New to the blog? I know, there are a lot of entries!
If you are looking for tutorials on tricks, take a look at Trick Tips.
Not sure what grip aids to try? Check out this handy chart!
And then, start diving into these:
The pole essentials:
- Buying a pole? Read this to help decide what diameter to buy, and more about finish options here.
- Sweaty hands? Look no further then this entry.
- Bruising? Here’s your cure.
- Just getting started? Peek in my pole bag.
- The 10 commandments of a pole student.
Want to get pretty?
- Getting ready for a photo shoot? This might help. Or this (complete with photos from my last shoot)
- Feeling crafty? Glitter your heels, make butt floss ties, alter some booty shorts that are too small, rip up a shirt, rhinestone your shoes! And repair shoes that need a little bit of love.
Looking for help on moves, encouragement, advice?
- Have you noticed your progress slowing? This is why.
- Working to improve? Get a videocamera.
- Need a pick me up? Feeling like you suck? You don’t. And you’re just right the way you are.
- Trying to keep track of classes? iPhones check here.
- In a rut? Or, do you have the pole blahs?
- Transitioning to spin mode? Here’s a list of things that helped me.
- Want more productive practices? Practice with intent.
- Having issues with repetitive shoulder injuries? Here’s why.
Need inspiration, new tunes, or thinking about teaching?
- Thinking about teaching? Take a read.
- Music rut? Check out the Thursday Tunes
- Need non-pole inspiration? Watch Chaz Buzan, Marie Chouinard, Kerri Kresinski, Wade Robson’s choreo, Jacoby & Pronk, Prague.
- Struggling to find your own style? Read Amber Richards’ advice here and here, or Michelle Stanek’s take. Natasha Wang’s is here and here, and Marlo Fisken’s is here and here.
Love all the blogs!! Great advice and tips!
Thanks Samantha! I’m glad you’re enjoying ‘em =)
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Thank you for your Blog! It already helped me with the wrist seat! I’m far from perfect but I’m getting better so thank you!
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad I could be of help, thanks for the lovely comment!
Thank you, Amy, for your fantastic blog full of tips and inspiration!!!
Thank you! I’m glad you stopped by
Chanced upon your blog recently- it’s AWESOME!! I’m only three months into Pole lessons but am smitten already by this most beautiful artform… and this blog is proving invaluable! Thank you Amy!
Hi Amy.
I’m from Venezuela and I’m very happy to find your blog.
Right now I’m finishing my basic course of pole dance, I have 11 month practicing, but reading your tips I can improve my moved.
=)