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@jdub And I wish I could get my hubby to pole with me! Lol
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I like to teach freaking a couple of ways. First off start small, aim to dance continuously for 30 seconds. When that becomes easy move to 60 seconds, then 90, etc. Secondly, especially when you are just starting out pick a few simple moves or a simple combo like Rune suggested. Walk, half spin, pirouette, change direction. And if you can’t think of anything else you can always just do that over and over.
I always say that my only freestyle rule is that you can’t stop moving. It doesn’t matter what happens, you can’t stop until the time is up! Start with small blocks of time, the more you do this the easier it will become and the more you will be able to challenge yourself. Once you are a little more comfortable and you are working with longer blocks of time you can begin to challenge yourself with small specific goals. Maybe a new move, or something more vague like a challenge to work in both directions, or to use more vertical space (ei. Floor work, standing work and aerial work).
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Welcome jdub,
You’ll find the lessons here are more than worthwhile. 💖 It’s so much easier than trying to find tutorials on youtube; because they are all in order, you know what tricks you should work on next. Also you can check the descriptions and related lessons to see if there are prerequisites to the move you want to learn.
This site is very supportive to polers of all genders so feel free to ask questions and post your trials, training, successes and fails! I can’t wait to see what you can do. 😀 -
It’s soooo cute! 😠ðŸ˜
I got my first tattoo on my calf last year. It took approx 2 weeks to heal completely (no scabs and stops peeling). Then I was careful with it on the pole for another week or so, since then I havn’t worried about it. I have had no problems. ☺ -
I could be wrong but I think Aerial Amy posted about this not long ago too. Maybe a blog on her site or something?
It is such an important message to spread, and I post plenty of fails or funny bits too. Life is too short to take seriously people, let’s all laugh at ourselves and support each other, not the other way around okay! -
You definitely won’t regret it! Been a home poler and paying member for 5 years i think now. Currently taking a short break from the lessons but that’s my finances not the lessons! I don’t know off hand what the 3 day code is but that would be your best test of whether Veena’s lessons are right for you. Hopefully she will pop in here with the code for you. 😊
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Sounds really cool. I may have to try some!
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Hadn’t thought much about doing a theme. I know some shows do pick a theme but none of the shows I have been to as a performer or otherwise had one. I guess it’s another thing to think about.
I hope the show will have some pole dance performers and maybe some acro yoga too. Anything goes if you want to get up in front of others and show off some skills! -
Hey there and welcome! I’m in Ontario but not terribly close to you. Toronto/Hamilton area does have an active pole community with multiple annual events including showcases and competitions. ☺
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That is to be determined but probably aiming for May 2016.
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I just set my phone on the floor leaning up against anything I can find. I have used a jar candle, kitchen chair, wall, free weights…literally whatever I can find. ☺
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If you can’t get one from xpole you could always try a local machine shop or maybe even a trade school. I would take in any extension that you do have and ask them for an estimate for one of whatever length you need. It’s worth a try if you can’t get an original.
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Welcome Cheryl! Rune answered your questions well so I just wanted to say that I can’t wait to hear how it goes and maybe someday see your first video (but no pressure, not everyone is into that and that’s okay too)! 😆
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Resistance bands will do wonders for both strength and flexibility but I bought mine at Walmart for $5. Nothing fancy or really heavy duty. ☺
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Splits are good if you are flexy enough.
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A simple basic plank but with split legs (up and down instead of crossed at the ankles) also looks impressive… I’ll keep popping in to add more ideas as I think of them. ☺
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Ok in that case. I have gotten good reactions from leg hangs like Gemini. Also head and handstands against the pole with leg waves are always a winner. People love shoes too, most non polers are amazed that you can walk let alone dance in them!
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Oh and congrats on getting out there and performing! It can be a little nerve racking but if you keep your routine to moves your comfortable with I’m sure you will have a blast!
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Maybe take a look at some of Veena’s routines and combos. You may get some ideas and inspiration from the beginner to intermediate ones especially those that focus on flow rather than tricks. ☺
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Hurray! So glad that you’re all better and stronger than before. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘ðŸ‘
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I do normally hold the foot to do stargazer because i feel more secure that way but it is true that you can hurt your knee. I did it once and although it wasn’t too bad I’m sure it could have been worse. I still do it myself but I don’t recommend it to anyone. I’m a bad girl!
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Anything with clear plastic straps. Pleaser has a wide variety of colourful and fun heels that come with plain clear plastic straps. ☺
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Amy Hazel has some really nice lyrical dances to a few Ed Sheehan songs on youtube. 💖💖
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So true! Thanks for sharing.
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@catmoves is there a twerk move called the “twisty tail”? or maybe “the squealer”? LOL! Anyone else got any better ideas?
