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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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Hi,
Well I’m driving 2 hours to my lessons, so I take them one day a week at the moment. Tommorow I am taking a group lesson (45 min) and a private lesson because I did find 1 class that can fit into my schedule for the next few weeks. Ideally, I’d take them twice a week but 8 hours in a car for 2 hours of lessons is excessive.
They are a lot of fun and I know I need the feedback so I don’t develop bad habits. Once I go back to work I will need to rely more on dvds and veena’s online lessons.
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Hi,
Well compared to Canada that is pretty good. Your first class is a bit more expensive but if you get 50% off all additional classes, you save in the long run.
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Hi,
I think all pole studios should have private rates on their website. I generally don’t spend money on myself but after attending a pole party I knew the only way this wasn’t going to be another thing that I went "oh, yeah I should try it" and never get around to trying it was if I started right away and the only way to do that (and fit it into my schedule) was private lessons.
The day after the party, I looked at the company whose pole party I went to and on the web (company 1). The other company (company 2) in the closest city had private rates and emailed back within hours so they got my business. I’m glad because the instructor is awesome and I think she is better than the instructor from the first company (she was good, but not great).
It really was a matter of who had the information available. I have a second job doing home parties (cooking related not poling) and I am actually considering contacting some pole companies that do pole parties to offer them my services because at a typical party that I do I generate at least 3-4 leads for future parties and usually book a few on the spot. I noticed at the pole party that company 1 (which clearly needs more business) is not doing the best job at picking up on the business prospects at the parties. I KNOW I could increase their business.
So long story short, post those private rates even if you don’t have any private classes scheduled.
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Hi,
I’m in Canada – our classes in this area range a bit in price. One of the studios I looked into has 8 forty-five minute classes for 105$ or 8 hour classes for 140 (there are about 10 students for 6 poles – although I don’t know that her classes will fill). Another studio is 135 for 6 classes (10 students/10 poles). Privates are 85$ for an hour or 450$ for 6 lessons.
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Hi HockeySoldier,
I actually just ordered my pole. But not until after I’d spoken to my instructor and read lots on this board. I ordered a 50 mm Chrome X Pole. It should be in soon. I am super excited. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif I think I’ll be happy with it.
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Hi,
As a newbie, I appreciate the willingness to answer questions. I did read through quite a few posts before I posted and I know some of my questions about poles were repetitive but it felt a bit like information overload. I was having a hard time piecing together what I learned from this post and that post. For example, I got that 50 mm was standard, but I couldn’t figure out the difference between stainless and chrome (as both were less sticky than other poles by the company that produced them). So being able to post my question in my own words helped me get a clearer understanding more quickly. I want to order my pole ASAP but wanted to make sure I don’t order and then think "I wish I’d considered ______ before ordering!"
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Hi Ladies,
It was fantastic. I used to run pretty regularly and in the last 2 years I have really stopped exercising, so 2 days later every muscle in my body hurts (in a good way). Because my schedule is so crazy (I work 8-3) and then also consult for a kitchen product company on the side I couldn’t find a class that would fit my schedule (I don’t have one weekday free for the entire summer) so I decided to take private lessons. I really don’t normally spend money like this. I actually am a huge saver, but I figured if I didn’t just dive in and take a few lessons this would be another one of those things that I thought "oh that would be fun" and then never actually did!
My instructor was so nice. I have a horrible memory. I used to have a great memory but I think because my brain never stops thinking about work I have a hard time focusing on something else https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif So she had to keep repeating the instructions for me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Plus I was just awful. I’ve taught lots of different things (including whitewater kayaking) so I definately know she was awesome, but I thought it was so funny that she kept telling me I was doing great because I could see what I was doing and great is not how I’d describe it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Hi Ladies,
I live in a region where everyone buys/sells houses a lot so I know that people are really picky. I don’t know if it is also called popcorn ceiling but it sounds the same, basically little dots all over the place. I do plan on selling my house in the next couple of years. It is a pretty new house, but I know we’ll have a fair bit of work to do – painting, refinishing carpets, etc.
Thanks for the info.
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Hi Again,
This is all fantastic information. Thanks for taking the time to share. So are you saying that PS stainless poles are grippier than X and Lil Mynx poles? That kind of surprises me so I wanted to make sure I understood properly. I checked out the PS website. The website was a bit more confusing, but it seemed to me that they were more expensive (for non-permanent poles) than the X poles? Other than the grippy issue any big differences between PS and X poles?
Because my studio uses Lil Mynx I’m thinking the X may be the easiest to use (since I do move between 2 houses a lot) and the closest to what I’ll use at the studio.
(Although if I really become addicted I may end up buying a different pole for our second place anyway https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi,
Thanks again for the feedback. In Canada, the LM with shipping is still actually cheaper than the X pole by a bit, but I hadn’t really thought through the transportation issue. I don’t really want to be driving through town with the pole on my roof https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif (I live in a small town and I teach high school, so it could be an issue https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ). I’ve read the thread on having to get a LM worn in so it isn’t too slippy. So if I bought an X do you think it will be a lot different in terms of grip when compared to a well worn in LM pole at the studio or should I be okay?
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