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@Lopsi I AGREE; it was fine to post the link; thank you. But I can't believe this is happening on Veena. Can you imagine this poor girl reading this? Sorry we pushed someone out of the community. 🙁
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Your first shoes for dancing, I would get something with an ankle strap. It seriously makes a difference. I have two pairs of slides, a pair of close-toed shoes with an ankle strap. I feel much more secure with the latter. Here are a couple I like:
I hope the links work, cuz I pulled them from my amazon wish list. ha ha
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I have a similar problem when I do a chest stand. My legs feel funny/weak. I believe that it happens because my body is not well adjusted to the extreme bend, and it is putting pressure on some crucial nerves. For me it is not an issue of strength or flexibility. Is this what you are refering to?
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Its a bummer that they took your vid down. I understand the policy, but Veena doesn't have a lesson for this. And besides, she hasn't put up a new pole lesson since I've been a member here, despite the fact that at least half of us here are advanced level. Anyway, I checked your tutorial out, and it looks amazing. I can't wait to try it.
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Can you attend classes at more than one?
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I voted and reposted to facebook to ask my friends to vote for you too. Good luck. What are the prizes?
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You may be able to adapt an elbow grip to stabilize yourself, when climbing. But that's all I use my hands for anyway, just stability. I always climb with my legs, making contact from the bottom of my ankle to above my knee. In fact, I think the elbow grip is good for lots of stuff. Sometimes I shoulder mount with it. You've got me wondering if I can ayesha with an elbow grip too. Hmmm I will try this.
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I don't mind my calluses. I get them from working with my pull-up bar, silks, and pole. But I am wondering if I should remove them. Do calluses reduce your grip capacity by making your hands slippy?
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@ Organic Angel; I am not taking it out on the working girls. I am not upset with them in anyway. Don't know how you got that from what I said. They are welcome to it, but most of them don't even pole dance. Many of them are amazing performers, nonetheless. Also, it was an aliteration when I said tricked-out. I meant getting lots of tricks under your belt, not putting on shoes or makeup. xo
To clarify: I'm cranky about how social perceptions closet our sport in the midwest. But I can see how you thought I was bitching, cause I was. lol. And others are right, I could organize a showcase, or travel to competitions. I just don't have a huge amount of free time in between working, and going to school, and raising my son. We all have our priorities. I guess I'm gonna have to put my love for dance on the shelf until I accomplish a few other things.
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I have had a great experience with my mirena. I did have spotting occasionally for the first six months and a little cramping. I no longer have a period. I love not worrying about birth control! I think it makes a big difference if you get mirena after having a child, bc the cervix is more lax. I don't remember any cramping at all after the immediate insertion, when I had it inserted 6 weeks post-partum. Sometimes I can feel it tho. I always check for the threads once a month.
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I have to disagree, distracted. It is NOT in your head. I'm new on a TG and the pole stickiness makes a huge difference, as does the diameter of the pole. I have a chrome x-pole and it can be tough to spit grip on the darn thing. I use windex and acetone to clean the pole and have to wipe it before I attempt a TG handspring, or I might fall and hurt myself. The studio has a lot grippier poles, they are stainless, but I suspect they have accumulated residual grip aid over time, and that's what makes them so grabby. You should try a grip aid, like Gorilla grip at home, when you get a little buildup on your pole, you may find it easier to keep from sliding. Other than that, just practice, and condition and your hands WILL get strong enough to hold onto any pole!
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To studio owners: please give me details about your insurance. What company writes the liability insurance? What is the annual cost? How broad is the coverage? And liability wavers where did you get yours or did you have to pay to have them written? Professional performers: do you carry your own insurance too?
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I like wearing makeup, but honestly it is for others when I do. I know its not me and not what I look like.
Makeup is fun but loving yourself is better. 🙂
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Ah, I found a vid of it on youtube. Emotioncatcher. Awesome. But you are all correct, I would need hella wrist-strength. Thanks for the replies.
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@lopsiJulie Me too! I have the stiffest joints (not muscles). My ballet teacher said my hips will never change and I will never get a beautiful turnout. I'm so sad about this; but I'm still hoping that she's wrong.
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Yes, I have come across this sentiment. Don't be discouraged. You can try to share with other, or teach them, but some will never come around. Personally, I find some peoples reactions humorous and I think "Oh well, I can't please everyone but… I wonder how much living they are doing under that rock?"
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Get padding; bc you will fall! The trick looks more beautiful the more horizontal you can get; but sometimes I feel like I am spring-loaded.
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I have clip ins that I LOVE from hairextensions.com. Does anyone have a problem with wearing them while they pole? Sometimes mine pull out if I flip my hair. I have really fine hair, so is there any way of getting them to stay in a bit better?
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Can you post a vid, so we can see the mechanics?
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The most flawless performance I have ever seen. Thanks for posting the link.
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Miraine; thanks for the tips. Sadly I tried it, to no avail. Nothing will loosen these hips up!
I cannot rotate my hips from a front split into a staddle, not because it is painful, but because it is impossible. Imagine trying to close a door with something jammed in the gap behind the hinge. You can rotate the door to a certain angle, but there is a point at which it will not progress. This is what my hips feel like on both sides. Its very depressing.
@scarlet: you only have the problem on one side? I wonder if it is injury related. Have you ever suffered an injury to your hip joint?
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Sounds like fun. An idea for October: Weak side dance! I always find myself favoring one side or the other for particular moves. It sure would be interesting if I switched all of them!
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I have had many different pole injuries that cause me varying levels of concern. I did have bruising and a small cyst on my hip that appeared associated with some aggressive inverted holds that I was doing.
Spigelian hernias occur along the edge of the rectus abdominus muscle through the spigelian fascia, which is several inches to the side of the middle of the abdomen. I'm not quite sure from your description, where your injury is located.
It would be impossible to diagnose your injury without examining it. You should probably visit a doctor or a sports injury professional for more information if you are concerned. I think if you ignore it, you may risk further injury. Good luck.
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My favorite floor work move is a modified backward roll. I lay on my back with my hands at my sides, then pike my legs over my head. I put both hands palm down above my shoulders and I roll backwards over my shoulder, keeping one toe on the ground and bending the other leg at the knee. You will slide backward and uncurl your torso. It looks really pretty, but hmmm, maybe I need to make a video.
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Thanks for all the inspiring quitting stories. You are all wonderful and cheer me up immensely. I still haven't had one. But I haven't met certain other challenges either. I haven't had a cocktail yet, with out smoking, or gone to a bar without smoking, or spent time with smoker friends without it either. I suppose those things can wait tho.
I do hate the smell of it.
