Pole dancing is for fitness not sex!

Pole dance studios and instruction across the country varies considerably. We can trace the influences of pole dancing to ancient styles of belly dance and other forms pole dancing as a workout for women. Women who runs these studios are operated by former performers, to others affiliated with either the dance and fitness industries.

The most important part to the safe practice of pole dancing is a safe environment and the teacher’s know how and application of body and proper bio-mechanics especially “lifting” motions at the pole. Students should be aware of secure pole installation standards. If the poles are not securely tighten down to the floor the ceiling clamps may slip, especially with lots of use by many students.

Commercial use of permanent poles are so much safer than the tension-loaded or “removable” ones. Students should ask about the type of poles a studio uses, since not only does installation vary, which affects safety, but so does learning on a “turning” or stationary/”non-turning” pole. Stationary poles are safer for at least beginning through intermediate students. Most women at studios enjoy and seek the “workout” part of pole dancing, which the turning poles takes away. The turning poles are usually used for advanced-level acts of aerial moves, since the body can reposition as long as it remains in constant movement. This is usually not women's care of starting out in practicing, on the other hand, some students tend to become dizzy on stationary poles, this is why the question of whether turning poles are necessary until advanced practicing.

Students should inquire about an instructor’s training and credentials in fitness and dance. Within the fitness and dance industries, a particular instructor’s know how and training varies. Far past the degrees and certificates, it is important that an instructor know and teach the muscle parts of movements. For instance, the shoulder is a round ball-and socket joint, we should never try to lift or hold our own body weight with the shoulder, instead the bigger stabilizing muscles of the latissimus-dorsi (back) should be noticed and conditioned properly before any lifts or spinning at the pole are done.

Injuries can occur with the “excessive kicking to get into the many upside-down moves at the pole. Moves at the pole should start with the top musculature transverse abdominals and muscles of the pelvic ground engage to fold the legs. Added to anatomy and anatomy of movement, or bio-mechanics,  instructors believes that know how in the areas of the physics of dance help break-down parts in the movement for students. The applications of which are also critical in terms of showing modifications of a student’s physique, flexibility challenges, plus weak areas. To stop injuries that came from unsafe practice, it is critical to learn and take pole dancing from a instructor with lots of knowledge and skills. Moves at the pole should be “guarded” by an teacher who can properly intervene descents. Good safe practice of any new moves must have help, especially given the important of potential injuries to the head, neck, and spine in bad positions at the pole.

It is important to look for the interaction of teacher with students and students with other students. Usually, dance classes are known for their competition. Pole dancing consist of soft movements that may be initially hard to practice, it is must to not only have the support of an knowledge, patient teacher and understanding among other classmates. A class that feels good and “psychologically safe,” is preferred for anyone who wants know how and experience learning to pole dance. Learning any kind of moves involves risks which can be scary to make in a place where one may feel uncomfortable. Remember to properly hydrate yourself after each work out!

 Rob Barrie has a service based company with core competencies in the fields of Alkaline water purification systems. His services are designed to benefit people's health and improve their quality of life. You Can check out Rob Barrie interview with Lyshone Reeder of Satin Dollz  talk about pole dancing by listening to the archives of his weekly radio show at  http://www.wsradio.com/player/wsradio-player-link.cfm?player=windows&segdate=031710&segment=3&show=WaterSOSRadio