Rock Climber Tries POLE DANCING (for the first time)

[@Cat-Muppet]

I love that the instructor and owner is actually a former stripper! So many pole fitness trainers want to erase sex workers from its history.

[@AlaynaJoyOfficial]

Tammy was 10/10

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

Liz, from what little i saw of her Instagram, seems to be a sex worker too.

[@AbbersSmileFace]

I haven't gotten that impression from any pole studio I have visited or in competition. I will say however, that Pole Sport has offered a newfound respect for traditions and the history of pole. In fact, vertical pole dancing was long before "sex workers" it was a form of military training for the Eastern Region of the world. It was taken into the U.S. as a form of circus acts and then brought into the clubs as entertainment - the rest is history. So it didn't start in heels, and it certainly won't end in heels. But heels is a part of pole dancing but NOT required and never was. Let's not assume that "sex work" was where this originate from because it wasn't. It was transformed by it and most athletes like myself have huge respect for it. That doesn't mean that because I want to be scored on the code of points that I'm erasing history. It means I want to be scored objectively instead of subjectively.

[@drumbum3.142]

​@Abby R So.. ... was "Vertical Pole Dancing" in the Historical Lexicon during the thyme of Greece and Roman Pompeii,? .. There Is.. ...Multiple (Established) Sources that say "Sex Work" WAS .. Around, if not Burgeoning and Prospering during this time .. (If You'd like, I can be (even) more specific..) I'm Definitely Smelling what Your Selling.. ... however.. I think this might kinda be a chicken and egg, if a tree falls in the forest does it make a noise sorta thing ..

[@enricokramer7469]

@@drumbum3.142 Performing various acrobatic exercises on a wooden pole was originally a form of fitness training in the military and monastic schools of ancient China and was only performed by men. so you can leave out the sex worker card. Btw, ancient greece and the roman empire where not the eastern part of the world.

[@AlaynaJoyOfficial]

I'm never taking the shoes off

[@bogantellectual]

they're shockingly comfy... this is coming from a tomboy by day stripper by night. now i can wear eight inch stripper heels or men's sneakers no problem, but i struggle with anything in betweeen. would even pick stripper heels over ballet flats

[@bogantellectual]

p.s. the clear strap ones are the comfiest because the plastic moulds to your feet

[@bettyb9677]

they looked awesome on you

[@ekrose1234]

They make your legs look long and sexy 😅

[@gayandafraid_]

Omg I just ordered a pair yesterday and cannot wait to try them on!!

[@Do.Your.Best.345]

"I think something just popped " 😂 "No problem, I'll just tap and release" 😂 "Choreo is short for choreography, as the pros say it" 😂😎 "The straight stuff is hard for me" 😉 The pure joy on Alayna's face throughout this video was AMAZING 💜👏💫

[@mikaeladeer2763]

As a queer person, who started pole dancing a few months ago, I was hoping this would happen at some point

[@theotherbrief]

That's so cool!

[@thirdoctoberchild]

She wasn’t kidding when she said it usually takes months to do an invert. And to do an invert on a spinny pole without any grip at your waist… that requires a lot of strength and control that someone without a strong background in climbing or acrobatics or somethings doesn’t have. Amazing job Alayna 🎉 and don’t be downhearted if you try pole and it doesn’t go like that. Like they say at the end, there is a great joy in “unlocking” a new level. When I first started, I NEVER imagined how I could ever even do an invert, and now I can do so much more. You get bruises and scrapes and burns but it’s 300% worth it to me. Pole has pushed me mentally (a lot of things are really scary) and physically and I love it for that💃🥰

[@thirdoctoberchild]

And thank you Alayna for sharing pole with your online community! It’s a wonderful sport and I’m happy to see it enjoyed and highlighted ❤️

[@EE.333]

well that's because she didn't do a true invert. she jumped into it using the force from her legs, which is how a lot of people learn to start inverting. Especially if people start off strong, they tend to "force" a lot of moves that fitness newbies have to learn from the ground up. that's why she cues her to use momentum. Because that's what she's using, not grip or strength

[@bsoldier5]

Respectful queer wonderment!

