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Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Tina,

As businesses our most import function is to communicate with our customers, when communication fails our customers will take to other channels.

It seems to me that CaseyKill came here to vent when her attempts at communication failed. So essentially, she tried to "get her facts straight" however you didn't establish enough lines of communication or information dissemination to make sure that people are properly informed.

Is that a failure on your part? Of course not, it is a learning opportunity and a good business takes that as such, humbles themselves, makes right what they can, then promises to do better next time.

You are concerned about the damage done to your reputation by CaseyKill's rant? I think yours has probably done far more harm than Casey's.

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

Jag5303 -

I've taken to Rolfing, and it has completely fixed that( and tons more) issue I was having. Turns out my right shoulder was rotated inwards and downwards... putting unnecessary strain on those muscles. After one session it went and has stayed away....I'm going on 2mo. This therapy/technique is just magical... I really have no words other than it is THE answer to chronic pain and improper muscle functions!!

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

CapFeb - I'm all for studios sticking up for themselves in a miscommunication....but it doesn't even look like you read anything she posted. Casey said word for word "not blood related as you presumed". Secondly, I took this as the girl in question lying to Casey and Casey posting about that, not the girl convincing Tina to close it specifically to her. She wasn't "slandering" the studio in any way, if anyone was slandered it was the friend-relative in question. Thirdly, coming on here and explaining the situation should be what you're doing for your studio. But your post is so full of fallacies I'm actually more upset in the disrespect in your post than my initial reaction to opening post. 1) "I would be more than happy to let you enter." 2) "you are not the only person we had to turn away." So are you inviting her or telling her no?? 3) telling someone "to get there facts straight " only sabotages your own image. You basically just called her a liar when it had nothing to do with your studio. I think we've leaned miscommunications are better handled in private.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Pittsburgh polers?

anotheremilyrobinson -

Hello!! I'm moving to Pittsburgh this week, and I would love to meet some pole friends in the area :) Do any of you wonderful SV members live in or around Pittsburgh? If so, let me know- I would love to meet up and dance and/or hang out!

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

pfnorthwest -

Casey,

I ma not sure whom your talking about I have no family in this industry never have ?So a little confused as to whom is telling you that .As far as the contest goes I would of been more than happy to have you enter ! (you look amazing in your pict so y wouldnt I want you to enter?) It doesn"t make sense as you get to know the pole world we are all very supportive and always welcome new talent )I am the one that planned this event .I originally (from the start before I even made flyers)asked Dantes if we were going to be letting the public enter THEY SAID NO (OWNER) the person you talked to was just the door person and didnt know what was going on so they just assumed it was open as it has been in previous contests.This time for some reason ( maybe someone got hurt ) I am not sure but they said no public .You are not the only one we had to turn away .I don't want you to be discouraged or frustrated I am not Dante's just doing what I am told .So its a little frustrating to me that you would go on a social media website and slander not only me but my studio :(.I wish you would of just called me as I am the one that set up the event) I posted that it wasn't open to the public and then got a bunch of mean emails .There was definately a miscommunication with the Person answering the phone at Dantes ( I thought I was doing you a favor so you didn't waste your time preparing and driving up to lake city )I am self taught as well so I think its great!!!.I have nothing against you (whomever is telling they are related to me is lying to you (sad))So maybe before you slander and talk down on studios you need to know the FACTS before you just assume .I know we are doing another contest soon and hopefully ( depending on the venue it will be open to the public )I am more than happy to let you know .Again I am sorry for the miscommunication .If it was my bar I would let anyone do it .Please stop blaming me You need to blame the bar if anyone at all. As I posted you were more than welcome to come and watch maybe then you would of seen that it was the owner of the bar and not me .Some people try to hurt others cause they have nothing better to do it very unfortunate .I am sorry this happened to you

Thanks

Tina

Thank you

Titanic tips and tricks

mizzli -

Hi @CapFeb, yeah I tried the other shoulder for a long time but no avail - it seems this shoulder works for me...

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Casey Kill -

I am most certainly going to share, possibly today if I can find my iTac lol. I worked way to hard and long to not at least show you ladies=] Does anyone know where I can find a list of upcoming comps??

Titanic tips and tricks

CapFeb -

Your pole is not between the shoulder of the foot that you are using to rest on the pole. Have you tried switching shoulders to make it the same? It seems to work for a lot of girls.:)

Ready to order my SV pole! But..

ChevaleresseMommy -

I will be getting one, but not till after we move. This pole is amazing, I so wish I was in a house so I could get it.

Titanic tips and tricks

mizzli -

Hi Ladies,

I decided to give it a break since my last post and come back to it with a fresh head and got it! But for only about 2 seconds before I started to slide down. Here's my first half fluked attempt, I know my arms look really tense, always is when attempting something new! :)

http://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/51a100a8-4660-4959-b086-627e0ac37250

I found like @SharkyHill I had to really push into my pole with my foot and also getting the pole deep into the between the shoulder and neck and pushing against it!

I'm going to try another three times as it's not official until you can do it three times :P

I do my titanic on a 40mm pole and speaking it of the Titanic, the film is actually on tv!

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

mizzli -

Does anyone know any exercises to build up strength in lifting the hips vertically? I keep getting stuck in a horizontal position. :(

Flag lift?

mizzli -

@MaryMinx you need to make sure your elbow of your bottom arm (you need to move it up the pole) is out ready to catch your body in order to hold the flag. It's a bit scary when coming down into it but just unhook one leg and slowly lower yourself onto your elbow of the bottom arm. I'll see if I can get my video thing working to post one up.

My problem is flag lifting up, my body is too horizontal and I can't seem to move myself up vertically. I don't know if it's a strength issue or I'm a bit scared I might miss the pole and go straight over? :/ Does anyone know of any conditioning training to help lift the body vertical?

New Lesson: Side Spin

- This a nice introduction to one handed spins. I'll cover both Static and Spinning pole.

New Lesson: Back Hook

- In this spin we'll take a look at how to pivot sending the body backwards around your pole!! I'll cover both Static and Spinning pole.

New Lesson: Half Spin

- The Half Spin is a good first step to prepare the mind and body for spins. If you're unsure about "neutral scapula" Please refer back to the Forward and Back Lesson listed in the "related lessons"

Open House Pole Performance 2013

catscruzn - We hosted an Open House the other weekend, which was open to the public. Usually, I prefer to dance in my heels. I knew parents and kids would be in attendance, so I guess for me, family friendly meant lyrical and barefoot:)

The change-up.

AerialGypsy -

It's a toss up. My skin is super moist, so I stick to everything, but when I had dry skin, I stuck to NOTHING.

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

StudioVeena -

I could totally see how a Flag Invert would hurt the boobs! The flag alone, not so much, but as you move up into the invert, there is a motion where the pole really is smashing into the upper chest. I'm not sure how to fix it though....

2013 May Challenge

StudioVeena -

AW thank you HotPhlip!!

The change-up.

pegasusaerialfitness -

Can you do a run through on the pole to figure out if your a sticker or a slipper...by the way...@ag while do some of us not stick to brass?

Columbus pole studios

LilyG3013 -

Studio Rouge is where I learned. 6 poles in a nice area of town. There is also R Studio. I know people that teach there but I have never been.

Columbus pole studios

LilyG3013 -

You could try Studio Rouge Columbus.

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

michaelaarghh -

I've never had this problem...I can't invert yet, but I can go into a flag and hold it for a few seconds...

Your boobs are supposed to be on the side of the pole, if you're not pushing your body out far enough then they will probably get in the way. I don't understand why some of you are getting marks on your chest? Unless I'm thinking of something completely different?

Hip-Hop Inspired Pole Classes in Raleigh, NC?

