How to Start Pole Dancing Without a Pole
If you have been thinking about learning to pole dance, chances are that you don’t have access to a pole already. The good news is that even if you do not have a pole at home, you can start your journey before you ever even take your first lesson at a studio.
These are all the things I wish I would have worked on before I started my first pole dance lesson.
Strengthen Your Core
My first recommendation is to strengthen your core. My core was nowhere near as strong as I thought it was. Even when I didn’t have my pole available in my small studio apartment, I strengthened my core with planks and Pilates. Lifting weights safely is a great addition to your pole prep.
Improve Your Grip Strength
I also recommend getting some tools to improve your hand, wrist, and grip strength. You can get those grip strengtheners, or you can even use a stress ball and press it between your fingers.
Learn Some Floor Moves
You’re also going to want to learn some cool dance moves you can do on the floor. When you learn to spin on the pole, you also have to learn how to get up from the floor. Every instructor I’ve had has required us to get up from the floor with a dance move, and working on these moves…
