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Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?
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My experience is that I had 6 months classes in a studio and for some reasons I decided to give up the classes and continue at home with the Studio Veena lessons. The classes helped me with having the basic moves, spins, the inversions to feel safe, which makes it easier to continue on my own without a spotter. The lessons here are just fantastic, well presented, explained and structured. The best lessons I could dream about! I find that I progress even quicker with the SV as I can do it at home whenever I want without loosing time to commute to the studio. It is one of my best investments:-)
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I started poling about 9 months ago! The first couple of months I did it from videos! Not good videos! There was nothing about conditioning or even what to do with your shoulder! Needless to say I hurt my shoulder!
Then I found studio veena ! The lessons have been great! There are no studios around were I live, so I don’t have that option! Now I am about have way through the intermediate lessons! -
Youngs- people are online throughout the day! No set time. Just check it out a couple times a day 🙂
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You don't have to wait until Friday to meet up in chat either. It's open all day everydayhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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i think you can learn very good online! Ive learn a lot through studio veena!
and dont forget to film yourself to check out your progress
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While I think video lessons are great and have a ton to offer (especially Veena's!), there is one thing they cannot provide. I have had a lot of students believe they are doing EXACTLY what they've been instructed to only to have their coach point out that they've got their grip flipped or they are missing some small key point. Yes, I know that if you post your videos here someone will help you out and possibly catch it. But I also know that sometimes it takes a live instructor several times of watching the student perform the move before even they catch it.
So, I'm not saying that studio lessons are a must and I'm certainly not saying that video lessons are bad. Just that they are missing that one thing that could be very important! Also, not every studio has capable instructors and may not be worth your time/money. Just my two cents….
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I was thinking the same thing, Rikki. And we could make the distinction of 'at home' poler (as opposed to 'self taught', versus learning in a studio. As a mostly 'at home' poler, I have to video myself to critique what I'm doing, because as awesome as the video lessons are, I'm not getting feedback on my form. And, in the studio, I'm always trying to watch students with an eagle eye and give feedback to them, because it's so vital!!
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I started learning to pole at home without even having tried out a pole to see if I would like it, lol. I was nuts!! I started learning with youtube and got all crazy excited when I could do some cool stuff. I pulled some muscles that were not getting better since I was not using proper form. I didn't know any of that until I was taking a break from my pole and found Veena's older lessons on youtube. I was so impressed by her knowledge of the body and it seemed like she was just talking to me! There were so many tiny little habits I made just in the first 4 months of poling alone…all of these little problems were able to be fixed by getting her lessons, and knowing just what to ask when I had a problem. I also dont have access to a studio on a regular basis, but Studioveena is my studio community at home.
Another note about this "self taught" idea… it was brought to my attention by a friend who was annoyed when people said they were self-taught when they are learning from other people's tutorials, workshops, etc. I used to think of myself as self taught since I had never poled with anyone else. I thought about her point and it is very true… I did not discover these moves on my own, and I don't know very many others who have invented the moves we all know. I do not have a physical teacher in my home but am still learning from others' videos and tips. These are great resources and it is only fair that I give credit where credit is due (similar to copyright, I guess). I think it is more accurate for me to say that I am a distance learner–much like taking online classes. That doesn't mean that I have my computer sitting right there in front of me whenever I pole, but if I am really hung up on a move, then I just might. Nonetheless, I am the one who puts in the blood, sweat, and tears. But, I think this could also be true for those who attend classes in a traditional studio.
Just know that you are in great company here, and there are glorious dancers here who are very helpful and supportive. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I love the very well explained videos here and I do use Studio Veena as I guide, for me Venus Pole is my girls night out fun night of pole learning and seeing each persons unique style. We are a close group, lots of laughter, sometimes tears, great learning with the students we now count as friends. You can do it through the video help here, DVDs, or instruction in an actual studio. I chose what makes my pole learning enjoyable and progress for me. Never think your not progressing, even a small spin with your own flair and flash is progress. Wish you luck
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Please remember you can get feedback here, if you choose to. I've helped both paying, and non paying members with their form. I've met with members for video chat and gladly reviewed videos they've uploaded. The ability to upload a video directly to the site is one of the things that makes Studioveena unique! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
Being able to see what corrections need to be made is a skill all its own, and, even in person, not every teacher has that ability.
I love it when my members credit me as their instructor. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Oh yes, you've always been super helpful when I have questions and I love that! If someone doesn't ask for feedback in their videos, I don't give it .. I defintiely looked back at some of the stuff I've posted and mentally made notes to 'fix' it…
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Yeah sparrow I agree,. it's a good idea to not give feedback unless they ask how they're doing or for help.
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My Blurb for Miss Amateur pole dance competition in Adelaide Australia I am entering will be , Is a member and has been taught online By Studio Veena, I’m proud of this, I joined a studio earlier this year to check that my teqniques are correct as I am more advanced now, however I have had much better learning from here!:-)
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I think are pros and cons to learning in a studio and at home. I think having instant face to face feedback from an instructor is super helpful for technique, spotting, problem solving etc and I think the fun and social studio atmosphere is really energising and motivating. However learning at home allows you the space and freedom to develop your own style, go at your own pace, not compare yourself to others, and it's super convenient (no travel time!) I think a combo is ideal, and especially if you are just starting out, make the effort to get to the occasional workshop or pole jam, because it can be super inspiring and helpful. But I know that being forced to train by myself the past two years has made me more of a unique and authentic dancer, which I love. 🙂
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There are big benefits to learning at a studio, but it sounds like you’re asking if that will make you a more advanced dancer. Generally that is not what studios do. They are better for learning fundamentals correctly than for learning the more difficult repertoire. It’s you’re work at home and with a private instructor (if possible) that’s going to help you nail the hard stuff. (Of course there are some places that have really advanced classes, but you’re still going to have to put in the work at home!)
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