Daughter of Hulk Hogan and reality TV star Brooke Hogan may not know who Sarah Pailin, or even who the Vice President of the United States and she has been receiving some flack for that. She presents a show called Brooke Knows Best and on last night’s episode she and her mum took a pole dancing class.

Brooke Knows Best features Pole Dancing

She has received some criticism for this but I think it was great. Brooke Knows Best shows Brooke Hogan and her mother Linda trying out a few moves. I think it is great that a show like this feels that pole dancing is out of its taboo enough to show it in a positive light. For me it shows how pole dancing has lost the stigma it once had and now is a sport or dance that anyone can take up. For a couple of pole dancing virgins they pull off some pretty impressive moves.
Well actually this is not Brookes first time on the pole. She added it to a concert she was giving back in March, actually comparing the performance in March with the way she moved on the pole on Brooke Knows Best I’d say it looks like she’s been practicing.

Brooke Hogan Pole Dancing Video

You can see what you think of Brooke Hogan Pole dancing from March in the Video below.

There were no clips available of last nights Brooke Knows Best pole dancing episode on youtube yet but you can view the full 4 and a half minute video of Brooke Hogan pole dancing here.

Sliding down the dance pole is great fun, this pole dancing exercise video shows you how.  There is no wrong or right way to carry out this move.

You will learn a few different ways to slide down the pole:

• closed leg
• open leg

Sliding down the pole is a great addition to any pole dance routine.

Multiple twist and turn is similar to the single twist and turn but you keep it going. The most difficult part about this move is that the more you twist and trun the dizzier you get.

This video shows another variation of the slide down where you allow your body to bend back more than the other slides. You need more flexibility in your back and more strength in your neck and abs to pull off this pole dancing exercise.

Learn how to slide down the pole with an arched back
You will need a lot of strength and flexibility in your back for this move, but this video teaches you various ways to do the move according to your strength.

Learn the Hip Dip Open Leg. It’s similar to the Hip Dip but with open legs. This move works well with or without heels.

Learn how to dance with the pole as though it is your salsa partner.

Learn how to move up and down the dance pole like a mermaid or snake.

A selection of basic pole dancing exercises that can be used as filler moves as part of a full routine.

Stainless Steel and Brass Dance Poles compared

When you are deciding what type of pole buy one of the most important things to think about is what the dance pole is made of. There are two main types of dance pole, Stainless steel and brass.
Each type of pole comes with advantages and disadvantages.

Brass Dance Poles:

These are better suited to beginners as they allow a better grip. They are also useful if you tend to get sweaty palms while dancing as the brass dance pole give more grip.

Stainless Steel Dance Poles:

These are better suited to someone who is not scared of a bit of practice. They are more slippery than the brass dance poles but they do have some advantages once you have mastered them. Stainless steel dance poles build up your strength more as the smoothness requires more muscles to keep your grip. Steel dance poles are also more appropriate if you want to do spins as they will allow for faster spins and movements than a brass dance pole.