Charley
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jkpolegirl – I have heard the above arguements myself and concur – the classroom is a different experience and an important one with the proper environment.
SV provides the 24/7 studio experience and there are things that are different but I feel and I can tell everyone on this thread does too that I wantmy students to excel as best they can. I have a hard enough time posting REVIEWS much less full on tutorials – that takes a TON of time. It's much easier to say "wanna get bett4r faster, log onto SV, buy the lessons, review the stuff we did in class and I'll just post the choreo we did." i could not imagine having the time to edit and post each move plus how the choroe i taught. GEEEZZZ, lol!
SV works perfectly for how I teach and offers a lot of extra instruction for a fair price and a cheaper price than it would be to pay for me. My excelerated program REQUIRES SV membership.
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Hi Olivia – I call it the Little Dipper because the shape reminds me of the constellation. I was trying to submit as a compulsory move and no one had ever seen if before but if anyone knows of another name for it – please let me know 🙂
here's a video of it 🙂
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50450a51-85cc-4288-99be-65a40ac37250
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All of the above!
I started out with the gymnasty style – minue the form then transitioned into sexy and now it's a combination of a billion things. I'm starting ballet now too.
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I encourage students to come here, some sign up for lessons but the rule is they aren't allowed to do advanced stuff without permission. I look at SV as an amazing resource for my students – they can use this tool to help them remember moves, alignment and how to correctly do it. I just did a 16 hour dance instensive and to be honest I have already forgotten too much – so having a place to review with proper technique is important.
I know some studios feel that people will stop coming if they can do Veena but for me because I stress safety so much and taking the move into a sequence I have never had anyone drop me for Veena. Infact those who take with Veena ENJOY coming to me because we review, spot and take what they learn here to another levl – and if they can't remember a spin or how to do it – they come HERE and get the proper information so when they get back to me we can spend less time on review and move forward into variations, sequences, etc.
For those who are cash strapped -as I ALWAYS am – some do online lessons with Veena then a monthly or bi-weekly private with me.
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found out the real meaning behind the name "lunchbox" while in the lunchbox
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Been hit on the ass while you were performing pole
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Actually we should add a fine for heterosexual sex only because I've known a few gay friends to have it when they are drunk….so if you get fined for same sex the same could apply for opposite sex – teehhheeeeehehehe.
Why don't we make a thread of a list we ALL put together???
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Without getting into semantics and saying "it's ok to download a song illegally but not a pole video," the point is about supporting our extremely SMALL community and respecting the pioneers, teachers and performers who provide for us the ability to get better at what we LOVE to do.
If you can afford a $400 pole, you can spend the money on DVD's that actually support the industry and art form we all love so much.
Why are there people who believe that learning pole should be free? If you want to learn to pole dance for the simple cost of the pole there are many tutorials on youtube you can watch for free that nice pole people have made to share with you. If you want high quality video/sound production and to learn from master teachers PAY for it.
Woud you walk into Jamilla's class and ask to be let in for free?
Better yet, would you walk into Veena's classroom and aske her to teach you for free?
To me, this isn't about the law it's about respecting and taking care of our own. It's about people who give us products that make us better and in turn us supporting them so they can grow and keep the cycle going.
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@chemmie – I buy lots of used DVD's and CD's but I think that for me to purchase them they had to be purchased at some point plus I have no issue buying new either – unless it's Journey or something I have on vinyl, cassette and now DVD (lol!)
When it comes to pole I very much believe in somehow supporting the artists whether it's by being apart of the community, purchasing things that interest and will benefit me or promoting products thatI know will benefit others. That's the other thing, even if I might not learn something from a product does not mean it's not a product others can learn from and use. We use the music industry as an example but it's not the best one because artists are paid for merch, live performances, records, downloads, commercials, etc…pole dancers are only paid for their pole products or teaching – that's a small earning potential in the grande scheme of things.
So on that note I would like to say: Please support and promote pole dancers/videos/sites/dvd's and things in this community that have benefitted you or would benefit another. We need to stick together! Let's back each other up!
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Well, if we are talking "knowingly" then…my fine is substantially reduced – atleast by $80 https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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If I had never been drunk I would have been at $490….