[@AlaynaJoyOfficial]

sums it up completely

[@softhands77]

You know that Mac and Ashley are gonna have a field day with this the next Chosen Family podcast and I’m here for it. Lol, love you Alayna, great video and you looked excellent on the pole!!!! ❤❤❤

[@kiss_bogi42]

"Im going to show to first move" *does a literal ayasha* Im dying😂 Any fellow pole addicts here?

[@smaragdapapadopoulou7807]

Major gay panic from our blue haired goddess OMFG ❤

[@blahblahblahEMILY]

saaaaame

[@fireruby1882]

Same 😭

[@sirsponkyboy7971]

Lowkey want Alayna to try this again with Ashley and Mak

[@sami-yc3xj]

Oh my god I can picture it now… ashley would be hilarious

[@marialuizamenezes3115]

not lowkey wanting this

[@strawberrysolar9086]

@@marialuizamenezes3115 why not?

[@Shoot4AlarmFire]

I feel like Mak would get into it and appreciate the challenge, but Ashley would goof off the whole time!

[@fireruby1882]

HOLY FRICK YES

[@shondig]

not the repeated "i have a girlfriend" bwahaha im dying

[@Tooscared2blink]

I've been curious about pole fitness/dance for a while and this was awesome to watch! You did so well at this and picked it up so quickly that I might actually have to look at a beginners' class near me, so thanks Alayna! ☺️

[@AlaynaJoyOfficial]

It was so much fun you totally should!!

[@enricokramer7469]

I can highly recommend the sport to you. not only is it a fantastic full body workout, if you are a bit further and realize what your own body can do, you get a much better body feeling. This also leads to a huge boost in self-confidence. you just feel better and you look healthier too. little context when i started i weighed just over 141 pounds at just over 6 feet tall. a year later i weighed 161 pounds and none of it was body fat. since the core muscles are mainly trained, you look very athletic and not as pumped up as in the gym. Added to this is flexibility and mobility. i don't want to lie, as a man it's a good feeling when women regularly turn around after one and the sport is really fun.

[@samvall1808]

I love the fact that, to Alayna, "I have a girlfriend !" is actually a compliment to all the women who are not her girlfriend ^^

[@jana171]

And the exact same thing confused me all video long... why say it every two minutes, I don't get it. Other than that Alanya seems like a super awesome and happy person, infectiously so, and it was a fun thing to see how it would go.

[@rosedocherty545]

ahhh the employees were so wonderfully supportive! that environment seems wonderful, takes a lot of fear out of actually going to something like this

[@Destructificial]

I am in love with the blue-haired girl. She's soooo pretty and graceful! 💝

[@emmanisammeamme4536]

the "I have a girlfriend" gets me.

[@taimartinez722]

I'm a dancer and lately I've wanting to learn how to pole dance....so seeing this put a smile on my face....I love videos like this💓😩

[@RowanLowden-qs5bl]

Please make this a series!!! So fun and see your progress and take them climbing

[@ThatGirlShelbyy]

Clicked so fast omg hahahah my body could never, but it looks so fun!

[@royvl-0412]

The teacher showing her an inverted pencil as the first move was absolute genius! (very advanced trick)

[@scubagoldfish45]

SO GRACEFUL

[@AlaynaJoyOfficial]

I SEE YOU

[@Metaldetectormannn]

Im 17 and have been taking pole classes for a while, took my first one when I was 15 and then started back up last summer. It’s so fun to watch people discover it and try for the first time and see how much fun they have

[@CinnamonGelato]

This was just so joyful. I found myself grinning the whole way through ❤

[@i_am_danger_noodle]

Your joy is so contagious :DDD

[@pepito2368]

I had a smile on my face all through this as Alayna's enjoyment of pole dancing was just infectious! Well done!

[@primeiler]

OMG That was soo good for a first timer! I needed around 4 months to invert and she did on her first time!

[@EE.333]

that's because she didn't really do a controlled invert. she was cued to use force and momentum from her legs to get upside down, rather than slow and controlled form your abs like most people learn to do slowly over months and months of training. most people can learn how to do this forced invert within a few classes if they have decent hand grip strength.

[@davidkozin]

Your sincerity and attitude is infectious, you are an excellent content creator with authentic and content that is entertaining and informative. Thanks for being awesome!

