Discussions

The author is collecting positive feedback about the forum to feature on WikiPole. They asked members to describe what they love about the Studio Veena forum in a few sentences.

The author shared their excitement about successfully performing a move called a 'Dislocator' and landing in the splits for the first time. They are feeling sore but proud of their achievement and are looking forward to learning more moves.

Someone shared that they had created an account on a social media platform and invited others to follow them. They provided a link to their profile.

The author is new to pole dancing and wants to learn so they can eventually teach classes. They are looking for advice on getting started and finding resources.

Someone new to the community introduced themselves, explaining they are from Mexico and want to learn pole dancing to eventually open classes in their area where it’s currently unavailable. They apologised for their English.

A new member introduced themself and shared their experience with a broken pole from one company while awaiting a new one from another. They were looking to connect with other dancers and learn from the community.

A member announced they are moving to Florida from Kansas, originally from California, and expressed excitement about joining the community. They appreciated the positive atmosphere of the forum.

Someone asked for ideas on transitions out of a Cupid or Kneeswing, beyond simply sliding down the pole. They were hoping for suggestions or videos demonstrating different options.

A new male pole dancer shared that he's a beginner with a dance background and is excited to start practicing with his newly ordered pole. He asked for advice, especially regarding moves for men and local studios in the DC area.

Someone shared their enjoyment of a floor moves video created by another member, praising its humour and fun. The author was initially nervous about sharing it, but appreciated the positive feedback.

The author started a thread wishing a friend a happy birthday and sharing celebratory emojis. The friend responded to thank everyone for their kind wishes.

The author shared their success learning the cross ankle release and crescent moon pose, finding the ankle release easier than the cross knee release. They were curious if others had a similar experience.

The author is looking for recommendations for shorts to wear while pole dancing, specifically something that exposes the inner thigh for grip. They’ve been using cotton underwear but are hoping for more suitable options.

The author asked for advice on how to make their arms look more graceful during moves where they aren't holding the pole, feeling they appear awkward in videos. They wondered if this was a common issue or if they were being too critical.

The author is a new pole dancer planning to purchase an XPole and asked for advice on installation, shoes, and grip. They are concerned about a bumpy ceiling, finding shoes in a size ten, and managing naturally sweaty hands.

Someone asked if bruising on the tops of their feet during leg/foot lifts was normal. They were concerned they might be doing something incorrectly.

The author shared their excitement about finally achieving a sit and an unexpected invert with a handstand. They described the process of learning these moves, including the frustrations and breakthroughs they experienced.

The author shared their progress, successfully achieving a pencil from an iguana mount and a pretzel spin. They noted needing to work on leg flexibility for the pencil and are still practicing other moves like the superman and caterpillar.

A new member shared her story of finding pole dancing after a divorce and regaining confidence. She's a teacher who is nervous about sharing videos online, particularly due to her profession, and asked about where to upload them.

The author is a new pole dancer from New York who recently started taking lessons and is using a less expensive pole due to budget constraints. She shared her progress so far, including spins and kick-up inverts, and asked for tips on building strength and learning transitions.

The author, a new poler from Scotland, is seeking advice on improving their sit, cross ankle release, and invert. They described significant bruising and a humorous comparison to whales colliding.

Someone is looking for recommendations for video editing software to add text to practice videos they plan to share. They are hoping to find something user-friendly for beginners.

The author experienced pole burn on the insides of their wrists from a new spin and asked about wristbands to help. They were looking for recommendations on what kind to use and where to purchase them.

The author is looking for guidance on transitioning from a butterfly position into a Gemini-like move, describing it as horizontal and supported by one hand. They referenced a performer who executes the move and asked for video resources.

The author is experiencing issues with the spin function on their X-pole, describing a bumpy and slow rotation. They are unsure if it’s a user error or a faulty product and asked for advice on how to fix it.