Dakota Fox - Welcome to the fun community that is only found within pole fitness! We'd love to have you come visit us at Aradia Fitness someday =) ...not sure if you are looking more for hip-hop/pole choreo classes or just pole lessons/sessions that focus mainly on hip-hop music & dance style in the presentation or style of teaching... at Aradia our instructors all have different movement styles & musical tastes (so you kinda get a little bit of everything!). The pole sessions themselves are geared more toward conditioning, technique and flow and then we have the additional classes which focus on choreo, movement & musicality (Polesque, Sultry Pole, etc). However NC and the Raleigh area really is a great place to get into pole - I think all the studios here are great =) I'd definitely recommend checking out as many as you can - no two studios are ever alike and all have something unique & fun to offer! Plus you'll get to meet a variety of fun local polers! Hope to see you soon =) xoxo Dakota

Ready to order my SV pole! But..

PurpleQueen919 - The purple SV pole looks AMAZEBALLS :@( ....alas I live in the UK so no purple SV pole for me ( very very sad face)

Chat Has Gone Away

DesireeRenee -

Chat is what I came looking for this evening.

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

DesireeRenee -

Thank you!! My right side has been in pain for almost 20 years now. Going to try this out.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

calipolepixie -

Does sound a little strange and I would be upset as well but I wouldn't dwell on the issue, some things are better left alone. Enter another competition and rock the hell out of it! Would love to see the routine posted here ;)

Recommendations for Spinning/static poles for studios with questions about ceiling height.

AerialGypsy -

They were most likely custom done

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

StudioVeena - Thank you for sharing with us! She brings up some interesting points.

Hotcha girls freestyle

Pharmgirl10 - Just dancing, had my first music box the other day, you wouldn't be able to tell from this vid cuz my skin is so dry and flaky I just slide right off from every trick. Buuut, I ordered some dirty girl poletice for my sweaty hands and I didn't lotion in the past two days so my body grippage should return. I swear i need injections of lotion I have such a hard time remembering to lotion. Oh and i know my inverts are gross, I literally feel I get one or two good inverts during my whole sesh. As always any critiques or comments welcomed. Thanks for watching and stay beautiful Veeners :)

May Challenge

StudioVeena - Thanks for watching.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

StudioVeena -

Let be careful about assuming, it sounds like a miscommunication. Casy, I can totally see why preparing for a competition and then finding out you're unable to participate would be so upsetting. It would be upsetting regardless of why it happened, and I'm sure not really knowing why, makes it even harder.

Maybe something fishy was going on, or it could be a misunderstanding. I hope you'll share your routine with us Casy, and try not to take it personally. I've found it's best to not waste our time on things of this nature.

Hi from Seattle! :)

smokinangel - Currently in Seattle, but might be moving to silverdale. Corby, we should totally pole jam sometime!

Need some help from Ottawa & Montreal polers...

0LlVlA - You should cncel that reservation and get a room in gatineau its across the bridge from ottawa...much cheaper!!

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

pegasusaerialfitness -

This awesome. Thanks

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

abcollins1 -

Ok, is it me, or does that story not jive??

First MissPole, you stated that this Tina person (who i do not know) called the venue and asked THE VENUE if they wanted it open to the public. So you claim the VENUE chose not to have it open due to liability issues.

In your last paragraph, you tell CaseyKill to call the SPONSOR (who would be TINA) and ask, yet you stated that the Sponsor did not chose to close the competition.

Casey called the Venue, which in your story, was the one who closed the competition, why would they not tell her it was closed at the time of the call??

Plus, waivers dont take that long to draft, not to mention they dont hold up in court anyways.

On the other side, what is stopping someone from claiming they are from any other studio or that they are their own studio???

I just dont see the sense in the "rebuttal".

HELP!!! Old style x pole threads stuck!

divapolegoddess -

Gracias!!!

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Casey Kill - I had called everyone. It was open to all right up until the night before the event? Just go read the status from dantes, look at the time, then go look at the post from my wall. And yes, she does have a relative, though she's not blood as you presume.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

0LlVlA -

yeah pole fitness is full of "injustices" like that.... and mean chicks too

HELP!!! Old style x pole threads stuck!

Webmaster -

I have two suggestions:

1) You can try "shocking" the pole. Put the tools into the holes then anchor one while you tap the other firmly in the direction it should turn with a rubber mallet. Don't tap it so hard that you bend the tools. Sometimes the swift motion will break them apart where steady pressure wouldn't.

2) If all else fails call X-Pole. They used to have a set of tools that greatly aided in taking your pole apart.

Recommendations for Spinning/static poles for studios with questions about ceiling height.

katelynn528 -

Anyone know where to get the free standing poles? Not the Xstage or PS Stand Alone but the ones in those pictures

=D Friday

PlatinumAni - Got off work and was in need of some pole time.

HELP!!! Old style x pole threads stuck!

divapolegoddess -

Anyone have any suggestions of how to break apart the xpole with the threaded poles? I tried soaking them with WD40 over 2 days and still can't unscrew them. It's the holiday weekend so XPole support won't be back until Tuesday. Thanks in advance!

30 Day Take Off!!

shepnic -

I started Veena's 30 day take off program this week ... but i'm alternating between Veena's workout and Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. hoping that my body will quit fighting against me and i shed some inched before summer really gets here. so far i'm loving veena's lesson plan. so organized this is what i have been missing from the beginning of my pole journey. tomorrow is day 3 ...can't wait.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Misspolejava - Hey Casey, I am actually a student of Tina's at PF Nw and would like to clear something up. When Tina first asked the venue about this years competition she specifically asked them if it they wanted it open to the public, or just represented by local studios. They said they did not want the liability of people "walking in" and potentially injuring themselves, since they do not have any disclaimers written up. I understand you are self taught and very comfortable with your level of skill and tricks, but someone could just walk in and "want to give it a shot", thus putting themselves in danger if they are not properly trained. I think that there was a misunderstanding when "Tina's relative" (she has no blood relatives at the studio or in the industry) told you that it was open to the public, and I am very sorry that you took the time to prepare for a competition that is closed to studios :( In the future I suggest going straight to the source and calling the sponsor of the event, not the venue. They are really only hosting it, PF Nw is making it run.

Star Stand Alone is here! Took 8 days exactly...

Legs4Days -

Can't wait to put it up!

There is a small chunk out of the box that I guess happened in the UPS truck and it went thru and nicked just the edge of the star base. Im letting them know though. Got home early from work becuz I was sick so I prob wont tackle it till tomorrow but Im inspecting and taking fotos of everything. Everything else looks great. Im hoping this is purely cosmetic but still...not sure what happens on those trucks!

Im excited!

Onna K Splits/Special K Drop

Xxtwiztidimagesxx - Been practicing on the Onna K Splits/Special K Drop

Play button is unavilable on my phone

Webmaster -

ArchAngelica - Thank-you for letting us know about this. I am unsure what happened and will look into it.

Play button is unavilable on my phone

Webmaster -

ArchAngelica - Thank-you for letting us know about this. I am unsure what happened and will look into it.

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

Ajrt2118 -

Thanx a bunch, Krysten! His parents came round and fixed the creaking. Lol

Auto Logout Bug

Webmaster -

Many of you were aware that we had a bug where you could be logged out when you visit the site by clicking a link on FB or in your email client.

I believe we have this bug fixed. If anyone experiences it again please let me know.

pole prom routine

sylvia27 - Performance at SSM Studio

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Casey Kill -

Not yet, But I totally plan on posting it!

Slowing it Down! Attempt 1 - Hallelujah

Kate92 - Following on from advice on my freestyle video I'm trying out slowing down my dancing. A lot of this felt exaggerated/overly slow to me and I can see that I STILL need to slow it down even more! So yeah, it's not good and it's not a proper freestyle/routine but it's on here as much for me as for anyone else (but as always, comments and advice are EXTREMELY welcome! Please help me, I need to improve!) I'm hoping to start recording my dance practices weekly so I can see my progress :)

Chat Has Gone Away

Verticali - I've only been in chat once but I'm grateful to the polers who were able to help me out with my questions.

