Pole Party Info and Details

Thinking about hosting a pole dancing party? Need a little more pole party info first before you commit? You've come to the right place!

This page explains what a pole dancing party is, including a typical party format, and provides links to lots of other pole party info to get you started planning and preparing for your big night.

Read on and enjoy...I hope you find this information helpful in planning what I know will be one of the funnest nights of your life!

What Happens At A Pole Dancing Party?

An instructor guides the group through the evening, demonstrating and teaching the moves, helping everyone to feel comfortable, and most importantly, keeping the energy level high. A pole dancing party is all about having a great time with your girlfriends, so your party presenter should definitely be an expert in fun!

While every studio or presenter has her own "formula" for a fun pole party, typically there will be a basic outline that goes something like this...

Most likely everyone in your group will be required to sign a waiver, and there should be some basic safety information given. You'll probably be asked to remove rings and other loose jewelry, and to wash any lotion off your hands (hand lotion and dance poles are a dangerous combination!).

During this time, your party presenter will introduce herself, and might have some fun activities to get you in the party mood, like choosing your own pole dancing name for the evening, a champagne toast, or some other "ice-breaker" activities. She may also give her own little pole party info talk to set the stage for the fun to come.

When it's time to get started, there will probably be some kind of warm up to get you ready for the evening. While you'll definitely be having fun, pole dancing can be quite a workout even at the beginner level. So it's important to warm up so you don't hurt yourself.

Now it's time to get down to business! During the main part of the evening, your instructor will demonstrate different moves and help everyone learn them. If you're in a home setting, you'll more than likely be gathered around a single dance pole encouraging your friends as they try the moves. If you're in a studio setting, you'll probably be sharing your pole with at least one other woman so you'll get to help and support each other while you learn and laugh.

Time will fly by as you're learning the moves, and before you know it the evening will be coming to a close. Often the instructor will encourage each woman to show off her moves for her friends in a "performance" piece at the end of the night. Some women can be really shy about this, but with a little encouragement from the rest of the partygoers everyone usually takes a turn. Sometimes costume items or props like boas, hats and wigs are provided, to make this even more fun.

As the party winds down for the night, you'll probably want a group photo on the pole, and your instructor will normally be delighted to help by making sure she takes a picture with everyone's camera.

At some parties, you may be asked to fill out a brief feedback or evaluation form before you leave. I encourage you to do this as it lets the presenter know how she did, and if everyone had a good time. Most studios and pole dancing teachers are interested in improving what they have to offer and getting feedback from you is the best way they can do this.

Many studios and pole dancing teachers provide a small goody bag for each guest at the end of the party, as an extra treat and a "thank you for coming" gift. If there's a guest of honor such as a birthday girl or bride-to-be, you can ask ahead of time about creating a special gift bag for her. Perhaps everyone can chip in a couple of extra dollars (or pounds, or yen) to include some extra special items in her bag.

Keep in mind that every pole dancing party is unique, but in general the above format is typically what you can expect.

For more details and pole party info, be sure to check out this page of questions to ask before you book a party and also these ideas for pole party themes and special occasions.

And if you need help finding a pole dancing studio or pole party company, you can search our free worldwide pole dancing directory to find one near you.

A spa party is always popular with the girls, and makes a good alternative to a pole party if there will be older women, pregnant women, or others who may be nervous about trying pole dancing.

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