[@eeshagorti7630]

this is such a great video omg. the energy is great everyone is so beautiful and alayna is so??? talented???? that doesn't look easy so i can imagine it doesn't feel easy im so in awe

[@outsidethewall8488]

I've been doing Pole for 9 months mow and you smashed this - it took me like two months to even get my invert consistently from being shown and another 4-5 months to get it without jumping for it. Rock climbing definitely is a transferable skill.

[@ariverdreaming]

yessss Alayna!! I hope you keep cross training in pole! I've been pole dancing for 3 years and about to start bouldering and you've been a big inspo.

[@skinnyqueenslay]

seeing your growth over the years has been incredible! the sheer joy (pun intended) on your face at the end made me so happy for you 🥰 you slayed!

[@ianhenderson4629]

I have been really down and I have not laughed this hard in a long time. Thank you Alana and the dance lady's xxx

[@Becca-llama]

This is such a fun video! I love that you highlighted a local small business! ❤ Both instructors seem so fun and you seemed to have such a great time! Did Del try any moves?

[@moods5463]

can’t wait for this to be a chosen family update!! ashley will explode

[@Owamlisa-21]

I love how they're enjoying themself ❤❤ ❤

[@beardedgeek973]

Okay, for some reason the algorithm of KZbin spit out something great in it's recommendations! Loved this :)

[@erinnorris]

so fun! you can tell from the video that liz and tammy are fantastic instructors - it takes practice to instruct movement when feet are on the ground, let alone when you're flipping upside down. and you killed it!

[@emilyscloset2648]

I started pole just before Christmas, and I have to say, it is really good fun. So if this video doesn't convince you, you should totally try it!

[@godimlarge]

The joy in this video is absolutely priceless ❤

[@damightyshabba439]

I'm a straight 50 yr old guy who has NEVER been to a strip club and doesn't like seeing girls in "that" situation. But.. "Rock climber" and "pole Dancer"... I couldn't resist.... Glad I clicked.... this was a lot of fun.... I love the term "Naked Athlete" - thats gonna stick with me. And that woman has STRENGTH!!! The way she flips her body up, all held in her upper arms (I think) but even the stomach muscles to hold that pose... she is seriously strong. If she's got a black belt in something (and looking at her, she probably does) thats a gown up Buffy Summers. Clicking on this I was worried "Meh - is this just some tacky wanna be porn?" Nope - this was a bunch of girls having fun and enjoying a day. Great to watch. Yes what they are doing is sexy, but thats not the point. Its the having fun that matters. Nothing is sexier than a pretty laugh ;)

[@BayAreaBerk]

My friend, Welcome to the Narrow End of the Demographical Bell Curve of Alayna Joy Appreciation. (we may be greater in number than would be supposed)

[@lov3_tayl0r]

Ahhh this looked so fun! I hope you go back for your Day 2 lesson someday 😊

[@Yattah123]

You did such a great job!! I would have been so nervous but the instructors seem like they really know how to work with beginners to build people's confidence :)

[@greggoett]

The best KZbinr / doing pole dancing I've seen. And wildly surprised how the legs and butt transformed with the shoes. Your GF will thank them. Lower ball of foot area recommended though

[@dchouk2680]

7:43 could've been a glorious death drop hahaa. this was so fun! 🌻

[@fireruby1882]

People NEED to see this video. It goes to show that “strippers” aren’t just “oh no naked women wehgh” NO! Pole dancing is a BEAUTIFUL art and it takes INCREDIBLE skill!! 💙I applaud anyone who does it because gosh dang it’s such a hard skill to master. Alayna you did great😆😆I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time. What a fun video thank you!

[@moordt]

I was waiting for the right time to watch this, when I had no other distractions, and I'm glad I did. What a wholesome content! It made me laugh and smile and I'm in awe by your talent. I have tried this myself once and it's frickin hard. I don't climb, and that was notable. But I also didn't have great teachers like Tammy and Liz. So supportive and full of humour. Love it! Thanks ladies for making my day. 😘😘😘

[@akirataifu8470]

Alayna, such a great video! Congrats on accomplishing the goals you set, your personality made it easy to root for you. That looked really good for your first time. Also, the running gf joke had me laughing every time lol.

