When did you start learning from static pole to spinning?

goldvenom2809 started this discussion · 2/18/2014

Or maybe there are some who start straight from spinning? My studio unfortunately only has static poles. I'm at intermediate level now and it's been a year since I first started poling. I really wanna move onto a spinning pole but is it still too early?? I was thinking maybe taking up a second class at another studio abit further away to start on a spinning pole. I love my current teacher and studio too much to quit! I also have a pole at home and try to experiment with spinning. But I can't control speed coordination and balance. Can this be self taught or is it best to learn as part of a course?

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joni1 · 2/18/2014
You can purchase a beginner to intermediate spinning dvd to practice at home. I purchased Princess Me Me's Essential Pole Dance DVD Volume 1 at http://www.poledancedvd.com. Bobbi's studio in Australia has Spin Pole dvds too but I found it more intermediate to advance spin lessons.The Princess Me me's dvd is a great introduction lessons to spin mode, So safe to do at home on your own.
Veena · 2/18/2014
You can start learning spinning pole any time :) If you're taking the lessons I offer spinning pole options at the end of each static spin lesson! Here's a video with some tips for using a spinning pole. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CtinAzp17s0
AnnVann · 2/18/2014
I am a newbie, but I have to say that I pole because spinny pole exists! The only time I take my pole off spin mode is when I am learning something brand new, and even then just for the first few times. I do all my Veena warm-ups with the pole on spin. There is a pole studio I'd like to attend nearby, but they have a rule that you can't spin until you've completed the Intro and Beginning courses. So that will rule me out because I simply don't enjoy static. The first spin I ever did (fireman) was on spin mode. Then I tried on static and couldn't do it, lol!
BonnieAndClyde · 2/18/2014
I have been poling for 3 years and have not tried spin mode on my pole. Dying to try but nervous I will fly off!! I will have to get the dvd mentioned below! Thanks
Runemist34 · 2/18/2014
I've been poling for almost 6 years (off and on) and only last summer have I gotten the chance to even try spinny pole! It's been quite the change for me. Lots of fun, but super difficult! I find that it takes a lot more strength and control than static... but it may just be that I'm getting soft again ;) I think that spinning pole control takes a lot of practice. Veena's lessons are pretty awesome, too, because she gives you pointers on things you may not think about... like how one may swing one's leg into a spin and SERIOUSLY SHOULDN'T (cough >_>) Anyways, if you have access to a spinning pole, why not make it part of your home practice? You can always take your studio lessons, and see what you can make of them at home with spinning mode. :)
Phoenix Hunter · 2/18/2014
Goldvenom, it is not too early for you to start spinning pole. Veena shows most of her lessons on static and spin. the technique is different. in static, as you know, you use your momentum to spin around the pole. in spinning pole, you hold a pose and the pole spins for you. it does take a good deal of strength to hold that pose. yes, there are ways you can control the speed. the shape of your body is a big factor. when climbing onto the spinning pole you would spin really fast if you were in an upright crucifix but if you switched into maybe a plank , you would slow down. the tighter your body is to the pole the faster you will spin. the more you are leaning away from the pole with your legs or upper body extended, the slower you will go. you also do not want to put a lot of momentum into your initial spin like a static spin.you will be going crazy fast! it is a slight push off the floor to start your spin.
Phoenix Hunter · 2/18/2014
use veenas lessons and/or take one or two lessons at that other studio just to get you started , so you feel comfortable.
ERIN6907 · 2/18/2014
I'm the same as AnnVann. Other than my very first 1 hour intro to pole class, I've always been on spin and change it to static only if I'm learning something new that is safer on static. I had read initially that spin mode required more strength and that most people that start on static have a really difficult time adjusting to spin so I just skipped straight to spin and figured it would be easier to learn static after spin! LOL And... It was! I've never taken a formal spin pole class I just learned on my own. I've never had dizzy or nausea issues but some friends of mine do. I took professional dance lessons all thru high school so I've learned to “spot” a pirouette very well from that training, I have no clue if that helps me or not but I just don't focus on anything. I kinda blur out my vision if that makes sense?? It is great fun once you get comfortable with it. I at it!!!
Veena · 2/18/2014
I always suggest a new pole dancer start off learning spins on a static pole, you find many who only use spin have issues with the timing and push, swing needed for static spins. It's usually difficult to move on to spin after static. I think most peoples issue with moving on to spinning pole is feeling sick or dizzy and this things get better over time :)
AnnVann · 2/18/2014
So wait, Veena... you said it's difficult to learn spin after static, but you also said spinners have trouble with timing on static? So then, you recommend static first (technically), while learning spin mode shortly thereafter? Please set me straight. (I am hoping to solve the problem with timing by never having it come up because I am only on spin, lol! Sorry, just being naughty student here!) ;)