@Veena – that's hilarious – you've never been drunk! sounds like you don't need to be https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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My boyfriend is at $695! lol!
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$590….but that's only because I drink a lot, so I get the drunk fines – almost all of them except waking up to someone whose name I did not know and well some dinking has led to some other antics….
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It's not about the existance of "free" resources to gather and keep information it's about the choice to do so.
I have loaned out DVD's before if I wasn't using them, I have in some cases given them away, sold them or traded them but that's because I had no need for them. I paid full price for them from the artist. Even that seems a little wrong now, lol!
As an instructor nothing make me more angry than teaching a great class or sequence and having students go home immediatly and just teach it to others. Why would you pay for class then allow someone else to gain free access to current new information? Shouldn't they atleast help you pay for the class if they are immediatly and directly benefitting? That's not fair to you or your instructor.
I'm not saying don't share, I guess I am saying think about what you're doing.
I paid $150 to learn to the fonjji. Why? Because that's a fair price for a private – I ans an instructor am directly benifitting and will teach it how many more times? The difference is – I paid to learn it correctly, safely and how to teach it – so in the end $150 isn't that much.
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It's like a 24/7 pole studio – there are dancers of all shapes, sizes and abilities on here. Over the years it's been amazing to watch everyone grow and see new people start up!
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My 2 cents. As someone who makes a living teaching (we rarely get PAID performing gigs) I could not imagine taking someone's content and learning from it for free.
In order for artists, teachers and the industry to grow we need to financially support pole studios, pole teachers, pole sites, pole dvds, pole events or we will not be able to sustain.
I'm not in any way money hungry and believe there is so much great content out there from diverse teachers and dancers (everyone does things differently) that without supporting the industry we will never get to see those things, learn those things and experience those things.
Over the years I have tens of thousands of dollars into my pole education from certifications, privates, workshops, memberships, dvd's, etc and it's the best money I've ever spent.
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I'm not nearly as balanced as I would like to be – can't wait to see what I can or rather can't do!
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Oh an one more thing about DGP – I found the MORE I used it *daily* the less sweaty my hands were – the only times I really suffer grip problems is when I am very hormonal at this point – I've been able to track it.
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I will have to grab the new version from MG when I get my ankel protectors 🙂 I have a bottle from midwest but that was from August – which forumla is that?
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I cannot agree with Joel more! I love DGP! I got to test it in it's infancy and even then it was pretty good. I like that I'm not sweaty or dry and it leaves a bit of tack on my hands. I tend to still require an anti perspirant because I am SO sweaty but this does my hands pretty good and I have been able to cut down on the chemicals I am using.
On a side note – my cat seems to like it too – I can use it and he doesn't smell me and run away!
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Always make them go first – hahaha! Or just tell them you wouldn't run on the treadmill in front of them so why would you pole in front of them?
Either way don't let anyone make you feel uncomfortable in your own space with your pole.
Plus to the unknown eye a pole pole sit, climb or spin is usually pretty impressive. You don't have to do a lot to get a fun and encouraging reaction 🙂
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I agree with Chemmie! I love stainless steal – it's my favorite finish and that's the only thing PS poles do well. I have been cut several times by the bottom adjustor cover. The ceiling plate is just painted but isn't probably an issue unless you wear shoes…I've had metal flakes come down in my eye before.
I own 4 X-Pert X-poles and take 2 of them up and down and a apart all the time – I've only had 1 joint twist on me once in 2 years. That's a pretty good track record. I also got it out pretty easy.
If you like stainless get the a one piece from platinum or if you need a multi piece then get the X-pert chrome. Unless you don't mind a top loading pole that is because like hotelchick said you can turn it over and make it top loading – that's up to you but I wouldn't dance around that cover piece – it's awful.
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Here's my version – not that anyone cares but I am excited I can actually do it, lol!
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/509820ed-a764-4195-81d1-22050ac37250
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OMG! this is one of my favortie moves! I had thought it was possible to extend it – it may even feel better than reg elbow grip.
gonna go try!
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Layla will be there with a few people! There are a bunch from London too so maybe you could ride to London then carpool the rest of the way? You could also train ride it too – there are lots of people who would be willing to pick you up 🙂