Brilliant skill...and is this a SV-pole?

Lina Spiralyne -

If you're subscribed to Pole Spin Mag on Facebook you have perhaps seen this one already, but for all others - don't miss! This is a really good job! And is it a StudioVeena pole they are using? It looks like the same colour.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=542806589099620&set=a.108315872548696.4568.105266816186935&type=1&theater

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Dwiizie -

Yeah no need to feed into the cattyness with a revenge post (my husband would probably have said the same thing) I'm glad that you seem to get that and you seem to be able to handle yourself just fine. You just needed to get it out there and shake it off. Do you have video of the routine you had baked up?

Quitting Smoking Finally!

Dwiizie -

I had some lingering side effects, but I think they had more to do with the onset of depression as I was quitting smoking rather than the lack of nicotine itself. I was soooo depressed, and of course you want a smoke when you're crying your eyes out and nothing makes it better and you're just getting fatter and who cares that you smoke anyway because all your friends smoke you are suddenly "healthy helen" and you thought you would get rewarded by "not having to stand out in the cold to smoke anymore" but really you just have a smoke free home and the whole party moves outside every hour. It was really hard socially. I don't think nicotine kept me any more regular than caffeine but I have a friend who has unsuccessfully tried to quit and she will smoke to be able to poop. I think pot does a better job of that. I really hope that everyone who wants to quit can overcome the BS that comes along with it. <3

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Casey Kill -

I completly agree. My husband says rock out an amazing freestyle then post it on their pages. I like that idea, except maybe not post it on their page.

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Dwiizie -

I feel you on the whole cattyness and feeling betrayed by this person's actions, but I really don't have any advice to offer. Just try your best not to let it get you down, distance yourself from this person, and find a competition that will better suit your needs. You are fabulous, own that, and just try to forgive the byotches in the world. *hug*

Hi from Seattle! :)

Pinkkupcakez -

Just wondering, anyone been to Writhe Pole Dance in Marysville?

Chat Has Gone Away

PlatinumAni -

I understand though...

Quitting Smoking Finally!

untamedshrew -

I quit smoking almost a year and a half ago, after being diagnosed with COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Usually heavy smokers get that diagnosis in their 60s or 70s, but I'm an overachiever and it hit me at 40, probably spurred on by mono. I'd be lying if I said it's easy. I gave myself permission to do whatever I wanted, besides smoke. I started drinking pots of green tea (teavana) everyday. I've put on about 30 pounds. Sadly, my lung function has not really improved and I still get winded after 1 flight of stairs. I still have moments when I'm really stressed and crave a cigarette. Especially when I think about the fact that I'll probably never get to hike the Grand Canyon or Appalachian Trail. That's not all the lungs' fault, I have a knee giving out now, too. Here's your quitting motivation: don't become me.

Columbus pole studios

Buffy Diamonds - Does anyone know of a pole studio in Columbus,OH that would willing to rent me space. I teach pole dance to the performers of the Wicked national tour and am looking for a place to continue there training while the show is in town. I am passionate about growing this group's potential and would hate for them to not pole while on Columbus. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thnx!

Ready to order my SV pole! But..

StudioVeena - Hi! It's not a problem :) all you need to do is leave us a note when you place your order and we will have the pole cut to the appropriate size!!

2013 May Challenge

HotPhlip - By the way, on behalf of all of us inspired by the STUDIOVEENA community, thank you To the heart of this Community, Veena. Your passion, insight and amazing tutorials continue to create strong, sexy, empowered, impassioned women. Thank you!

Sabatoge in the pole dance community.

Casey Kill -

Sooooooo.....I posted yesterday about this competition that Im supposed to be competing in tonight. Well, that will not be happening anymore. I had called Dante's, (the place it was being held) and asked if it was open to everyone and not just studios. It was at the point that I had called. Well this so called friend posted on my facebook wall that is was closed to only studio members, which I am not a member to any of the studios out here. I called Dante's back to see if that was true, and no, it was still open to anyone. Well shortly after, Pole Fitness NorthWest had posted that they were using their poles, and that they were brass, which is where my last post here came from. Not too long after my conversation with so called "friend" PF NW commented back on Dante's status changing their mind all of a sudden out of the blue that it was closed to only studio members.

The reason Im so upset is because I know that this was my "friends" doing is because 1. Shes related to tina, the owner of PF NW.

2. She attends her studio. She was the one that told me of the competition 5 MONTHS AGO.

3. Countless people have warned me of her. I set those aside because I like to base my opinions and judgements on my own.

4. Shortly after she finds out I am actually going to compete, she posts on my wall saying its closed, I call them TWICE and it still is, and all of a sudden the night before the competition, PF NW suddenly changes her mind that its closed off?

This whole thing just really makes my blood boil. The pole dance community is soooooo supportive, no matter if your the competition or a random stranger you've never met. This is the EXACT reason I never want to be affiliated with a studio. The cattyness, theft of routines, the clique's and all out bullcrap is just something that shouldn't be happening when we are all working towards the same things. I worked my ass off to be ready to compete. And the night before it happens, this goes down, Im really quite blown away that these measures have been taken so she wouldnt have to compete against me. I know how that sounds, but if you knew this girl, and have jammed with her, you would know where I'm coming from.

Sorry for the rant. I need some advice.

Ready to order my SV pole! But..

Desiree Lust - There's just one problem...I noticed its for 8-9ft ceilings which, mine being more like 7ft, was workable with my xpole. Will the SV pole be too big, or will I be able to get it up a smaller ceiling height? Push comes to shove I guess it can go up in my garage but that's not very safe to me...

The change-up.

Casey Kill -

Thank you ladies! I love dew point, but haven't gotten around to purchesing it yet. I really like the yellow bottle of vaseline. And itac is my hero!! Keep an eye for my new post coming right up as to why I wont be competing tonight.

Slippery X-Pole!!!

DancePantsPrincess -

I received my grip aid's in the mail and have only tried the Dry Hands so far. It worked great! I actually preferred to put it on the pole, then wipe with a rag. When it was on just my hands, it was peeling my skin off. Hoping to try Mighty Grip tonight or tomorrow!

Lil' Minx Pole for sale. See bottom Discussion :)

karrie -

Discussion Title...

karrie -

I have a brand new Lil' Minx 50 stainless rotator pole for sale. It is for a 8'-9' ceiling. The pole is still in box. It is at my NH home. I am a asking $260.00 for it. I paid $285.00 plus $55.00 shipping. I am moving and need to get a different size pole. I can get it to Ma if need be. PLease call me if you are interested Karrie 978-434-1892

2013 May Challenge

HotPhlip - I'm with you, sistah!! I'm turning 47 this summer, and I feel even more sexy and confident than I did in my 20s and early 30s. Pole is a big part of my workout and its become more than that- its become my dance partner and its become my mirror to myself. My body is indeed changing and have people coming up to me with such wonderful compliments about my body. Keep it up pole sistah. May our Creator keep you healthy and blessed.

2013 May Challenge

Chat Has Gone Away

SexyRockStarsWife -

Wow! I am going to miss the chatroom. I did enjoy my time in there and loved watching all the beautiful polers. Thank you for the opportunity to chat with ya'll.

Chat Has Gone Away

AerialGypsy -

It's a chatroom.

Chat Has Gone Away

hookedonpole -

As sad as it is, I was finding it difficult to participate in chat as much as I used to. Thank you for all you do and maintaining a fun and healthy community here.

BTW, @AerialGypsy, what is tiny chat??

