning how to pole dance but im a large girl and not very strong anf think i would look unsightley on the pole what do u think ?? x

By: Annabelle

Annabelle — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:59:44 +0000

Hi,
Sorry to rebump-
But I’ve decided on buying an x-pole, and I have really tiny hands as well, (i’m 17)
Will I have trouble with a 50mm standard one?

I’ve only had one lesson so far (i’m in love already), on which I used the 45mm with no problems at all.
(In fact, I found that the class was progressing MUCH to slowly to my liking)

But I’m thinking that a 50mm would be better in the long run.

But I don’t wanna bust $500 if i’m not gonna be able to do any tricks on it!

Please help :(

Thanks everyone!
P.S: REALLY TINY HANDS.

By: Chell

Chell — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:14:03 +0000

Hi I justed wanted to say to Eses, from X-pole there are two different sizes. There is a 45mm and a 50mm (50mm being standard) and there is also a choice of chrome and titanium gold. The difference between chrome and TG is TG has better grip and the price reflects that (about 50$ extra). I am also 5′6 and I recently got an x-pole, I put some thought into it and went with the 50mm TG. So far I love it! Seeing as your the same height, I can say it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get the standard size. Although I can’t say for sure because I’ve never seen the size of your hands (I have really long fingers so 50mm was an easy choice for me).

Hopefully I helped a little.