[Bendie]

Veena actually has a very nice video where she goes from flatinne scorpio into butterfly, however you could go into extended butterfly instead.  The combo is at 1:03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqJ5iiwvXQU 

[Bendie]

I do two different variations of a Back Grab spin.  First is at 10 seconds in "Summer Vacation Pole Dance 2010"  .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4TSZtV5Yrw 

Second is at 42 seconds.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbPocrqvXRA 

I also have a different entrence into a "Inverted V".  It's at 33 seconds.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPlBrrVoSAQ 

I love to see different variations and peoples ideas:)

[Bendie]

Thanks everyone for all your responses.  Much appreciated:)

[Bendie]

The link above we can't access here in Canada.  Here is a you tube link that shows a few segments from the DVD.

http://youtu.be/Wb411SdTp3Y 

 

[Bendie]

Hi joni1:  I have Shiva Rea Fluid Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga.  It is wonderful and alot of routine choices, however the Shiva Rea Creative Core + Upper Body is the one I really love.  It is wonderful for helping build upper body and core strength needed for pole dancing.

[Bendie]

Hi chemgoddess1:  Alethea Austin has a move in this video at 3:20 that sounds like what you are describing.

http://youtu.be/HyeB2AX6i6Y 

 

[Bendie]

I’ve joined the FB group. Love the move!!

[Bendie]

It’s a BEAUTIFUL move. I haven’t tried it with the bottom leg extended, but I’m going to soon give it a go. It’s quite a twist to get the outside arm around the pole. Be careful of the shoulder. You need good shoulder flexibility.

[Bendie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Poleophile!!! Have a wonderful day!!!
Sue

[Bendie]

I was 44 when I started pole dancing 2 and one half years ago. I LOVE it!!

[Bendie]

January 5th

[Bendie]

WOW!! Beautiful photos!!

[Bendie]

Hi again Hilary: I ment to ask who do you take your online lessons through?

[Bendie]

Hi Hilary: I’m from Truro Nova Scotia. I’m a LPN in the Medical Day Unit at Colchester Hospital. You’ll have to look me up if you ever do a rotation in Truro. This is a great site. Very friendly and very informative. May I add you to my friend list.

Take Care,
Sue Rodler

[Bendie]

Hi Joni1: You can hook your outside foot to the backside of the pole and pull up into a pole sit. there is a great video on you tube that shows this. I don’t know how to post the link, so the name of the video is "Pole Dancing Exercises: How To Do Climbing Exercises In Pole Pancing". The name is deceiving but the video does show well what I’m talking about. I hope this is helpful https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Bendie]

I just received Jamilla’s new DVD "Routines 1" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif As usual her instruction is excellent. She has a new warm up and cool down. There are 4 routines. She shows the entire routine first then breakes it down into parts and instructs you through. Routine 1 is beginner level and each increases in difficulity to 4 being advanced. The moves in each routine seem to follow in much the same order as moves in AOP. Worth every penny!

[Bendie]

Here’s a quote that I really like. "You don’t stop dancing because you grow old, You grow old because you stop dancing."

[Bendie]

Hi Roxy-Pink. You are so right. I here that all the time. To many people THINK themselves old.

[Bendie]

Hi litlbit: I’m 46 and loving that I am fit enough to learn the art of pole dancing. You look fantastic!!

[Bendie]

Hi Kyla: I’m from Nova Scotia. You’re going to love this site. It’s a great resource for information:)

[Bendie]

Thank you Studio Veena: This is such a friendly and informative site. I have learned a lot. I thoroughly enjoy your lessons.
Have a great day everybody,
Bendie

[Bendie]

I think yoga is the only reason I can pole dance at all. I was 44 when I started poledancing and yoga had given me the strength and flexibilty needed. Pole dancing has given me many challenges. I am now just starting moves like Aysia and Jacknife.

Bendie

[Bendie]

Hi p1nkpr1ncss: Nice to meet you. I have been pole dancing for 2 years. I have a 10 year back ground in Ashtanga Yoga. I fell in love with pole dancing from the very first class. I am absoultely addicted! Where are you from? How long have you been pole dancing?
Take Care,
Bendie:)

[Bendie]

I am SOOO excited!!! I ordered the complete set of Art Of Pole 2 weeks ago, and it arrived yesterday from Australia to Nova Scotia Canada. Another big plus, "quick delivery". I watched level one last night. Her attention to technique and safty are excellent. The moves are broken down and well explained. You can actually do the moves with her. She is very easy to listen to as well. Worth every penny!!!

[Bendie]

I have a 45mm at home, however use a 50mm at my class. I find the spins more challenging on the 50mm due to my tiney hands, but all the other pole moves are fine. I have found that my spins have improved greatly since I have been able to practice more at home. I can perfect my technique better on the smaller pole and as a result do better on the 50mm pole.