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Update from my last post: I am now a research associate in a cognitive neuroscience lab. I’m studying episodic memory in rats with hopes of clinical applications to Alzheimer’s populations.
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I have the mipole light. It’s a lot of fun, but if you plan on video taping you will need more light because it is insufficient. Also, it only lights about 90% of the way around your pole because their is a piece that comes out to fit around your pole, so there are not lights there.
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I'm sexy as fuck https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
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@amrdoyle
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Thank you Corby, that was a very helpful and realistic post. The number one rule is definitely to listen to your own body.
You've all given me a lot to think about. Thanks for the input!
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I also fear that this will stigmatize those of us who choose to dance sensually further. Now that there will be an outlet for the only-athletic aspect, people will say, "oh, and you still grind on that pole? You choose to dance like a stripper? Whore." Have you read the comments on that article?
This seems like a greater threat than help to pole dancing as we know it, I think. Not to be dramatic, or anything.
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Ouch. Did you sue, kasanya?
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Thanks, Chem!
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Well, I definitely don't want to half-ass it. My thinking was, I don't have the time, business ability, or money to promote this as a full-fledged business. If I could promote myself as a legitimate instructor who just lacked a home studio, I would love to do that. I will look into the insurance because that seems to be the greatest barrier and legal encumbrance.
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Pokeyd– My inexperience with athletic training is exactly why I'm not trying to promote this as a real business, but more along the lines of babysitting service in terms of officialness or what have you. I don't know body mechanics but all my friends I've taught have said I am a great teacher, so I thought why not bring the joy of pole to more girls by teaching a few spins and climbs. I doubt I would ever teach any advanced moves.
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Thanks, Krista. Is that insurance absolutely necessary? How expensive would it be? There is a dance studio I can rent for $7/hour, so that's reasonable. There is no one else around teaching pole so I guess I can charge what I want, but I'm aiming at college girls so cheaper is better. I was thinking $25-30/hr but that was before considering the possible expense of insurance.
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The comment about "separating the boys from the men" really rubbed me the wrong way. Adding sensuality to a performance does not detract from the pure athletic ability of the performer. For example, Alethea Austin could kick anyone's butt in both strength and flexibility (which is what I assume the S and F stand for in the new, sterile nomenclature) but she would lose points left and right for being her sexy self. Pardon me, but what the fuck.
Hate this. Perhaps its a niche for some people but I hope it never becomes the standard. VIVE LEs HAIR FLIPS! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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aw man, I got 40 bucks for an event I danced two songs at… now I feel ripped off.
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I haven't been in a sexy block so much as I have been in a dancing block altogether. It was so upsetting! Why don't I want to dance? I would turn on a song and dance for about 20 seconds and then be over it. I think I broke the dry spell today though. It sucked, but I had to face what I've been feeling recently, which is not incredibly happy and sexy. I've been feeling very sad about a particular person. So, I did the worst thing ever and went to those songs that made me think of him and danced my heart out. The song was over before I knew it. And I felt so much better afterwards… it was really cathartic. Pole is cheaper than therapy 😛
So, maybe you're just not in the sexy mood and need to work out some feelings before you can get "sexy." Although I still think my sad dancing was pretty sexy, in it's own way– as yogabeachbabe said, a strong body is sexy by itself.
I wish you good luck! Figure out what the real cork is and find a way to unplug it.
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Whether you could "tell" or not, that was a rude comment. He knew you were a beginner– What did he expect, Jennyne Butterfly? If this boy does not encourage you, I'd question if it's worth keeping his company any longer!
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This is me! 🙂
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I learned one handed spins the week before! You'll get there!
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Ok. I am going to share this ONLY to help you out, because it is the most embarrassing video of me ever. This is my routine after 8 weeks of lessons in the studio.. omg… i am cringing over here. If you go to my profile you can see I just finished a year of pole and the improvements I have made are huge. It's slow in the beginning but you get better faster as you progress..
ahhh ok here it is, why am I unburrying this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l7DyVkG4msobviously, the focus was way more on "sexy" than on tricks. I remember Level 1 was a lot of learning to walk on toes, hair flip, and simple spins like the fireman. It seems so simple but its HUGE in laying the foundation for looking good later.
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Girl– I'm with ya. When I first started poling, everyone said "build your strength, build your strength" so I went with the Veena strength exercises. That may be the fastest way to build strength, but I'll tell you… I was BORED within 5 minutes! So I said screw that, I'm just gunna throw on some music I love, mess around on the pole, see what I can do and see what I can't, and build my strength the slow way. And not once have I done pole lift repetitions since.
If it feels wrong, you're doing it wrong (for you). There is no right or wrong way to learn pole (only safe and unsafe). Dance around. Don't be afraid to mess up and get ugly. If it's not fun, stop and try again the next day.
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I just came out of the pole closet today on facebook to everyone and the response was nothing but positive https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif gives me the warm fuzzies. I really stressed the importance poling has on making me a healthy person in body and mind, I think that helped.
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You say that so well! I have the same body issues now too! 😛
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I've never met a mean pole girl. The ladies in my class varied in all shapes and ages and experiences and they are the most supportive bunch! You have nothing to worry about 🙂
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Good luck!!