Veena · 2/18/2014
No, that's not really what I meant, I word it backwards...I meant it's usually difficult to move on to STATIC after SPINNY. I just wrote it backwards on my phone. :) I didn't mean to say it was technically difficult to learn spin after static. I meant to say the only real issue for most with switching to spinning pole is the dizziness, this is an issue for some regardless of if they learn spin mode before or after static. I know a lot of those who started off on spinny and have the worst time learning spins on static.
Veena · 2/18/2014
I Wrote* lol ...not word....good lord, I can't type today!
AnnVann · 2/18/2014
Lol! Since I don't stick well to poles, I can apply grip aid and do spinny. But then when going back to static, you need to slide, so then my hands feel insecure without grip aid. Ack!
Veena · 2/18/2014
You need a good amount of hand strength to do static spins, this is why I have you start off with Forward 2 hand static spins. Single hand spins on static are far more advanced. :)
AnnVann · 2/18/2014
Ok, I'll keep static practice in my regime. :)
RockNAngel · 2/19/2014
Took me almost a year to really want to do spin... now I hate static LOL
calipolepixie · 2/19/2014
I think if you think you're ready to give spin pole a go, then go for it! Veena's lessons (& spin pole lessons) are great, I highly recommend them. I started out on static 3 yrs ago & still prefer static but I am finally ready to start working on spin mode, to broaden my pole bag of tricks ;)
scorpiotrickster · 2/19/2014
Both studios in my area start everyone on spin exclusively, and then begin to integrate static spins later on. It seems to work for most people, but it is definitely harder to get enough height and momentum on static spins when you have been used to the pole spinning for you :-) Spinning can be more difficult to control the speed and momentum of the spins, and it's common to see girls start spinning way too fast when they bring their bodies into the pole, so it requires use of a different type of muscle control. I recommend learning everything on both static and spin, starting from beginner on-I find I prefer some things on static and some on spin!
miss fern · 2/19/2014
I find most studios start on static and move to spinning later, for many of the reasons given here. Spinny pole can be more difficult because you're fighting the force of the pole, to stay on, so many weaker people struggle to keep their form through entries and exits, but the plus side is they'll find their grip strength improves over time because of this. You also have to conquer possible feelings of dizziness on spin, depending on the person. Static pole can be more difficult because you need to create (and control) your own velocity / momentum, for momentum. This is a whole skill in itself, and is the main thing that people who start on spin pole struggle to 'get' when moving to static. But it just takes practice, and static works your muscles in a different way, so if you do have access to both types, then I'd definitely recommend learning to master both. I wrote an article about moving from static to spin - but perhaps this calls for another one to discuss the reverse! Hehe. You can check the spinny article at: http://heartofpole.net/life-and-pole/tips/moving-from-static-to-spinning-pole-what-you-need-to-know.html
hookedonpole · 2/19/2014
I've been poling 8 yrs and am just starting more and more on spinny, but still very little (if that makes sense) I've taken a couple of lessons on spinny, then practice them at home VERY slowly. But not often as I should. At the studio I'm at now, I focus on spinny a little bit, but am venturing more with it. I have couple recent videos practicing spinny. The first time I tried it at home by myself, I scared the crap out of myself and decided"no way". But I hadn't had any classes on that mode yet. For me, I want to, but slowly she goes :)
Jensha · 2/20/2014
I love poling but have recently had a long break (as I was living in a country with no pole dancing opportunities in the Middle East and couldn't get a home pole). I have had to go back and relearn a lot of stuff and I'm finding it easier to test out the positioning of a spin on the spinning pole and as soon as my body knows what it's supposed to be doing and what bits go where, I try the move on a static pole. I've got quite a lot of strength, so holding myself isn't the challenge. I find that having come back to pole recently, I need to work more on positioning and having the confidence that I can get into position.
leyrose · 2/20/2014
I used to figure skate competitively so spinny pole is just so natural to me. I used to practice things on static when I first learnt them or was learning a harder move but these days I just start learning it straight away on spin. My studio only has spin poles and they spin insanely fast compared to my xpole at home so being able to do moves on them requires lots of comfort factor with spin mode! I do want to go to static to learn the reverse grab as I can do it on spin but I think it may build up my strength and technique to do it on static?
Krista Bocko · 2/20/2014
How do you do RG on spin?
Veena · 2/20/2014
Sparrow, it's in the lessons if you have them. On spin you don't really swing way out like you would and you grab the pole with the back hand as well. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fc4dc2f-1bd8-4026-9725-02690ac37250
Krista Bocko · 2/20/2014
OK, I think I know what you mean. I just didn't know it was called Reverse Grab also on spin!

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