I'm just hoping to get veena's lessons again soon. Looks like some awesome new lessons.

Chat Has Gone Away

adAstra -

Oh no, but definitely understandable. I hope "Veena Fridays" where all the Veeners are frequently online here throughout the day keeps going strong--it's nice to have so many polers in one virtual place around the same time. Thanks Veena & Webby for keeping the forums alive--seriously many days they are my lifeline!

We're still doing chat days Tues./Thurs./Sun. at Flexines.blogspot.com for stretching/poling and I have an announcement to make soon! :D :D

The change-up.

AerialGypsy -

If you over grip on brass, it really is what it is. You just have to try to work around the over grip. If you slide, lots of grip aids.

Chat Has Gone Away

AerialGypsy -

We are still doing group pole jams and stretch sessions in tiny chat!

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

Dirty Girl POLEtice -

HAHAH! Yea, I am one huge giant mess. My fibro makes me more susceptible to injury I'm sure of it. My rib is a little twisted again today, not like it was the last few days. But I expected that. I'm about to get back on my ball!

Quitting Smoking Finally!

tammylovesyou -

Wow storypole, I can't believe you went through that for 8 months. I only went a month and a half and it was a major blow to my self-esteem. I can only imagine how you felt. After a while, mentally I felt better. But physically after week two hit it was bad. I kept waiting for it to plateau and taper down. It just kept getting worse.

As someone stated earlier you learn something with each quitting attempt. My next try I'm going to buy natural supplements for my skin, and digestive health. I'm going to find out the right things to eat, the right way to care for greasy skin. I read somewhere when you quit that your testosterone levels spike and causes acne(??). I have good skin normally and I don't know how to properly care for greasy skin and I guess I am going to have to treat my skin as such for a while... I am also going to try this acupuncture thing people speak of... I hope it reduces some of these side effects...

People say as long as you get over the three day hump you are fine (LIES!!)... I guess everyone is different...

Quitting Smoking Finally!

DharmaDancer - I struggled with the smoking/quitting seesaw for way too long, tried everything you all have mentioned. Now I use the Logic brand electronic cigarette, which delivers nicotine via water vapor with zero products of combustion. I haven't touched a cigarette since the day I bought a Logic in January. I did gain eight pounds but I lost them quickly by some easy diet modification. Nicotine is only harmful to use while pregnant. For everyone else, it's a stimulant like caffeine, that can temporarily elevate heart rate and blood pressure. However, I think the Logic has saved my life. My partners on the ambulance all used to be chain smokers like me, and all but one has completely quit cigarettes and only use the Logic. Would it be better to not even use that, and quit nicotine entirely? Perhaps, but I have zero irritability and frankly I really just enjoy using it!

Chat Has Gone Away

chemgoddess1 -

Before things like skype and facetime chat was the only thing out there. Now that there are so many other ways to communicate video chat rooms have gone away. I do not blame you for removing the feature, especially if it was problematic. But sad panda to see another end of an era.

Chat Has Gone Away

ORGANIC ANGEL -

Everytime I've went in this yr only 1 or 2 people are there anyway. Maybe there isn't enough demand, or usage for the feature?

Chat Has Gone Away

PoleFitMom -

Ohhhhhh, Sad Face.

Chat Has Gone Away

CreativityBySteffie -

Oooohhhh I hope it comes back someday. :)

No More Chat?

Webmaster -

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No More Chat?

JiggaLuv87 -

Wow I didn't even notice til I saw this post...maybe they're updating it

Chat Has Gone Away

Webmaster -

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No More Chat?

ORGANIC ANGEL -

Not seeing this feature anymore....

Flexibility vs Strength

chemgoddess1 -

Typically if you work on strength only you will lose flexibility and vice versa. This is the reason they make football players not only work on weights but also take things like ballet and yoga classes. But as long as you train both you will have both. I do know some professional body builders though that have very limited range of motion and that is mostly because they do not work for functional strength but rather appearance/bulk.

Ugh! I may have sleep apnea....

Hazi411 -

I went for a sleep study (overnight) and was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. I was told to take magnesium for the restless legs. I am trying to avoid the CPAP machine (mask thing) for the sleep apnea. I'm currently using nasal strips which are like a band aid which you stick across your nose. It's supposed to help keep your airways open, and it does seem to help.

Flexibility vs Strength

ORGANIC ANGEL -

You know what, this reminds me of those people at the gym that come up to you and say "you're getting older, I bet you can't do xyz anymore". The last time someone said that I said, "no, age doesn't matter" (and I'm still in my 20's) I don't know people say things they don't really understand. Lol, I proceeded to do a backbend in front of the guy who said that to me b/c the xyz in the phrase was a backbend...but anyway...people don't really understand how the body works.I was always the worst kid for flexibilty on those fit tests in elementary school.I didn't do sports, I did some modern dance for maybe a yr. and one round of cheerleading(maybe a sememster around 12) and I've come a long way. I do find that some bodies become stronger faster than others and some become flexy faster than others, but I do believe it's based on genetics mostly. You can be working at it 2x as someone else and they can have it first. Don't feel behind if you are starting out wherever you are. I remember starting at the gym yrs ago w/ 10 weights for everything, including legs! You have to start somewhere:) It will be a nice road though so no worries and enjoy it!xx Good luck, let us know if you have any questions.

2013 May Challenge

pegasusaerialfitness -

Ill post my vid...later today. Pole dancing means to me...well it started as joke at first when I was thinking of expanding my business..so I took a few classes for the fun of it. Some styles I liked, some not so much...but I did like the fact that I was terrible at first. I think it's important to do things that challenge you...and believe me I thought it would be a lot easier than it is. I learn painfully slow. I thought I was to old to start.....I thought lots of things.. In my pole journey I found a group of ladies that have taken me under their wing...the international vertical masters.... They are inspiring and wonderful. They have given me a "place to go" as I get older. I'm 44 now.. It's weird as you get older to define yourself as a women.. Your fertility is dropping, your body changes, but your head doesn't..you still feel young and alive. With pole dancing I can't give up and give in to being "older"... I am proud of my body and what it can do.. I am comfortable in my own skin.. I didn't have that it my 20s.... So I guess with all my denial of the sexy stripper pole version...I'm on the fitness side of the fence... It helps me feels like a powerful, beautiful, graceful, sexy, capable women... Hmmm.. I guess I'm just a "sexy stripper pole" person after all...

Slippery X-Pole!!!

pegasusaerialfitness -

Try scrubbing your legs and other non sticky parts with a hot damp towel with a little vinegar..( if you don't use a lot it won't smell at all I promise) then when your legs are air dried use some dew point. I only need it on my legs.. Mary Ellen said Care Ve basic lotion has almost all the same ingredients as Pole Physics...I love, love, love, pole physics. But have very dry skin. Use it the night before. I find I stick best to my chrome after a hot shower.

Some finishes don't work for some people...I won't stick to brass, ss can be fickle for me....but I can usually make it happen..coated poles are great when I'm cold then they rip my skin off as soon as I'm warm.. I have the opportunity to try to TG ( I'm so curious though)... But my 40 chrome is by far my most favorite and easiest pole to work on. Good luck.

@AG..I use dry hands as a grip ad...it works great for me. Maybe because I'm a sweater?

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

Xxtwiztidimagesxx -

Its like I pinch my boobs when I try it, they always get in the way when it comes to pole

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

Frankline -

I m having that problem too. A week ago I tried so hard to get this move and i repeated it like 20 times.. after a while a noticed that I hurt my boobs and got red marks on it. But I think my nails were just too long , that might not have happend if I cut them short ;)

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

Kyrsten -

I'd say it's also likely that it's overtight. I had this issue with a pole of mine. It was so tight the ceiling would creak and it didn't spin properly. But if you're nervous, try calling X-Pole's customer support like I did, having never set up an X-Pole myself lol. They are very helpful and will help you safely figure out what is wrong.

