LittleC
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Count me in, too! I can’t help but recall their slightly racy ads with the slutty green M&M….how is your silhouette more provocative? So ridiculous. There’s worse stuff on the news that kids see all the time.
edited to add that I was so mad I didn’t finish reading the whole thread – glad I’m not the only one remembering the slutty green ones!
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Whatever it is you do it beautifully! What a flexy back! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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And congrats to you Allie!! Great job – I loved your submission video. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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YEAHHHH!!! Go Roxy!!!!!!! I am SOOOOO proud and happy for you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thank you all so much for all the positive feedback! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Sissy, don’t sweat it – it was great to see you, even if it was just for a few minutes. At least you got the giant grand tour of Charlotte, right? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Great job – that’s awesome! Balance and shifting your weight plays a big part in this stuff. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I took my first class in March of 2009 at a local studio here, and signed up for their series from there. The studio wasn’t all that – I learned some basics, but also missed the boat on some of the safety stuff, which is super important. I figured out that I wasn’t going to learn what I wanted to at that studio, but there weren’t a lot of other options here! Roxy-Pink was really my teacher more than the studio teacher was – she worked with me during class and at open pole. But I really didn’t see myself being able to progress into the tricks that I wanted. We still have some pole play and I love being around her – she’s so cool and I always pick up some new stuff! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
Alethea Austin ended up teaching a workshop at the studio, which I got to attend. I was SOOO intimidated, but she was great! As an added bonus, Karol Helms was there and I got to meet her. That was pretty much the luckiest day of my life – Karol became my teacher from there. I get a lesson from her once every month or two – other than that it’s a lot of watching youtube, practice, and poring over these forums!
The one thing that I wish was a little different was I miss having a studio where you can be with other people. I loved that when I was taking classes and really liked the girls in my class – it was fun. Plus I got used to being around other people! That is a big struggle for me now – I’m so used to practicing on my own that I am a little shy and self-conscious poling with others. I would also love to go back in time and tell myself that even though the tricks wouldn’t come overnight, they would come eventually! I started off very hard on myself – now I am loosening up and having fun with it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Hi Jeng,
The way that I worked on this that helped me was to work against a wall. I would put my hands a good bit from the wall, and then would lean my body forward as far as possible-until I was touching the wall. The further out I started, the more I could lean into it and the easier it was. As I got stronger, I could get my hands a little closer to the wall, and then the pole. I usually go a little bit off to the side – I don’t touch my head to the pole.
This might sound crazy, but I can’t have my hands normal for this (fingers pointing forward). I rotate my hands out so that my fingers are pointing backwards, or out to each side. For some reason I can press into them better that way. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Good luck – I hope some of that made sense and helps you!
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Ahh…this is a topic close to my heart. When I first started pole, he asked me as his one request to never post videos online. And his reasoning was logical – he, also, did not want anyone "perving on his wife". The other reason is that we both work for very conservative companies that may not see it the way that I do. I agreed to that – almost a year and a half ago.
I would never, ever, post without his knowledge – I respect the boundary that we agreed to, but I see this forum as being different than a youtube and a safer environment. I also feel sometimes like I miss out on being as involved here as much as I would like to because I am not able to be. To be perfectly honest, most of what I have focused on is tricks – I would love to say that my dancing was so smooth it would set the loins of the world ablaze, but I can assure you that is not the case! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I am thinking about seeing how he would feel about me posting a clip here asking for help with a move. That seems like a less drastic way to approach it than a whole video. We will see!
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When I first started poling last year, I bought a 50mm since that was the standard and that was what I used in class. My hands are super tiny, but I could do spins (except reverse grab) and climbs without too much trouble. Inverted leg holds like gemini and scorpio were easy to learn on the 50mm – where I started having issues was with inverted split grips. I couldn’t aysha, and even butterflies were tough. So in December I bought my 45mm.
I love it! The scorpio/gemini hurt a little more, the hip hold took me forever and a day to get over the pain https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif , but other than that, everything is easier for me. The trade off is well worth it – plus I don’t have the forearm pain that I used to. I’ve talked to some people that try a 45 and don’t feel a huge difference – but if you are like me, you will know the second you test it out that it’s a better fit for you physically. Good luck!
