Static Pole or Spin Pole

You may have been at a stripclub, and noticed that the dancer on the pole seems to spin forever. This is because the pole is on bearings and rotates. In the late 80s, and early 90s stripclubs were adorned with 50mm static brass poles meaning the pole is not on bearings and they would remain still no matter what beautiful trick was being  performed. 

If you’re considering trying Pole dancing classes, it is recommended to start with static pole classes. Here’s why:

In a pole dancing class there’s a lot to learn, and you can get dizzy pretty quick. Learning how to move your body with a static pole will allow you to become accustom to controlling the spin and you will be doing the work. When you’re ready for a spin to be over, you simply put your feet on the ground.

When you transition to spinning pole you will learn a different way of entering a specific move, and will not need to do as much work to keep the spin going, because the pole is on bearings. Some people say that the spin pole does all the work, but it’s truly, spin pole is a completely different pole dancing experience, both for the doer and the viewer. Both static pole and spin pole are beautiful, challenging, and a fun way to workout. The term Pole Fitness started becoming more popular in 2005 when we opened our doors in Las Vegas. Pole is truly a fitness workout!

How long should someone be in a static pole class before trying a spinning pole class? We recommend at at least one month. This will give you the opportunity to become familiar with beginner pole dancing moves that you can perform anywhere you see a pole as not all poles spin, or will be in the spin position.  Plus with the minimal rotations a static pole provides, you will be less dizzy. And in rare cases, if you have an inner ear problem, you will not experience vertigo.

Come join us for a pole dancing class today!

Photography by Lauren Eldik of La La Photography