[@SarahOboda]

This was fantastic! I would have loved to see you react to viewing the videos the first time and realizing you did way better than you probably felt like you did. Those shoes are magical, too. ✨✨

[@kmiknik4861]

The way Alayna's jaw dropped when she found out the pole unlocks ... Same girl. That was my first class vibe It's such an amazing sport and some of the studios have such incredible and accepting communities

[@kmiknik4861]

Also Alayna you did things here most of us don't learn until a few months in.... Killed it

[@shannonbolton6005]

Late to commenting.. but Alayna l just love you! Going through a dark dark time and l watch your vlogs because there is something about you that’s just so calming… no matter what we get to see you so! You are gonna make SUCH AN AMAZING THERAPIST!! Watched you for years and your still like medicine for the soul!

[@badgamerbaecon]

Been waiting for you to try this! Finally! Pole is so awesome. You did so well, it took me 4 months to get into an invert.

[@axlfox4048]

I have SOOOOOO much respect for girls who pole dance because of the amount of core strength it requires like it's actually crazy!

[@linameijer4216]

wow now I wanna try it as well! that was super cool, Alayna 💯

[@diannaw3034]

Wow... what a fantastic episode! Tammy and her assistant were so kind.. professional yet sassy and fun! That did look so hard.. fun and yet they are right.. empowering!!! It looked like you were having so much fun Alayna, and a bit of a natural. If you were this good by the first class... I could imagine would be killing this skill just like you do with your climbing!!! I really think Tammy did so well with selling her classes here. If I lived thee I would want to take classes there!! Great job ladies!!! Great filming by Dell as well!!! Thanks for the wonderful content Alayna!! Would love to see you do part two with this one! However... it'd be fun to see you take Mak with you!!! 🤩

[@lotuslake111]

Alayna you did amazing! Beautiful and interesting video, I loved the atmosphere in the studio sm

[@lilabs_]

"Its great practice" was underappreciated

[@alitasdepollo2752]

Ngl i only vaguely know about you from chosen fam shorts in my algorithm but ever since i saw my studio repost your story about trying out pole I’ve been looking forward to this vid. I only started pole in February after something like 7 years of being out of any sport or the gym and can confirm pole especially at tantra is super welcoming to any body types, fitness levels, genders, etc! Would 1000% recommend to anyone considering it!!!

[@harryschaefer8563]

You've got the strength. You're going going to love seeing this video! The high-heels accentuate your beautiful calf muscles.

[@Krissixxyz]

I loved this, and the instructors were awesome! I would definitely watch more of this!

[@Superslayer1234]

beautiful video, glad you had fun through all the moments of doubt. The instructors were really supportive and made this all exciting. Also i tried to use the links in your description for your twitch and what-not and none worked.

[@ca-ke9493]

Its fun i think that with so much pole fitness content online there is much less stigma for pole dancing. I live in a conservative country but ive had multiple friends who've tried pole classes

[@sami-yc3xj]

Jokingly mentioning you have a gf 3 times but let’s be real how could they not be crushing on you 😅 your laughter and joyfulness is contagious, especially so in this video!

[@RokDAWG1]

I have no idea who you are or how this ended up on my recommended viewing but this was awesome. You are so fun and this translates so well to the camera. I love that the owner and her employee (instructor) are so laid back and make it all fun & are encouraging. I’m a straight guy and found this to be really enjoyable and just entertaining! Yeah, this was awesome!

[@marysusansusan]

This was so cute! You have motivated me to keep working out now (really not being sarcastic, you are goals) and have always been curious about pole dancing

[@larizatarango]

it’s the way i live in vancouver and am signing up for a class as i watch

[@TaschaMonique]

Alayna your Aries is showing! Love the chaotic energy but also love the way you try new things its so encouraging!

[@bdubgrrl]

That was so impressive, Alayna! You looked amazing, even more so because it was your first time.

[@mohanthegay4398]

i could watch you learning pole forever! it looked so fun and it's making me want to try it out

[@nubesvaporosas]

I would pay to see u do another class, loved this🦋 you look so pretty♥️

[@CreativeArtandEnergy]

You’re going to love those shoes. There’s also powder stuff some people use for not chaffing. Have fun. ❤

[@faithliddell3130]

This was so joyous to watch, thank you. You did amazing ❤

[@kathrynebrown3890]

I love this videooooo!

[@dominiqueeden]

THIS IS SO GOOD ALAYNA. I'M SO PROUD

[@weewaa13]

ahhhh this is so cool!! i kind of hate the idea of regular dance classes but every time i see someone trying pole dancing for the first time it looks so fun

[@nycjanedoe]

I liked this before I even watched it because GOOD FOR YOU. So much fun.

