Wouldn't it be fantastic if we all had unlimited money to spend on pole dancing? Pole dancing can be extremely expensive; classes, workshops, clothes, shoes, competitions. I've never had a lot of excess money, and part of why I started teaching was to keep pole dancing when I lost my full-time job due to a recession. I want everyone who wants to, to be able to enjoy pole dancing regardless of their income. Here are my tips to enjoy pole dancing on a budget.
1) Buy your own pole, and get a quality one. (See Poles, Clothes & Lessons if you are in the market for a pole.) Buying a quality pole from a reputable company will allow you to enjoy your pole for many years, and you won't have to pay for studio time to perfect moves or work on a routine. You can also get quality poles second hand, just be sure you are getting the real thing. Yes, there are counterfeiters out there selling fake X-Poles. 2) Work, or volunteer at a studio. You may be able to take free or discounted classes by helping out the studio. 3) Dance in what you already own. You don't need fancy pole clothes from Bad Kitty to pole dance. Swimsuits can make great pole wear. As can a sports bra and boy short underwear. Fitness clothing is a big industry and I support a variety of companies, but you don't need to spend money you don't have to look like a poler. 4) You don't need to wear heels to be a pole dancer. If you want to wear heels GREAT, wear them. Buy them on clearance if you can. Poles shoes take a lot of abuse and generally don't last long. 5) Workshops. Very famous pros, especially if they have to travel overseas charge a lot for their workshops because they can and they have a lot of expenses to cover. Save money by taking in house workshops, or workshops from less well known pros. 6) Competitions. Some competitions offer a reduced price if you sign up early. Look for competitions that are close to you and only one day. Then you can drive (hopefully carpool) and avoid costly hotel stays. 7) Online lessons/tutorials. Did you know that Aerial Bliss has free tutorials on YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDXcX1PjViOi8RgO_SlRrQ? I'd feel honored if you would subscribe. Why do I do this? So students can review what I've already taught them, so people who do not live near a studio or can't afford classes can get good instructions on how to do a move rather than trying to do it after looking at an Instagram post. I still believe you'll learn faster and get more support in studio, but I know in studio classes are not an option for everyone. If you need more structure in your online lessons check out Studio Veena. Her lessons are great and much more structured than my YouTube channel. As always, listen to your body, work at your skill level and stay safe. Thanks for reading. If you have any money saving tips for your fellow polers please leave them in the comments section.
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Mar
8/31/2017 03:33:27 am
You can reuse pole clothes (be it for a competition/showcase/training) by modifying them a bit. It's also possible to make your shoes last longer if you cut the front part of the sole it won't come off (Alethea A. has an amazing video tutorial on YouTube), you can also paint the platforms with nail polish, spray or glitter and if the straps are damaged you can cut them off carefully and buy just new straps instead of new shoes. These are sold by Pleasers. I have used the same shoes for nearly 4 years, so I know what I'm talking about 😂 Also, if you can't afford a studio and you are training at home, you can always drop in for a pole play/open jam at a nearby studio. They're usually WAY cheaper than regular classes and you get a teacher to spot you and help you out with your technique. And instead of competitions you can do showcases at studios. You don't have to pay an entry fee and you can use any clothes/shoes you already own. Also, you can perform at any local events. You get to practise (in front of an audience too!), you don't have to pay ann entry fee and you might even make some money ;)
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Aerial Bliss
8/31/2017 09:40:59 pm
Mar, thanks for your great suggestions.
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