Runemist34
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Wow, those outfits sound great! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif The crystals against a black background probably looked beautiful.
I know from experience that photography can be exhausting on both sides. I’ve been on both the camera end and the model end, and I’ll tell ya, I’ve done some things I didn’t think I could do for long! Like crouching…my knees hate it when I do that https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I’m so glad it went well for you! I can’t wait to see some of them! And as long as you didn’t hurt yourself, that’s good. I don’t think people realize how hard actually holding a move is! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif -
I hope they’re all up before my subscription runs out…I’m dirt poor now, and on a student loan, with no hope of making more money till I move and get a job for the summer, and even then, I don’t know if I’ll have the space for my pole! Argh! I just realized this. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pale.gif
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I think you have a great point, Poledanceromance. It isn’t all about the awesome tricks, it’s about getting the courage to give yourself the sexy eyes, and to understand yourself in that capacity, as a sexy person, outside of the bedroom and away from a partner.
Honestly, I like doing the moves that aren’t climbing. I’ve never gone upside down (I don’t have the strength) and I’ve found fulfillment in learning spins, poses, twists and shimmies and understanding how my body works. This next month, I think, will be great for me…a whole month off, and all the time and wanting to pole dance till I can’t stand up anymore!
But, I digress. Perhaps tell your friend about the strength thing, and perhaps even indicate that inversions aren’t everything, and a huge part of performance and the process of dancing is not those tricks…it’s the transitions, the walks, the attitude you can convey by sheer body language. I think that’s one of the biggest reasons why most of us love it so much https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif -
Well, interesting to have so many good reviews for the lamps! Unfortunately, "covered by insurance" probably doesn’t apply to me, but I might check it out!
I might look in to the cardio in the morning…I want to try getting more exercise this month, and I might try it and see how things go. I know with the general depression (and anxiety) is helped by exercise, so overall it might be better. I’ll see how it works, and let you guys know, eh? And if there are any more suggestions, I’d love to hear them! -
I agree with Chem, I find my progress to be rather slow, personally. I don’t dance as often as I’d like, but if you’re looking to perform, then you don’t want to be rushing into doing all the moves…the best performances I’ve seen are a few tricks, but with flow, slowness, and control.
I’ve been active for parts of my life, but not something that would help me with the pole. I apparently use my body differently than most, and horseback riding for 3 years has resulted in some very unfortunate knee problems. To that end, I learn these moves very slowly, transitions and certain things I need to do slowly, over and over, as well as trying to make sure I don’t injure myself by thinking I’m strong enough, and finding certain support muscles that just can’t handle it. After a couple of years of on-again-off-again dancing, I’ve never once inverted.
And yes, performing is very different from living-room dancing. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif -
Actually, I have heard that tanning works for some people, because it simulates the sun…the only thing for me is that I’m about as white as a sheet, and don’t think I would look all that good tanned…and I’d never thought of using lights for lizards! I should stick one in my lamp on my desk! Hehe.
Anyone else have some ideas? I love hearing different ideas to things https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif -
First of all, I’d like to say, Dragonphoenix….ROFL at your picture!!
Also, I’ve seen a couple of girls here, at the ONE strip club in my town (which does have poles) who do some amazing things. Mostly, though, I could tell they weren’t really "strippers" in the sense that they learned how to strip well, and that they didn’t seem all that comfortable taking it off on stage. However, they could do things like walk on the ceiling, inversions and whatnot, so I got the impression that they were there more to show off what they could do on the pole…and perhaps make some money. The rest, who struck me as "proper" strippers, had a lot of other interesting moves, but rarely (if ever) touched the poles, they left that to the pros. Still, I found even them to have some good moves.
I think it’s perfectly legit to be able to express your opinion, and if you thought the strippers had no moves, then that’s fine! Jeeze, instead of getting all mad, maybe they should have tried to show you the moves they DID have, and ask you what kinds of things YOU would like to see! Wouldn’t that make sense?
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I hope I can find the time to do this one! My shoulder is all buggered (seeing the doctor tomorrow) and I’ve got super homework stuff! But I’m gonna try!
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Wow. Mostly, I don’t like the dances that come out of that studio, because they seem so lifeless and choreographed, like they aren’t enjoying it, just doing it because they should. However, that one is great, she really seems to be having fun and feeling the music, the way I think it should be. Great video https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Possible, because she’s scary flexible, and has been dancing (though not on the pole) her whole life. I’ve been watching her videos for a while now for inspiration, to know that it IS possible to do the things I want to do in my head, it just takes work! She’s teeny, she’s like a contortionist, and if you can find her Miss Pole dance Australia dance for 2008/09, it’s amazing. She floored me. The dead drop for her height and a half to the floor is just amazing. I seem to be using "amazing" a lot! Hehe.
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I’m so glad you’ve got a good doctor, Sissy! I’ve known a few that wouldn’t go this in-depth about anything, just kind of mark you down as "in pain" and that’s about it!
