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Wow I feel frustrated for you CK!!
I am crossing my fingers that they get it together and resolve this already.

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Ah I see, thank you Tropicalpole 🙂

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Cartwheel Mount!

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Since things are pretty good the way they are -It seems most people just want more content and a few little tweaks here and there (I’m no web person so I don’t mean to minimize any effort that would go into changes that appear small) what about trying to market further out and having the lessons dubbed in other languages of places where pole dance is very popular. I know I’ve seen tutorials in Russian and Cantonese (I think) that I wish were subtitled so I could get all of the instructions.

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OMG I love this pole dancer! I’m surprised she’s doesn’t seem to be more well known. I’ve noticed that when she poles fully clothed she does use her hands in typical hands free moves like gemini and scorpio. I’ve seen her do Jades w/clothes & hands free but I’ve heard it’s possible if you really squeeze super hard hard. My guess is being that she’s really strong she can rely a lot on her hands to get up the pole as opposed to using skin and legs and again I’ve heard to pole in pants sometimes squeezing hard will hold you.

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Or what about adding on some kind of pay-per-lesson option? Kind of like the way you can buy a full album on Itunes or just one song.

Even a donation button somewhere would be useful for members who might want it say thanks for all the time and work that goes into this site.
I also want to add that I agree with everyone else here who thinks the price for the lessons are a complete steal for what they are worth.

But just to throw in an idea, since there is the option to pay $20 dollars for access to the full site maybe an option could be that if you pay for the month you can extend for the year minus the already paid $20 (I don’t know if it’s already like that)

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I think it would be better to buy a 2nd hand brand name like Platinum Stages, Xpole or Lil Minx instead of getting a new cheaper brandless pole and if you choose to go 2nd hand before buying check with the company or even here about what details to pay attention to when verifying if the pole is authentic.

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I love this thread!! Here’s one I like:
“When obstacles arise you change your direction to reach your goal. You do not change your decision to get there.”

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You look amazing and I love the effects. I would’ve voted for the shoes alone hehe

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Sorry forgot to mention the suggestions are for if you don’t move but can afford to buy a pole (kind of obvious I guess), but I wasn’t trying to ignore your actual question – It’s a big decision so I just wanted to offer some alternative solutions in the meantime while you are thinking everything over.

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Is it possible to rent a storage space and pole in it? (I have no idea about storage spaces at all though – just throwing out ideas) or maybe rent time at a friend’s place to put up a pole and practise there with an agreed upon schedule?
Or find someone who doesn’t have a pole but would like to practise with you at their place, you might not be the only one at your studio that wants an alternative to a 52mm.

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I second both BagLady and Tamarinda. The lessons are really good and serve as a one stop shop in conjunction with this site. I also learn without a spotter. For the poor girl’s crashmat I bought the biggest pillows I could find at walmart and duct taped them together (I left them in the plastic so the tape would stick) I placed them around the pole and put a blanket over them. Sometimes I used couch cushions. Where there’s a will there’s a way 🙂

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Oh Yeah!
I take lessons from all different sources. Veena’s are the most organized and thorough and will get you all the way from beginner to advanced safely.

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Here are a couple more channels on youtube that have lap dance vids with some sexy move combos:
stripxpertease https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq974WY5dGo
Vertical Joes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vNBie4Yej8

Also I think the time will past faster than you realize so the routine won’t have to be as long as you might think, and when you run out of things to do or if you forget what you had planned just start stripping! It might sound silly but it will definitely distract your man from any uncertainty of yourself you might have and hold his attention at the same time. For myself I always have to remember to go s-l-o-w besides it giving a way more sensual dance you’ll need less moves that way!. When I get nervous my first reaction is to speed through my dance and I have to tell myself not to go so fast.

Also I personally like getting comfortable with a few different combos more so than a full routine. You can even throw in some floorwork moves to add some variety. I would also videotape my practises and pick out the moves to perform for my BF that look sexiest and that I’m really comfortable with at the same time.

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Oh! lol i was wondering about av too 🙂

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I personally think so.

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I started on static so I find that easier but my guess is whichever you started on you will think is less difficult. I remember when I first started spin I spent more focus on it than static and when I switched back static seemed hard. I personally think there is more skill involved in spin that just looking pretty but if all your dream moves or fave pole vids are on static you might not it too important to learn both. It just depends on your personal taste. I like spin because it makes me feel like I’m floating and it goes really well with certain songs I love. So even the music you listen to might help determine if you want to stick with one type or do both.

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Thanks Tropicale and Veena. When my shin recovers I’ll try this again!

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You sound pretty accomplished to me. A working mother skilled in a male dominated field who homeschools her son, and has been maintaining a marriage for 11 years. You are a super woman in my eyes. If a change is what you need then maybe start in small steps. It’s not selfish to want to enjoy your life or pursue goals and dreams. Put some thought into what interests you and go from there. Maybe you can take a course in something you are interested in. There could even be online options if it’s hard for you to find time. Never write yourself off we all deserve to be excited about life.

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For me advanced pole is inspiring. The pole art comps are such eye candy to me. Also, After seeing the reaction to Rihanna’s pour it up video vs Nicole William’s pour it up audition clip I think “elite pole” gives a lot of non-polers respect for pole as well as motivation to learn.

I think a good way to use social media to draw in polers would be to compile progression clips. Maybe the online world’s increasingly short attention span can be taken advantage of by putting up some mini montages of someone’s first few poling attempts through to their pole accomplishments.
People get to see people like themselves going from point A to point B.

Even vids of someone attempting a move through to finally getting it was (and still) is a big inspiration for me to try something new and not give up.

Maybe some Veener volunteers can do Veena Vine-amonials instead of just testimonials!

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Also you should probably bring more example pics than that one or even a hair extension that is the color you want because the color in that pic looks kind of unusual (at least to me) which seems like it could be very easy to get the wrong shade.

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Yep, but with bleach most likely.
You should start deep conditioning and protien treating your hair regularly. Some hairdressers might want to lighten it gradually or you can even do that on your own but you will be getting more and more orange until it’s light enough for the colour you want. It’s possible to do it all in a day but you need to find a good colorist and some might not want to (and be prepared for dryness and lots of extra hair care to add and maintain moisture) Also in the event that you have too much trouble getting someone to do it then as mentioned before try the orange route: lighten it gradaully on your own and do deep conditioning and protein in between each bleach session, then go back to the salon and they can finish up with the right color.

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Congratulations – I’m soooo thankful for this site.

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Hey Tacha&Flighter
Here is the knee hold to figurehead at 2mins – I’m a super Karol fan and knew it was somewhere in this vid! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV8SlZBR5m4

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I have a friend who does botox for sweating, not in the hands but here are some links:
Doctors addressing hand injections http://www.realself.com/question/side-effects-expected-botox-sweaty-palms

Patient accounts (you’d have to comb through for hand cases) http://www.realself.com/question/side-effects-expected-botox-sweaty-palms