pole dancing lessons in galway

nikki79

can anyone help me im looking for pole dancing lessons in galway?

Chris_533976

I'm 100% convinced that with 2 posts, this isnt a troll. Utterly convinced.

JohnCleary

Don't think there's such a thing in Galway, unfortunately - aparantly it makes chicks fit, quick. Well, i've never seen a fat pole dancer :pac:

biko

http://www.polestars.ie/
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=54429798

majiktripp

These crowd look well versed in Pole Dancing.

Madame Razz

I made enquiries about this before from polestars.ie and was told that as of yet they cannot hold classes in the Galway area as they do not have universal poles for all venues.

One size does not fit all!!

Sligo is the nearest place that offers classes. Seems daft that they wouldn't be targeting Galway but there ya go!!

Pity.....supposed to be great exercise....and I'm certain it's a skill one could put to good use at some stage;):p:cool:

Xiney

I knew a few women in Montreal with poles in their apartments (one was permanent, more were able to be put away when people were visiting) that taught themselves.


There's DVDs and Youtube videos. The core strength you must get from that...

jenno86

There was a small buck in Eyre Square called Seamus offering classes.

Rayne

nikki79 wrote: »

can anyone help me im looking for pole dancing lessons in galway?

Strange, I was wondering this earlier too....

I too contacted polestars.ie in 2005 - They told me they'd be coming to Galway soon..... 4 years on, no joy!

Niche in the market, shall we open our own one?? My friends were ALL up for it! Great fitness regime... Not to mention the other funsy that come with it!*





*Dressing up, duh?

Fionn MacCool

JohnCleary wrote: »

Don't think there's such a thing in Galway, unfortunately - aparantly it makes chicks fit, quick. Well, i've never seen a fat pole dancer :pac:

You've never been to the place down on Domnick St I take it? :pac:

pseudonym1

JohnCleary wrote: »

Don't think there's such a thing in Galway, unfortunately - aparantly it makes chicks fit, quick. Well, i've never seen a fat pole dancer :pac:

Really ??!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueVOLY2SPDE

JohnCleary

Fionn MacCool wrote: »

You've never been to the place down on Domnick St I take it? :pac:

No, but I doubt they offer classes to the publc?

Madame Razz

There's actually a serious market for a class like this in the city..... I am convinced of that.

Hopefully some entrepeneur type reads this thread and has a 'EUREKA' moment.....

Rayne

Madame Razz wrote: »

There's actually a serious market for a class like this in the city..... I am convinced of that.

Hopefully some entrepeneur type reads this thread and has a 'EUREKA' moment.....

If only i'd the dosh .... or an interested invester!

JohnCleary

SapphireDiamond wrote: »

If only i'd the dosh .... or an interested invester!

PM me if you're serious

RangeR

Madame Razz wrote: »

I made enquiries about this before from polestars.ie and was told that as of yet they cannot hold classes in the Galway area as they do not have universal poles for all venues.

You misunderstood. Polestars don't hold classes in Galway purely down to the fact that it's so hard to find a decent, female friendly, venue. Yes the poles are made to order, per venue, but they are professional poles. Using the "one size fits all" poles is not safe when in constant use, regardless of who says what.

Madame Razz wrote: »

Seems daft that they wouldn't be targeting Galway but there ya go!!

Polestars have been hunting for suitable venues in Galway for years. One has yet to be found.

RangeR

SapphireDiamond wrote: »

I too contacted polestars.ie in 2005 - They told me they'd be coming to Galway soon..... 4 years on, no joy!

I trust that my reply one post up explains the reasons?

Madame Razz

RangeR wrote: »

You misunderstood. Polestars don't hold classes in Galway purely down to the fact that it's so hard to find a decent, female friendly, venue. Yes the poles are made to order, per venue, but they are professional poles. Using the "one size fits all" poles is not safe when in constant use, regardless of who says what.



Polestars have been hunting for suitable venues in Galway for years. One has yet to be found.

Well, if that is the case then why did the email from polestars state that the reason there were no classes in Galway was because they could not find a venue suitable for their poles??? As opposed to not finding a suitable venue. Two very different reasons tbh

I never mentioned one size fits all poles.... I would assume, given that it is a class that people pay for, that the company would at the very least use something better than a one size fits all pole. I would imagine there would be serious insurance implications otherwise.

