Welcome! (FREE)

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Big THANK YOU to my students, I can't thank you all enough for believing in me. While the PDF is nice, I feel the videos are far more helpful and better organized. This program is included with any lesson package purchase! Here's the PDF

How to use this course

Veena Feb 27, 2023
This course was created for everyone, even if you don't have a background in fitness! Don't forget to watch video links I share! My tutorials are very in-depth and contain entries, exits, variations and step by step instructions.

How the Veena Method was Born

Veena Feb 27, 2023
This is the story of how and why I developed this method of teaching.

The history of pole dance

Veena Feb 27, 2023
The skills for Mallakhamb are fascinating https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PO17embL6M Here's link for an older Chinese pole video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot7zDsa1icw Sadly there isn't any video or photo records of circus tent dancing.

Classification of Elite Pro & Amateur

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Most students fall under the Amateur group. They need to be reminded that Elite pole tricks are not the same as what they might be learning. We don't expect adults who take figure skating or gymnastics classes to work on the same skill as those who

Signature and Elite Tricks

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Use these questions help you figure out if a trick is appropriate for you class or student. 1. Does the move require a release and catch of the pole? 2. Does the move require contortion level flexibility? 3. Does the move require limbs

Pole Dance Basics

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Here is the link for more about Flexiblity training https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/62a11f8a-42ec-4991-8dd4-0d06ac110005 POLE COMBOS SECTION https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/quick-lessons POLE ROUTINES SECTION

Warm ups

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Here is a link for routines that can be used as warm ups https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/5f9f8cc2-4d24-4921-a842-659aac110005 Here's a link for the floor work section https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/Floor_work

Spotting

Veena Feb 27, 2023
Did you know that true spotting doesn't mean putting or helping someone get into a pose? Nope, it's all about being there incase they need help!

Fundamental Grips Holds and Spin hand placements

Veena Feb 27, 2023
You can find video examples for the pole grips listed here https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/beginner-pole-lessons

Fundamental Tricks and Common Mistakes

Veena Feb 27, 2023
If you wanted to simply the list of fundamental tricks so they're only beginner level, here's what would be included: POLE WALK, SHOULDER SLIDES, POLE SIT, POLE CLIMB, THIGHT REST, SIDE SIT. If you need ideas for how to safely teach CKR and Marley,

Strength and Conditioning

Veena Feb 28, 2023
Link for Strength and Conditioning https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/conditioning-exercises Here are the links for the POKE A MUSCLE GAME https://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html Here's a nice app to use

Beginner Level Class Structure

Veena Feb 28, 2023
Half spin - STEP AROUND https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e7e4217-a544-4440-978a-55f6ac110005 Forward two hand spin - FIREMAN https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e93cd7f-18b8-43aa-bc64-4d68ac110005 Reverse lateral two hand spin - BACK

Beginner Level Teaching Evaluating & Exeptions

Veena Feb 28, 2023
This video will have helpful tips for teaching beginners of all ranges. Here's an example of how I teach spins https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e93cd7f-18b8-43aa-bc64-4d68ac110005

Intermediate Level Teaching

Veena Feb 28, 2023
In this video you'll learn how to work with intermediate students! INVERT INFORMATION! The ultimate guide to invert series contains 9 FREE videos along with my 3 in-depth tutorials for the Invert, Chopper and Aerial Inverts. These tutorials cover

Advanced Level Teaching

Veena Feb 28, 2023
This video will provide tips and suggestions for teaching students at an advanced level! POLE COMBOS https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/quick-lessons FLEXIBILITY HACKS

Off pole training

Veena Feb 28, 2023
This video will cover when and why you might want to take time away from pole dance. It will also provide ideas on how and what to train while taking time off the pole.

No pole

Veena Feb 28, 2023
This video will cover a few more reasons why we might train without a pole or take time off for a while. Here's the link for off pole exercises https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/conditioning-exercises Enjoy the NOW and know it's ok to

Pregnancy and Pole

Veena Feb 28, 2023
This video is a guideline that I used, not advice on how every pregnant pole dancer should practice while expecting. We're all very different, listen to YOUR body and know that your pole will always be waiting after you have your little one! Here's
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Over the course of this past year, I gained a lot of weight and lost my strength due to the pandemic and struggling through a PhD program. Finding StudioVeena reignited my confidence and passion. I'm so grateful for this amazing resource, thank you!
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