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

Kyrsten -

Play button is unavilable on my phone

ArchAngelica -

Hi Veeners!

I can't play my latest video from my iphone. My other videos works fine, and other users videos too. Anyone else having the same problem? What can I do about it?

Also; How do I upload a photo in this thread? Doesn't seem to work for me... I uploaded it on my profile so that you can see what the play button looks like from my phone. http://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/519f29b7-f8b4-4f56-a9e1-52450ac37250

Thank you!

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

Ajrt2118 -

Thanx. I thnk it's the ceiling that's creaking. I don't think the pole slips when in spin but it hard to tell when on it. I'll have my boyfriend's dad look at it.

floor work day

ambersky - thank you pixi for the inspiration #1...and i have been working like a dog past 2 weeks so have not been able to pole...suuuckkksss!!!! ...and this week i have has this rash infections thing going on that is all over my arms sides and knees...that is so itchy and sore that the thought of pole makes me want to cry lol sooo! seeing pixi do the floor work made me remember that i can work out! and focus don back roles which i love! and work on my splits... ( no judging! so bad ) this was just a fun way to work out get sweaty and feel sexy even though i feel horrible! :) so it is way longer than i thought! oops sorry dont feel the need to watch it all! but thanks for watching some of it :) love's ya! xox

The change-up.

Onga01 - I use brass and i rely on dew point on my legs and dry hands. Itac goes good too! Youll kill it try not to worry about it to much! X

Trouble with my butterfly

LadyE1 -

After spending all week practicing my butterfly I finally got it...3 times in a row! Thanks for all the advice. I will post a pic as soon as my instructor sends it.

Flexibility vs Strength

Divine Gotcha Hooked - Thanks Everyone! I was thinking they both go hand in hand, but I really started to question myself. Thanks again for the feedback and videos! I will keep working on my goals and push that conversation out of my mind. :-)

Flexibility vs Strength

Tovah -

I think they go hand in hand for pole.

I found for myself that it's a vicious cycle. i.e. I want to do a trick but can't because I need more flexibility and so I stretch to reach my goal. i.e. splits

Now certain tricks require strength and endurance and so, I have to do other forms of fitness to up the muscle strength.

Then this whole thing repeats itself. Of course things get much easier as you get flexier and stronger.

I would like fluidity to the mix...lol

Flexibility vs Strength

StudioVeena -

Not true, you can be both strong and flexible. Look at all of the professional, and even armature pole dancers who exhibit both!

Flexibility vs Strength

ORGANIC ANGEL -

Hi honey! Welcome! I'm pretty strong and flexible too.I think whatever you work towards, you'll accomplish! I couldn't even touch my toes in '08 and now I have splits all three ways:)

I am still building. Here I had just gone through something really tough and had to gain back my strength in a short period of time but you get the picture through them:) I do stretching about 3-4x per week for atleast 15 min and pole at least 3x a week.When I was new to pole, I only poled 1x a week and gym a few days. Then after a couple months, 2x and then after a few more 3x. Now it's between 3-6x a week:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smQ_DlsUvW8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm5j4Iu97wc

Flexibility vs Strength

Divine Gotcha Hooked -

I am really still a newbie to poling and all that poling requires. Anyway, I was having a conversation with some a couple of my pole sisters and the topic of flexibility vs strength came up. They were talking about how most people are either flexible or have a lot of strength. I am really torn between the two because I thought that there was a happy median between the two. I understand that you have to work on both, but is that really true? You are either really flexible or really strong? I am trying to figure out where I fall in those categories. I guess it would be to early to tell, but I would really like to know where I fall. Please send give me some feedback.

May Challenge

villainvixen -

Thursday

villainvixen - Long practice today. I'm sweating bullets. Nearly broke my nail doing the invert :(

The change-up.

Casey Kill - So I just found out that my first competition (tomorrow night) is using a brass pole instead of chrome. The last time I danced on a brass pile was in a club, and I HATED it. Are there any tips or tricks that would help me out?

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

ORGANIC ANGEL -

My boobs don't ever hurt from it, but I guess I don't do it enough?

Like New Lil Mynx Original For Sale

Legs4Days -

Black powder coated, extra length. Fits ceilings 106 to 118 inches.50mm. Static. Used for about a month. If you are in the Richmond Va area and can pick up that would work as I cannot ship....cannot fit it in my vehicle.

$150

Hi from Seattle! :)

SharkyHill - @corbyOconner, ya, I think I'm just being a baby about it, haha! I guess it would be about a 30 minute drive from Poulsbo.

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

MrsNaughtywed -

I'm pretty flat and I pinch my nipples every time when I try this trick. lol

Freestyle 130522

ArchAngelica - Working on my flow. Haven't been able to dance just for myself in a long time, so this felt like heaven! Even though I felt a little bit sick. Headache and dizzyness, but I actually felt a bit better afterwards. Not much new this time either, and mostly floorwork as usual. Hope I don't bore you to death with the lenght of the video! Didn't want to cut out too much since I wanted to be able to collect as many moves as possible from this session, so that I can look back at it in the future and hopefully see some progress.

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

mizzli -

I have red marks on my right boob from trying this but my main problem is getting my hips high enough. Grrrr another one of those frustrating moves! lol Any tips on getting the hips up?

Hi from Seattle! :)

corbyOconnor -

I want to check that studio out again, the last time I went there, they were in a different space, and their new space looks really nice. From Silverdale, I think its only a 20 min drive. :) Even though there are only a couple of options on the peninsula, still a few more than where I moved from!

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

AerialGypsy -

for me, I think I strained my intercostals doing twisting stretches and the ballerina stretch. Now it hurts to lean and twist on my left side. Gaaaa!

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

AerialGypsy -

Girl, both of us are messed up huh?!

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

AerialGypsy -

It could be TOO tight. It could be your ceiling flexing. Honestly, watch the x pole set up video on their website and reinstall it. It should be tight enough that you can gorilla shake it without it slipping, and doing a spin without it slipping. Once it is to that point, turn the pole to alight the screws with the flat part of the adjuster rod.

Hi from Seattle! :)

SharkyHill - Yep! We gotta represent, haha! I heard that there was a studio where I live in Poulsbo, but they moved to Port Orchard! WTF?

Hip-Hop Inspired Pole Classes in Raleigh, NC?

Autumn Sky -

Welcome to the world of Pole!

Pole creaking...maybe needs tightening

Ajrt2118 -

Ok, so, I know I know, I should know how to tighten and assemble my pole, but my boyfriend is a marine engineer and when he set it up he wouldn't even let me look at the instructions(not did he) or do anything other than hold the pole. Now, because of something beyond our control, he is out to sea and I am here. I was practicing today and I heard my pole creak and it freaked me out. I got the manual and tried to insert the allen(hex) key and tighten the joints, but they must be expanded enough already because they wouldn't budge. I got the tighten/release rod out and started turning clockwise to tighten the pressure on the top plate. But I'm afraid of over tightening. The adjuster still moved when I turned it. How do I know when it's tight enough? Will it stop moving or is that too tight? Please, help, I've got no one here to help me and I only have 6 more weeks with my pole before I leave again. :(

Hi from Seattle! :)

corbyOconnor -

O boy! We are getting a larger Seattle area contingent on here! :) I moved to Silverdale from Hawaii last year, and so excited to see more and more polers in the area!

Where The Wild Roses Grow

blondebird - Free Stye Routine from April!

Gemini Climb ending with Superman

Saphyre - Not only my first Gemini Climb, but also my first Non-Dominant Aerial Invert! Just watched Veena's lesson and realize I need to not drop my outside arm in between, which will make it smoother.