[@carriedream101]

Yes Alaynaaaa! Go Alayna! This was awesome! It was such a great video! I hope you’re able to do more videos like this! It was so fun to watch, and really encouraging! I’m now considering looking into pole classes in my area!

[@bettyb9677]

awesome job hope you do more videos of you learning more

[@RichardBukovansky]

I never thought I would see you in high-heels... But here we are! 😊 Anyway, good job! 💪🏻👏🏻

[@EliaAliceRaven]

Oh, hell. This wins. I'm a climber as well (+ gymnast) and I've been saying for a while that I'd like to try pole dancing once for the fun of seeing what I could do "acro-wise" with the background I have, but until now I'd never actually looked for a place where I might do that. Well -- this video got me curious enough that it kicked my butt and finally made me search for and find one, so, well done for that !

[@juliarozicki]

OMG!! I love this😍😍😍

[@AliT0m3r]

Angel dust called. He wants to give you some lessons😂

[@chloeelimam3899]

I loved this, I watched every episode of the Chosen Family Podcast and for some reason youtube thought I might like Alayna learning to pole dance (hmmm weird) but it made me really want to try this and I would love to see more videos if you do try again.

[@neyisek6928]

Super fun. Years ago after doing aerials for a couple yrs the studio I attened offered a 90 min pole class. I loved it! Aerials strength translates extremely well. I did however get extensive, I mean extensive bruising. I had weird health stuff my whole life and at this point didn't know I had Ehlers danlos syndrome . So though I really enjoyed it I never did it again. You did a great job. I think dancers are more loose and fluid when they try. Other athletes are more controlled . Lack of better word. Takes time to relax

[@RioRav]

Cool Alayna! You aced it for your first time thats such great progress!

[@JSandwich13]

Im just waiting for when you speak about this on the Chosen Family Podcast. This looked like so much fun. Hard, bit i'lll bet it was rewarding seeing how much you could do.

[@aliviafletcher8926]

OVER im so excited for this video ✋✋

[@iamaproudbookgeek6266]

We want a video of you taking them to climbing !!!! Great video :)

[@LittleLyrics1234]

I missed these I Tried style videos SO MUCH!!

[@barbscosta105]

Not me clapping like a happy little baby at every move Alayna is able to achieve HAHAHAH It looks so fun!!

[@Name-ui9oc]

this was great! such good vibes :D

[@Pon-PonG9]

:)

[@ari_6.6]

as a stripper i’m so glad to see that you went to a former stripper, there’s such an issue in the pole industry of civilians (non SWs/strippers) taking money out of the pockets of strippers, cutting strippers out of the narrative and origins, and overall just appropriating the very same things that marginalize us while providing no material advocacy. the pole fitness industry is actively harming us in a lot of ways and at the same time i think it’s so important for those instructors who are strippers or former strippers to be able to make money and run their businesses within that industry.

[@mariebourgot4949]

Thanks for the video Alayna! ^^

[@junevertucci3420]

That was truly impressive

[@maryarmbruster8593]

Wow! You were terrific. I can't wait to see Mac and Ashley's faces as they watch this and yes they will watch this over and over. Lol

[@KatherineAmi]

aaaaaaaa this is such a good video!!! I started pole (not the heels pole dance you tried, but acrobatic where you just learn a lot of tricks) a few months ago on top of climbing for almost 2 years (started because of you!!) and it's suchhhhhh a fun addition to my fitness. also had the same experience with being surprised about how tired my hands got, I thought I had a good grip strength by now, but nope 😂 and don't get me started on flexibility hahaha

[@HypeerChick]

Oh this is making me so jealous😍 I did pole dancing for a couple of months and had a really bad back injury and haven’t returned 😭 You did amazing for your first class

[@elissajo3671]

love love love this!! Go Alayna!!

[@harryschaefer8563]

Alayna I give you an A+ Good job

[@Oxahna]

Yeeeeees love this! I began poledancing in Sept'21 and I looooooove it 🥰 It was really fun seeing you experiencing it 🤗

[@paulschleher2375]

The minute you put on the magic shoes, the whole video changed. Loved the shoes!