IS POLE DANCING REALLY THAT HARD ? 3 Things Beginner Pole Dancers Need to Know (Part 1)

What can I expect as a beginner pole dancer? Is it really as hard as people say 😰 ? Can I even do pole dancing 🤷🏻‍♀️ ? Will I get hurt 💔 ?
I find the more you know, the more you can conquer this incredible sport and perhaps feel more confident to give it a try if you haven't already 💪
This is the first video of the 3 part series '3 Things Beginner Pole Dancers Need to Know'. I'll be chatting about the topic, 'IS POLE DANCING THAT HARD?'. This is a MASSIVE topic, so much so that I managed to talk about it for over 25 minutes!
In this 3 part series, I'll be revealing all I know to answer these BIG questions to help you start or get better at pole dancing:
1) Is pole dancing hard? 😰
2) Can I get injured pole dancing? 🤕
3) Can anyone pole dance? 👯‍♀️
Make sure to stay tuned for all parts!
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⏰ TIME STAMPS ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:28 No surprise: It IS hard!
0:49 Why is it hard? Just a few reasons of many...
2:19 Reason 1 - Sliding
3:50 How to stop sliding
7:27 Reason 2 - Pain
8:30 Soreness - why do I get SO sore?
10:12 Ways to help soreness
10:49 Skin pain - WHY ME and does it get better?
12:02 How to help skin pain
13:21 Bruises
13:30 How to prevent bruises
14:49 Blisters
15:11 How to prevent pain from blisters
16:04 It's SO tiring
16:19 Tips for tiredness
19:24 Dizziness
20:06 AMAZING hack to stop dizziness
20:56 How to control your spin
25:23 It is hard but it'll be okay 💗
25:44 My BIGGEST tip of all
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✅ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ✅
Pole dancing is super fun but there are also risks involved you should be aware of before starting. These videos are advice only and are not intended to replace in-person professional classes. Please warm up before engaging in pole dancing AND engage in off the pole strengthening and conditioning to prevent injury! I am not a professional pole dance teacher. I recommend attending in-person classes before trying any moves on your own, especially when learning upside down tricks where a spotter is essential! If you have a pole at home, please make sure it is set up properly and is from a reputable supplier. There is always an element of risk when pole dancing and by following these videos you may be placing yourself at risk of injury. Please be careful and only do moves within your skill level.
Happy pole dancing 🤗

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

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[@ashley-fk6dp]

im a 33 year old man im slim but i have injured knees and bad ankles and my elbow aint feeling to hot either ...i used to dance but i was allways embarisingly unflexible and immobile for a dancer and i was allways overly cautious with the acrobatic side of dancing due to fear of injury ironicly that didnt spare me injury im quite wrecked ..but im somehow entranced by the idea of pole dancing do you reckon its an option ?

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

@@ashley-fk6dp Hi Ashley :) Some of my students have some joint problems too. There are all kinds of different moves in pole which allows many people to participate. Moves you don't need to be flexible for or even take your feet of the floor (the more dancey lighter styles). You can always give it a try and see how it feels. If you do classes, an instructor should be able to modify moves if you experience difficulties. Listen to your body and if you are concerned, there are pole physios who can advise you on safety which may be a good option since you have injury.

[@meljstephan]

The best tip I got from my instructor that has made me relax and enjoy pole so much more was "you don't owe anybody anything during your time here". That one statement took so much pressure off of my perfectionist shoulders and let me just have fun and enjoy moving around with a group of fun ladies

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

I love this, Melissa! What a great instructor 👏 Pole can be especially challenging for us perfectionists. Really proud you are finding tools that work for you to enjoy pole rather than feel stressed by it! ❤

[@faradaycycles9668]

Pole dancing hurts. Really hurts, it hurt my ankle so much when learning to climb, but the more you do it, the more you can cope and get used to it I never did gymnastics, the most I can do is a cartwheel, yet I think I’m getting used to pole dancing and doing good! Never give up ❤

[@peaches8864]

Dizziness hack: find a point in the room and as you move around, look for that point. You end up focusing on that point and feels less dizzy

[@random95725]

I have super sweaty palms and feet (hyperhydrosis) and poor upper body strength and grip, so i am having a really hard time. I used tite grip 1 on my palms and it helps a bit. Getting Dry Hands soon to layer over. I also got a pole to install at home to practise more. Everyone in class is advancing faster, really demoralizing sometimes

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Sounds tough! I know some people use grippy gloves just so they can participate, as I am not so sure the best products for hyperhydrosis. Let me know what products you liked, would be helpful to know so I can suggest some good ones to my students :D

[@annaperkins5818]

Thank you. They say the intro to pole class only has to be taken 4-8 times at the studio I go to before moving on to level 1, and im on my 10th intro class. It is pretty discouraging.

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

It’s hard to put a timeline on things! We are all so different and learn differently too!!

