What I Love About Pole Dancing
There’s something about the slow heat of the summer that gets me to thinking about pole dancing, and how much my life has changed since I started taking pole dance classes.
So I thought today I’d share what I especially love about pole – maybe you feel the same!
I love the challenge of pole dancing.
I looked into pole dancing to breathe new life into my workout routine. It had become too predictable and, as much as I love dancing, I couldn’t get into my belly dance workouts anymore. I had to push myself just to do the bare minimum – it was definitely time for a change.
With pole, I have to learn to use my body in an entirely different way. I have to be stronger, my movements have to be bigger. I have to learn coordination on a whole new scale. And I love getting to learn a whole new dance style, step by step, from the ground up – literally!
I love that I feel more comfortable in my body.
I had gotten so used to small, dainty movements, that I am delighted to now find confidence in larger ones. I love kicking my leg out as I swirl around the pole. I love holding my legs in the air in a V, knowing my arms and abs have got me secure.
The stretching exercises have also loosened me up and helped me regain a flow and ease with my body, which has been a delight. It’s a whole new feeling, from the inside out!
I love feeling like I’m part of something that’s growing.
Pole dancing is so clearly in its infancy that it’s exciting to be part of it. I love watching the new groups form in support of the sport. I love watching the new gear (and workout clothing!) that stems from it all – like fancy new poles and grip aids.
And, of course, the mind-blowing choreography and theater that is developing from the heart of the pole community!
I love knowing I can find pole buddies everywhere I go!
Between the forums on Studio Veena, PoleJunkies, Vertical Dance, and WikiPole, and with the new addition of a great search tool for pole dancers, it’s easy to find a pole buddy wherever you are – even if you’re online!
So tell me, what do you love about pole dancing? 
I love the challenge too – that’s what addicted me.
I love how I’m getting my grace back (I had it from 11 years of highland dance, lost it in 2 years of not doing much of any kind of dance)
I love all the new friends I’ve made.
I love how feminine I feel when I dance (I’ve been tall since I was about 11, and the teasing equated that to ‘large’, and feminine was ‘small and delicate’ so I’d never realized what feminine and sexy really felt like before)
I love how, when I’m focused on getting a new move, I lose all self-consciousness about my body.
There’s so much I love about pole dance, I’m going to stop here, or my comment will turn into a book!
Thanks for this post – I love sharing why I love pole