Frequently
Asked
Questions
Is pole dancing for everybody?
Absolutely! There are no pre-requisite to start taking pole dancing classes. You will progress at your own pace, depending on your background and how often you come to class. You will soon find that pole dancers are one of the kindest, most supportive community and that everyone gets psyched for other people’s achievements.
If you have any known medical condition that affects the muscles, your balance or your skin (among others, but not limited to), we require a doctor’s approval. If you have any (prior) injury, the teacher should be aware of it. It is not recommended to take on pole dancing if you’re pregnant or if you’re trying to get pregnant.
How fast will I progress?
That is impossible to tell. It all depends on your activity background, your level of fitness, and how many times a week you come to class. People with a background in gymnastics, dance, fitness, or any sports that develops the arms, shoulders & abs might have it easier than others in the beginning. But don’t get discouraged: everybody learns at their own pace, and we’re not leaving anyone behind! Pole dancing is a sport that requires to work on a lot of different muscles, and the more regularly you come, the faster you’ll progress.
Does it hurt?
I’ll be honest, pole dancing does hurt. Since pole dancers need to stick to the pole with their skin, you’ll feel a slight burning sensation when learning new moves. For example, a few common area where this might happen is the back of the knees, the inner thighs, the crease of the elbows or … well, pretty much any skin area of your body. But rest assured, the pain will eventually go away with practice. And your skin will be fine, don’t worry!
What should I wear?
We recommend to wear a tank top or sports bra and fitting shorts to class. Pole dancers need to stick to the pole with their skin, and you’ll learn to climb the pole and sit pretty fast. For that, you’ll need bare legs! Of course, you can wear leggings or sweatpants for the warm-up. It is very important not to apply any moisturizer on your hands and body the day of a pole class, because it will make the pole slippery. We are barefoot for the technical classes but for Exotic Pole, proper platform shoes are required, such as Pleasers, Hella Heels, or any other trustworthy brand of shoes. You can also wear leggings to an Exotic class, and knee pads are a must!
How do you decide when I can join higher level classes?
We have a specific set of moves, tricks and spins that students learn in each level. Being able to do a move once does not mean you’re ready: being able to do it consistently with proper form is key. After about 10 to 15 classes at a certain level, you should be ready to go to the next level. Our teachers will be open if they believe you are not ready for the next level and recommend to keep training at your current level for a few weeks. This is for your own safety.
Can I join the classes any time?
Our classes are designed so you can join at any time throughout the year. In the Beginners 1 class, teachers take the appropriate time to go through the basics several times over so that everyone can follow. If you have followed classes in another school before, please contact us so we can place you in the appropriate level accordingly. This is important for your safety.
In the Exotic Pole class, we rehearse a choreography on heels for up to 4 weeks, adding a little bit every time. So it’s best to join from week 1. In all other classes, you can drop in any time (Exotic Elements, Exotic Floorwork, Strength & Flex).
What kind of grip do you recommend?
When you join your first class, you will notice immediately other dancers (and the teacher) using some kind of product on their hands. This product is called “grip”. It is a grip aid that works by drying the palm of your hands so you aren’t as sweaty and can stick better to the pole. We use it on our legs also, and sometimes other areas.
We do not accept liquid chalk that is used for other sports like golfing or climbing, nor do we accept the kind of chalk used for gymnastics, climbing or crossfit. Those do not work properly with the metal finishes of our poles, and liquid chalk will leave a nasty residue that can be very hard to clean.
We recommend grip for poledancing websites, and more specifically brands such as Girlie Grip, X-Dry, No Sweat, Griptinite, or Better Grip. You can find them all on PoleJunkie (and enjoy a 5€ discount from us!).