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What does your MOTHER think about poledancing?
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My mom came over to my house for her first pole class today!
We did pole walking, pirouettes, bodywaves, and a bunch of fun stuff. I think she was scared when I suggested it, but she seemed to be having fun today. 🙂
What I do with all my level 1 students after we learn some moves; is have them pick a song and we make up and film a routine to it. I bet my dad will be impressed with at least 1 Christmas present this year! LOL
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I'm sorry to hear about those with unsupportive moms. My mom was a bit skeptical at first but she has always been my biggest fan. I showed her Youtube videos of the more classic style dancers and she was impressed. I now send her mine when I make them. I even signed her up for a class so she could see what it was all about! She was so proud and telling me all about how she got her fireman. But she was humbled too when she couldn't climb to the top of the pole!
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Luckly, my mom is almost just like me personality wise… she said she wishes she was in better health to do it herself. In fact I’ve had almost my entire family try to pull some tricks. Even my dad did a spin on it…. though he looked like he was holding on for dear life. Haha
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I've been poling for a year now, and I still haven't told my mom. It sounds silly, but there's just never been a good time to tell her. The reason I hesitate is because my mom and I don't always have the best relationship. We love each other, but we've never really become "friends" as adults. We live about 2 hours apart, and when we talk on the phone, we always keep the conversations pretty simple. If she asked me what I do for exercise, I would tell her, but she never has! It's always felt a bit awkward to just say out of the blue "so… I pole dance!" My parents haven't been over to visit since I got a pole at home a few months ago, so whenever that happens, that will be when I tell her.
I haven't told my mother in law either, but that's more because she is pretty conservative and thinks stripping is immoral. I think there is still a perception that having a pole in your house means that's it's a sex toy, not that it's a piece of fitness equipment that you and your man both use! She hasn't been to our place either, but if/when she does, I'll gladly show her what I can do. She's an Oprah fan, so maybe she'd be more receptive to it than I think!
I'm actually going to the USPDF comp this weekend. Maybe this is a good opportunity to share my hobby with them? I can mention what my weekend plans are, show her some videos of the pros, and mention that I've been doing it too?
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She's glad I'm not stripping anymore. She also said she thought it (stripping) might have been the only way to get to where I am with fitness and skill level b/c she knows how closed minded I was about it until about 6 months before I became a stripper. She very proudly shows people the video of the showcase I was in that I invited her and my father to and they showed up for. It's a vehicle, get's you to happy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hmmm…my mom is very supportive and encouranging about it. LIke when I show her vidoes of awesome polers and say I wish I could be like that, she says I will with practise . Or when I don't want to tell people at stores what I'm buying uber short shorts or hand anti-perspirants for because I'm shy, she actually says, "So? Who cares if they know you pole dance. It's just exercise." She's so awesome!
In terms of poling herself…I think she's too shy and conscientious to try it herself…or she'll say she's too old to be hopping and flying around like that, lol.
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My mother would just die! We havent spoken in 3 years beacuse I dont go to church – could you imagine if she knew I had A POLE in my home? Lord have mercy 😉
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my moms reaction = o_O
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My mom loves to pretend it’s scandalous, but she’s 100% supportive and wants to try it herself one of these days. I got her on a trapeze last year, so I’m hopeful I can get her on the pole as well! 😀
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My mom loves it! She comes to all my shows and competitions and even took my pole class! She even shows all her fellow ballroom dancers my pole videos 🙂 (oh yea, and let me put a pole in the middle of the living room!)
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My mom was not sure about it at first…but then when pole fitness blew up in the media she changed her tune & even did a trial class at s factor & ended up really liking it. She hasnt taken anymore classes but wants me to show her some moves…i havent though because im always too lazy (or shy???) when she comes over lol she hasnt seen me do anything on the pole in over 2 yrs…
My mom is helping me pay for a pole party at my studio for my birthday, so i plan on doing a lil freestyle at the end of the party, so everyone can see what ive been up to the last 2 1/2 years 😉
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My mom was actually really supportive about pole as a sport and not as work. She understands that for me there's a difference between what I do at work and what I do at home. She wasn't open to trying pole because she has some self image issues, and her knee is too bad to do floorwork, but she likes watching pole with me and sometimes goes to the studio with me to watch new stuff :> I still wish she'd DO pole with me, though..
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My mom was completely cool about it. At one point she was going to even take a class but now she said her body won’t be able to handel it.lol she only 43. I even told my dad and he took it better then I expected. Even helped me carry my pole upstairs. The only thing he said was ” I hope you just don’t go swinging every time you see a pole” lmao I love my daddy to funny. Glad he knows now.
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My mom takes a spin every visit. Lol. Hilarious, she runs into the room jumps on in a bottom of the foot cheating fireman. She alway forgets to take off her sunglasses so when she flings her hair back they fly across the room often smacking the wall. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif She wants to try more but her hubby is a close minded sob and would freak out. He doesn't think much about me doing it.. not much surprises my family. My grandparents have watched my vids and some of your guys too! My inlaws know and support me. They took pictures of me park poling last time they were in from FL. This summer my 19 year old sister has learned quite a bit and is actually really good. I love my family! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Aww, Machiv I'm sorry your Mom reacted that way.
My Mom was all for it when I started, she was like, "You'll never get divorced, do it!!!" lol! Two Thanksgivings in a row I brought my pole to my Grandma's and we all took a spin on it. My Uncles, Cousins, Grandma, Dad, Brother; it was funny seeing my Grama on spinny mode lol!
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My mom loves the fact that I do pole. I sent her a celphone picture of me in the Scorpian and she was blown away! I'm sorry your Mother wasn't as cool with it, but some people will always view it under a negative light. I'm sure that if she saw it in full swing on youtube or even on this site where people keep their clothes on, she might have a slight change of mind.
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It's funny…my DAD is more accepting of it than my MOM! He wasn't at first, but he realizes that it makes me happy, and he's happy if i'm happy. my mom on the otherhand can't get past the stripper stigma. no matter how many times i've tried to explain the benefits, she refuses to understand. i produced a pole art show last year called Kinetic Poetry which she purposely did not attend because she "didn't care to see woman degrade themselves." my dad went and supported me. and the show was a success! My Kinetic Poetry show this year is this coming Sunday (hint hint 😉 ) , and the other day she asked me what time it was and where she can purchase tickets. she may actually go this year. i think it has to do with the acceptance of it by HER friends and collegues. they were totally excited to hear about it. i guess she was assuming they would hold the same closeminded opinions that she has. so we'll see if she actually attends…
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Rachel, I hope she does! Progress! 🙂
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I was a little scared to tell my mom,but to my surprise she had seen a poledance group at a fair and thought it might be something for me! I was in shock haha. Nowadays she’s a bit worried tho,the moves are getting more difficult and she thinks it’s a bit dangerous. Other than that she’s very cool about it.
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Well…my mom came to the show last night. and she called me today to tell me how much she was blown away by all the performances. she said it was just like cirque du soleil. yeah mom….that's what i've been trying to tell you for 3 1/2 years! so i am happy. she attended.
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She did not let me put my pole up in her house when I first for it but now she cheers me on and encourages me. She sees how it is good physically and mentally.
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She did not let me put my pole up in her house when I first for it but now she cheers me on and encourages me. She sees how it is good physically and mentally.
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