[@AshleyAGlass]

Thank you for this! I would love to see some stretches or conditioning moves that you recommend! I’m just starting my journey and would like to work on these in between my classes

[@florencewangari7036]

I love how detailed you are, so so helpful. Thank you for all this information

[@chloeknowles2345]

Absolutely love your channel. Thank you for your videos 🥰

[@Kayla.....]

Thank you for this! I’m feeling much more hopeful. ❤

[@amnanawaz6770]

Your voice and way of explaining is so calming, thank you for these tips!

[@shethatisnau]

this was a really thoughtful and in-depth video about a lot of the common issues that come up in pule dancing for beginners/intermediates and I really appreciate your attention to detail

[@theenergeticdiabetic]

I needed this today! Thank you ❤

[@kariogrady9477]

Thank you so much for putting yourself through those dizzy spins! You mentioned tips that other people didnt for why Ive been spinning too fast

[@annamariap7584]

Very useful thank you. I have my first pole class next week. So excited!

[@obsessionmysteryxo]

This is so helpful and encouraging, it’s such a humbling challenge to learn a new skill. I find myself always being torn between sticking with it and giving up, but I guess as they say, if it was easy, everyone would do it. Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤

[@butt3rflychild489]

Omgeee I’m soo happy to see you back! Your my favorite pole teacher on KZbin! I love how you teach and the reliability. It helps sooo much😩🙌🏾 I’ve progressed so much with your help ❤️

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Omggg! So happy you think so! I love teaching and one day I plan to become a teacher 😁 I'm so proud you have managed to progress using my videos (which is not an easy thing to do!!).

[@lesheawhite1870]

I just did 3 pole classes. It's very hard, and I realize how weak I am.😢😢

[@zardavis2647]

Very helpful videos thank you so much for the help keep up the work beautiful ❤️

[@KelseyHontz]

Oh, you know I am here for a discussion like this! Can't wait to see the other parts, too!

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Thanks Kelsey! Love having you around 💖

[@jane-BKK]

What an insightful video clip...I hated pole cuz I felt pain etc...and very envious of those who can do pole tricks...but your video is encouraging...thanx from Thailand

[@anisamawji2917]

I love the honesty and the way you break things down

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Thanks Anisa 💗 I've been told I'm thorough. Maybe even a little bit too thorough at times 😅 But I'm glad you like it!

[@arihelene]

What a nice video! Really helpful tips. I will try to realise them in my next pole class :)

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Thanks Ari! Let me know how it goes trying to put some of these things into practise :D It isn't always easy! I even have to stop and try to remember my own advice to not over do my attempts on a new move! 😄 I got some blisters forming but I don't think they'll be popping with my toughened pole hands 💪 😂

[@jenniferrizzo9088]

GREAT tips!!!!

[@filming4you___]

i just started and some times i wanna give up i feel like im never gonna get it and theres no point BUT i just try to remember that its new and it takes time to learn things

[@MakaykayLAMB]

Your channel is a game changer. It is so helpful.

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Oh my! What a lovely thing to hear 💖 I recognise you from other video comments so thanks for following along!

[@missmaia6839]

all amazing tips, some i hadn’t even thought would be necessary, thank you so much!

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Ooo excellent! I hoped I would reveal something new for you 🤗 How long have you been poling?

[@missmaia6839]

@@PoletatoJemPoleDancer you absolutely did, i am brand new, trying to stock up on tips and basics, you have been the MOST helpful❤️thank you so much for everything you’ve shared

[@MakaykayLAMB]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Omg. Thank you. I been doing pole for about a year and this is so helpful.

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

So awesome that you still found it useful as a more experienced poler! 💖

[@sublimebutterfly55]

Can you do a video on stretches you do before and after pole work

[@Kaylarosearts]

I really genuinely appreciate you making this video. Finding your channel has been a blessing for me. I am recovering from a brain bleed stroke 16 surgeries and hemiparalysis open-heart surgery and I have a lot of medical history Mary by their medical error. I just bought a bowl and I am going to start using it to be a form of physical therapy. I have all of my body back now except for my left arm and hand. I feel like I will be able to do this though, after watching your video. It has taken me 5 1/2 years to regain this much function to relearn how to speak my few languages including of course my first language, English! To be able to write this, walk, use my hand, that unfortunately never happened. So, I’m going at this with two legs and one hand. I really really appreciate your video and kind words of wisdom. I am confident that this will be a lot of help that once my pole is set up that this video will be my biggest helper. Thank you. ❤

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

I wish you the best of luck 💕

[@lesheawhite1870]

You can do it

[@757Princess]

I love pole now that I stopped taking lessons. My progress has stalled but I have so much fun on my xstage at home 💃🏾

[@makeitjoyful]

This was really helpful and inspiring. You're a great teacher. Thank you!

