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Okay I just got this (5 minutes ago) Yay! – Not solid yet but at least I know I can do it and I finally have something to build on. Don't get discouraged it seems you have to keep tweaking things as you go along and repeated trying strengthens you to get it eventually it also starts to hurt much less. For me I had to have it in my head to push my whole upper body back. Before when I was focusing on the hips it still wasn't enough. When I watched back a video I saw my chest caved in. So I put it in my head to push all of the upper body and not just the hips until I felt like I was going to start swinging backwards and that worked for me (don't know if everyone just does this automatically but I guess my posture isn't so great). Also I don't know about everyone else but my bottom foot has to go on top to help lock. I saw Reiko on youtube with her bottom foot behind but I can't hold it like that (yet!) I also would like to learn how to do it unhooked when I get better at this.

Here is her video – I just love what she does at 5:40  🙂  – A new goal for me!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVcXaePjHRU&feature=feedu

 

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Oooh thanks for posting this 🙂 I want to start learning spinning pole but didn't know where to start.

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I have a PS pole and like Masked Loopy and Cocoa it loads from the top. I don't like the looks of the ones from the bottom because of the ridge sticking out.  I also love the way mine switches back and forth seamlessly from static to spin. This is what made me hesitant for an Xpole (reading others having trouble on spin mode because the pole unravels or something like that – someone can correct me please if I misunderstood)

Also I did have the issue of the threading getting stuck and initially not even fitting together because the threads would not align. I bought it through my pole studio so I didn't have to deal with PS cust. serv. My teacher helped me with replacing parts. Since then no problems and I really like it.

 

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I'm not sure personally but the six weeks splits program says it should go to the side:

 

There are two ways of doing them you can either have the foot and knee of the back leg facing the floor or you can have the foot and knee pointing to the side and it is the second way that you should do them.

Why?

For three reasons, one being that if you choose the first method you place the back leg in a position were it automatically wants to bend at the knee and if your back leg is bent you can not do a proper full splits. This habit can be overcome through training but it is easier and quicker to adopt the foot to the side technique.

The second reason is simply that your back leg slides a lot easier with the foot pointing sideways than it does with the foot pointing down towards the floor as the toes tend to dig in to the ground and make it harder to slide.

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The third reason is that when it is time to start practicing isometrics whilst in the splits position you will find it a lot easier to maintain your balance with the back foot pointing towards the side.

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I'm going to have to try some of these tips.

Masked Loopy thanks for the link to Karol's vid

Runemist I can see why Michelle is your favourite. I love her style. I saw a clip of her on youtube from one of the talent reality shows (I forget which one) but Brandy Norwood was a judge and treated her so unfairly but Michelle kept her composure the entire time.

Now I'm off to shake what my Mama gave me (she wasn't very generous though 🙁 lol)

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Can someone post a link to Karol's video? I'm not sure which one everyone is talking about, and wow Michelle can shake it!

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That's amazing https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I am so happy for your good news https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif  Happy Bday to your husband and best wishes to you and your family. 

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I agree to just be straightforward and tell him why the xpole is better. You can just point out to him that the peekaboo is ok for beginners who use it more as a prop to walk around and maybe do a sexy dance with no inverts but that it's not safe to use as you advance so you will need something more sturdy to accommodate  you. Also, as you mentioned before you can sell your pole on craigslist or ebay so he might feel better about spending the money and just thank him for helping to get you started in something you love to do.  My friend's BF did this too (Electra pole) but she's not really into poling aside from a sexy dance from time to time so it's ok for her but I definitely don't feel safe using her pole when I'm at her house. Her BF actually tried to spin on it as a joke and it went flying along with him!

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If you are super nervous you can make a routine and practise without a mirror but film to see how your body moves even if you think you suck at the first viewing (I was shocked lol)  keep practising and you will see your improvements and become more confident. In front of the BF do the moves you are most comfortable with or best at then distract him with a striptease once you run out of energy to pole 😉

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I'm glad to hear there was a bit of good news. Keep staying positive, I can't imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. We are still here for you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

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I think if you like a song to dance to it doesn't matter who else has done it before (unless you are picking a song to dance to in uspdf lol)

Glory box by Portishead has been done a lot and someone even titled their video something like "My turn to dance to glory box" 

Plus I like seeing the different styles and moves different girls do to the same song.

