The Ultimate Comp & Showcase Prep Post
by Andrea James Lui Over the years, we’ve had several members ask for comp and showcase prep advice, so I’ve compiled a list here of everything that’s ever been shared in the PoleSphere Members’ Lounge! CREATING THE SHOW * Start with a song and theme * Check the show criteria * List your […]
My Head Is Spinning – The Ins & Outs Of Spin Sickness
In the early days of pole dancing, it was rare to find a spinning pole. Certain locations such as Sydney, Australia, were early pioneers of the apparatus, but if you travelled south of the border to Melbourne, classes on spin were hard to find. These days the situation is more commonly reversed – studios often […]
5 Ways Flexibility Can Improve Your Pole Dancing
Pole dancing is for those of us who love progress. The ones who love the journey of setting goals, smashing them, reassessing and then setting the bar even higher. In the pole world, there is never a clear “end” or final goal. Rather, pole dancing is like a babushka doll, where there are always more […]
Essential Intermediate Pole Tricks & Why You Should Revisit Them
When you take your first few beginner pole classes, it’s a bit like entering a magical secret universe. You’re in awe of the amazing pole tricks, spins and strength that your pole instructor demonstrates, and you instantly fall in love with the vibe, the atmosphere, and the sheer FUN of it all. Not to mention […]
How to nail your shoulder mount!
Shoulder mounts are on almost every pole dancer’s goal list. And it’s no wonder – they look strong and impressive and are a fantastic way to enter and exit the pole or transition in pole dancing combos. Shoulder mounts are a unique beast in the world of pole. They require a movement that you probably […]
Pole training when you CBF – 6 ways to get motivated
Practicing pole dancing can be like making a New Year’s resolution. You buy a new pole for home with “new fitness pole, new fit me” thoughts, deck out your home pole space so that it could rival any pole dancing studio, and light a candle to manifest an aerial straddle sometime in the near future. […]
Creating your PoleSphere: Must-haves for pole dancing at home
Remember when you were a little kid and you would spend the entire day rearranging and reorganising your room? Once this very important mission was accomplished, you’d announce it to the whole family and give them a walking tour of your new-and-improved space, complete with commentary and well- timed pauses for the oohs and ahhs […]
Playlists have entered the building! Here’s how to use them.
You can now create your own private lists on PoleSphere! 😍 This very exciting feature has been highly requested by our members, and we’ve been working away at it behind the scenes for a long time to make all your dreams and wishes come true 💕 How to build your own lists: Click the “add […]
Lockdown, motivation and staying strong for pole
After 18 months of being in and out of lockdowns due to the global pandemic, you would think that we’d have worked out how to motivate ourselves for exercise and to pace ourselves on the 12-pack of doughnuts and all the other goodies that Ubereats delivers to our doors…but NOPE, it turns out that’s not […]
Choosing a Home Pole – A Comprehensive Guide to X-Pole
Choosing a pole to put up in your house can be a daunting task, and it’s one that every home poler wants to get right. There’s a lot to consider, including the height and nature of your ceiling, the finish of the pole, whether you want a stage pole or a mounted pole, and more, […]