As regards being unable to find a suitable venue,. I really find it very hard to believe, given the size of Galway itself and the proximity of towns like Oranmore, Claregalway, Barna, Moycullen to Galway city, that there is no venue suitable out of a what must be a vast array of choice, given the number of hotels, sports halls, band halls, school halls, church halls, and college facilities available, and particularly given that there's obviously a good market/demand for a class of that nature in Galway.

Perhaps Polestars should look a bit harder:rolleyes:

RangeR

Madame Razz wrote: »

Well, if that is the case then why did the email from polestars state that the reason there were no classes in Galway was because they could not find a venue suitable for their poles??? As opposed to not finding a suitable venue. Two very different reasons tbh

I'm feeling a little hostility from you, maybe I'm wrong. You received ONE reason why we don't have a Galway venue yet. There are many reasons why most venues are not suitable. I'm not going to list them all but...

• Ceilings
  Too high or too low [Ideal height is between 8 and 10 foot. Any size outside of that is just not safe]
  False / Suspended ceiling [not safe to anchor the poles into]
  Are the ceilings decorated or have a protection order [yes some venues approached us where it would be illegal for us to alter the ceiling - drilling etc]
• Location
  Is it in a well lit area
  Has to be "safe" [If I or any of our teachers don't feel safe going in to a venue then so will some of our students]
• Availability
  Are there any other companies [or the venue itself] using the room when we need to?
  Is there a private room in the venue?

Madame Razz wrote: »

I never mentioned one size fits all poles.... I would assume, given that it is a class that people pay for, that the company would at the very least use something better than a one size fits all pole. I would imagine there would be serious insurance implications otherwise.

I apologies, I was answering a few people in as few posts as possible. Retracted. You mentioned "as they do not have universal poles for all venues" in an earlier post with a [confused] smiley. You thought we had universal poles? My idea of universal poles is the one size fits all.

Anyway, you would imagine right. Insurance doesn't cover certain poles. Regardless of insurance, it's just not safe. We pride ourselves on your health and safety record. Do some research with some of our competitors, you would be surprised how many don't have insurance or are using sub standard poles.

As regards being unable to find a suitable venue,. I really find it very hard to believe, given the size of Galway itself and the proximity of towns like Oranmore, Claregalway, Barna, Moycullen to Galway city, that there is no venue suitable out of a what must be a vast array of choice, given the number of hotels, sports halls, band halls, school halls, church halls, and college facilities available, and particularly given that there's obviously a good market/demand for a class of that nature in Galway.

With all due respect, believe what you want. I think I have answered this enough in my first quote in this thread. However, if you can find us a suitable venue, please feel free to let us know. Most of our requirements are posted on our website.

I will add, though, that Polestars aren't a huge company. We don't have hundreds of employees scouring the countryside for every possible venue. We have a handful of people [read between 2 and 7 at any given time] to visit as many venues in a region as possible in a given timeframe. We are always going back to regions a few months later.

Perhaps Polestars should look a bit harder:rolleyes:

I think that doesn't warrant a proper answer.

I think I've been as defensive as I want to be and it's not becoming. Unless you are willing to discuss without the "over the top negativity", maybe Polestars is not for you. Maybe try your luck with some of the other companies out there. Many people have and have then come back to us because they have had negative experiences.


I'm tired. Time for my Easter egg.

Keith

quietobserver

well responded keith. enjoy the easter egg.

Madame Razz

RangeR wrote: »

I'm feeling a little hostility from you, maybe I'm wrong. You received ONE reason why we don't have a Galway venue yet. There are many reasons why most venues are not suitable. I'm not going to list them all but...


I think I've been as defensive as I want to be and it's not becoming. Unless you are willing to discuss without the "over the top negativity", maybe Polestars is not for you.


I'm tired. Time for my Easter egg.

Keith

I think you've been ridiculously defensive and over the top in your responses to be honest.

I merely stated what I had received in an email from (I assume) your company, and you jump down my throat because of what I was informed by a member of your staff and because you interpretted my post incorrectly.

And for the record, I'm not being hostile. I have much better things to do than be hostile towards an internet poster tbh. Again you misinterpretted my post.

