5 BEGINNER POLE DANCE MOVES | Easy step by step pole dancing tutorial for beginners

In this video we'll learn my top 5 beginner pole dance moves or spins (front hook, back hook, bonus: front hook to back hook transition, chair sit, fireman, carousel).

Follow along to my step-by-step pole dancing tutorial for beginners to learn how to pole dance.

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I have an X-pert Complete Set (NX) Spinning X-pole (brass 40mm) - it can also change to static. X-pole has one of the safest, high quality poles, which is what you need in a pole!

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🖖 POLE GRIPS 🦵

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Dry Hands
Body Grip (to stick to the pole)

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• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS •

Pole dancing is super fun but there are also risks involved you should be aware of before starting. These videos are advice only and are not intended to replace in-person professional classes. Please warm up before engaging in pole dancing to prevent injury! I am not a professional pole dance teacher. I recommend attending in-person classes before trying any moves on your own, especially when learning upside down tricks where a spotter is essential! If you have a pole at home, please make sure it is set up properly and is from a reputable supplier. There is always an element of risk when pole dancing and by following these videos you may be placing yourself at risk of injury. Please be careful and only do moves within your skill level.

Happy pole dancing :)

[Jusst_bre]

I can’t even do this I don’t have enough arm strength

[Princess_Pois]

I've been pole dancing for about 6 months now, I love your videos and I love that you show us what you looked like as a beginner, after 5 months I'm still a beginner and you are very inspiring! Keep them coming!

[Calicat]

I’ve been scouring through beginner pole videos and NONE have been as helpful as this. Great job and thank you! I hope one day I can look at least be half as graceful and poised as you 🙏

*question: Will I eventually be able to spin multiple times around the pole without getting dizzy? I do this barefoot and wobbly after. If I we’re wearing the 7in heels commonly worn I’m sure I’d just tumble right over onto my cat🙈

Edit: 8/21/23 I can now all of the moves except for the backspin amongst a fee others. I take a weekly pole class in addition to practicing at home when I can.

9/27/23- I can now do all of the spin’s including both of the front hook to back hook transitions 🥹 I am so freaking happy

[fabioladecker]

Thank you so much for all your great videos! I visited a pole dance beginners class and when it was over I bought my own pole to teach myself at home and your videos are essential for that. Thanks! <3

[TheFairyBabe]

You make it look so easy😅 excellent cues!! Thank you so much.

[rayleaaelyar]

This was the most helpful beginners video ive seen. Ever. Seriously. Definitely subscribing

[-jank-willson]

There is a very unique style/type of pole I saw once at a club. It was very short, maybe 5 ft tall. It was very thin, maybe 30mm or 35mm. I don’t know if it could support body weight for extended periods of time.
It ‘whipped’ or ‘wobbled’ back and forth, because of a ball at its base that allowed the whole pole to rock back and forth and around like a video game controller joystick. The performers used the rocking ‘joystick’ like motion of the pole to perform moves that resembled pole vaulting like you’d see in the Olympics, but on a smaller scale of course. And also incorporating fan kicks and somersaults and such. One of the dancers even twisted over the TOP of the pole, which would be impossible on a traditional pole of course.

Have you ever heard/seen of this type of pole before? Or maybe it was a custom thing for the club, I don’t know.
I can’t find much out about it online, maybe you could help if you know something about it?

[rayleaaelyar]

I love the specific details slowed, circled, broken down, shown, etc like you did. So so helpful

[phatnat]

Grateful to find an Aussie channel on this, my algorithms are so off lmao thanks for helping I just got a pole yesterday 😆😁

[simplecookery]

Great video! Really good instructions.

[noripage]

The move at 4:47 is like Weeee!!!! It looks fun but I bet it's difficult to hold yourself away from the pole and spin. Good job girlfriend.

[jocelynebecerragarcia]

this was so so helpful! I've been looking for a video like this for weeks and now I found my go to channel <3

[MiaYuu]

I love your videos. I just started pole dancing a few months ago. My trainer said, it's dangerous to try a spinning pole for beginners. Can you show us a video with these moves for a static pole? It'll be very helpful for me. Thanks ❤

[lovesmac]

Hi Jemma, I love the elegance and grace and you inspired me to get a pole. May I kindly ask if can you please share how far the pole is from the walls? Back sides and all? I don’t have a lot of space but would like a small space similar to this 😊 thank you!

[liciasouva]

How did you get the arm muscle and core to hold yourself up???

[yasmina]

Great video. I’ve been taking pole classes for a month now!

[RolypolyCats]

Hi Jem! I just started and I love your videos ❤ please post more 😇

[Charliebun]

I just started pole. Not a dancer or gymnast and has not exercising for years. Loving all your beginer videos. Very helpful. May I ask where u get ur atire?

[Lovehealing]

Hi. Could you show these in static mode? I think I have a death grip😅

[kforkamarii]

Thx sm 😊❤ helpful tips & wonderful instructions for beginners pole dancing