I’d like to say that there is a quick and easy formula to learning every move, but we all know there is not. It’s all about hard work and perseverance. We have all been there through those tricky and annoying times where we just can’t seem to get the move we so desperately want. So […]
Everywhere you look there are hundreds and thousands of different pole products. If you’re anything like me, you think you need them all! As there isn’t a pole fitness shop in every town centre (I wish there was!) you can’t go and browse, see what you like, talk to people and try products out. I […]
When it comes to your pole moves, hopefully you are already evening everything out – trying to do each move the same number of times on each side. I know it will be harder on one side than the other, and sometimes more painful as well, but this does get much better and easier over […]
Go into a basic invert on the pole. Take your body around the pole getting it straight as if going into a Crucifix. Reach towards the ground and while keeping your arms straight and place both hands on the floor. Hands should be in line with your shoulders, and arms by your ears. Take your […]
This pole dance tutorial will show you how to get into your Extended Butterfly move. Learn the tips and tricks to make your Extended Butterfly stronger.
Go into a basic invert on the pole. Place your inside arm low on the pole and use it to push up to get your inside stomach on the pole. Start to lower your bottom until your torso is parallel to the ground. Keep your bottom arm straight. When secure, take your back (inside) leg off of the pole
Now I may be about to contradict myself here a little… I go on and on about how helpful it is to use photos and videos to see how you are getting on with your moves, and how you can improve. Sometimes I’ll get a move right 2 out of 5 times and need to […]
One of the things I’m asked most often is ‘Will the pain go away?’ This question can be applied to a wide range of moves and people of varying abilities. The great thing I can tell you, is that yes – the pain will go away. Let’s all be happy about that! The bad news, […]
With each pole class you go to, there will be different students, different teaching methods and different approaches to all things pole. That said, we should behave in a respectful way in every class we do – we all want to get the most out of our lessons. I have come up with a few […]
In the last few weeks and months I’ve been pushing myself as hard as I can. I have specific pole and flexibility aims – I know I want to get my deadlift and full splits by the end of 2015, which I think is a realistic aim given where I am now. The problem us […]
