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What about practicing bare foot until you get a bit more used to the floors?
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I would have him read the post by Veena on installing your pole. That should explain it.
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Hi,
There are some organizations that do certify – one is mentioned on poleskivvies website. Certification isn’t a "must" but it is probably worth considering as a studio owner.
As a student I wouldn’t consider going to a studio that had pole sharing. I’m a beginner. I get tired but I learn by watching my instructor and doing the move at the same time. If I am going to take a break I want to do it because I’m tired not because it is someone else’s turn. I’m taking my time and spending my money to go to a studio. I want to learn at my pace. I used to figure skate. Sure I’d take breaks when tired, but I wouldn’t want to be told I had to skate for 5 minutes and then rest for 5 mintues because they’d allowed twice the number of skaters that is safe on the surface!
I would say unless your classes are totally full with every pole used every class that you are best to advertise no pole sharing. IF you find your clasess are super full then I would consider trying some beginner classes at a cheaper rate with sharing.
My experience with classes that I have taken is that the studios that advertise pole sharing are also the ones that have like 3 people in their class because students don’t want to go to a studio that may have pole sharing.
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Hi,
I’d definately agree about breaking it in. I’d also suggest putting windex on your hands, letting it dry and then poling. I had basically no grip when I started and that made a huge difference.
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Hello,
I’m from Ontario. Nice to see another Canadian https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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SissyBuns,
Who are you considering "pole dancers" in your comparison?
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I agree. Kids doing this is not really a big deal, but when they know they are putting on a show (i.e. they are being filmed and may feel the need to "perform") AND placing kids in what is considered an "adult" place is a problem.
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What are they doing at a club is my question???
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If you look under the "Dance Poles" forum you will probably find a good range of opinions on this https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I am like your student with no grip!!! A couple of observations that I have had:
1 – I want to learn on stainless steel but have found a bit difference between the studios I’ve tried out poles at. The one studio where I take classes I can grip sometimes. I often have to wipe down between things and I can tell when my hands are gripping and when they are not. The other studio I can’t grip at all!!! I’ve determined that their poles are way too new.
2 – My instructors have given me various things. I find window cleaner works pretty well. The powdery stuff works best if I leave it and press my hands together for a bit before I use it. The liquid stuff works okay. But really window cleaner works the best.
3 – I do think it gets better with practice. My instructor keeps saying practice won’t change how I sweat. BUT, I kind of disagree. First, I know as I get into better shape I won’t get tired and sweaty quite as fast. Second, I know that my wrists and fingers are getting stronger and that is making it easier to hold on too. -
It got here. I picked it up from the Studio where I take classes. I got it home. It is missing one of the long poles https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif I’ll have to call my instructor in the morning so she can sort it out.
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Hi,
I would assume it has to do with the Aussie-US exchange rate. The Art of Pole is (I believe) priced in Australian dollars. They would use current conversions to determine how much to charge international buyers.
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Hi,
I did take classes before I got a pole. I started classes right away. I researched what pole to buy for 1 week and it took about 3 by the time I got my pole ordered and it came in. I learned SOO much in 4 weeks of classes, but then again I took private lessons and my instructor really kicked my behind into shape https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi,
I am taking lessons and my instructor is AMAZING!!! Once I get my pole I plan on signing up for Veena’s lessons too. However, as you already have a dance background I would agree with Veena. I would buy the pole and register for her online lessons. It sounds like you’ll progress really well like that. As for form, you can post videos and get feedback right on here.
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Hi Ladies,
I’m pretty sure someone posted some clips on this one earlier. It is made my x-pole and it is cheaper (but well made by the looks of it) than the normal x pole. I think it doesn’t have a spin function. Yes she calls it a stripper pole but at least this pole is a good one. No she can’t do much on the pole, but she is famous so she will get x-pole the attention they want. I think they wanted to come out with a cheaper (and simpler) pole so that they could get people buying x-poles from the start. So I think it is a good move marketing wise.
I guess I don’t really care what they call it and I certainly don’t have an issue with people stripping so calling it a stripper pole doesn’t really bother me. Stripping is one activity that can be done on a dance pole to me it is no more or less valuable than any other types of dancing done with a pole.
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