About Pole DVD’s – Please read FIRST!

A Classic Error…

After years of collecting pole dance DVD’s I have accumulated a bundle – oh I still have a way to go but the pole DVD library is coming along nicely.  With so many quality DVD’s on the market I get a lot of students asking me which one they should buy.  Well….. How long is a piece of string?

I remember the first DVD I bought…… I had had about 2 lessons, bought a pole, set it up in the lounge and bought a DVD.  I was ready to GO!  So I put it on….. Pantera’s Pole Tricks 101!!

If you have seen it already or know anything about it, you’re probably rolling on the floor laughing at me right now.

This DVD was one of about 3 available at the time and I had heard it was the best.  Jesus Christ…..I was SOOOOO not prepared for what I was about to see.  Oh yeah, Pole Tricks 101 was one of the best in the day and I think it still is…..but it is DEFINATELY not for beginners!  One of the ‘easier’ moves on there is an Aysha for example!

I quickly realised that my plan was about to fall flat on it’s arse and so I saught out lessons.

So why are DVD’s Bad?

Candy & Chrome as a result STRICTLY recommend the use of pole dance instructional DVD’s as a supplement to your class lessons ONLY.  You may think you are doing it on the cheap by getting a pole and a DVD but believe me, no matter how good the DVD is or how professional and safe the presenter is, a DVD WILL NOT -

*Tell you where you are going wrong

*Catch you if you fall

*Spot you

*Explain in a different way if you’re not getting it

*If you mis- interperet a move shown on a DVD – you could injure yourself for life!

*It can’t even tell you if you are doing it right!

*A DVD won’t pat you on the back or tell you that your arms are looking stronger, or your waist is trimmer

*A DVD won’t tell you if you look like a muppet, an honest instructor WILL, where necessary - and help you get better!

*Know how to treat an injury

So what are DVD’s useful for then?

So, lessons – wether they are with Candy & Chrome or any other school are DEFINATELY needed, and DVD’s should be used purely as a supplement to your learning only.  If you pick the right one, you CAN

*Learn how to clean up your posture from a DVD

*Learn different techniques

*Learn new variations of the same moves you learn in class

*Pick up new dance moves

*Practise a routine demonstrated

*Learn and develop your styling through DVD.

All of this is pretty useful stuff and can only make you a better pole dancer, so we thought we would root through my DVD library and write thorough, honest, constructive reviews on each of them so that if you decide you would like to buy one, you can come here first, read what it’s all about and make an informed choice – instead of a bone-head blunder like I did!

Which one should I buy?

Pole DVD’s range in quality and ability level.  Candy & Chrome have an extensive pole DVD library and will be adding new DVD reviews as often as possible to help you find what you need.  Just visit the ‘DVD Review’ section regulary for newest titles.

Pole Dance DVD Review List

Below is a list of all Pole Dance DVD’s reviewed by Candy & Chrome.  To read the review, simply click on the title and it should then take you to the full review.

• Pole Fitness with Denise Mulder, Basic & Advanced.
• Advanced Pole Work & Fire
• Pole Work
• The Vertical Dance Workout Box Set
• A Pole Lot of Fun
• Pantera’s Pole Tricks 101
• A Comprehensive Guide to Pole Dance Trilogy Box Set

Pole Fitness with Denise Mulder, Basic & Advanced.

Pole Fitness with Denise Mulder, Basic & Advanced DVD’s (more…)

Advanced Pole Work & Fire

Who is it by?:  Fawnia Mondey, Tammy Morris, Kelly Kane, Natasha Bird.

Who is it for?:  Advanced students

Costs:  £16

Buy at:  Isn’t she pretty

Candy & Chrome Rating:  ***/

3.5 Out of 5 Stars – FANTASTIC, but brief! (more…)

Pole Work

Who is it by?:  Fawnia Mondey

Who is it for?:  Beginner building to Intermediate level students

Costs: £6 new, £3 used.

Buy at:  Amazon

Candy & Chrome Rating:   ***

3 Out of 5 Stars – A Golden Oldie (more…)

The Vertical Dance Workout Box Set

Who is it by?:  KT Coates of Vertical Dance

Who is it for?:  All levels of student.

Volume 1 = Beginner & Intermediate Students

Volume 2 = Intermediate & Advanced Students.

Costs:  £15.99 each

Buy At:  Vertical Dance

Candy & Chrome Rating:  *****

5 out of 5 stars - Excellent and Professionally made, a safe purchase. (more…)

A Pole Lot of Fun

Who’s it by?: Pole Lot of Fun Enterprises.  Instructional demonstrations by Fawnia Mondey.

Who’s it for?:  Absolute beginners, real women, the out of shape, starting from scratch.

Costs:  £15

Buy at:   www.isntshepretty.co.uk

Candy & Chrome Rating:   **

2 out of 5 stars – Does what it says on the tin, but you won’t learn much. (more…)

Pantera’s Pole Tricks 101

Who is it by?:  Pantera….duh

Who is it for?: Good question, pay attention….This DVD is for advanced pole students, serious pole enthusiasts and even instructors.  Not for beginners!

Costs: Around $23 to $30  (£15-£19)

Buy at: www.amazon.com

Candy & Chrome Rating:  *****

5 out of 5 stars – Just because! (more…)

A Comprehensive Guide to Pole Dance Trilogy Box Set

Who is it by?:  Tracey Simmonds & Pleasure Poles

Who is it for?: Varying levels of pole student, serious pole enthusiasts and Instructors.

Beginner DVD = Beginner-Intermediate students.

Intermediate DVD=Intermediate-Advanced Students & Material for instructors to improve the look of their moves.

Advanced DVD = Serious pole enthusiasts or Instructors, not for students.

Costs:  £14 each, or £40 for all 3 at once.

 Buy at:  www.acomprehensiveguidetopoledance.com 

Candy & Chrome Rating:   *****

5 out of 5 stars – Excellent, but may be a bit advanced for some. (more…)