Hi from Seattle! :)

SharkyHill -

I hear ya! I moved to the Bremerton area from San Diego, and was spoiled by the fact that I had pole studios all around me! I don't want to have to commute so far (like have to take a freakin' ferry) to go to class! So I like other's ideas of booking private lessons here and there, but re-signing up for the online lessons!

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

poledanceromance - L-O-L

Need some help from Ottawa & Montreal polers...

Verticali - I finally found a hotel (in the east end of Ottawa). I'm sure they are charging more because of the marathon but there's nothing I can do about that. Thanks everyone for your help! I really appreciate it. Someone once said that strangers are friends you just haven't met yet and I think that's true about veeners.

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

chemgoddess1 -

popcorn=bullet

Aerial Shouldermount on spin mode

Storypole17 - Oh - and I use regular cup grip. I'm most comfortable with that. My elbows are in nice and tight too. I can't think of what could cause this problem.

Aerial Shouldermount on spin mode

Storypole17 - Watch your video - I don't know what is going on with me lol! I do have with right hand being the lowest...I'm practicing it tomorrow so I'll definitely make sure to record and post a video :-). I was spinning crazy fast before lifting into it - then when I went to lift, dead stop, then place my legs on into crusafix, it maybe spun like 1/4 turn...nothing :-(. Maybe I'll have better luck in practice tomorrow!

Quitting Smoking Finally!

Storypole17 - I go through the exact same thing! Acne, bloating, constipation...it sucks! And the longest time I quit - which was 8 months - it never went away!!! I've tried cold turkey and the patch. That's what I'm wondering too - if these other "alternative" methods help alieviate these side effects. Everyone that has quit kept telling me that I would feel so much better after a month or so of quitting, but even after 8 months, I still felt awful! It was like my body was so pissed off at me for quitting and was holding a grudge :-P. I know this might be a controversial thing to say, but I do believe I read that cigarettes do actually help the digestive tract. I obviously know it does way more harm, but it does keep you regular lol!

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

poledanceromance - Seriously at least once a day it seems like there is a charley post I could just sit with popcorn and read lol...

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

Charley -

I think they need to start making more durable bullets so kitties of all kinds don't break them ;)

Part 2 - Jam with Poledanceromance!!

Saphyre - I learned so much from this fabulous woman!!

Best electric razor?

rachelskye -

I swear by waxing my bikini area and just shaving my legs. I tried an epilator a few times. the pain didn't bother me cuz I already wax! but every time i would use the epilator, the hair on my legs would become ingrown when it started growing back. i constantly had to exfoliate my legs. and this was before i ever started pole dancing. since pole dancing and shaving my legs, i still have to exfoliate because i assume all the rubbing against my skin, causes the hair to become ingrown. i used to go to a salon to get waxed, but i do it myself now to save money.

Finally Got my Forearm Stand! :)

Ajrt2118 - This video is a couple or weeks old. Finally uploading it. Haven't had yoga inversion practice in a while since I've been back. Hope I still got it. Just wanted to share! :) Now, if I could get my hand stand. :/ lol P.S. Sorry the quality is so bad. I shrunk the file size down a bit too much. lol

Part 1 - Jam with Poledanceromance!!

Saphyre - I needed two videos to capture a 3 hour pole jam with Poledanceromance. Part 1 is all the beautiful sequences she blew my mind with, along with a little of me practicing my Reverse Grab spin at the end.

APC Performances 2013

ORGANIC ANGEL -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smQ_DlsUvW8

Championship Level 3

Think that pain is your Rhomboid? Probably not!

Dirty Girl POLEtice -

Ok, I am flabergasted!!!

I have been having increasing pain for 2 days now over my rhomboid on my right side. Woke up today and even though the pain is on the right, I couldn't turn my head to the left with pain around the rhomboid area (spine to shoulder blade), couldn't look down without pain, was getting even harder to breath deep.

So doing some searching because my normal stretches weren't helping, I found a video proclaiming "quit blaming the rhomboids"

I watched it, did what she said, 2 minutes later, pain is gone! There is some residual tenderness still, but I can move my neck now.

It's your RIB! NOT your Rhomboid!!!

I think this is especially important for us pole'rs. Since we do things unilaterally at one time and many if not most of us only invert on one side, this happens a lot! I can't tell you how many of my students this has happened too. I've had to send many to the chiro to get readjusted. So I don't know why I thought it was my rhomboid and not my rib.

I can't tell you how much better I feel!

Watch and learn!!! YEA!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=DMHeYa-8rGQ

Quitting Smoking Finally!

tammylovesyou -

I've been smoking a pack a day since I was 16. When I first got my pole I read somewhere that smoking really hurts your flexibility and strength. So I quit for a month a half. That's the best I ever did in my life and I have made many attempts. About three weeks ago I started again because people happened. I noticed my flexibility progress wasn't steadily increasing anymore and actually seems to be regressing. And of course my breathing isn't as easy. I really want to quit. I am definitely going to try acupuncture once my funds get stable again.

I have one question when you guys quit did you have any strange side effects... I was fine the first week (other than wanting to kill everyone, and very tired) but once week two hit my face broke out like it never had in my life. My face was a greasy oily mess. I was also bloated like crazy I looked pregnant. I know this is TMI but I really need other people's opinion if they went though things too. I was constipated it seemed to screw up my whole digestive system. I ate fiber and took natural supplements even took laxatives when that didn't work and even that did nothing I thought I was going to have to go the doctor (No health insurance right now so that's a problem.) I was getting ill because of this. When I started smoking again all the acne, bloating, and constipation went away. What the heck. (I can't believe I am posting this on a public forum Smh)

Please someone tell me I am not a freak of nature and they dealt with strange side effects too. I am going to make another quitting attempt soon cuz I just feel better without it.

Does acupuncture lesson these side affects?

Also how do you deal with living with smokers when you are trying to quit?

LIKE NEW XPOLE XPERT 45mm CHROME FOR SALE

aaraee -

UPDATE: This pole is NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

Thank you to all that were interested.

Titanic tips and tricks

SharkyHill - I finally got this move down today!!! I did what Phoenix Kazree said she did, and got a feel for it on the ground first. Then I was able to get into it from Superman. I found that i really had to push into the pole with my foot a lot more than i originally thought and arch my back up less than i originally thought. What I found that I was doing wrong before was arching my back too much, so I ended up being parallel with the pole, and that's why I was slipping.

Stage Poles

J Harris -

Thanks for the feedback FitChix1. I have a friend who recently purchased a SSA with easy connect joints, she said its brilliant. I'm going to go and give it a try this week. I will let you know how I get on and which one I'm going to go for.

Quitting Smoking Finally!

J Harris -

I think quitting smoking has improved my life in many ways! Not just pole dancing.

Stage Poles

FitChix1 -

It's not so much that one stage is "better" than another. Each has it's own benefits and flaws, it just depends on what factors are most important to you.

For me, I choose the SSA because it is really easy to break down and set up (I can do mine in under 2 min now). However, it is definitely still big and bulky to haul around, at least it's in pieces. I also like that it is low to the ground (like 4 inches high), making it easy to do floorwork. I always have to put some sort of yoga mat down on hardwood / uneven floors, and it does affect the spin mode a bit, and make it slower.

I do not like that my SSA pole can come unspun (on static mode, with version 3.0 -NOT the EZ connect). But then again, I use it mostly on spin, and I use it for parties / events where easy portability is my main concern.

The X-pole's big benefit to me is the locking pole with hex keys, you know that pole isn't going to come apart, (but then again, I have not tried PS EZ-connect to compare). Last time I saw an X-stage get put together, it took about 20 min. While it does have legs pop out past the round stage area, they choose to only use 1/2 of them, and weighted under the base down with sandbags for added stability. They were concerned someone would get hurt during the competition on the extra legs. The spin mode on it was great, and really fast and smooth.

