Feeling awkward is part of the process In your first few classes, you'll watch others spin and climb and wonder if you'll ever get there. You will — but not by comparing yourself to them. Pole progress is measured in tiny victories: holding a pose two seconds longer, gripping a little higher, finally nailing that one movement you've been working on. Those small wins compound. Show up consistently, and you'll surprise yourself. Come prepared — it makes a real difference A litt