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Pole Party Ideas
By Susan Peach
Everyone knows that birthdays and stagette/bachelorette parties are prime pole party occasions. But if you're wanting to throw a pole dancing party with no bride-to-be or birthday girl in sight, you might be looking for some other pole party ideas — aka reasons to celebrate — so you can get your friends together and have a little pole fun.
On the other hand, if the idea of a pole party is new to you, you might want to learn more about what happens at a pole party before deciding on a theme. Then, once you know what to expect, you can choose a theme that fits your group.
Of course, you never need a reason to throw a pole party, but the ideas on this page are a fun way to spice up your event by incorporating holidays or important milestones into the celebrations.
Whether you're looking for an excuse to hold a pole dancing party in the first place, seasonal ideas to make your event even more fun, or you're looking for some specific themes to pole by, you'll find lots of ideas here.
Pole Party Ideas - By The Season
Maybe you're planning a fun night "just because". If so, here are some pole party ideas that play on different times of the year and the holidays that go with them.
January - New Year, New You
Tell your friends it's time to start the new year off right! Get them out of their comfort zone and into their sexy new selves with this idea, which works especially well if most of the guests are new to pole dancing.
To prepare for this party, ask everyone to wear something totally unlike what they normally would
wear, bring an appy to share that they don't normally eat, and at the beginning of the party have everyone share with each other what one of their "New Me"
goals is for the coming year. You can even let them know in advance, so everyone can be prepared when it's their turn to share.
As the pole party gets underway, encourage the guests to let go of the old and "embrace the new" as they give pole dancing a try!
February - Valentine's Day Party
Got a guy? If so, hint to your man that you'd like nothing better than a pole dancing party for this most romantic of days.
Then leave a brochure or the phone number for your local studio or instructor lying carelessly around the house, and watch him spring into action.
If everyone in your pole party group agrees, maybe you can even arrange to let the guys in for a private performance right after the pole party, to show off your new moves.
If the women in your group aren't hooked up, and you don't want to let another Valentine's Day pass you by because you've got no one special in your life to celebrate with, why not make it a "We're Too Hot to Handle" pole party theme?
Invite all your single friends to celebrate their best qualities with you. At the start of the party, ask everyone to share something they love about their own body. It could be their strong shoulders, gorgeous golden locks, or their beautifully dainty toes.
As the pole party gets underway, remind the guests of what they love about themselves by encouraging them to "point those sexy toes!" or whatever might apply to each person. Everyone will soon be joining in, and the evening is sure to be a fun and positive experience for all.
March/April - Spring Fling
After a long, cold winter who doesn't love to celebrate the return of Spring? This year, why not go all out and throw a Spring Fling pole dancing party!
For this pole party idea, have everyone dress in their finest Spring Fling finery - perhaps sandals, sun dresses or shorts and tanks, even sunglasses and sunhats if they like.
For refreshments, you could serve up garden party style snacks like those fancy little cucumber sandwiches with the crust cut off that your grandmother used to make. Then cool off after the active part of the party with a fresh and fruity punch.
May - Maypole Party
This year, why not put a new twist on the traditional May Day activities with a May Day themed pole party?
Make old-fashioned invitations, and decorate the room with lots of paper streamers to simulate the traditional Maypole dance. You could even incorporate an actual ribbon-weaving, skirt twirling, Maypole dance into your party for extra fun and frivolity!
Summer - Beach Theme Pole Party
When the weather heats up but vacation time is still a ways off, a beach pole party lets everyone enjoy a taste of Summer beach holidays at home.
Invitations for this pole party theme could ask the guests to come in beach wear, whether bikinis, shorts and tank tops, or sundresses. Sunhats and sunglasses are a must, of course!
Serve drinks from a cooler, along with whatever picnic food you'd bring along for a day at the beach...cold, juicy fruits like watermelon and grapes, hard-boiled eggs, and hummus with crackers are all good options.
It goes without saying that the music for this pole party idea should be beach themed too, so pull out your favorite Summer playlist. Or head back in time and play songs by the Beach Boys (Surfin' USA) and other beach tunes from "way back when."
October - Pole-o-we'en Party
As Fall arrives and those who enjoy a good fright are busy preparing for Hallowe'en parties, why not put a new twist on things with a vertical Pole-o-we'en party?
Everyone dresses in scary costumes (or sexy outfits) and even the music can be on the spooky side if you like. Refreshments and decorations can follow the traditional creepy Hallowe'en theme, or be more in keeping with the sexy theme - think strawberries dipped in chocolate, champagne punch, and fancy finger foods.
December - North Pole Party
What better way to keep warm during the chilly month of December than by celebrating the holidays with a North Pole Party!
This fun spin on the season plays on the Santa theme of course, but it's just as fun no matter which holiday you celebrate at this time of year.
The hostess and/or party presenter may want to get into the act by dressing as a sexy elf or other fictitious helper. And decorating should be a breeze, since the house or venue probably has the holiday decorations up already.
The food can be traditional holiday fare, or perhaps follow the chilly North Pole theme by being extra warming - think cozy apple cider, warm soup or chili, or hot appies. Don't forget the peppermint candy sticks that will serve as favors and mementos for the guests!
Bonus Fun!
You can give any of the themes on this page an extra boost of fun by using this pole dance name generator game to help each guest choose a playful stage name. It's free!
10 Great Excuses to (Pole) Party
If none of the above theme ideas resonates with you, maybe all you need is an excuse to throw a party. Here are a few ideas to help you out.
- I'm getting married & cutesy shower games are SO not me
- I just got divorced and need to get my groove back
- I'm turning 40 (50, 60, 70, etc)
- I just graduated from college/university and want one final fling before I buckle down and get serious in the working world
- I'm retiring (but not from the fun stuff!)
- I need some quality friend time
- I just had a baby and want to feel sexy again
- I'm fretting over my empty nest
- My youngest kid just moved out and now it's party time for me!
- If it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for me
Found a theme you love? It's time to plan! Here's a pole party planning guide plus the key questions to ask before booking a pole party.
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Susan Peach was an early pioneer in pole fitness and is now the voice behind Your Pole Pal, a long-running resource for the pole community. With more than 30 years of experience teaching pole, dance, and fitness, she helps newcomers navigate the world of pole with confidence.
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