Runemist34
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I actually have had a strange experience with this move. As soon as I figured out where the bottom hand went, I said "Ooooh!" and got it right away…and then I stopped getting it at all! I could do it for the first couple of days, but ever since, I’ve never been able to get it right without slipping or doing something funny with something. I think it might be the sideways thing…I’m thinking about it too much, so I’m actually messing myself up.
Also, things are only simple to some people, and not to others. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif -
Horse, you can find them on Veena’s profile, if you click her name somewhere!
And yes…they are hot! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif -
Hey there…so have you been poling before? Any lessons, ect? Because I know that, for me, climbing was out of the picture for a long time, and after approx. 3 years (oh god, has it been that long?!) I’ve started to do inversions. For me, it’s all about safety, and I know that for a long time I wasn’t strong enough!
I devoted my time to spins. I still do, most of the time. I moved from Fireman to Back hook, and am now working on things like the Reverse grab, and even the Roxy Spin! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I find spins are a simple and easy method to work a lot of your arms and core, without having to be super hardcore about it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
Still, after a while I’ve gotten used to spinning, and don’t need to work as hard. Thus, I’ve been climbing a bit, doing more holds, and worked Resistance Stretching into the mix, so that I can gain strength and flexibility. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gifSo, if you’ve got some major pole background, then I’d say, work with what you know, and move slowly, because it’s not all going to come in a day…no matter what our 7 year olds or menfolk can achieve. If you haven’t got some impressive fitness background, then take it easy! Inversions and such are dangerous, and should be approached with caution…much like a wild animal! You could fall if you don’t have the strength, and then you’d REALLY have an issue! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
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Haha, ladies, my husband isn’t really a gamer (particularly not much for the xbox), but I am! Oh man! I don’t play online games or anything (I was once addicted to WoW…), but if I’m really into something, it’s hard to get me to do anything BUT that! Although, I gotta say, if the hubby is taking things off, I’ll usually pause and give him attention! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Video games are great…but I like physical activity (particularly pole) just as much. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif -
I agree, this is definitely not a stupid question! I’ve had a little bit of "accidental turning" when I do some moves, and I had always wondered if I was the only one! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
Also…thank you, Stellar! Lots of things here I didn’t know, and since I’m going to be attempting this move soon, good things to know, too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
Amcut, that was the best explanation of that theory (which I share with you!) I’ve ever heard! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Just two things I want to address. For reference, I am not a part of any kind of organized or definable religion.
am I wrong? Does god not like me doing it?
Do you know exactly what His wishes are? You have only the bible to go by, and despite my own issues I may take with the bible, I don’t believe it is a complete work of all of His opinions, beliefs, and ideas. It was written for ideas that were so far back in the past, they didn’t have poles to dance on! Do you think He would be upset with you for exploring the body He gave you, and exploring the psyche that He gave you, as well?
I’m sorry, it’s really hard for me to not allow my own arguments into this. It’s not your fault…so I just want to say that I’m not trying to attack you. I just prefer if people ask these kinds of questions, especially if the answers are going to affect your entire life.
Second:
FWIW, I come down firmly in the "I want it to be sexy" camp, and I feel like lately all I’m doing is defending that.
I agree. I also fall into the "exploring my sexuality and being sexy" camp, and it’s really starting to bother me that it seems to be becoming unacceptable. I can accept people who do it for aerobics and fitness, and I would prefer the same courtesy extended to my side as well.
Also, if you don’t like it, just don’t look at it. I’m not trying to be offensive, just logical. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif -
I’ve done that before! I think some of us have a little more weight to throw around, and are rougher on the pole than others! I was lucky, though, and managed to save it (I was only doing a half spin) before either myself or the pole came completely down. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
Good for you for having a good fall, though! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif I can understand that it’s sort of relieving… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif -
Quite a few are going to gasp at the blasphemy of this…the caterpillar climb. I’ve never really found it particularly sexy or interesting. Strength, certainly, is required for that move and for that reason it’s impressive, but I never found it appealing to look at.
Also, the side climb. That one got a big "meh" from me, too.
I think a big part of it for me is that, with a lot of climbs and things, people only use it "functionally" in a dance, where I believe every part of a dance should be interesting to look at. If I found someone who could caterpillar or side climb and actually make it look attractive and beautiful to me, and not just like "wow, that must be hard" then I might be more interested. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif -
So, you don’t think my muscles are messed up because I can almost do the splits on either leg, just not both? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
I’m gonna try the every day thing.
Anyone else? Do you ever find this happening? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif -
Hmm! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I totally saw a bellybutton there! It’s just very flush with her skin, not really any indent.
Also, she is really awesome! I love her style! New favourite added to the list! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif -
Amber, it sucks that people decided to be so nasty when you’re just out having a good time…
However, I’ll bet you could have taken them ALL down in a fight if you felt like it! Bingo wings my ass! I’ll bet it was just the fact that you were a woman with muscle! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
I’m sure we’ve all got horrible stories of jackasses (both guys and girls) calling us names or being nasty, but I think the worst thing is if we’re nasty to ourselves. I know I’m my own worst critic, especially seeing all these beautiful, thin, muscular pole dancing women! But I’m trying to get away from that, accept how I look, and just be happy! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
*also drooling longingly* I wish I wasn’t a poor student. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey Ladies!
Thank you for the advice! I think, Veena, I’ll be trying a little more consciously to set real goals and stuff. It’s just…sometimes I don’t actually know what to do to make a move better! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I know I need more strength, though, so in general, just more dancing is good.