I hope everything goes well for you. I know what it’s like starting to think of yourself as "disabled," and how weird that is! It took me FOREVER to really understand what was going on with my knees…not to mention the troubles upstairs, as well! Anxiety and depression can be just as disabling.
I’m really glad something is getting done, though. Living through pain isn’t easy, and especially when it’s as bad as you’ve described. Maybe when you’re down, you can work on choreographing some amazing combos and stuff, and when you get back to it, you can show off with them and make us all jealous! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif -
Hey ladies, I was curious…I can generally get enough momentum in my spins, but I can’t seem to get enough…well, spin! By the time I make two rotations, I’m on the floor, for pretty much every spin I do. Any ideas?
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This is great, ladies, thank you! I’ve been wanting to do the chopper for a long time, but I never had any way of practicing or getting my muscles into it…so this video helps a lot!
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Hey ladies, I was wondering…what are you doing for music? I can’t find any 1minute songs that are any good…would you say I should just take a chunk of music and stick it in? I’m kind of a fan of everything fitting together, so it’s a bit of a challenge for me!
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Hello! I’m glad to see someone who’s taken to it so heartily! More dancers are always good https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Another X-men fan! Yaaaay! I love them!
Welcome to the forums, I enjoy them very much. I hope you do too! -
Hey, I’ve got some pain in my life, too. I’ve got Patello femural syndrome…which basically means my kneecap doesn’t sit right due to my quads being imbalanced, and it and the femur (the big thigh bone) rub together. I could eventually end up without a kneecap, though I doubt it’ll happen. The pain was so bad by the time I was in grade 11 (about six years ago, or so) that I could barely walk, and bending to sit down or pick things up from the ground was practically out. Couple that with not being able to come close to touching your toes, and there’s quite a gap of space that I couldn’t reach!
But, that aside, I know how it is, not wanting to complain because you feel like you’re just whining. But you’re allowed to whine! It’s okay, we want to be there for you…obviously, considering all the people who are sympathetic!
So, I’d say do what you can…but if it’s for your better health, get the surgery, do your best to do other exercises, and get going on your pole again after! -
Hey! That’s awesome that you have great support and great reasons to quit. My stepfather smokes, and he’s tried quitting upwards of ten times, but I don’t think he really wants to quit for himself…more for my mom, ’cause she doesn’t like it. Now they’re separated, but that’s another story!
I agree with amcut, the cravings are short, and you can just ride it out! Think about it like getting a piercing (I’ve used this tactic!) the pain is gonna happen, but it’ll be short and quick, and in the long run, you’ll love it! -
I like Lilly von Salza! It does kinda make one think of sexy salsa dancing, though https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I got me a full-length mirror for pretty cheap at the place around here that sells glass and mirrors, I didn’t get a frame or anything with it. About $75, and it’s practically my height and wider than most. I don’t use it for dancing, but it’s an idea!
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Bah! I forgot to ask one more thing! If we happen to feel somewhat more ambitious, can we dance for longer than 60 seconds? I don’t know the rules for these competitions…though I realize this one is just for fun https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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By "poses" do you mean ones that are done up on the pole after climbing, or can they be on the floor, or whatever? Or maybe a beginning pose, to start your dance off with?
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There are other things you can do to improve your strength for the pole, even if you aren’t using a pole! Besides that, I always found classes hard because sometimes they move through things quickly, and don’t always take into account that you may not have the same kind of muscle development as someone else, and may not be able to do a move. Hey, look at me! I can do a carousel spin, I can climb the pole and sit on it…but I can’t do a "fan legs" move! I’m just not built the same as others.
I find that the knowing how to do a move is helpful, even if you can’t quite do it. You figure out the muscles you want to use, the other moves you CAN do that work those muscles, and do those instead, till you’re stronger! -
Haha, I’m with ya there on the running! And pretty much everything else https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Here’s a good question…having watched your videos, what would you recommend for a person who knows HOW to get into an elbow or handstand (starting with the elbows, of course) but has never, ever done anything like it before? Seriously, I only just learned how to do a somersault! I can, ironically, do one backwards better than forwards (as in, fling my body up and over my head?), but something like an elbow stand I’ve never done before. I was thinking about trying it on my big, soft bed, just in case I do something wrong and don’t break my neck! -
Hey, speaking of getting moves to be pretty… how does one cause ones spins to be…well, spinnier? I can spin just fine, but it just seems like I go down the pole way too fast, and only get about…maybe three rotations till I’m at the floor? Is that normal (and me just being silly), or is there a way to get more rotation without less speed? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
And I will certainly keep trying…getting into the position is once again sort of difficult! However, I think I’ll get the hang of it eventually. And the shoulders thing, I’ll learn that too… gotta properly support the "girls", right? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
I’ve been thinking that it would really be awesome if I could forget about trying so hard to get into inversions, and really work on making my spins and such better. I’d like to really work on perfecting them, learning about them in great detail. I might even start video taping myself to see what I could do more! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
