Pole dancing Moves

Perhaps one of the most misunderstood types of dances in the world is pole dancing. It would seem that most people believe that pole dancing is just for those who are in another type of entertainment industry. True enough, pole dancing is often used by strippers in strip clubs and other similar types of clubs where women flaunt their moves dancing around a pole.

Pole dancing is deemed as one of the simplest dances that are both sexy and entertaining at the same time. Recently, pole dancing has been used as another method of exercise since it has been seen that most pole dancers have great bodies, and at the same time very lithe and graceful. Those who are interested in pole dancing only need the following in order to get started: a free-standing pole, a pair of trainers or sexy high heels, and comfortable clothes that are bare in the legs and arms.

Some of the pole dancing moves include the following: butterfly extension, diva, handspring, handspring split, inverted back hook, flag, pencil, knee hold, pole V, pencil split, pole box splits, and shoulder mount.

In the butterfly extension, the dancer is seen facing downward holding the pole at the same time and with one ankle hooked at the upper part of the pole, her other leg is extended parallel to the ground. This is one of the advanced moves that only the dancers who have great upper body strength can handle.

In the “diva” move, the dancer appears as though she is doing a split on the pole, all the while being elevated. One of her legs is flat on the pole, while both hands are holding her body up. The other leg is also flat on the lower part of the pole imitating a split.

The flag, as what the name implies, shows the dancer mimicking a flat. The dancer is holding the pole with one of her arms propping her up to a point where her whole body is parallel to the floor. This move also requires strong arms and strong core so that she is able to maintain a straight body that is perpendicular to the pole and parallel to the floor.

The handspring is another difficult move wherein the dancer is holding on to the pole while upside down. The dancer is then parallel to the pole, but is perpendicular to the floor at the same time she is upside down instead of right side up. Her head also does not touch the floor, neither does one of her hands that is located in some kind of “V” position.

The pencil is something of a variation of the handspring, except that the dancer’s back is towards the pole, yet at the same time, she is still upside down and parallel to the pole.

In most movies that showcase pole dancing, a move called the pole V is often featured. However, for the more advanced moves, the dancer can hold the pole V position while suspended on the pole. Her foot does not touch the ground in order to support her, and it would seem as though she is propped up on the pole without any support other than her hands holding on to the pole.

There are also various other moves that can be done on the pole, but these often require that the dancer has at least mastered the basic moves such as the twirling and whirling around the pole. For those who are still starting, here are the basic instructions that can be followed:

• Start at the back of the free standing pole with one foot close to the base of the pole.
  
• Using your strong hand, right if you are a right-handed and left for lefties, grab the pole at a height right around head height.
  
• Allow the stronger arm to straighten so much so that your weight is away from the pole.
  
• Step around the pole and keep the outside leg straight, then swing out to the side, pivoting the foot near the pole.
  
• Transfer your weight to the foot at the back and then allow the other leg to swing around the pole and then get a good grip of the pole using the area behind the knee.
  
• Arch back for a finish – lower your hand if you want to arch lower.
  

The said steps are considered to be beginner’s moves, which is an essential stepping stone for those who want to take pole dancing to the next level.

While pole dancing is considered an art, it is also considered a great exercise regimen. Those who want lean muscles and excellent core strength can turn to pole dancing as an exercise at the same time a great past time. Not only are pole dancers physically fit, but they also learn how to move gracefully and elegantly.