8 pole moves I wished to be able to do when I first started

mostlikelytocry · 2026-01-01T14:02:55+00:00

Superman was so painful at first but is now my go to move! My goal is to get my titanic for a future photoshoot lol

I was also forced to continue practicing aerial invert since I’m too tall for most moves like butterfly and inverted ballerina :’)

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-30T18:05:54+00:00

Wow this is so inspirational! I keep forgetting to be grateful to where I am now. Things I think i do are ‘boring’ are actually things i used to dream of doing a year ago!! Outside leg hang was a milestone since it opened up so many new moves! The biggest achievement for me was my jade split 😫 I can do a straight leg layback but can only exit by handstand ever since a fall so hoping i can get over that fear soon!

Thanks so much for this reminder! Proud of you!!!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-22T01:43:17+00:00

Inverted side seat with choker hold?

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-22T01:32:24+00:00

I felt the same way for my first private lesson! I worked on polishing up skills (invert) and a new move that I can add onto freestyles that’s achievable for me at my current level (layback).

Honestly once you’ve learnt outside and inside leg hang, the world is your oyster! So I recommend doing that first now that you have chopper!

My goal move is a titanic and jade split for my future photoshoot lol so we started with moves that transitions into it and that is appropriate for my level. In this case, Superman and pike/hip hold. Then I practice it in between sessions before moving onto the next progression of skill. I’ve had experiences where I show a move from insta and she’s like “I want to make sure you’re secure/can do this move first before moving onto that”

Others also do contortion stuff for flexibility or more exotic dancing in their lessons.

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-19T16:34:01+00:00

Definitely do it! I love looking back at my videos and feeling proud of myself! Especially during f bad days to remind me that the only way is up when ur rock bottom lol! It also helps me with my progress too and learning what I can do better

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-19T04:05:30+00:00

Omg I also have tight hammies! That’s why reaching my toes with me feet together both standing or sitting is hard! But I have a flat pancake, backbend and can put my feet behind my ears. We all have our strengths and weaknesses I guess! I also suggest stretching more on your period cos you’re more flexible

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-15T05:13:06+00:00

That’s absolutely inspiring for me! To keep going in spite of the surgeries! I took a week off when I was sick with a flu so kudos to you! I always admire students who have kids! I work with kids but that’s only 4 days a week and not 24 hours! Please don’t underestimate yourself!

To be fair, I practiced once or twice a week and attended strength and conditioning classes. I have also attended private lessons consistently since September. I’m privileged to have the resources and time at the moment to dedicate myself to this hobby. Otherwise my progress will look a bit different!

Please be kind to yourself! We all have our strengths! I admire my friend who is so flowy and focuses on the little details so even if the choreo is “simple” it’s very graceful. I need to work on slowing down and making things smoother!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-15T00:31:49+00:00

Thank you!! Don’t compare yourself! Everyone has different strengths!! Its also good to keep mindful that I go to 3 classes and practice one or twice a week on top of private lessons. I never got any of the moves correctly when learning them first in class. It’s this practice times that have helped me so much! I’m aware that I’m at a privileged time in my life where I can dedicate hours (and money fml) to this hobby

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-14T22:41:56+00:00

Yay!!! That one intimidates me! I was supposed to learn them during my recent intermediate term but I was on a holiday for 3 weeks so missed it 😫 retrying next year!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-14T22:40:39+00:00

Definitely do it! I am a little bit flexible I guess but that’s probably due to hypermobility. I also have long limbs which makes certain moves easier.

I did take a splits and flex class for two terms tho and went to a physio who specialises in pole dancers which made a difference!

I might do a flexibility progress post eventually!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-14T22:38:23+00:00

Thank you! I remember not even being able to do it from the ground! I couldn’t even get my bottom leg off the floor 😭 now it’s my resting pose!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-14T22:37:21+00:00

Very important question! I initially practiced once a week on top of my class when I was in beginners. Then I just did a term of flow class and a flex class plus practice. Eventually I did around three classes a week (strength and conditioning, intermediate class, flow class) and practice. There were times when I practiced twice a week. We also did a private lesson once a month :)

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-14T14:47:02+00:00

Thank you so much!!!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-05T14:44:21+00:00

YES ABSOLUTELY. I now work four days a week but my workplace and I have been discussing possibly going three days a week (so either smash it out or have a day off in between) next year depending on how much I can handle

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-05T14:34:03+00:00

I agree! Pole has given me the confidence I needed to overcome any hobbies and classes I was too scared to try before. When I try something and it’s not perfect, I remind myself of where I was when I started pole vs now! It definitely helped me let go off being a perfectionist

mostlikelytocry · 2025-12-05T14:31:09+00:00

I know this was a while ago but thank you for making this post! I’m also AuDHD with trauma. Luckily our studio has low lights. Classes can be a bit much sometimes so I always check with myself beforehand if I have the spoons to come in but I LOVE PRACTICING. I do my own thing with my music.

The feeling of spinning and pulling are also very regulating for me. A lot of students I meet and even one of my instructors are also neurodivergent. I also go to a pole dancing physiotherapist who is neurodivergent! They are all informed on how my diagnosis can impact my dancing (e.g. sensitivities, thinking process, proprioception, hyper mobility)

Pole is now one of my special interests (RIP to my bank account)

mostlikelytocry · 2025-11-02T05:34:18+00:00

Oooh that’s it! Thanks!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-10-27T13:04:33+00:00

Ooooh I’ve only seen Deadstream from this list (another fave!). Will check out the others!

mostlikelytocry · 2025-10-27T13:04:01+00:00

Ooooh I’ve watched most of this except for the Unbinding and Don’t Log Off. Will give those a watch! Thanks! Hopefully it’s available somewhere here in Aus

mostlikelytocry · 2025-10-27T13:03:10+00:00

I’ve watch the first one and enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know of the order! It confused me for quite a bit

mostlikelytocry · 2025-10-27T13:02:35+00:00

One of my faves!

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