Newbie from Charleston, SC

lililoo started this discussion · 11/8/2009

Hi! It is really cool to see someone else from Charleston on here. I just got a pole for my house a couple weeks ago after falling in love with the pole at a friend's house. I haven't gone to any classes yet - I'm hoping I can learn most stuff online. I learned about this site from TaraKatrina's site on Youtube. She is sooo awesome! I can't wait to be able to dance like her! I've learned a bunch of spins, and I've been working on some easy inverts and getting my thighs used to sitting on the pole (OUCH!). Any tips are appreciated 🙂 I don't really work out much except for yoga. I'm flexible, but I really need to work on my core and arm strength. Will practicing on the pole be enough to grow these muscles or are there other exercises I can do? I would love to learn more about Goddess Studios in Charleston - is it better to go to classes? I can't wait to get to know you all better!

3 replies

Veena · 11/9/2009
Welcome! 🥂 🥂 I have some great new lessons I'm adding and they include strength work you can do with your pole! 🥂 Classes are always a good thing to look into, check around and see if there is a reputable studio near you, be sure they focus on proper form and safety. Using the online lessons for a refresher in between classes is a great way to progress. ☀️
RoxyPink · 11/9/2009
Welcome! I went to school in Charleston! I hear that Goddess dance is pretty good! Hope you share your progress and always feel free to ask for advice! Everyone on here is very supportive!! 😀
Greta · 11/9/2009
Hey from the Holy City! I am also from Charleston! I love my pole- just wish I had more time to spend on it. I got into pole via Goddess Dance studio. I think they are WONDERFUL! There are 4 studios now, so location is not a big deal. Hanahan is the oldest studio, also the smallest, but has a top notch group of women who teach and take lessons there. Summerville is the 2nd studio, larger, with a kids' play area. Mt. P has "shorter" 9ft poles, but still a great place. I don't know about the Walterboro studio-It just opened. I love going there because it not only makes me work out, but I also learn the proper(aka- SAFE) way of doing tricks. I really love all the women there- very supportive! It feels so good to have other women cheering you on! They have "Pole Parties" every few months at the studios, so you can invite your friends to come see what pole is really about- working out and having fun! I am happy to answer any other questions for ya! Welcome to Pole!