Hello

Aphria started this discussion · 3/31/2009

Hello all! I finally signed up and decided to introduce myself (I am super shy). I suppose I can start by saying I am 22 years old and living in central New York. I just started messing around on my pole this week. I have no history dancing and have slacked off on my workouts big time (I'm a curvy gal). Sadly there are no classes anywhere near me so I am learning what I can on my own from videos and such. I am a sad sight right now, but I am hoping to gain some muscle and strength to push forward! 🐱

11 replies

Trena · 4/1/2009
Hi Aphria and welcome 🌸 You have come to the right place. 🥂 This site has some of the nicest people ever as members, everyone is very supportive and helpful. You can post your videos directly on here and only members of the site can view them. I know you said you're shy but if you feel like it you can come to the chat room on Friday all day and meet all the regulars. Veena has some lessons that you can buy on the site here. 😀
DeaconJungleCatPoles · 4/2/2009
Hey Hey Aphria!! Glad you decided to come in a rest a spell!!! No need to be shy with us, we are all family here! 🙂 Welcome to the party! You are not a sad sight! You are perfect just the way you are. 🙂 As you continue to move forward you will progress beyond your wildest dreams. Just keep at it! Jungle Cat 🐱
PoleDork · 4/2/2009
Hi Aphria! Welcome 🙂 I'm super shy too, but you will find that everyone on here is very supportive and friendly. I haven't been brave enough for a Friday chat yet, but i'm sure the girls will make you feel at home. I haven't been poling that long, but it has already restored my confidence in myself and my body. It may take time, but with a little work you will feel better about yourself 😀
RoxyPink · 4/2/2009
Welcome Aphria! I too am a "curvy" girl and I love every one of them! It is amazing how poledancing can restore your inner goddess (ok that was a little nerdy 😀 ). This is a wonderful site full of wonderful dancers and information. No need to be shy around here...I mean we do dance in our underware!! 😂 😂
Aphria · 4/4/2009
Thanks for the warm welcome all! I really appreciate it 😀 I will most definitely be buying some lessons here after I pay off the unexpected vet bill that popped up....oh fuzzy children.
Foxy_Rei · 4/6/2009
You're from central NY??? I live in the Southern Tier of NY; so I know what you mean about there not being any pole-related anything! SaschaPoles is from the central NY area, too, however she's like an hour or so away from me. I haven't met anyone in person who poles, but it's nice to see someone else remotely close to here that does!
pole-twista · 4/6/2009
welcome if theres anything i can help you w just let me know everyones super supportive its gotten to be like a second family around here fri chat nights are great too if you can make it ( check out "chat room" threads to get more info) start poling now and in no time you won't recognize yourself ( in a good way) when i started a year ago i was the only 1 in my class ( i took 4 classes before had my pole) who couldnt invert, craddle spin ect i could barely get my feet off the floor now i am amazed what my body can do its a life changing sport i love it!! veena's lessons are great and only $100/yr alot cheaper than a class and you can accsess your lessons at any time! even checkin out videos can help alot well good luck hope to talk to you in chat sometime take care 🌸
Veena · 4/6/2009
Welcome...don't be shy, 🌸 feel free to ask any questions we're all happy to help!
Aphria · 4/8/2009
Thanks guys. Bad news for me and my poling 🙁 I threw my back out AGAIN moving the fouton...Lord knows how long it will be before I can stand up and bend over without pain. Jacq, thats awesome. I live in between Syracuse and Utica 🙂 Good ole New York. pole-twista, I have to say that really perked me up! I can barely seem to get my feet of the floor either 🙁 Once my back is ok I will definitely start with the strength training and what have you. I am very impressed with Veena's lessons! Very easy to follow and understand, I just wish I could do some of them lol. I will see if I can make it to the chat this Friday <3
Foxy_Rei · 4/8/2009
I live between Elmira and Binghamton. 🙂
DeaconJungleCatPoles · 4/8/2009
Awww Aphria, so sorry to hear about your injury. I pray that you recover very quickly! Jungle Cat 🐱