An online diary of my challenges and triumphs in my favorite indoor pasttime - pole dance!

Welcome to my pole dance page. Although pole dance isn't my main love or my career, it does make up a big part of who I am. I discovered pole dance a few years ago at a studio in Calgary. I tried out a class or two and really enjoyed it, however, it wasn't until I discovered my current, more qualified studio that I really fell head over heels in love with it. Let me clarify that I am not a pole dance instructor. I cannot offer advice or instruction. If you are interested in pole dance, do yourself a huge favour and find a certified instructor. Under no circumstances should you ever attempt even the most basic pole dance moves without qualified instruction. Copying what you see off the internet is a great way to permanently injure yourself. This blog is just a way for me to share my experiences; in no way is it meant to provide instruction.

Apr 2, 2011

The Caterpillar

The Caterpillar is a long term project.  Not only is the move as picture below quite challenging (it totally feels like you're going to tip over backwards and splat on the floor on your broken back), but there are a few variations and different ways to do it (such as with an elbow hold), and of course the long term goal is to use this move to climb the pole.  I learned the Caterpillar in Level 5 and I'm currently finishing up Level 7, and I honestly feel like the Caterpillar Climb is probably a few levels away.  Regardless, here's my Caterpillar...

The Caterpillar