HotPhlip started this discussion ·
On my 4th month of pole now, and I would like to get different opinions from you about when intermediate level students should start practicing on a spinning pole. I realize spinning has an altogether different dynamic as well as requires a lot more holding strength. If there are other advice you beautiful polers can give me, that would be great!
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Saphyre ·
Ahhh! I love spinny!! I think I was poling for around 7 months when I started and I have never looked back! The first move I did was a fireman. Wheeeeeeeeh!!! Yes, it's definitely a different dynamic. In static, you usually have a walk or pushoff for momentum. In spin it's more of a lift-off. The closer your body is to the pole, the faster you will go. That's why a fireman was a good first move. Do you have Veena's lessons? Here are 2 link to get you started: https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f7460cf-70a8-4b81-b84e-781e0ac37250 https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4f7311e1-1410-4981-8097-7a4a0ac37250
HotPhlip ·
U rock, Saphyre! I do like the feeling of the spinny pole, but it takes practice (like everything else!), and getting the hang of the feel...(gotta love the pun, lol!) I will check out the link. Thanks!
One of the things I have is hand strength - a lot of it. I LOVE the spin option! Being able to combine things(spin combos) that you can't in static as well as moderate your speed by position is quite empowering. Spin makes me feel like I can fly! To help control the dizzy factor, I concentrate on the pole itself. Enjoy spin 😕
Kyrsten ·
Start now! It's a completely different technique and dynamic... actually, I sometimes start people off with the spinning pole (if they're strong enough to hold their weight, that is) because it's easier to focus on correct positioning when you don't have to worry about generating momentum, imo. Especially combination spins - I find it much easier to try them first on spin, then take them to static once I have the feel for what my body needs to do. As for inverts, those tend to be harder on spin, so generally I will start those on static and move to spin once I have the fundamentals. But the only way you'll learn is to practice, because again, totally different technique. I don't really think there is a certain point where you should "start" learning on spin, provided that you are comfortable enough holding your body weight (which you should be if you are spinning anyway). If you have a static/spinning pole, make use out of both at every opportunity.
Lana Lee ·
I had started spin almost year after I started poling.... Mainly because the studio I went to was strictly static. I wish I had started spinny pole earlier! I was probably also very reluctant because I do get very sick on spin mode, so I didn't want to spend the next 3 hours feeling like I want to puke every time I moved just a tad. I'm pretty sure it's the same case with almost everyone, but once you start spinny, you'll love it so much you won't really wanna do anything on static! There are so many moves and poses that look so great on spin mode, but static also has it's purpose! There are moves I would only do on a static and never on a spinny. It took me a while to get the hang of spin mode and how to control the spin so that I don't feel like I'm going to fling off and smack into a wall. It really is a completely different dynamic.
HotPhlip ·
On spin, I noticed that if you are strong enough to hold poses. It is easier to do so and looks more fluid. Your tips are so good ladies. Thank you! I am going to start practicing on spinny too. I will master inverts first on static. That makes sense :)
Honestly, I started on spinny pretty early in my pole journey, I think I started poling in March 2011 and was definitely spinning by the summer. And I started really simple with Fireman, or doing a climb from standing but boosting myself in one direction or another as I stepped up (GENTLY...it's really easy to go too fast in a climb position) just to get used to the sensation. And luckily I've never had nausea or anything like that, and don't even get that dizzy unless I go too fast. It's a funny thing, I've noticed when I'm poling that my mind kinda turns inward and I stop "seeing" externally. Like the first few times I inverted, or went into a cross-knee release, I would get back down to the ground and be like..."I know I was staring directly at the floor, but I can't remember it!" Like my mind is so intensely focused on my point of contact and form and, you know, not falling, that it doesn't pay attention at all to what's actually in front of my eyes. Sorta hard to explain...can anyone else relate?
I like how you explain that Pankake! I don't want to say I close my eyes, because I don't, but I am not truly seeing anymore either. 🥂
Veena ·
Here's a YT video I did with some tips for using a spinning pole. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=6&feature=plcp
My first spin was on spinny! I was home alone with a new pole and no instructions. I am surprised I didn't get hurt. Me and the hubby were mad spinnin for 2 weeks before I found SV. My love affair with spin continues, but I appreciate a beautiful static dancer. Veena and Danielle Tille stick out to me. They can dance a static pole and make you think they are on spin. Congrats on starting your journey!