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

THANK YOU MELANIE! I'm so happy this was helpful for you? Are you new to the pole dance game? 😁

[@Geckogeckos]

Subscribed to you cuz i am interested in learning pole dancing eventually...need the money for equipment and classes... but i am currently doing aerial yoga so hopefully I will accumulate enough strength by the time i start!

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Can't wait for you to start! You'll be getting some good strength built doing aerial yoga! that sounds fun too! 😝

[@nicolamarshall4352]

Oh my days, you're my favorite pole teacher... I think I might stick at it x

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Yesss! DO IT 😆

[@moshiboi]

Hearing about a move called a vomitron has instilled a new fear for later down the line. My main goal right now is to work on slowing down my spin during a climb.

[@peaches8864]

If it helps I’ve been doing pole for a long while now, and I’ve never once seen anyone vomit 😅

[@menschenskinners.]

Hey there thanks so much for this video! I'd love to know where your pants are from, I've been trying to find some that are short enough, but still give some coverage like yours in this video!

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Hello! They are from Bloch :)

[@AA-yc9dq]

My issue is my skin grips TOO MUCH on the pole, it's very painful.

[@ginibambini2431]

And mines always slippy 😂

[@marialovekookie]

I'm a beginner at pole dancing, I'm taking two class per week and three classes of pilates is that okay? I love your video btw ❤

[@peaches8864]

Apparently shaving blisters down helps. However, I’m a high intermediate pole dancer now, and I still get bloody blisters 😅

[@loadingresourcesdotdot]

It’s best to just leave blisters alone and let them heal themselves. The fluid inside is to protect the skin underneath, so popping them or messing with them can expose or worsen the damage of the skin underneath and it’ll take longer to heal.

[@Jennifer-qw6pz]

Is there anything you recommend to strengthen the upper body, I’m a bigger girl and I feel like I can’t hold myself at as (I’m also trying to lose weight to help that)

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

Hello Jennifer! Good on you for thinking about strengthening work (It's a great idea!). There are sooo many upper body strengthening exercises you'll find on the internet! Here's my advice based on what I've learnt from Neola Wilby's Strength and Conditioning for Pole book: 1) Off the pole training is great to get your muscles gradually prepared for on the pole work and to increase strength. 2) Strengthen by using resistance either by by doing moves which use your own body weight or using resistance bands or dumbbells (start with lighter weights first!). I suggest resistance bands before dumbbells as you can focus on engaging the correct muscles with less pressure. 3) Ideally you want to strengthen in all plains of motion (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, internal and external rotation). These can be technical terms but if you search up "shoulder [insert motion e.g. flexion] exercises" then you'll be able to see what these movements look like. 4) For beginner moves which are using your arms upright, you are doing a vertical pull motion. So to help pull yourself up eventually on the pole, you want to do vertical pulling exercises off the pole which you can do with a resistance band tied to a fixed object e.g. a staircase post/pole. Also note that you are not just using your shoulder to hold you up but other muscles too such as your lats and pecs. So practise engaging those muscles too without resistance, then with resistance. This video explains it really well! kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWQd3eZhdaWhqM 6) Start small and go slow! Start with easier moves and gradually increase to ones that are more tricky or require more weight from your body/ dumbbells. 7) Another way you can strengthen your upper body by doing other exercises which are less strain on your body like Yoga, Pilates, basic gymnastics/acro moves. I hope I didn't overwhelm you! There's just so much I could say on this topic and plan to make a video for beginner strengthening and conditioning for pole! If you can't find videos on exercises using the muscles/movements above, let me know and I'll send some links! 💗

[@Jennifer-qw6pz]

@@PoletatoJemPoleDancer this is the best advice I’ve gotten 🥺🫶🏻 honestly thank you so much! And don’t worry you haven’t overwhelmed me at all! I think the only thing that can get overwhelming is not being able to hold on to the pole and use it like pros (and I know they’re pros, so I can’t compare myself but I think it’s a habit for everyone 😂). But thank you once again

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

@@Jennifer-qw6pz AWW thank you Jennifer! I love that I've been helpful to you! I'm very keen to do a conditioning video too 😁 Ask any question anytime! ❤

[@maria21vanegas]

What brand and kind of pole did you get??

[@PoletatoJemPoleDancer]

X-pole!! X-PERT NX . bit.ly/33Ly91c If you are in a country that can't purchase from this site, I linked some other's in description box :)

[@AA-sv3ed]

This link is no longer available, do you mind posting it again?

[@us5freaak]

I always forget to bring my monkey grip to class

[@LainOnTheInternet]

you’re sticky from the ocean cuz it’s full of fish pee. 😂

[@craigturner5575]

🤔 🅿🆁🅾🅼🅾🆂🅼

[@florencewangari7036]

I love how detailed you are, so so helpful. Thank you for all this information