kasanya
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Hi i learnt a new spin today but didnt catch its name sorry about the long winded describtion … right hand on normally then bending double the left hand behind the left leg then the right leg comes through the gap and ends up doing the splits up the pole?
Thanks
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gifI was taught this as the "scottish" spin. I have no idea where the name comes from.
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I didn’t receive any response from the company during the PayPal dispute process, so I’ve now escalated it to a claim to get my money back. They have a couple more weeks to get around to resolving the issue before I see my money, but at this point I honestly don’t expect any response.
What a terrible way to run a business.
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There’s a good trick for avoid foot spasms from pointing your toes. Instead of pushing down / curling your toes to achieve the pointed look, try pulling the heel up. It engages different muscles, so your foot actually stays fairly relaxed while in the pointed position.
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I just signed up for two of the Saturday classes: floor work at 3:30pm and spins at 5:00pm. So exciting!
I’m also totally pumped that a bunch of you ladies are coming to town for the weekend. We should plan some sort of Veeners mini-event!
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I ordered a copy in February–hoping that the distribution issues had passed by then, but no such luck. I still haven’t received it or even a shipping notification. I also have not received any response to the email I sent inquiring about my order.
So, as a result, I initiated a dispute through PayPal this past weekend. No response as of yet, but it’s only been 1 business day. We’ll see what happens.
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I used to drift to the side when I was doing this move too. For me, the problem was actually with my upper hand. I was wrapping my hand around the pole, which bent my wrist at about a 45 degree angle, and then I would drift to the side until my wrist straightened into a neutral position. When I learned to grasp the pole with a straight wrist to begin with, the drifting stopped happening.
Hope that helps. =)
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Canada actually is on the "pole map" already–it’s just everything is going on out west. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif Check YouTube for vids from the 2008 and 2009 International Pole Camps. I went last year and it was fantastic!
I’m really glad to see events starting to be organized in Ontario finally. Thanks Joni! =)
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I actually took my pole home with me for Xmas last year. On the way there I checked the pole segments, packed in their cardboard tubes inside the X-pole case inside of a box. The top and base plate went into my checked luggage, but they actually managed to dent the edge of the top plate somehow! So on the way back, I checked the pole segments same as before and took the plates as one of my carry-ons.
Everybody I dealt with at the airports was curious what I was packing for sports equipment, but I didn’t get hassled at all. Apparently the x-ray machines have no problem with the pole segments–they can tell they’re hollow–but the two plates packed in their round carrying case are too dense. I had to pull those out and let them inspect, but it wasn’t an issue. It just took me a little longer to get through security, so make sure you allow extra time for that. Just about missed my flight because of it! LOL.
Make sure you check the exact luggage guidelines for the airline you’re using. You’ll probably need to register the fact you’re bringing sports equipment with you, but there’s usually no extra charge for that as long as it meets the weight and dimension guidelines.
If you’re having trouble finding a box that’ll work, try a UPS store or equivalent. I just took the carrying case in with me and they found a box that fit it, then used this little gizmo to customize the size to meet the airline requirements. Took no time at all and cost maybe $10.
For reference, my pole is an X-Pole. You might have issues if you’re trying to pack a PS multi-piece instead, seeing as one of the segments is longer (potential dimensions issue?) and they’re stainless steel instead of chrome (potential x-ray machine issue?).
Good luck! =)
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Well, I found a random university student to stay with… yay, couchsurfing! I just hope she doesn’t mind me practicing floorwork in the middle of her living room. =P
I hope you all have a great time at the pole jam!
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Yay, an Ontario pole jam! Unfortunately, I can’t make it to this one, but perhaps there’ll be more in the future. =)
I hate to put a request like this out to the public, but I was wondering if there’s anybody in the Hamilton / Burlington area that has a couch I could crash on this weekend. Or even somewhere slightly further afield (but closer than Ottawa). =P I just found out I need to attend a meeting down there this weekend, but I’m also signed up for an online workshop with Alethea on Sunday that I don’t want to miss! >< Whoever hosts me is definitely welcome to watch the workshop with me! *dangles carrot* LOL!
Thanks!
kas. =)
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Business occasionally takes me down to Hamilton. I would definitely be up for attending a pole jam in the GTA if one coincides with my trips! Saturdays would work better than Sundays for me, but there’s not much point scheduling them around my preferences since I’m not a local. LOL! =)
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Hah! UPS to the rescue! The store has boxes that are 48 x 8 x 8–which, if you do the math, adds up to 64 inches total dimensions. No problem! They just whipped out this handy little contraption and shortened the box two inches by making the flaps longer on one end. Problem solved! *happy dance*
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Thanks for the suggestions, Empyrean. I do have an X-Pole, but it came with the newer velcro case (and I actually forgot it had the shipping tubes already!). I’m going to do some running around to UPS and similar type stores tomorrow and see if they can come up with anything that’ll work. If not, I’ll pick up some luggage straps and go with your method. Sitting at home sans pole with 2 weeks to kill is just not an option!!!