So the big question is, what's most important to you? And I agree with Chem's statement, there are lots of reasons to choose one versus another. The great thing is that there is no wrong answer. =)

*Pole love*

Quitting Smoking Finally!

FitChix1 -

@storypole - I used acupuncture / auricular therapy to quit smoking. I went to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and after 2 sessions I literally could not put a cigarette in my mouth without feeling sick. I am definitely a skeptic, but I had tried smoking cessation classes, prescription meds (wellbutrin), tobacco inhaler, nicotine patches, nicotine gum, snapping a rubber band on my wrist when I had urges, etc! It's definitely the best $75 I ever spent to quit smoking forever!

Keeping Motivation

crystal29 -

I have a hard time with that too! I am a full time student and every term they flood us with more. I constantly just dont have time and then by the time I do it feels like I have to start over! So I feel your pain! But I find watching other pole videos motivates me and going to a pole studio. Because one your paying for it so you dont want to not go, and 2 you get to meet other ppl who motivate you to work harder. Right now I go two days a week and I just started doing that... before it was one day a week.... but my membership allows two days... poling at home I find really difficult to get motivation, but when i get to the more harder levels I will have things I will want to practice at home just so by the time I go into class next I hopefully can get it down pat! anyways :) yup thats how I feel, I find the first little while.... you dont want too but u force urself to goo and then it just becomes an addiction lmfao I love it ... I dont pole as much as I want too and i am definitely not flexible... but everything takes time right? I figure when i am not a student.. I will have lots more time :)

Aerial Shouldermount on spin mode

PlatinumAni -

Of course loll! Back hook to sm is my fav, but I did it last night spinning forward. Do you move the right hand to the lower before lifting? Also for this version i like Veena grip. My vid from 3/6/13 shows me doing it. I will do it tonight too and make sure you can see me move my hands. I slow down a little but not nearly stopping and yes the spin gets faster once your legs are up.

New Lesson: Beginner 12

- This is a great routine to focus on improving fluidity.

Did anyone just watch Allie use the pole in her freestyle routine on Dancing with the Stars?

HyperHorsegirl -

@nicolen548 - Yes, I noticed that too. I read the review first and then watched the performance and I immediately recognized that he said "exotic" not "erotic".

Tara Karina is back on the pole!

crystal29 -

OMG so exciting she inspired me to get into pole too!

Tara Karina is back on the pole!

JelliCrew -

Here she talks about what she was up to. Sounds like she had been keeping busy ;)

http://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Tara_Karina_20120107093050

APC Performances 2013

ORGANIC ANGEL -

Something very touching happened the week before I went to the APC. I got tons of messages from my April Showcase and it was all "out of the blue". People writing telling me that I was their inspiration and that I was stronger than I believed. They were my "crutch".It was really beautiful to see the pole community and those looking in reaching out to me. I'm no Felix, but I sure felt just as strong by the way they were "lifting" me.I decided to do it for them and b/c it is an honor to be on the stage.It was such an emotional weekend. I wasn't even sure by that Thursday before it if I would continue to do both performances. My husband helped sew me a costume for my Championship division. You can now buy the performance plus all of the APC level 4 which went up right after me on mfeo.tv. for .99 cents.

My choreography wasn't as up to par as it could have been under different circumstances and I would have held a couple of moves second or two longer, but I am proud that I made it through. I loved meeting everyone and supporting them. It was an amazing weekend.

B/c not many may respond to this thread w/ APC performances, please also post West coast division, Central and Southern:)

Tara Karina is back on the pole!

JelliCrew -

I also noticed she is back :) If you have ever read her profile on youtube (unless she changed it), and/or somewhere in her comments, she has mentioned that she struggled with social anxiety disorder and that pole dancing was what helped her to overcome it. Then after a time from starting pole dance, I guess it has been this long now that she's been "away", she mentioned she was having trouble again, started again with CBT, and so... it sounded like she was dealing with a lot. :-/

I was also drawn into her videos when I first started pole dancing and that was how I learned about StudioVeena. I think it may be a good idea for us to welcome her back and tell her how much we love seeing her again. She is truly an inspiration.

Hip-Hop Inspired Pole Classes in Raleigh, NC?

jsny83 -

Thanks for the recommendation! :)

Hip-Hop Inspired Pole Classes in Raleigh, NC?

ItsEss -

Go to TML Fitness in Raleigh! It's in the Brier Creek area across from Angus Barn. The classes are all reasonably priced. Sometimes you can even catch a deal on Groupon. The instructors are great and any class you take with Karen will be hip-hop inspired! Plus there is a hip-hop pole class on Saturdays!

Aerial Shouldermount on spin mode

firebird - When I've done this, I do slow down (almost stop sometimes) while lifting, but then once my legs reach the pole, it's like "hang on to your hats" -- somehow spin picks up new life to a crazy degree. That doesn't happen to u?

Pole Studios in Chicago

darcit -

She said that anything east and north is good. Sounds like distance isn't really an issue.

Quitting Smoking Finally!

Dwiizie -

I tried to quit seven times before I succeeded. I tried patches, gum, replacement bubblegum cigarettes, everything. In the end I just got tired enough of it all, which made me angry, which made me determined, and I quit and have never looked back (It helped that they raised prices on cigarettes in my state the week after I quit). The money I save is amazing. I did gain some initial weight right after, and yes it put me into sweatpants/teeshirts mode for a minute, but I lost whatever I gained about a month or 6 weeks or so after I quit. It just took a bit for my body to adjust. Good luck to everyone working on this, and congrats to those who have kicked the habit.

Tara Karina is back on the pole!

tammylovesyou -

She mentions in her video descriptions that it's the first time in two years that's she's been back on the pole and about how it's a struggle. She also mentions that the pole burns and bruises are back. She still looks effortless to me.

Did anyone just watch Allie use the pole in her freestyle routine on Dancing with the Stars?

nicolen548 - I liked the dance, but of course I would have liked to see them utilize the pole even more. I read that they used a Chinese climb. Also, I read that Today Entertainment review posted earlier and the critical writer made her own mistake. She quoted the judge as saying, "Futuristic with a touch of the erotic." I thought he said "exotic," so I watched the video again to confirm this, and yes, he did not say erotic. I don't know why this caught my attention...

Quitting Smoking Finally!

Storypole17 - I struggle with this addiction...I've quit 4 times in the past several years and I just recently started up again. I really think I need to do hypnosis or acupuncture or something. It's like I need to have my brain reprogrammed in order to kick it once and for all. My main issue is I seriously gain about 10 pounds in the first 2 weeks of quitting. I have a small frame so it's crushing when after 10 pounds, I can no longer fit in my clothes :-(. Then within a few months, I start smoking again and lose the weight. This happens even though I continue to eat clean and work out. That's why I think I need hypnosis or something.

Flag Invert problems? Boobs

Ajrt2118 -

is this kind of like the western flag? I think I have a pic of me working n it in my profile. Can't figure out how to add a pic here from my iPad. But I have quite large boobs. Actually doesnt hurt them at all. Lol maybe I use them as cushion.

looking for xpole xpert 45mm

dollytreasure -

hi everyone

i am actually looking for a 45mm xpert pole.

so if your selling ur pole and ur from victoria Australia please contact me:)

cheers XXXX

May Challenge: What pole does for me! :)

Lallinka - I don´t like talking into a camera and since we were suppose to make a video, this is what I came up with. Hope you like it! :)

APC Performances 2013

kasanya -

Congrats! I'm glad it was a good experience for you. =)

APC Performances 2013

Sunshine Diva -

Lovely performance and outfit

Keeping Motivation

Ly Kieu Le - I usually didn't jump right in learning tricks even though I wanted to try them so badly, but I watched a couple of pole performance videos first and closed my eyes imagining how beautifully and happily I was performing in front of a lot of people shouting in excitement. Then I turned on the music real loud and did some sexy dance to warm up, then stretch a little bit before the practice. Every time people asked me how long I poled, I just didn't know how to answer them. It varies all the time depending on how my body feels on that day, sometimes one hour, two hours, four hours, or just 30 mins. The most importance is that I always stopped poling before I got bored of it so that I would have stronger motivation to come back next time. Stretching isn't fun for me either, but the only that carries me through it is the thought of being able to do splits on the pole :D

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

PlatinumAni -

Ain't that a b*tch. ^^^^ hate when that happens

Why are there sex toys at competitions?