And I stand by the fact that you obviously haven't looked very hard in Galway city and county. If you would like more venue suggestions, as perhaps you are not very familiar with the city, I would be happy to help, as I'm sure would other posters here on the Galway city forum.

Enjoy your easter egg; and a very very Happy Easter to you!

MR

Mrs OBumble

Madame Razz wrote: »

And I stand by the fact that you obviously haven't looked very hard in Galway city and county. If you would like more venue suggestions, as perhaps you are not very familiar with the city, I would be happy to help,

I'm not sure that finding venues is as easy as you think.

Two groups that I'm involved with have looked around for inner-city venues in the past six-ish months, and have struggled to find something suitable. Maybe they were just unlucky, but finding places that could guarantee availability on every Wednesday (or whatever) night for the next year seemed difficult. And these folks weren't being fussy, one just wanted heating and lighting, one wanted heat, light, tables and chairs.

RangeR

Hi guys,

I thought of this thread today. We are heading to Galway this weekend. As you may see from the previous posts in this thread, we tried many times with no success to find a venue in Galway. However, we are trying again.

If any of you know of any suitable venues, please let us know. If we use a venue you suggest, we'll give you a free place on a course or a percentage off a party.

Thanks in advance

LoopyL

try the kingfisher in NUIG was a member there last year and they have loads of dance studios dont know if they'll be what you looking for but they have loads of different sizes:o

po0k

I endorse this product and/or service.

Finding venues is bloody difficult at the best of times, and Galway's pretty poor for it (LAN parties have particular needs).

dazzday

Try the Galway Bridge Club on Marys Rd. From what i remember of it, its rarely booked, has plenty of space and is very cheap

_Whimsical_

Galway Dance Centre rent studios :http://www.galwaydancecentre.com/ . Have you tried the Galway Rowing Club ? They rent a hall too.

Mrs OBumble

RangeR wrote: »

If any of you know of any suitable venues, please let us know. If we use a venue you suggest, we'll give you a free place on a course or a percentage off a party.

Can you give us some clues about what you need in a venue? That might help the thought processes a bit.

I'm picking you won't get anywhere in the absolute centre-city. See my .sig for a website that's got some information about bus-routes (including maps), which might be helpful for thinking about whether particular venues would work for you. Don't assume that everyone will come by car: Galway has lots of students and alternative types who walk, bike or bus to places.

RangeR

JustMary wrote: »

Can you give us some clues about what you need in a venue? That might help the thought processes a bit.

I'm picking you won't get anywhere in the absolute centre-city. See my .sig for a website that's got some information about bus-routes (including maps), which might be helpful for thinking about whether particular venues would work for you. Don't assume that everyone will come by car: Galway has lots of students and alternative types who walk, bike or bus to places.

Clues? Well I'm under strict guidelines not to advertise and I'll adhere to that. If you go to our website and select [Other Info -> Do you have a venue?], our venue requirements are there.

And we don't assume anything about venues. We have a lot of experience in picking them and know what works and what doesn't

biko

I think what Mary is asking is: Do you need a stage? Ceiling height? Spotlights? Other lights? Do you have your own sound system? Max capacity?
Those kind of things like.

RangeR

Magnus wrote: »

I think what Mary is asking is: Do you need a stage? Ceiling height? Spotlights? Other lights? Do you have your own sound system? Max capacity?
Those kind of things like.

Yup true.

Ok, the bare minimum we need :

* Relatively safe and well lit area [as most classes will be 7:30pm onwards]. We don't really want our students walking down a dark lane way to get to the venue.
* Total or near total private room. We cannot have on lookers or people walking through every 5 minutes [or at all]. Female staff excepted in extraordinary circumstances. We occasionally get female staff from a venue standing in the doorwell of our room, thinking that it's ok to watch for 30 minutes. This is very off putting for both teacher and students. Comfort of our students is one of our main concerns.
* Don't need a stage but do need a solid ceiling as we must secure a small metal disk [about the size of a CD and per pole]. Suspended ceilings are out unless we can secure the disk to the actual ceiling. This will be unsightly and unworkable unless suspended ceiling is a tiled one. You know the type [generally found in office ceilings]
* Don't need dedicated sound systems as we bring our own. However, if one is in place and are allowed to use it, that will not be a problem.
* The room needs to be clean. No rubbish or broken class on the floor and floor not sticky. You would be surprised of the amount of times we walked into a class with broken glass everywhere.
* Poles are a fixed size so will need to be stored on site.

