Hazi411
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The studio I go to is currently on a break. Under normal circumstances my schedule is something like Monday 1 hr pole, Tuesday 1hr splits n flex, Wednesday 1 hr Pilates, Thursday rest, Friday 1 hour pole, rest weekend.i I throw in a practice session here and there, and sometimes a 5 week course of Extend Barre, or a 4 week course of something at the studio (just done a handstand course). I attend workshops with visiting instructors whenever I get the chanceI would like to do a Lyra course next year if I can fit it. I will be preparing for 2 amateur pole comps next year, which will involve lots of practice sessions and a few privates, I’ve also got a 3 day pole camp in January 🙂 and I think about pole-related stuff almost constantly!
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At the studio (Bobibis) I go to we have two guys (that I know of – there may be others in other classes) As you know, Bobbi’s focuses on the sensual dance-y aspect of pole. The guys aren’t regarded any differently because of their gender. For myself, I just figure that they won’t see anything they wouldn’t see on the beach as far as clothing (or lack of!) is concerned. We have had a few men’s workshops at the studio too.
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Also, I am older and perhaps more wary of breaking bones and being off the pole for months, which at my age (58) I can’t afford to do. I am just glad I can’t get pregnant now!
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I haven’t fallen off the pole during a performance (my first performance in front of the general public) was October this year but I did have major grip problems during the performance and slipped down the pole several times.
I’ve fallen off the pole in class twice. Once doing hello boys I slipped, fell backwards and got concussion. Now, I make sure I’ve got good hand grip before up crossing my legs. 2nd time was in the caterpillar, pushed my hand down the pole instead of just sliding it down (duh!) and fell flat on my face. That resulted in a lot of blood and the ambulance being called. Was so determined not to damage my wrists…can still pole with bashed up face but not with broken wrists! Now I am extra careful and only do baby caterpillars (!) and will ask for a spotter when doing it for the first time opinion a while.
I too am of the “get back on the horse” school of thought.
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I am also about learning as much as I can….for a few months last year I attended two very different studios – one (Bobbi’s) which is mainly taught in heels and is more “dance focused” and the other one is bare feet, and more fitness-focused.
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Yep – happened to me with the chopper. Had it fairly solidly, no problem, then just couldn’t do it for weeks, then it came back. Weird, but yes, totally normal.
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Belated happy birthday….I understand a little how you feel – I find my birthday quite depressing too. Hope you are feeling better now that the day is behind you. I had a really hard time with turning 50 – I was depressed for several months before it, and it took me about 4 months afterwards to come to terms with it 🙁
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I ended up having to get my rings cut off 🙁 I wouldn’t recommend this….it was a long tedious and painful process. I haven’t got around to getting them resized – I just stopped wearing them!
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I think Pleaser does clear straps that you can use ….or maybe if you can find clear elastic (rubbrr) bands?
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I got the clear plastic ones for my first pair – Pleaser Kiss 208 6″ heel I think. They lasted quite a while, got a bit scuffed and stretched. Put some half insoles in which helped. I recently got Pleaser OTK black boots 3050 I think. Only worn them a few times and they are scuffed up but not badly.
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OMG I love this thread – thank you. I did my first performance just over a week ago – as in, in front of paying members of the public! Didn’t go as well as I would’ve liked (I had grip problems – but then again so did several of the other girls) but I have discovered, much to my surprise, that I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to do it again! I am trying out a few different grip aids, and am determined to do better next time 🙂
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Also,try focussing on just the pole one your feet are back on the ground again 😉
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Good work!! What is GTA V please?
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There is no need to secure the plywood to the ceiling – it will be held in place by the dome, but it is a two-person job to do this, of course!
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Zoraya does squats as part of her war. Up for workshops 🙂
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I found that the stud finder I used wasn’t terribly accurate too! I used a combination of that plus tapping a knuckle on the ceiling – until I realised that the ducts for the air conditioning would be between the joists, so I used that to assist me as well 😉 light fittings should be positioned where there are joists too, if that helps. I think joists are generally about 12 to 13 inches apart.
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I am the same – couldn’t go more than 3 rungs up a ladder. But now climb to the top of a pole no problem 🙂 and handstands – facing the pole freaks me out, back to the pole no problem 😉
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Unfortunately I am in Australia so phoning them may be tricky 🙁 My order is for an Espiral brand item, rather than shoes
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So sorry for your loss. Your darling boy will be free from pain and suffering now. My thoughts are with you.
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The pole studio I go to sometimes has men’s workshops. Yes, in general, men may be stronger, but they lack flexibility.
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Would “stripper shoes (or boots!) count as ankle wights? 😉
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That should read “polers” of course – darned auto correct 😉
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Serzi, I am doing a routine to a 70s song for my debut public performance in October. Stressing out about my performance already 😉
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I’m currently doing Int 2 (again!) having moved down from Int 3 to improve on a few things – and try to master upside down V up the pole! I’m one of the older pokers on here (I am 57)
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I’m a student at Bobbi’s in Perth 🙂 have been there for two and a bit years. Started out at another studio, but then moved to Bobbi’s because the lesson times were more convenient. Addicted to pole – best thing I!ve ever done, though I don’t think my bank manager would agree 🙂
