How to Take Down a Pole

Dancing poles are a fun addition to any home, but they can take up a lot of room. They may seem pretty complicated, but these poles aren't that hard to take apart. With a hex key and a little bit of elbow grease, you can disassemble your...

Removing the Upright Pole

Check that the bottom of the pole is locked in place. Look for a large, cylindrical joint along the bottom of your pole. Feel around the joint for a rubber grip, which helps you spin the pole or lock it in place. Twist the rubber clockwise to secure the pole in place so it doesn't shift while you adjust it.^{[1] X Research source}
1. The rubber grip is a thin strip that goes around the bottom joint of the pole.
Did You Know? Dancing poles usually aren't nailed or screwed into the floor. The pressure of pushing against the ceiling is what keeps them in place.
Loosen the 3 screws along the top of the pole. Stand on your tiptoes or use a stepping stool to reach the top section of your pole. Stick a hex key into the screws and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the screws a bit. Don't remove them completely—for now, focus on removing the pole from its upright position.^{[2] X Research source}
1. A hex key is a grooved pipe that helps loosen and remove certain types of screws. You may have gotten a hex key when you originally purchased your pole equipment.
Rotate the pole clockwise to loosen and remove it. Grip the center of the pole with both hands and slowly spin it to the left. Watch as your pole becomes shorter and looser. At this point, tilt and remove the pole from its upright position.^{[3] X Research source}
1. If you're having trouble removing the pole on your own, ask a friend or family member for help.
Twist the upper dome portion off the top of your pole. Since the pole isn't screwed into the upper dome, you can easily separate them from one another. Set the dome portion aside so you can store it with the rest of your equipment.^{[4] X Research source}

Disassembling and Storing the Pole

Place the pole flat on the floor. Find a large, open space in your home where you can lay your pole horizontally. It's a lot easier and safer to disassemble your dancing pole on the floor, since you don't have to worry about holding it up while you take it apart.^{[5] X Research source}
Find where the pole tubes are connected. Keep in mind that most at-home dancing poles can be broken down into at least 2 segments. Look along the center of the pole to see if there are any screws or joints connecting the middle of your pole.^{[6] X Research source}
1. Many poles use hex screws, or screws with a grooved opening.
Loosen the 2 screws in the center joint of the pole. Take a hex key and insert it into the central screws. Twist the hex key clockwise to loosen the screws and central joint of the pole. Continue twisting the screws until you feel a lot of pressure against the hex key.^{[7] X Research source}
1. Since the screws are embedded in the center of the pole, you can't remove them completely. Instead, you have to loosen them as far as they'll go.
Remove the top and bottom pole sections from the central joint. Slide the bottom portion with the floor mount out of the center joint. Once the bottom section is separated, remove the top portion from your pole.^{[8] X Research source}
Store your pole in a warm, dry area. Find some empty storage space in your home, like a closet or empty wardrobe. Keep both portions of the pole, the bottom mount, upper dome, piece and with any other pole extensions in one place so you can find them later.^{[9] X Research source} Don't keep your equipment in a cold place—cold temperatures tend to make metal contract, which may make it tricky to reassemble your pole later on.^{[10] X Research source}
1. Some poles may come with a carrying case to store the equipment.