Hopefully I didn't forget anything.

banshee_bones

The gym in the radisson are currently doing pole fitness classes. Non members are welcome. you can either pay by class or pay for the lot up front I think.

RangeR

Sorry guys. Looks like this is a non runner before we even get there. 100% of places we contact this week said no for various reasons.

We are still going to Galway this weekend but hope is not high.

fend

Raddo are doing them. Starting on October 27th.

kelly..

nikki79 wrote: »

can anyone help me im looking for pole dancing lessons in galway?

heya

just wondering if its just you who wants learn it or a few friends as i am not teaching it at the mo but could mayb organise something

the_galway_fry

I have a few girls that I know will definetly be interested in giving it ago! Do u have place in galway?

kelly..

the_galway_fry wrote: »

I have a few girls that I know will definetly be interested in giving it ago! Do u have place in galway?

ok well see how many are interested and get back to me at the moment im not in galway but i would come in if there is a few can cum to the hse all ya need do is push a few chairs back,not teaching at the mo so dnt have a place.

PopeBuckfastXVI

Hi all,

Can we leave the txt spk for txt msgs please, presuming you all have full qwerty keyboards please use them, otherwise turn on predictive text.

Thanks!

/moderation

Shanley

I sent you an email in relation to this. Email was [email].....@buzzprovider.com[/email]?

Have a venue anyways if the price is right

RangeR

Shanley wrote: »

I sent you an email in relation to this. Email was [email].....@buzzprovider.com[/email]?

Have a venue anyways if the price is right

EMail received. Will make sure someone gets back to you real soon.

nikki79

Anyone want to teach pole dance lessons???
If your lookin for a studio room I know of one thats going. Its on the Tuam road but you would need to have your own poles.
A lot of girls I know are very interested in giving it a go.

Wompa1

Hmmm..why not use Le Paradise..is that the name?, they don't open until late and I'm sure if you wiped down the poles beforehand you'd probably avoid any rash..

RubyBlu

Why do women feel the need to pole-dance these last few years. We seem to be really playing to the men and what they want to make them happy. We've turned into a shower of wannabe sluts. I know I'll get crucified for this, but we seem to have gone from one extreme to another. From the pious little women to out and out tramps. What next, a prostitute class. I mean do we have to compete with professional sex workers order to attract/keep our men happy.

I know I'll get back a lot of "It's not for the men, it's for the crack with the girls" "It's freeing my sexuality, man", and "It really keeps me in shape"...etc....GIVE ME A BREAK" Jeez, talk about sheep all following.. (And slutty ones at that, or wannabe sluts I should say). Where's the middle ground, where's the class? :eek:

Oh, and I voiced my opinion against educated, smart, young, attractive women poledancing in their spare time, which isn't the popular opinion, so I expect to get slated (especially by the lads who are only delighted that so many young wans are around with these skills willing to show them after a few bacardi breezers), so their opinions don't count in my eyes. And no, I'm not a frigid auld wrench of a one, I am one of the pretty young wans myself, but not into that and wondering if I am the only one with this unpopular opinion.

RubyBlu

Aaaaah, I'm so glad to have gotten that rant off my chest...pardon the pun!

brianthebard

RubyBlu wrote: »

Aaaaah, I'm so glad to have gotten that rant off my chest...pardon the pun!

What pun?

inisboffin

I'm a bit confused..if even finding a venue for the class itself is this difficult, where in the heck are women supposed to *show this off* if it is for men??
Are there amateur nights in some clubs? I seem to remember actually, someone saying there was in a pub in Kilkenny, but haven't heard of it in Galway.
It seems like people are doing it for the craic, no?
Bellydancing was a women only activity and show at one point..perhaps the pole is being reclaimed?:P

Wompa1

RubyBlu wrote: »

Why do women feel the need to pole-dance these last few years. We seem to be really playing to the men and what they want to make them happy. We've turned into a shower of wannabe sluts. I know I'll get crucified for this, but we seem to have gone from one extreme to another. From the pious little women to out and out tramps. What next, a prostitute class. I mean do we have to compete with professional sex workers order to attract/keep our men happy.

