Pole dancing at home gives you freedom, privacy, and consistency. For many dancers, having a private space to train is a game changer, especially if you live far from a pole studio, face whorephobia in local spaces, or simply prefer practicing solo. This guide breaks down how to set up your home pole studio safely, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. From must-have gear like poles and crash mats to lighting, chairs, and community-tested hacks, here’s everything you need to start pole dancing at home. <3 Enjoy!!

Our birthday technically passed in July, but we couldn’t let our first year as the first SW-owned and operated virtual pole dance studio go undocumented. Redd Light Therapy launched with the mission to center sex workers, dismantle stigma, and create an online movement space without censorship or gatekeeping. In our first year, we paid over $97K to sex worker instructors, hosted 500+ live classes, and reached dancers in 28 countries. Here’s what we built together — and where we’re headed next!