PoleFitMom - Hmmmm, my cat also killed the bullet I had. Too bad I don't have an animal to blame it on ;o)

Quitting Smoking Finally!

JBStarryEyedGirl - Update from 2011 - I made it to the 2 year mark of being a non smoker! :) This thread just reminds me how many things have changed for the better since I started pole.

Keeping Motivation

byrdgrrl - I tend to be very routine oriented, so once I get into it, it works. May not be as easy for you. Try several different ways, and see what clicks.

Keeping Motivation

Runemist34 -

Hehe, I know you don't work out EVERY day, Veena! Just a little exaggeration.

I suppose the trick is that... I want to be able to do that awesome stuff because I think it's awesome, and beautiful! I'm not really a competition sort, though that would be a fairly interesting thing to watch.

I've done it for this long because it's fun, and because I really like doing it. I love the feeling workouts give me, and the challenge of doing new moves or trying new things, and seeing what I'm capable of.

I suppose you're right, though! I am quite hard on myself. I've always been so! I might take a step back and see what I really want to get out of pole, and see what it is that keeps me from making proper habits. I have a difficult time with... well, time, so making a daily habit can be a little bit more of a challenge. When three hours feels like three days, and then five hours can feel like five minutes... sometimes those "habits" become weird :P

APC Performances 2013

SensualRain -

Very nice routine Organic Angel. I am glad to see that you pulled it together and enjoyed yourself on the pole. Great job!!!

Hi from Seattle! :)

Stiletto Jeau -

Hey SerendipityMa! I'm from behind the Orange Curtain, too ; ), Aliso Viejo, to be exact. I used to take classes at OC Pole Fitness. We probably know some of the same people. I moved up to Seattle a little over a year ago and have settled in Shoreline.

For anyone wondering more about Divine Movement (Seattle location), I took a private session when I came up here for a job interview. I explained my experience beforehand. When I got my job offer and moved here, I went straight into the advanced inversions classes. My private instructor explained to the owner that I had demonstrated the required skills to be at that level. I love my instructor (who is also my Pilates teacher), however, I do agree that they're timeliness (or lack thereof) in replying to emails needs much improvement.

Workshop Fun 5-17-2013

hookedonpole - Workshops with Jill Anne at Twirly Girls. She is an awesome performer/competitor and excellent instructor. I dared myself and took her Sexy Flow Workshop, which was great for tips and working on flow (forget sexy for me!) lol Also took her tricks workshop. I'll post my free dance from flow workshop later. Just wanted to show the fun we had.

Spinny Time!

PlatinumAni - Playing on spin with tarah. Mainly revisiting some neglected combos and adding a twist. Tried a couple of Nawelelfe's moves, thanks for the inspiration. I am feeling like I am gettng back to normal so I am thrilled about that! Fun times :D

Tara Karina is back on the pole!

JBStarryEyedGirl - Sweet! Was just talking about her today and how she was one of my first pole inspirations! Gotta go check out her new videos. :) so awesome to know that she is back to poling. Does anyone know if she stopped pole for a while, or just stopped getting online?

Keeping Motivation

StudioVeena -

Great points byrdgrrl. I'll add, even though I don't pole consistently I do workout at the same time 5-6 days a week. You can't find time to workout or pole you have to make time.

Keeping Motivation

byrdgrrl -

In my experience, working out really just becomes a habit. I do it because that's what I do in the afternoons. I'm not saying that I don't do it to stay strong and flexible and get better at moves and that I no longer feel good after working out (quite the opposite), it's just that I don't have to consciously think about why I work out any more. I'm also totally guilty of sometimes waking up in the morning just totally not feeling like working out or I get sucked into reading a book or teh internetz or something during the day. I try to not beat myself for being lazy, and just carry on the next day (or the day after, or the day after). I usually find that having a break is usually helpful, as it helps me refocus and gives my body a break. Sometimes though, I do need a boost to get back in to it. I do things like watch YouTube videos, either new ones or some favorites, or I'll listen to songs that I just like to dance to, or that I'd like to choreograph to in order to summon the mojo.

It seem like it really depends on what you want out of the experience. If you are really struggling to get in a work out every day, maybe you should reevaluate if you should be working out everyday. Try working out every other day, or maybe every couple of days. Try shorter workouts each day, or less days but longer workouts on those days. Really consider why you are doing this too. Are you doing it because it's fun? Because you're training for a competition? If you really need something out side your own self to be motivated, maybe find a friend who can give you that outside push to keep at it. Don't forget, maybe your motivation is just cyclical. Make the most of the time when you have it, back off a bit when you don't, then carry on when you do.

Best electric razor?

JelliCrew -

that was the main reason I started epilating--my bikini area! It became so inflamed, and then sweat and then had to shave again... I get as close as I can with the epi and suck it up. I have not had problems since ;) I will go for my first Brazilian asap, though! haha

Keeping Motivation

StudioVeena -

You are far too hard on yourself Runemist. I don't pole every day, it's just not possible with my schedule and all of the other things I enjoy. I don't think the majority of pole dancers do. Unless, Pole is your profession! It's completely normal and acceptable to pole when you feel like it. That's part of the reason for the 30 day take off. To assist polers back into poling again, it doesn't even have to be used for the full 30 days. It's just a starting point. I'm always "starting over" and I know soooooo many others are the same. We have school, kids, work so many other things in our life. So you have to put things into perspective for yourself.... do you want to be a pro? If so then you need to commit to day after day of practice and maintain a diet that supports all of the training needed. Or do you just like to pole dance? If so, then you need to remember that advance pole work may not be obtainable and there's NOTHING wrong with that. Enjoy using the moves you know, it's a challenge in it's self to learn to be ok with where you are in your pole journey.

Slippery X-Pole!!!

brookelynn -

I've also heard of some women using cheap shaving cream and Vaseline Intensive Care (men's) as grip aids.

Aerial Shouldermount on spin mode

Storypole17 - I will post one in a few days when I practice again. I don't think I'm hesitating...I do a variation of the back knee hook with right hand high, then turn to the right direction into figure head and Shouldermount on my right. Let me know if you figure out any mechanics in your practice tonight - thanks :-)

Pole Studios in Chicago

chemgoddess1 -

Chicago is huge. Do you know what part? There are numerous studios. Here is the only complete list I am aware of: http://www.midwestpoledancing.com/MidwestPoleSchools.htm#Illinois

Pole Studios in Chicago

darcit -

So I have a friend who lives in Chicago and has tried pole once and decided she wants to start taking classes at a studio. She asked me for studio reccomendations and since I've only been to a studio in Chicago once, and it was for a teacher training not a class, I thought I'd ask you all for reccomendations.

She's looking for someplace that emphasizes the fitness aspect of pole and has little to no emphasis on the dance/sensual side. She's a gymnast who is also currently taking parkour classes, so someplace that would allow her to progress at her own speed would be good (she'll probably cover the basics quite quickly).

Any thoughts or reccomendations would be appreciated!!

Princes Familiar

DulceDivine - Needed to dance today :) Working on my lunchbox a bit. Eric also decided to make an appearance haha :) Enjoy!

one more trick..

tarah -