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I’ve been poleing for 5 months and I regret not buying Studio Veena’s online lessons. The coniditioning and flexibility are worth the sub by themselves. I used to think all of the other girls were just being hardcore veena fans (nothing wrong with that :p ) when they talked about buying her lessons. I could have honestly prevented a ripped rotator cuff and tennis elbow if I just watched her lessons the day I started pole. That, and she shows me things other instructors wouldn’t have.
Most dancers use just rubbing alcohol to clean their pole, others use pole cleaners, some makes their own with white vinegar.
There are many grip aids. You just have to find one you like. There’s rock climbing chalk, mighty grip, dry hands….even a beeswax grip aid! :3 finding one that works for you is important.
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When you say “pole stars” I’m assuming you mean well known polefessionals like Marlo, Veena, Alethea, Jenyne, Evgheni, etc?
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When I dance at home, I dance to a lot of indie music. When I dance at work, I dance to only (alternative) rock. Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle (I splooshed pretty hard when Chelle danced to Counting Bodies Like Sheep at IPC this year), and then some Celldweller, Chevelle. A lot of the more hardcore rockabilly girls dance to 5 finger death punch and whatnot. I’ve noticed they just cut the tempo in half and dance to that instead of trying to keep even pace.
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a lot of girls prefer 45. Some even 40. Personally, I have big hands and have worked with all sizes of pole, from 38 to 65. I prefer 45, but don’t see the HUGE difference between 45 and 50 that a lot of other dancers do.
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It depends also on what you’re able to do; I rent a house, and my ceilings are 20ft tall and vaulted. For this reason, I have a tension pole in my garage.
Finishes DO matter. Some people think it’s better to learn on chrome that way your hands and tendons develope the proper grip. Personally, I find brass is best to work with as a beginner so you aren’t afraid to let go with your hands/fear of sliding on your face, etc. If you haven’t worked with chrome, I wouldn’t recommend buying. Although if you have a shop in your area to plte chrome to brass, there’s also that option down the road.
I regret also not buying a pole that has the ability to spin or lock.
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It depends also on what you’re able to do; I rent a house, and my ceilings are 20ft tall and vaulted. For this reason, I have a tension pole in my garage.
Finishes DO matter. Some people think it’s better to learn on chrome that way your hands and tendons develope the proper grip. Personally, I find brass is best to work with as a beginner so you aren’t afraid to let go with your hands/fear of sliding on your face, etc. If you haven’t worked with chrome, I wouldn’t recommend buying. Although if you have a shop in your area to plte chrome to brass, there’s also that option down the road.
I regret also not buying a pole that has the ability to spin or lock.
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I lied, I think I stay in Santa Clara. I stay on Stephen’s Creek and Saratoga. I haven’t heard of Twirly Girl’s, but I will check them out.
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I go out to San Jose pretty often, like, once a month if you wanna meet up at Poletential!
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emotioncatcher and missdirdybirdy have GREAT tutorials on youtube for prep exercizes.
One thing your studio might not tell you about the inverted v: If you’re like me and can make moves look pretty, but are trying to strangle your pole, you might to strengthen the tendons in your hands, and also forearms and deltoids for the inverted v. I have tendonitis for the second time, from inverted v. I’ve been inverting for 2 months, but if your muscles aren’t strong enough, condition 3-4 times a week. Over doing it will only take you off the pole.
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I got her to sign up for a class with me, but so far the idea is like trying to take my cat in a shower. I hope she ends up loving it as much as I do :/
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Need to try this, the WOW factor is through the roof
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I do bs and streching, half an hour each, 4 days a week. It’s allowed me to learn front splits in less than a month, and shoulder mount fairly consistently after 2. For beginners and intermediate, it should be enough. As you get better you will have to push your body harder, but it also matters that you work all of your abs, not just upper/mid/lower. Don’t forget your obliques!
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I got my shoulder mount two days ago! I did like, 10 of them to make sure I had it, and my shoulder is soooo sore.
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Also, sometimes, instead of going to the pole with a “maybe” mindset, I go with a “screw you, I’m going to do this and blow your mind” mindset. If you know that you can invert safetly and you have the strength for it, find a really good song that puts you in the mood to pole or after an argument when you’re upset. Adrenaline does wonders!
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I don't have a fear–but I've been inverting for two months and once I get upside down I forget to breathe. Have you tried having someone to spot you until you feel comfortable to do it by yourself? I needed someone for elbow grip aysha, just one person (especially a professional, like an instructor) might be enough to support you until you feel comfortable
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I don’t own chrome shoes, but I tried this anyway. I had to do it a little bit differently to get the shoes to look the way I wanted, but the listed ingrediants were very helpful.
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I work with brushed aluminum at my club. Vinyl makes it so much worse, but treated leather MIGHT work? Sometimes bare skin is the best thing, unfortunately :/
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Ah! You’re so brave for posting a video from your garage, haha. I can’t convince myself too, my lighting is too crappy. I can’t watch because I’m not at home, but your posture on the thumbnail looks really good!
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I feel like I’m the only one who doesn’t have this problem. A lot of polers feel a huge difference between 45 and 50. I work with a fireman’s pole (I’m going to estimate about 60, it’s like wrapping my legs around a tree) and have worked with very thin poles (40). I onlyhave an issue with the thinnest toothpick poles. I guess just getting used to them/not over thinking them is what you can do. You know, make your weaknesses your strengths sort of thing.
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^ pretty much what above posted said. Try gradually placing stacks of foam (or pillows) like things under your ankles when you stretch for your splits to achieve the over split. I’ve been trying this for jade because I’ve been told you can do jade both ways (illusion and the omghyperextendedsplits)
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I had the same pain, and it was a ripped rotator cuff (also from inverting). Stay off the pole and consult a professional, as it could be anything to an inflammed muscle to an out of place rib.
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I’ll try to keep my chest up. Normally I’m too busy staring at my legas if I can will it not to move.
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To clarify:
Kendra Wilkinson’s chrome sport pole (which is what I have) is supposed to be bottom loaded. So says her website, and practically any you can order from. Since it’s my first pole (and only) with seams, I assumed all new poles / at home were bottom loaded for convienience.
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Climate also seems to play a bigpart. I live in phoenix with dry hot climate and very dry hands. The rest of me is normal. But I can’t stick to chrome here with any part of my body. If I try to cross knee release, I pretty much fall on my head. Brass works really well for me for me climate. I agree with another user’s suggestion to ask the studio what they use. Seems like your safest bet.
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My pole is bottom mounted as well, but I assumed you were supposed to do it that way.
