Dwiizie
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Thanks dust bunny! I fully understand the mechanics of a wide sweep, and bringing to the center to speed up. I was a hooper before I was a poler, we dig spinning lol! Maybe I'm not actually sweeping as wide as I feel like I am when in practice. I still have not made video of myself. I know everyone says to do it, but I am so embarassed to look at myself! I know for at least one spin I was trying to push off with the wrong leg.
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And, just to put it out there, at the studio its 40mm brass, at home its 50mm chrome. I can get around a few more times on the 40mm, but I really don't like it that thin. Conversely, I wish I had gotten a 45 because the 50 in comparison to the 40 shows where SOME of this would fix itself on a smaller diameter.
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My husband said he thought it was a height thing. I'm not SHORT, at 5'5, but I'm not a model either. I haven't gotten around to dancing in platforms either, I go barefoot. My husband said (he tries to help me troubleshoot) "Well, they're starting off up high already" Is that really the difference?
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I hate textured ceilings! Mine has those intentional paint brush swirls all over it. Luckily, the room I'm using for the dance studio doesn't have that problem, but I would LOVE to be able to put it up in my much larger living room from time to time…
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About the brother getting the girl pregnant, I should add, I love my brother, I love my niece, but if I got pregnant? I'd be shamed and scolded for the rest of my LIFE!
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Jeeze she sounds like my mom to a T! I can only say, her problems are her problems. I went though years of counseling to realize that I am NOT responsible for her, her tantrums, her warped view on things, her knowing JUST what triggers me into guilt/feeling responsible so she gets what she wants. If I KNOW she's pushing those buttons, I do what you did, end of conversation, no phone calls, no contact. It does NOT break our relationship. It makes it stronger, and she respects me a lot more. And I have the same thing with siblings also, two brothers, she gives them money, pays their cell phone bills, etc. I've been doing it all myself since teen years, just like you. My little brother got a girl pregnant and he's STILL her golden child. But oh well. It is what it is. I read a story once, about a person saying they couldn't trust lions because they will eat you, can't trust monkeys because they'll steal from you, etc. The writer said that, actually, you CAN trust those animals. You can TRUST that the lion will eat you. You can TRUST that the monkeys WILL steal from you. Trust them to do what they do, and react appropriately. For some reason, that story feels very relateable to the way I have to keep my family at a distance, let them know that I love them, but that I am removing myself from the situation. No reasons, arguments, nothing. It is my life, I have a right to live it. It is not selfish of me to do so. In fact, quite the opposite. As a thriving, whole individual, I benefit those around me. If I am broken up over someone else, I can not help myself, and I can not help them. Best of luck, just keep remembering that you are worthy! Message me if you need to. <3
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Thats exciting! I don't know about tips, but I'll like your page and I hope you do awesome!
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Greater than 30 Pole Basics. Thats what one woman calls her very successful 40+ hoop dance classes.
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I'm sorry that you've had this sort of trauma in your life. You will find your own journey. One thing I thought of: "Pole dance for Jesus". Check it out, maybe that at least help your argument? http://abcnews.go.com/US/hallelujah-christians-pole-dance-jesus-texas/story?id=13194891 Good luck lady <3
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I bought a 50, because thats what everyone said was best. I now wish I had known about the smaller options. I don't think I wanna go for the 38s and 40s, I really like 45s.
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I've been training for splits for 2+ years now, so I don't know if I'll get much of anywhere, but I would love to split in front of my tree in my new house. Hopefully it won't be still under construction then. I don't even have my pole put up yet 🙁
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I don't wear rings, necklaces, bracelets, nothing. I also request that others remove their rings and belts. The men always laugh when I request they remove their belt before trying it out. Same reasons as everyone else. Noisy, pinchy, and scratchability of the pole and the jewelry. Plus, whenever I do finally get to invert, I know how annoying it is to flip upside down and have your pendant smack you in the face. I wear a badge on a necklace at work and often forget it and flip upsidedown on my exercise ball lol!
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Been poling for over a year. No inverts. Nothing close. Still can't do many beginner moves. Learning online isn't working out well for me at all. I hope once I do my studio classes, I can benefit more from Veena. I'm a discouraged poler. I can climb, sit, and on a good day, do a crucifix. Couple of spins, fan kicks, tucks. No inverts. No funny grips. I am furiously frustrated.