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Hi to all the new people in this thread!
For the Halifax ladies, check out http://www.readytorumba.com/. Suzanne is fantastic and has a really strong background in ballroom and latin dance as well.
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I’ve found re-tightening the big threaded rod at the top of my pole fixes that problem for me.
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Thanks for the input, ladies. I guess I’ll just keep trying to practice every couple of days, see if the problem sorts itself out or not, and go from there.
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Static. All I’ve tried doing so far are beginner spins like the fireman and sunwheel, but I can only do a few and then my stomach starts churning and I have to take a break. Very frustrating! This didn’t even happen when I first started dancing. =/
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My observation has been that the quality of the stage dancing depends on the focus of the club. Most of the strip clubs I’ve been to in Alberta (my home province) don’t offer lap dances at all, so it’s all about the stage show. Those girls are the ones that inspired me to take up pole dancing! The strip clubs out east here in Ontario? Well… Granted, I haven’t gone out to them all that much yet, but I haven’t really been inspired to go back after what I’ve seen. The girls mostly just got on stage, rubbed themselves against the pole and strutted around for a bit, and then worked the crowd to sell lap dances. Meh. It made the guys I was with happy, but I was underwhelmed. I miss the Alberta clubs.
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Something that should be mentioned… in case you do decide to go with a pressure mounted pole like X-Pole… is that just because there is a flat part in the ceiling doesn’t necessarily mean there are any useful joists running through it. Vaulted ceilings can be funny that way. Before you order, you should confirm you have a solid spot to work with in the flat portion that will be large enough for the ceiling plate.
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Try giving her a call. She’s organizing a big pole event that’s happening this week and it’s been a bit hard to get a hold of her online lately.
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Canadian building code varies with regards to condo construction. I don’t know the exact details, so I can’t really comment on that, but I do know that I live in a wood frame construction low-rise condo building. I absolutely had to find a joist to put up my ceiling. I know because I was slightly off and I noticed my ceiling cracking! Once I moved the pole a little further over, the crack was no longer visible. (It’s still there, but you can’t tell unless you’re standing on a ladder looking for it.) Joists are important!
What kind of condo are you in, witeroze? High rise apartment? Low rise apartment? Row house? I don’t think they use plaster in newer builds up here, but if you’re in a high rise style condo your ceilings are probably concrete. Your best bet is probably to call your condo management company.
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I picked up my stud finder at Home Depot for about $20 Canadian. There were more expensive models available, but the basic (aka cheapest) one I found did the job just fine. Just make sure you remember to check if it comes with a battery or not. It’s really annoying to have to turn around and make a second trip just for a battery! LOL.
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Doesn’t Yannori teach in the LA area as well? I’ve heard good things about her.
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Kamilla, are you talking about the basic pole sit (which looks similar to sitting on a chair with one leg crossed) or the wrist sit (where you put one hand under your bum, lean backwards, and raise your legs up in a V shape)?
I have only once experienced intense pain in my arms after attempting a new dance move–it was the move called the Boomerang Hold on wikipole.org. The next day I woke up with pain radiating from my hands all the way up to my shoulders and it took days to subside. Turns out I actually injured my right rotator cuff doing it, and that has been healing for months now. Injuries suck!
Pain… real honest to goodness muscle / joint pain… is the body’s way of telling you it’s not ready to do something yet. You might be able to get away with trying a move that causes pain a couple times, but you will end up injuring yourself quickly if you try to push through it. And, let me reiterate, injuries suck!Muscle soreness on the otherhand, even intense can barely move type muscle soreness, means you’ve pushed your body and given it a good workout. Give it a day or two of rest and you’ll be stronger for it the next time you workout.
It’s really important to learn how to distinguish between pain and soreness. If something is causing you pain, then you’re probably not strong enough yet to be attempting that move and you should consider leaving it until you’ve built up more strength. (Incidentally, I hear practicing the basic spins on spinny mode is a fabulous way to build up wrist / forearm strength). There may also be a problem with your technique if a move is causing you pain. Taking lessons in person is a good way to get confirmation on technique, but if that’s not an option, posting vids here and asking for feedback is a good secondary option.
Most importantly, REMEMBER TO TAKE REST DAYS! I know how hard it is to resist the siren call of your shiny new pole, but it’s the days _off_ that are most important when you’re starting out. That’s when your muscles get a chance to rebuild themselves after your workouts. Rebuilding is when the muscles grow stronger!
Wow, that turned into a big post. I hope it helps!
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The audio’s been disabled… booooo YouTube… but she does the chair -> reverse chair combo at 2:20 in this vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUmSA3CdLjQ