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The thing that made elbow grip click for me was to make sure my tush was nice and high in my caterpillar, and my hips were far from the pole before doing it – the key is leaning back and letting your elbow grip hold you in place. When I first tried it my hips were really close to the pole and I would plummet towards the ground. This was a scary one for me but it feels so good when you get it – it feels really weird being that far from the pole, but it works. Keep trying! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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Hi Jorshi – I had similar issues when I started. The more you work on your chrome pole, the better it will get. It is really different from the brass, but some things will come easier for you! I usually structure my practice on my chrome pole with warming up, and then moving through practicing all my spins – that slip that chrome has is awesome for that! Then, after that, your pole will be nice and warm (with a heck of a lot more stick) – so then you can move into your holds, etc.
Do you have a space at home where you like to pole and can get into it? When I first was getting started I needed my space cleared out and my husband out of the house so I could play my music loud. I had to really work hard to get into it – then it got easier. Just keep at it – the fact that you are posting here and asking for help shows that you have the intention! Have fun! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thanks, ladies – Veena, I think I might be overdoing this one. It’s so fun and I have worked on it for so long – this is probably one where easy does it. I probably don’t need to do this one 50 times a day. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Thank you for the stretching tips – good idea. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pirat.gif
Yes, Sissy! It is our special move – we have to go gentle on it. Take care of those little paws! Ice really seems to be doing the trick – hopefully I will be cartwheeling it up again soon. Thank you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Yippee for NC! Can’t wait to hear where you will go and I will be there, for sure! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Those have been a tough thing for me and are still a work in progress. I felt like I wasn’t in the right position too but the more I kept practicing the more comfortable I became. I think my hands are still in the same place for my aysha/ext butterfly/etc as they have been all along, but I think some new muscles are involved that have to wake up.
I FINALLY got my cartwheel this weekend and that’s a whole other ballgame – I can’t stretch my arms out to the side yet. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif But once you get comfy with the split grip inversions you will have the stability in your shoulders that you need. Just keep trying, even though it’s frustrating. You’ll get there! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Thanks, Veena – I am going to work on this one some more and try your grip. My SMs are pretty controlled and I can superinvert – I think I just need to stay slow the whole time while I learn it. I think I am controlled until I get through the flippiest part, and then just let it go all to hell. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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I just started working on just the basic SM flip to standing – and I have a silly question. How do you know where the ground is to land? Because of where my head is, I can’t really spot it and I just end up flopping my feet to the ground blindly. I sound like a herd of buffalo and it doesn’t look too good, either. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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KittyKatt – WOW! I watched your video and yours looks great – it’s really flat. And your pole room is so nice and spacious, love the big mirrors! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Mine is getting flatter – I’ve been playing with tilting my hips. If I have them square my back leg won’t go down – some of it is flexibility, but I think if my angle is better that will help too.
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I agree with Veena – you have to find what works for you! I wish I had thought to try it from a gemini – I need to try that. Anything to avoid that ouchy hip hold – that hurts worse to me than the jade, for some reason. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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I am definitely not a pro with it yet, but I usually get into it from a hip hold….I had to make sure my hip hold was super solid before I started playing with the jade. I also practice it close to the floor since I’m not 100%comfy with it yet. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/alien.gif
It’s a fun one to work on, but youch! That hip hold is a killer on the inner thigh skin. It still gets me. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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Amyxshi is right on – when I first tried the elbow grip, I did it right up against the pole and couldn’t figure out why I was sliding straight down. It was a little scary to lean out but when you do it’s easier! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Polergirl – WOW! Great job – it took me about 4 months of consistently working on the aysha to get it. It will get steady and pretty before you know it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheese.gif
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Yay, Vickiezoo! SM is a big deal – congrats! The pain will lessen as you get more comfortable and smooth with it – make sure you have the pole on the meaty part between your shoulder and spine, right where the side of your neck curves into your shoulder. It’s hard for me to describe the placement, but if you’re in the right place it won’t hurt as much.
I think everyone starts kicking into it – have you tried practicing it from the ground? That will make you use your core to lift into it – and once you get that, you’ll be able to lift into it standing as well. GREAT JOB! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Haha – I missed the Soulja Boy one, too! Welcome, LuckyGirl and Webstwe! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thanks for the responses – I’m gonna keep working on it and try to be patient! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif
