Rotating Dance Pole Information

A rotating dance pole is a special type of spinning pole designed to spin freely in its mount. This can make your pole spins appear to be faster, since both you and the pole are spinning at the same time.

Rotating dance poles can also help to show off some of your fancy poses and tricks as the pole rotates to give a great view from all angles.

They're not for everyone however, so I've created the following information to help you decide if a rotating pole is a good choice for you.

Best Uses

If you perform your pole dance routines at events, competitions or trade shows, a rotating pole can add that extra wow factor to your presentation. Because it appears that you're spinning even when you're holding a stationary pose, it's pretty impressive to watch.

For further information, and to help you decide if a rotating pole is right for you, check out the pros and cons section below.

Pros & Cons of Rotating Poles

Because this type of pole spins freely in its mounts, you can control the speed, to some degree, by how you move your body on the pole. Throw a fast spin and you'll appear to be spinning at least twice as fast as you would on a stationary pole.

On the other hand, if you climb and invert, you can often "nudge" the pole into a slow, sultry rotation, thereby giving your audience a view of your pose from all angles, which can be very impressive!

There are a few downsides to consider though, chief among them being safety. For pole dancing parties I definitely do NOT recommend this type of pole. In my opinion they are not suitable for beginners and the risk of injury in general is much higher with this type of pole.

For the same reason I don't endorse their use in pole dance studios, unless you use the type that can be converted from a non-rotating to a rotating pole. For more advanced students they can be fun to work with, but for beginners I feel they're just too dangerous.

If it's just you and your pole at home, then by all means indulge in a rotating pole if you like. Just be sure you get the basics down first, and only add the rotating component after you've mastered basic technique on the stationary pole.

If you think you'd like to try a spinning pole one day, by all means buy a pole that has this option (most rotating poles have a locking pin that converts them from stationary to spinning), but first learn your moves with the fixed, non-spinning option. Once you've mastered the moves, you can add the spin factor.

If you tend to get dizzy easily, keep in mind that a rotating pole will only make this worse. Many women find they get a bit dizzy when they first start to learn spins of course, but this subsides after a while once you get used to the movements.

However, if you think you're more prone to dizziness and vertigo than the average woman, I'd definitely suggest that a rotating dance pole is probably not a good choice for you.

Something else to consider with a rotating pole is the cost. These poles are typically more expensive than a basic one piece removable pole due to the spinning mechanism. The cost difference isn't huge though, especially when you consider that any quality dance pole represents a sizable investment.

And finally, due to the design, rotating poles are only available in one piece models. This means that if you want a two piece portable pole that also rotates, you'll need to decide which is most important to you.

Rotating Dance Pole Safety

Here are a few things to keep in mind to help you stay safe when using your rotating pole:

The general pole dancing rule about not using anything on your hands (creams, oils or lotions) applies doubly when using a rotating pole. Remember that lotions reduce your ability to grip the pole, and when you add the rotation factor your chances of becoming unintentionally detached from your pole during an airborne move go way up!

Once again, I'll remind you that it's important to learn and practice new moves using the stationary option before you graduate to the spinning option.

It's hard enough to learn some of those fancy new tricks, never mind having to cope with a moving pole at the same time. Besides, nausea is a very real concern...especially if you're inverted, spinning, and rotating all at the same time!

And finally, ALWAYS check the cotter pin or locking device before every use. Make sure you know whether your pole is in spinning or stationary mode before you start to play, as unexpected surprises can be very dangerous.

With just a little common sense your rotating dance pole can provide you with loads of extra fun without compromising your safety. As with most things in life, the more respect you show your rotating pole, the safer it will be.

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And be sure to check out this dance pole review page for detailed information on all the different brands of rotating dance poles available.

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