Hazi411
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Of course you can! I started my pole journey in my 50’s. As a result of poling, I have become interested in other similar forms of exercise, as well as nutrition, to help me to be a better poler. There is a group on Facebook for us older ladies “The Grand Dames”. The pole community is very supportive, and I have made lots of pole friends on my journey. Go for it! It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done!
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I hate that “measure yourself and add 5″” thing, which I’ve never understood That method may work for some, but not for me! According to that method, i think i come out as 36D but my correct size is 30GG or 32G (possibly because i have a very narrow back.)
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I am a UK size 30GG/32G. I have a few sports bras which are OK but a bit uniboob. The name escapes me for the moment. I recently discovered Cleo by Panache – they make moulded cup T shirt style bras which I now wear for pole, under a Supre crop top, but these bras would be perfectly OK to wear on their own in a class. No spillage/wardrobe malfunctions! For our end of term performance I bought a similar bra from Target, but as they don’t do my size, I went up several back sizes to get a cup size that fitted, then shortened the “underband” to fit, which worked OK.
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Has anyone had a private with Zoraya? From memory, I think I paid $215 Australian dollars, and $85 for a workshop (but I would’ve paid whatever it cost!)
I’ve also had privates with a studio in Perth, Australia where I live. I think they are $95 (after a recent price rise) but they also offer a block of 5 to be used in a 6 month period) which works out cheaper, at $75. Bobbi’s in Perth charges $135 (and I think $150 for Kim who is Bobbi’s sister). -
Has anyone had a private with Zoraya? From memory, I think I paid $215 Australian dollars, and $85 for a workshop (but I would’ve paid whatever it cost!)
I’ve also had privates with a studio in Perth, Australia where I live. I think they are $95 (after a recent price rise) but they also offer a block of 5 to be used in a 6 month period) which works out cheaper, at $75. Bobbi’s in Perth charges $135 (and I think $150 for Kim who is Bobbi’s sister). -
I’ve been poling for just over 2 years. a while back, the pole studio that I started out at, started running silks and lyra classes. I am 5 weeks into my first silks course, and plan to try lyra next. I also have a hoop and use it from time to time, and I did a trial bellydance lesson a few years ago.
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My first pet/street name combo comes out as "Smut High" – the "Smut" sounds a bit porn star – not sure about the "High" !
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Strong, flexible, graceful – what's not to like? Well done!
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Oh, one other thing I forgot to say – dustbunny – the Australian accent isn't the same as the New Zealand one ;-)) Hope you don't mind me saying that.
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I am learning pole at Bobbi's. Here are what I think are the reasons for the "Bobbi style":
Most of the instructors seem to have some kind of dance/performance background
You learn combinations of moves
The studios have mirrors on most of the walls, and the instructors tell you to check yourself out in them;-)
There is emphasis on pointing your toes, and landing gently on your feet – especially as all the levels except beginners are taught in heels – although heels are optional. Personally I find I can't yet invert wearing heels because of course it makes your feet heavier 😉
Probably the fact that you learn a routine in every level of classes at Bobbi's also helps (and week 8, the last week of term, you are encouraged to dress up, and invite friends and family to come and watch.
In summary, I think probably it's the emphasis on the "dance" aspect and joining combinations together that makes the difference. The dances incorporate head rolls, "stripper push ups" and sexy moves in between the combos.
There is a "Bobbi TV" channel on you-tube.
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I have the PFA pole dictionary – I printed it out and put all the pages in a folder. I also have pocket pole lite (the free one) and then I upgraded to the "full" version, which has a lot more stuff on it – worth the money, in my opinion 🙂
Would be fun to make your own, too 🙂 Note to self: Must try that, with pics of the stuff I can do so far – maybe as a way of seeing how much (or little – heh heh!) progress I've made 😉
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Garters should be pretty easy – piece of elastic, a bit of lace and ribbon….you could make different colours or combinations (pink, blue, black and pink or black and white etc.) and let them pick their favourite maybe.
For pole singlets/tops, maybe a voucher and then they can pick their size themselves.
