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Hello from Wisconsin!
Hello everybody!
I started poling this summer and got hooked! I took two months off and tonight started up again .Even though it is challenging work it is so much fun. I thought I would join this forum just to be able to talk to other people who enjoy it as much as I do and who can offer some advice if I get stuck. It seems like everyone here is so supportive.
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HEY! I’m from WI too. What part are you from?
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Hey I’m just outside of Milwaukee! What part are you from?
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Welcome. WI is my home state and I lived in Muskego for a long time. I come up to visit the fam every now and then. I’m in SC now.
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Welcome to the site! I live in MN not too far from you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I live in Mukwonago, if you know where that is https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif do you take classes?
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Hi Loopy, I have a cousin who lives in SC! She likes the weather there better than in WI.
Hi Studio Veena! Thanks for the welcome https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Hi Andrea, I kinda sorta know where Mukwonago is. Lol! Yeah, I’m not so great with directions https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif I take classes at Miss Pole in Brookfield. Is Mukwonago just a bit farther south? I have no room for a pole at home but I love going to the studio and getting away from everything for a while. Do you take classes?
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I’m about 15/20 minutes away from Brookfield. I take classes at Blush in West Allis. I have a pole, it’s usually in the garage, but since its colder I had to put it away, our house is too little for a pole! Do you enjoy Miss Pole? Do you have a facebook?
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No facebook. I allways think I should start one and then never get around to it. I really like miss pole. I’m actually from West Bend If you know where that is? And I think brookfield might be too far to go if the weather gets bad this winter. Do you like blush? Is that accross from the state fair grounds?
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Oh yeah my boyfriend played an open mic at a cafe in West Bend a couple times. I love Blush, I’ve been there for a couple years now. It is the one across from the fair grounds. My boyfriends mom actually co-owns & teaches along with another woman.
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welcome to SV! You’re going to love it here!
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Hello Wisconsin girls! I live in Edgerton and own a small Pole and Yoga studio. We have an "Open Pole" night once a month and we also take our pole to a little bar here in town on Wednesday nights ~ We’d love to have you come out and join us sometime!
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I am also from WI. I grew up in Oconomowoc (about a 45 min drive west of Milwaukee), and ended up moving to Milwaukee for school. I take classes (and hope to someday teach) at Miss Pole in Brookfield. I’m studying abroad for the year, but in June, will be taking classes at Miss Pole again w/ their newer curriculum.
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Hi Ennifer! How do you like misspole? I think their new curriculum is pretty good but unfortunatley I think I’m going to have to take the winter off. Where are you studying? I just got back from studying in Ireland. It was a great experience and lots of fun!
Hi Flexx I would love to come and join you on open pole night sometime!
Thanks for the welcome Calipolepixie!
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I love misspole, but unfortunately, left right as everyone in my class (at the time, Pole 3) was training to teach there. I’m excited about going through the new curriculum though, and seeing the new studio.
I’m in Paris, France right now, studying music. My friend is going to ireland for the Spring semester and I think I’m going to visit her, since I’ve always wanted to go there.
I ended up renting an apartment, so I just brought my xpole with me to Paris (which is worth it, but was a pain to transport out here). I’ve never done open pole night or the pole nights at any of the bars yet, since I just turned 21, but I’d love to see you there when I return in June!
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Oh that’s too bad you had to stop but I’m sure France was worth it! How cool! And you should def go to Ireland! It really is a wonderfull friendly place. I want to go to France! Is the bakery as wonderfull as they say?
I’m not quite 20 and have not yet had a chance to do an open pole night but I would love to!
If it’s an open pole at the studio I don’t think you have to be 21. But I’m not sure.. -
You should try out Blush in West Allis, it’s way better than miss pole. I’ve tried out both and Blush is so much more fun. I’d never go back.
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Andrea, do you know if Blush has an open night where you can go and check it out?
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As a studio owner ~ I feel it’s VERY important to shop around for pole classes! One of the most important things to look at is the instructor to student ratio. Steer clear of studios that offer large classes with only one instructor ~ Even if you are advanced! I don’t care who you are, there is no way an instructor can effectively watch 10 women on 10 different poles. It’s just not safe. Pole classes should not be treated like any other run-of-the-mill fitness or dance class. Care must ALWAYS be taken by the instructor(s) to ensure proper form and technique. When it comes to pole studios, bigger is not always better! I learned to pole dance 17 years ago from a good friend of mine who was a stripper ~ There were no such thing as "pole studios" back then. If it wouldn’t have been for the one-on-one attention I got from her, I don’t think I would have been able to properly learn the moves. Pole dance classes need to be taken seriously and safety should be the number one concern for studio owners ~ This is not always the case with what I call "McPole" studios who’s main concern is making money and getting as many people into a class as possible. Shop around a bit and you’ll soon be able to recognize the aforementioned "McPole" studios.
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twistedmoon: the bakeries here in Paris are great, but some arn’t as good as others. Most are absolutely wonderful, but once in a while I buy a so-so baguette or pastry. As far as the open pole, that’s regular age rule (18 and up), but I was just talking about the 21 and over for the events at the bars. I’ve never been to an open pole event, but I heard they’re great.
Andrea: I would also like to know if there’s any way to just try out the poles/studio at Blush. It’s closer to Milwaukee, but it is more expensive than Miss Pole. Do people have to start at the first pole level if they’ve already completed turns and a bunch of inversions at a different studio? Thank you!
Flexx10: I agree, the thing I enjoy about Miss Pole (at the old studio at least, since I haven’t been to the new one) was that there were 6 poles, and usually an instructor and an instructor in training. The instructors also seem to be extremely careful with the pace of the students, because of the safety factor. Also, when I have specific questions about why a move doesn’t seem to really lock in, the instructor is usually great at figuring out what I’m doing wrong, and spotting me when I’m trying something new.
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Flex: You had a lot of good things to say and I know what you’re talking about. I wish you were a little bit closer to where I lived! Miss Pole was better in the old studio. The new studio is beautifull but they have 12 poles and therefore 12 students and I do think they are not as nice as the smaller classes. Also the quality of the class depends on the teacher. I have had classes with four different teachers at misspole and one of them was amazing and the other three, though good pole dancers just were not the best teachers. And I mean no offence to any of them. It’s just my opinion.
Ennifer, I’m sure no matter where you are there will be bakeries that are not as good as others. I’m working to be a pastry chef and can’t wait to visit France!
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Every once in awhile they’ll have a try me free class. I’m not sure if there are any coming up but I can find out or you could contact one of the ladies. They use lil mynx poles at the studio. Class size varies and each level you’re taught a routine to a song, so you don’t just learn tricks you learn transition and floor moves as well. I’m not sure if you’d have to start at the first level, that’s something you’d have to find out from Maureen or DJ. http://www.letmemakeyoublush.com
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Hey Ladies,
I am also a Wisconsin Pole Dancer and Studio Owner. I previously taught at Miss Pole and recently ventured out on my own. My studio is called Aerial Bliss and is located on the west side of Madison. The website is http://www.aerialbliss.com if any of you want to check it out. I agree with Flexx that large classes are not safe and students don’t get proper supervision. I think small and fabulous is the way to go, especially with more advanced moves. Keep poling everyone. -
Wisconsin is my alma mater! Next time I come in to visit I should schedule a class! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Just wondering if there are any Northern Wisconsin polers out there!!!! I am new to this site but have been pole dancing for over a year. I wish I lived in the Madison area – that’s where all the fun seems to be at!
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Hi, I am from WI too! (well, barely https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ) I am in Hudson, right on the border. We should all have a pole jam sometime!
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