Velvetvixen, I read the website, I showed it to my husband (because that’s a very accurate description of him) and we both agreed that it sort of sounds like me…but it sort of doesn’t. Having depression makes it a little harder for me to pinpoint, I think. I have my "specialty," which I’m going to school for, but all my hobbies are…really all over the place! But thank you for the link! It was a great one to read about! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
Empy, the funny thing is…I can do a CKR, but I can’t do a basic invert. I haven’t got the upper body or core strength yet! Or maybe I’m just doing it wrong?? I watch it done ALL THE TIME, and I assume I know how it’s done…I just have a really difficult time with it. Fan legs is the one I’m doing to work up to that one…I suppose I also don’t really have the flexibility (major tight hamstrings) But I’ll get it eventually! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
Anyways, without that, I think doing a crucifix is going to be difficult…or is that the inverted one I’m thinking of? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I need more brain!
Okay, for the upright one, I can do it…just briefly. I’m working on holding that one, too!
Aaaand…I think I might need a proper definition on the difference between a Layback and a Plank! I was pretty sure I knew what a Layback was…grip with legs, one hand underneath, make body straight? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
Also, I do tend to have a bit of an issue coming up from the CKR…lol, I always get so scared I might not make it! Definitely more abs necessary. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif -
They stand for Cross Knee Release, and Cross Ankle Release. Trust me, it took me forever to figure out most of the abbreviations here, too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hehe, I understand…the performance needs practice! I’ve let my hubby watch once or twice, but generally the dance is much more deliberate and simple, especially since he can’t seem to get the rule "no touching the dancers!" though his head! But that’s okay https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I also showed him my CKR the other day. I don’t think he really understood what kind of breakthrough it was for me, though! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif He said "Oh, that’s cool." But, you know what? Once I make it, and many other things, look good, I’ll probably get much more of a reaction! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
I am also very self-conscious about what I do. I have a hard time letting ANYONE watch me! I’m moving soon, and we’re gonna have a spare room for hobbies (and pole!) so that’ll be good! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif -
Bahaha! I’m sorry, I loved the fact that he got put in his place. Honestly. My roommate said "They wouldn’t know a real woman if she bit ’em in the ass!" And I agree. Not that their girls weren’t real women, but seriously…"Moo"? Was that all they could come up with?
I would have walked right over there and said "Look, if you want to mock, show me what you’ve got. Let’s see it." And see how far they get with doing what you did on the pole! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
Seriously, though, this is why I have a hard time dancing in front of people. I’m not a "small" girl, in that I jiggle…but you know what? I’m okay doing it on my own, and sharing with the people here! Moar videos from me, because then I can REALLY share! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
You should do it more, like a game. Go and find a bunch of bars with poles, do a tonne of tricks…and if anyone mocks you, tell them to do it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif -
Thanks ladies! Once I get enough courage, I will try them out! And I’ll try to focus on my abs (core strength is not my forte, so I never think of these things!) when attempting the hand/elbow stand! I really want to get that one! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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Bonjour! Glad to have another Canadian around! I’m on the west coats (more like, IN the west coast!) so I don’t really speak french…funny how that works, eh? I hope you have a great time here! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
Also, don’t worry about starting a little later. Lots of women here are starting in their 30’s and 40’s, and many of us are of different fitness levels! All in good time, right? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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Dont’ stop growing until you’re 25!?!?! I don’t want mine to be any bigger https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif it’s hard enough getting bras as it is! I hope they haven’t got 5 years left of growth!!
I know how your feel, I was a c cup in middle school. Im a dd. I really need to go get a bra fitting, its been over a yr. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif Its like as soon as you hit a particular size, the price sky rockets, dont carry your size or there are no fun ones!
I have found fun ones from fruit of the loom, they go up to a dd! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Ahh, ladies, I wish I could fit most DD bras! I’m pretty lucky I have someone who’s been doing bras for years, so she knows exactly what she’s looking for when she finds me bras. Still, I’ll get a bra somewhere else, and they don’t fit me at all. I’m hovering on the edge of E, and once I reach that…I’m screwed! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif
Lol, I’m sorry…feel like I kind of threadjacked this one! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
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Oh dears! I might also have to do this. I’d like to post more videos! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Poor Amcut!
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Thanks ladies! Unfortunately classes (and sharing my love of pole) around here is hard. Most of the people who pole dance and are my age are…well, previous friends that I feel out with. One of them also teaches some of the classes here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif Classes are also terribly expensive and not quite my thing for style.
However, I think more sharing here would be good! If I make more videos and put them up, then I can feel a lot more like I’m improving.
Also, the pole journal has helped. Just a little bit…I’m not really good at that kind of thing, never done it before, but I think it’s getting better! I also want my husband to take pictures of me, so I can show you guys and put them up on my profile!
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You know, I was totally thinking about this, too! I’ve always loved these moves, and once I get to poses like this, I intend to have lots of information on them!
Also, just in general, the Glutes are used for all kinds of things! Including walking. I suspect, also, that the stronger the muscles that you’re using to pull your leg up (minus your arm, of course), the higher your leg can go without interesting hooking of the other leg. It might also be your hip position as you pull the back leg up? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif -
Hehe, Mindy, I like that! 20 minutes turns into an hour when you rebel, instead of saying "I want to pole for an hour!" I think that might work for me, too!
I have noticed (I just did a session this evening) that a lot of it has to do with music. I mean, I have some stuff that fits for certain moods, but it’s hard for me to find things that I want all the time! I’m going to have to go out and peruse the "Pole Music" forum, so I can get some more ideas.
Also, I realized that, often when I feel like I want to pole, I don’t, because there are people around. I think that once I move (the end of april!) I’ll actually have a hobbies room where I can put my pole, and no one else can watch me if I don’t want them to! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gifI’ll have to try your trick, though Mindy! I like it!
