Starting Pole Dancing can be very daunting. But more often than not I hear how students are super nervous to join a Pole choreography class. This can be for a whole bunch of reasons.
Lack of dancing experience
Nervous about what to wear
Don't have any shoes
What shoes do I buy and where do I buy them?
Are people going to laugh at me?
These are all legitimate worries that pop up in everyone's head. But honestly, I'm here to tell you that you don't need to worry. It doesn't matter about your dancing experience. Everyone comes to class to learn and have fun. We are here to teach you the techniques to make you a great dancer.
Wear whatever you want. This is your class, so make sure you are comfortable in whatever you decide to wear. Don't for one second think that anyone is going to laugh or make fun of you. These classes are super encouraging and full of the most amazing and supportive people. They will cheer you on and encourage you.
Now to the juicy bit, SHOES!!!
Firstly I would like to start by saying that you can't wear your regular heels from home. Pole Heels are specific for dancing. They have foot and ankle support as well as a rubber sole.
Choosing your 1st pair of shoes can be difficult as let's face it, they are all beautiful. So how to choose your Pole shoes?
Things to consider:
Height - As a beginner, I would always recommend getting your 1st pair in 7 inches. This is a good starting point and it gives you somewhere to advance too. For regular dancing I would not recommend anything higher than 8 inches. 8 inches is the perfect height for any class. I always find that in 9 inches the wedge always gets in the way.
Sandal or Boot - This all depends on what class you are planning on doing. So for exotic flow and edgework, I would say go with a sandal. These give you a greater range of motion within the ankle. Wearing sandals regularly will help strengthen the ankles and calves among other things. Boots are best suited for more hard style classes which contain lots of banging and kip style moves. Boots are great at protecting your toes and offering extra support around the ankles when needed.
Boot Material or Plastic finish - Again this would depend on what you want to use them for. The soft material will offer a slight range of motion but still offer support, however, they will slide on the pole. The plastic finish will make it difficult to find a good range of motion in the ankle but on the plus side they stick nicely to the pole so offer up an extra advantage when tackling tricks.
Where can I buy these shoes - There are a number of places you can buy Pole Heels from. The main ones are Pole Junkie, Pleasers, and Hella Heels. These tend to be the most popular online shops that offer a wide range. However, I have heard that some students have found great second-hand pairs on sites such as Vinted or on Facebook groups. Don't be put off by the fact that they are second-hand as Pole shoes are really expensive.
And Finally, the most important thing:
Remember you have to pay rent and buy food etc. So don't spend all your money on these beautiful shoes. It can be very very addictive lol. Enjoy your shoes and don't be shy about asking your fellow students where they got theirs from and what the fit is like etc.
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