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I'm another one all for spinny. I've been on static and don't know where to start in spin mode but would really like to.

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Thanks Veena 🙂

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Can you guys tell me where the routine is?

I looked through the lessons but must've missed it.

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I'm not a traveler but I would still contact the pole studios in the area where you will be in case one of the instructors might be bilingual. I see that the studio in Milan Italy has their site in english and  one of the studios in Paris has instructors from different countries so you might not have to rule out classes abroad yet 🙂

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So sorry to hear about your husband and I wish him well. I'm glad we can offer you some support 

Hugs https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

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I agree with everything Sapphirecatzeye said 10,000 times over! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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Ok here are my thoughts: I think it's a shame when polers feel a need to disassociate themselves with strippers. I can understand explaining the difference simply because there is a difference just the same as chinese pole and mallakhamb (indian pole gymnastics)  differ from fitness pole but the disdain disappoints me. I've even seen a former exotic dancer who is an extremely skilled aerial artist now put down strippers in an interview. 

I personally feel that exotic dance is the root of where pole fitness spawned from so no matter how much someone highlights the differences between the two, the correlation will always be there and it's something I personally don't mind. That is actually a part of why pole dance appeals to me. I love the fitness benefits and the other forms of creative expression that it's evolved into by taking it out of the clubs but the "darker side" works for me too. I understand many ladies here may not go to a club and perform for an audience but what about a private show for a husband or a boyfriend? Or even just a show for yourself to celebrate your own allure and appeal? Sensuality and sexuality are a part of life wether on display or not. For me, the bottom line is  that we would not be here loving the pole (even for those in a purely skilled and non-sexual practise) and reaping all the benefits we do from it if it wasn't for exotic dance the same way that Tango which is said to be a dance once restricted to bordellos has become what it is today. While I'm pretty certain none of the professional tango dancers work in bordellos lol, they acknowledge the history of Tango and are not compelled to distance themselves from how it got it's start. I think fitness/expression pole dancing will be seen for what it is by the general public with time and more exposure. I feel like women should be proud to say they took an art form done by women for men and made it into something by women for women and now there are male polers becoming notable too so I guess by women for everyone!

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Hey Jenni,

Montreal has lots of strip clubs with really talented girls. Maybe you can get a few other pole dancers together and arrange a performance night or a mini show at one of them. I believe one of the pole studios in Vancouver has an arrangement like that at a strip club there. I've seen some videos of it on youtube. Or get hired and quit before your 2nd performance when clothes has to start coming off lol

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She's got my vote! 🙂

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Here's a link to a place but I don't know anything about this studio though:

http://www.princessstudios.com/index.php/contact-us.html

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Voted 🙂 Good luck.

I love pin up pics, you look hot and your shoes are to die for!!!! 

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When I first started trying to figure out what to do with my free arm, my little rule for myself was to not let my hand drop below my waist during practise. Imagine that you have to keep it up there at all costs.

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I don't have a pic or much info in my profile. I just love pole dancing and none of my friends share this interest so it's nice to have a place to come to where other people enjoy it too. I like the videos because they give me new ideas, goals and inspiration.

For those that like more privacy there's always the option of a private youtube account where you can choose who can see your uploads and it's not open to the public. I don't know if I haven't been on this site enough but I really don't notice any scary types saying things especially compared to some of the comments I see on the youtube pole vids.  I agree with amcut when she says Unfortunately, there are creepers everywhere and they find everything sexy, so unless you intend to do nothing (and some of them will find that sexy) there's nothing you can do about it.

Later when I do a video that I'm not to shy to post I will be okay with it being in this public forum as long as there are moderators to deter from posting inappropriate comments or removing members who use the site to harass others. Also I'd like to add that I'm not a creepy creeper I swear! lol

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ooh I love your style and movement Phoenix 🙂