Removable Dance Pole:
The Right Choice For You?

A removable dance pole is securely installed by way of a mounting system, yet is easily removed when desired. These are also known as semi-permanent poles.

Friction fit poles are also removable, but because they have different features I've chosen to place them in a separate category. You can read about them by clicking on the highlighted link above.

Lil Mynx Removable Dance Poles

The only true removable pole we know of that doesn't use a friction mount is made by Lil Mynx (pictured at left).

This patented model has an internal spring mechanism and requires that you install a simple ceiling mount (see below), over which the top of the pole fits to keep it in place.

Depending on the type of flooring you have (carpet, hardwood, etc) you may also need a floor pad for extra security.

Pictured here are examples of the Lil Mynx bolted ceiling mount (left) and a floor pad for use on hard flooring (right). Both accessories are used with the
Lil Mynx removable dance pole.

It May Be Right For You If...

A removable pole might be the right choice for you if you want a relatively inexpensive setup that offers a good compromise between safety and convenience.

This type of pole is fairly easy to take down if you need the space, yet safer than a friction fit model because of the ceiling mount.

Some good applications for this type of pole are:

• in a home with limited space where a permanent pole may interfere with other uses of the room, a removable pole provides more options for use of the space
• if you need to be discrete, yet are concerned about safety, this pole may be a good choice. The mount will provide a secure fit, but it's usually unnoticeable once the pole is removed.

• for the small studio owner who may need to use her space for other classes besides pole dancing, removable poles can provide this option while still ensuring the safety of class participants

Pros & Cons of Removable Dance Poles

The removable setup is generally safer than any of the friction fit dance poles available, due to the fact that the top of the pole can "grab" the ceiling mount should the bottom shift out of place.

A removable dance pole does require a bit of initial time and effort to ensure safe installation, and it's wise to spend some time getting used to your equipment once installed, so that you know and understand its limits.

Thinking of buying a removable dance pole? I recommend Lil Mynx for their excellent quality and customer service.

Removable dance poles do require a fair bit of strength to move them into place and then tighten the mechanism that keeps them there. And if you plan to take your pole down and put it up frequently, this is something you'll have to get used to.

However, the initial installation for a removable model is not difficult. It generally requires only a few simple tools such as a drill and a screwdriver.

Removable poles are also relatively inexpensive, certainly less so than most types of portable dance poles. Because portable models usually come in several pieces, and often have additional parts or components such as a carrying case, they tend to be the most expensive choice.

Removable poles are generally easy to take down if you need the extra space, though it can be a challenge finding somewhere to store 8 or more feet of dance pole!

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