At the studio I used to go to, we each had a photo taken doing a move we'd learned during the course (the studio also had a "dress up" box so you could choose a costume), and were then presented with a certificate with the photo in it, at the end.of the course, when we had a little party with (non-alcoholic) wine and chocolates.
I like the personalised towel idea.
Or how about a personalised water bottle with their name and the studio's logo or name on it?
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She is freakin' amazing!
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Ollie, thank you! You have put things in perspective for me 🙂 I am an older poler, and have a heavier bone structure than most of the girls at the studio I go to. I find it takes me longer to learn a move/combo to the extent that I don't have to think about it (or psyche myself up) before attempting it. Sometimes I don't yet have the strength to do some of the moves.
However, you've reminded me that there is one area that I *can* do well in, so I need to focus on that if I'm feeling downhearted. Thank you again 🙂
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I saw a pole dance demonstration a few years ago, and thought it looked like fun. Never did anything about it for ages, but 2009 was a horrible year for me, so towards the end of that year I decided I was going to try pole dancing in 2010. Tried it – loved it right from the start, and have now become totally addicted! I love the strength, the flexibility, the fun of spinning around, the creativity of customising clothes to make them into pole outfits, and the confidence poledancing has given me. I also love the fact that it can be a little bit naughty 😉
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Love love love! Fabulous – thank you Webby and Veena 🙂
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I've just joined a few minutes ago….Am going to look for Veeners now 🙂
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You could just do what you have to do to prepare for a colonoscopy, for which your bowels have to be completely empty. I expect it's on the net somewhere, but basically you have to follow a certain diet for a few days, then take this special stuff that makes you use the bathroom a lot. Not sure what it's called, but "gastrolyte" comes to mind. This is probably cheaper and safer than getting a colonic irrigation.
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How about – Figured You Out by Nickelback, or Sexy Little Thing by Chickenfoot….
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Me too! Can I join? 😉 The tricky bit will be persuading "him indoors" to take pics for me 😉
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Wow, this is an "empowering" thread 🙂
I love my –
naturally long dark lashes (even though I have fair hair)
boobs (I have learned to love these now that sexy underwear is available in my size!)
long hair
biceps (which I never had before starting my pole journey) and I will love them even more when they are stronger than they are now 🙂
good skin (thanks Mum & Dad!)
gorgeous a*se (as it's been described in the past!)
walk -I have an elegant walk – even when not walking around a pole 😉
the colour of my eyes (they are a teal colour – neither blue nor green, but somewhere in between – hey, that rhymes!)
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emotioncatcher – I started flexibility classes about 3 months in to my pole journey, but, like you, I was fairly flexible anyway (good genes I think, as my Mum's pretty flexible too!)
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I started just over 2 years ago, age 54 🙁 Wish I had started when I first saw a poledancing demo, which was about 6 years ago now!
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I have the pink Lulu mat which folds into quarters (and has handles on it so you can carry it), but I've only ever used it at home. My ceiling is pretty low I think. Husband has just measured it – it's 8 feet! It isn't very thick. It is quite firm, not squishy. So far I haven't fallen on it from any height, but it does take a bit of the worry out of practising at home!
In my opinion, it is a good quality, well-made mat. HTH
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Hi everyone. I am 56 I started poling just over two years ago, and became addicted to it from my very first lesson.
I am lucky in that I am fairly flexible (partly genetics I think), and possibly also because I did ballet and acrobatics on and off as a child.
I have gained so much strength (and confidence) since I started poling. It took me *month* to invert, and even now it's a bit "hit and miss" but I'm aiming to gain more strength along the way, and to progress with pole as far as I can.
I am also lucky that I don't have any aches & pains in my day-to-day life.
I think that once you've been poling for a while, you somehow know which moves you'll be able to do straight away, and which ones will be a "work in progress". Never never never give up. Celebrate and focus on any achievement, no matter how small, and focus on what you *can* do, not what you can't (or can't yet) do.
Be careful to make sure you feel secure on the pole, and know what your "points of contact" with the pole should be. Do not pole if the pole is slippery, and don't automatically do what your instructor says, if you don't feel comfortable about doing it – seek their advice if you are in doubt, or ask for a "spotter" to watch you if you are unsure.
Have fun! That's what it's all about 😉
