Pole dancing
Spins, climbs and upside-down holds on a vertical pole, building strength as you go.
Pole dancing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $60
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1 hour or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- You could spend a lifetime getting better.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to build something of your own
Maybe not if
- You need it to cost little each month
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something gentle on your body
What it feels like
Pole dancingAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$720About $5 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Learn a first spin and a basic climb in a beginners' pole fitness class.
1 hour or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does pole dancing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $60 a month once you are going.
How much time does pole dancing take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1 hour or more.
Where do people do pole dancing?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is pole dancing good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Learn a first spin and a basic climb in a beginners' pole fitness class.
Do I need other people for pole dancing?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.