Platform Dance Pole
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A platform dance pole is a special type of pole useful in specific situations, for example outdoors or in a venue with very high ceilings where a regular height pole would be too short to be properly supported.

Many people also make or buy a platform dance pole because they want a built in stage with their pole, or because they're handy with a hammer and saw and want to save some money by building their own portable stripper pole on a platform.

If you're one of these folks, check out these great instructions that show you how to make a platform dance pole.

I remember being frustrated at my first trade show because there was nowhere to put up my dance pole.

The show was held in an arena with extremely high ceilings so my friction fit rig wasn't going to cut it.

After that, I had a platform pole made that I now take to all my trade shows. That's it in the photo to the left!

Mine's actually on a round base so it loses a bit of dance area over a square base, but it's easy to roll into place just like a giant spool of thread. Kinda weird but nonetheless, problem solved!

X-Pole has a very nice platform pole that packs up into a wheeled case for easy transport. The platform has soft, rounded edges and comes standard with a rotating option (pictured below).

A Platform Pole Is For You If...

X-Pole Platform Pole

A platform dance pole can take up a lot of room and is not usually suitable for home use, though there are exceptions.

If you have a large space, and especially if you need to use a platform pole for other applications, you may be happy using with the versatility this set up will give you.

If you perform, or attend trade shows or other business events, a platform pole will serve you well.

I used to use mine several times a year for trade shows, community events, and performances.

It was a very worthwhile investment and I didn't ever have to worry about ceiling height when I went out on location.

Platform poles are also about the only type you can use outdoors. For shows or events that take place outside in the summer, a platform dance pole is pretty much your only choice.

Platform Dance Pole Pros & Cons

Of all the different models available today, platform poles are typically the most expensive, so you'll want to be sure you've made the right choice before you lay down your hard earned cash.

The biggest advantage to platform dancing poles is that they can be used in many locations that would normally pose a problem. For example, in venues with very high ceilings (arenas, theaters, auditoriums) or outdoors, a platform dance pole can come in very handy.

If you have a studio or a party company, or are thinking about getting into this business, you may want to seriously consider buying or making a platform pole for promotional purposes.

One important thing that you should consider, however, is portability. Depending on your vehicle and the type of platform pole, you may or may not find that transportation is an issue. For example, the X-Pole comes with a base that you can disassemble for easier transport, but you'll still need to make sure all the components will fit in your vehicle.

And if you're planning to make your own platform with a solid, one-piece base, you may well need a truck and a couple of strong bodies to move it.

Cost is the biggest factor with this type of dance pole. Because they require a base of some kind, the cost to manufacture them is generally higher. Whether or not the cost outweighs the benefits will depend on what you plan to use it for.

If it's integral to promoting your business, then it will probably be worthwhile, and of course you can write it off as a legitimate business expense. But if you just want an inexpensive dance pole to play on at home, a platform model may not be your best option.

The final issue to consider is safety. Platform poles have some unique safety considerations that many people don't think of, and I've outlined them here on this page about platform strip pole safety.

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• Pole dancing parties

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