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Good luck with this situation! Just wanted to say something about the size thing…
While I've never called people "anorexic" or "sickly skinny" I HAVE said things starting with "OMG If I had your body I'd (wear bikinis, rock that mini, etc etc)" I always say it MEANING it as a compliment, basically saying "You've got it going on, if only I could be as bodily blessed" No one has ever told me I hurt their feelings (not that it hasn't happened, I just never KNEW till now that this could bother someone) I guess it would be comparable to people always saying things about my "curves" how I should be wearing this or that. They don't realize one of the curves is in front in the shape of a jelly belly! I know no one wants that hanging out in strings and triangles. <3!
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Just try your best not to take it personally, after all, its just another idiot on the internet. YOU know how wonderful you are, and you've always given great tips and advice, I love your videos. You are wonderful!
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Yeah, people say things without KNOWING who they're speaking to. Totally wrong to call you names, and it just shows thats all they can come up with. And calling it "sleazy" when that video and points were posted and made, how can they still just chime in with a "No its disgusting stripper stuff"? The whole thing is an outrage.
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And this is in a bunch of threads and news stories, can't see why we can't discuss the Olympics proposition in one thread…
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I can't believe she called you a pig either, people are so uninformed, but I think they got served pretty well. And yeah, strip clubs causing divorce? Doubtful, maybe calalyst, but thats not the reason. Everyone would watch the Olympics and get a divorce after watching people sweat and grunt to get into some of these moves!
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I noticed it was a different thread, just saying there are more than one, and the one I posted has people on it being just as nasty.
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I know right!?!
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They're ALL just saying that. One of my friends even compared it to having an eating contest be in the Olympics. His GF is a hooper, and we have so many friends that do Lyra and Silks. I think I'm the only poler in our little RVA PLF group, but I can't believe he can't see the correlation. I wish I could call him out but you can't tag people. I should sic his girlfriend on him for being a moron.
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http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150991122137426 this is the one I saw. Grrr.
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I think I may be posting on this or another share of it. I can't BELIEVE the general public's response to this. They are nuts! I've never encountered anyone calling me a stripper or prostitute, comparing poling to "may as well have fastest typing speed as an Olympic sport". I'm trying not to get angry, these people are just ignorant (as in, uninformed, really uneducated on the subject) And one woman said something about children seeing it and aspiring to be a pole dancer. Why NOT!? Bet they'd eat their vegetables to get strong. Oh its burnin' my biscuits.
I commented before seeing everyone else's comments saying "YES!" and said I was suprised it wasn't already. Everyone keeps saying STRIPPING. Its not STRIPPING in the OLYMPICS!! Just venting cuz I knew my Veenys would understand. So infuriating some of the things people say, I've just never encountered this from people before, ever.
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I work at a credit union. I scan papers hehe. Outside of the 8 to 5 I am a hoop dancer/instructor/performer, musician, minister, and crafter. I really am working to kick the 8-5, but I do like the security of full time benefits. I just got a promotion and its my 5 year anniversary here in 2 days. I have been applying for jobs in parks and recreation, but so far, have not found a good fit for me (or they didn't think so :() Thankful that the bills are being paid, just wish I had more time to do what I love. Maybe one day I'll be good enough to be a pole and yoga instructor as well. It would be really cool to learn to teach Barre, Zumba, and Jazzercise lol. In the long run, I want to own a studio with my husband for movement and music and arts of all forms. Rental event space when we aren't teaching ourselves. Just got a very small initial investment to get us started. Going to a business conference to learn more about business side of performance, learning about taxes and what not. Good luck to us all looking to break out!
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Doing well so far, sticking to my goals. Eating is my biggest hurdle, I'm eating at a "maintenance" level so its still not bad, but I want to do better. I got the furthest down in my front splits yesterday during flexibility training. Today is a strength training day. Slowly but surely, I am getting better. I am not progressing nearly as quickly with pole moves as many other people. I just yesterday for the first time ever did a crucifix without hands and held it. I still can't seem to do a no handed pole sit, I've been trying for over a year now, and my stomach is always in the way, feeling like if I let go, I'll fall backwards. The lessons say get as high up on the thighs as you can for the clamp, I do that and my tummy is on the pole. I'm also confused because in the lessons, you lean away from the leg crossed on top. SOOO many people lean the other way in their photos, with the crossed knee creating the angle to hold the grip. I don't understand. I'm frustrated, feeling very stressed over everything, but I never give up. I'm going to the studio soon, I reeeeally hope someone in person can help me figure out what is up.