I know I'll get back a lot of "It's not for the men, it's for the crack with the girls" "It's freeing my sexuality, man", and "It really keeps me in shape"...etc....GIVE ME A BREAK" Jeez, talk about sheep all following.. (And slutty ones at that, or wannabe sluts I should say). Where's the middle ground, where's the class? :eek:

Oh, and I voiced my opinion against educated, smart, young, attractive women poledancing in their spare time, which isn't the popular opinion, so I expect to get slated (especially by the lads who are only delighted that so many young wans are around with these skills willing to show them after a few bacardi breezers), so their opinions don't count in my eyes. And no, I'm not a frigid auld wrench of a one, I am one of the pretty young wans myself, but not into that and wondering if I am the only one with this unpopular opinion.

As a man I'd agree with you. Although I wouldn't mind having my girlfriend pole dancing for me I'm just as happy if she doesn't. I don't need it. Women are sheep alright though, from one craze to the other Friends to Sex and the City to Desperate Housewives to Cougar Town. GHD's and feckin is it Guess handbags? Tarting it up on nights out, most seem to go for the same type of guys too looks and personality wise which brings me onto the men who are no better really.
Look at a group of 4 or 5 guys. Any group within this city anyways. Similar clothes to each other, similar hair cuts, speak with the same colliquilsms. Sheep are we all!

po0k

RubyBlu wrote: »

Oh, and I voiced my opinion against educated, smart, young, attractive women poledancing in their spare time, which isn't the popular opinion, so I expect to get slated (especially by the lads who are only delighted that so many young wans are around with these skills willing to show them after a few bacardi breezers), so their opinions don't count in my eyes. And no, I'm not a frigid auld wrench of a one, I am one of the pretty young wans myself, but not into that and wondering if I am the only one with this unpopular opinion.

Because you've lumped poledancing in with stripping and then with prostitution (srsly?!).

Poledancing is akin to gymnastics, in a mechanics sense at least.
Obviously it is sexual if the dancer's wearing tassles and a gstring - but it demands a level of awe and respect when done well. Like Parkour.
Krystle has a pole. It's well hard to use.

Stripping gets a little hazier, but it can be far more nuanced than just shaking your flaps in some guys face for cash. Again, great if done well and the maxim 'less is more' applies.

Both of these could be persued by Average Janes as much as they might do Pilates or Tango classes (both of which can be seen as lewd and unsavoury if looked at from a prejudiced perspective). They can increase a person's self-confidence (because they're tough to do) and there can be obvious benefits in a relationship.

But we hear ya on the over-sexualization of the yoof, degredation of society to the base morals and the focus on appearance over everything else.

Mrs OBumble

RubyBlu wrote: »

... We've turned into a shower of wannabe sluts. I know I'll get crucified for this, but we seem to have gone from one extreme to another. From the pious little women to out and out tramps.

As someone (not sure who) said recently, ye Irish just don't do moderation well.

Yes, that's huge generalisation. Not everyone is either teetotal / alcoholic. Or asexual / super-slut. Etc. But there are a lot of folks at either end of each dimension.

Personally I sooo want to go up to lots of the young women I see in town, say what lovely underwear they have, and commiserate that they don't have a dress to go with it. But I restrain myself ...

inisboffin

I'd agree with Po0k - a bit of a generalisation and lumping together. I have friends who do burlesque, one of them even does some gymnastic stuff (not quite pole dancing, but close). It's actually beautiful to watch. Sure it's sexy, but nothing wrong with that! It's not crass or offensive (to me anyway).

I'd agree that there is a degree of 'mass enthusiasm' for new fads 'like wot they do on the telly' , it's always been that way, but new media has encouraged that.

And yes, some of the young women (and men) in town, are not dressing to..how shall we say it...optimize their strengths. I'm not talking looks or size or anything, it just doesn't do them any favours.

Occasionally you will see classy skimpy. It's all in the eye of the beholder however.

vixpolefitness

nikki79 wrote: »

can anyone help me im looking for pole dancing lessons in galway?

Yeah there are classes held in galway - I think the Radisson Hotel currently runs them...