Struggling with your pole dancing moves and want a bit more grip? Need some extra leg protection for those extended pole sessions? Want to look fabulous at the same time? Then you need a pair of boots in your life! Not all boots are good (check the tips below for some pointers), but choose the … Read more →

< ?php PeTheme::post_popup("bruised-banana-200.jpg", "bruised-banana-600.jpg", "Feeling Bruised [Image: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pkdan/113952803/">PKDan</a>]", "A bruised banana with 'feeling bruised' sign", "Left Border"); ?>So pole dancing is meant to make you look and feel great. But when you get home after class you find you’re covered in bruises. Surely that’s not how it’s supposed to be? Bruising is a common … Read more →

< ?php PeTheme::post_popup("sarah-flying-174.jpg", "sarah-flying.jpg", "Sarah flying round the pole", "", "Border Left"); ?>What could be better than a smooth and skilful pole dancing performance? How about a smooth and skilful pole performance with some amazing gymnastics moves thrown in too? Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the most popular video I’ve put on YouTube, a pole … Read more →

A regular series showcasing moves from the Pole Exercise DVD. Difficulty: Intermediate About the gemini The gemini is a dramatic pose and stretch that’s relatively easy to perform as you keep your body against the pole throughout the move. If you’ve mastered the < ?php PeTheme::move("Basic Invert", "basic-invert.jpg", 1, "The Basic Invert"); ?>, there are … Read more →

< ?php PeTheme::post_popup("pole-shoe-figure-190.jpg", "pole-shoe-figure.jpg", "6" stiletto heels", "", "Left"); ?>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 … 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 →

What’s the best thing to wear when practicing your pole dancing? The clothes you choose can make a huge difference to your pole work. Wear the right thing and you’ll have more grip, feel a lot less pain and avoid the odd, um, unwanted exposure too. Pole dancing is all about gripping at the right … Read more →