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My lesson for today cancled, so I had some poling time to myself! I remember seeing this one yesterday and thought I’d give it a try. The first 4-5 times of getting my hand in the right place and releasing the other hand/leg, I couldn’t get my foot to "let go" of the pole. But once you realize your grip is strong enough and the pressure of your body on the pole will hold you there, its not bad at all. My upper thigh is a little tender now, not sure of other moves I’ve done that have put that pressure there before.
Plz ignore the ungraceful dismount, I’ll work on that someother day…

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I think a lot of people have cats for pets, but this is my thought on why you see them so frequently in poling videos.
I teach pole and yoga in my home where I have 3 cats. I have noticed a lot of things with this… The one cat who used to be scared of everyone unfamiliar will come shooting thru the curtains hanging in the doorway to wind around the pole and peoples feet. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
I decided that the cats like the energy in the room when its being used as creative and fun space. Just like how dogs can sense when your upset, I’m sure that my cats are feeling the love and good energy with the yoga and pole going on in there. Thats my take on it.

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Wow, you guys have so many fantastic ideas! Some of things we do already, but as you point them out to me, I should be having them to more of them to build up the strength. I oftentimes forget that they look to me as their teacher and the expert and worry that they’ll get bored. But when given a reason to do the things we do, they will believe in me and eventually it will make sense.
I *hope* to see them next week, the younger got into a car accident and I don’t know if she’ll be unsore by next week.
Again thanks for all your advice! I’ll let you know how it goes.

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I think I’m on my 4th vote from multiple computers through the last couple days. Just voted, and now I have to type in an encypted code (correct terminalogy?) and once the vote is casted, it doesn’t say which place Chelcie is in. Thats different then it was before for me.

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The spin combos are a great idea, Charley. I think there might only be certain ones she can do, if there’s a part that only requires just the arms, I don’t think it will work just yet. But like Firefly to Sundial, and firefly to standing fireman… (my terms may be different), would be a good strength builder and something they are familiar with.
We just got to the pole sit, they are learning to deal with the pain on the skin at this point, but I’m glad its something they can both do. And fan kicks they both enjoy doing- good idea!
Ah, floor work, yes. Doing more of that is an excellent idea, I always find myself rushing through those moves to get on the pole, but there is so much potential for a work out on the ground too. Thanks for pointing that out.

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Hi there! I may be one of your closest polers- from Isanti MN. I’ll let you know if I ever head up to ND, thats where a friend is from originally and still has family there. Welcome to the site!

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Happy Birthday Girl! Miss you.

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With Kittyclimber I got Jewel Valentine. With my real first and last I got Alicia Q.

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I’ve had mine for almost a year and love it. Totally recommended, the best on the market by far.

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Dear Caramel,
Like a lot of people on here, I am struggling with what to say. You always made everyone feel so welcome, especially me. Nobody was ever left out when you were there to greet them. We will miss that from you. You are so beautiful, inside and out. You have touched so many lifes in ways you will never know. You will never be forgotten, I will always have a special place for you in my heart whenever I dance. I wish I could have had more time with you.
Love,
Dawn

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Yes Jellycat- Ebay. I actually had a guy on ebay make some from a picture I sent him of me one time. You could always post a want it on ebay ad too if you can’t find any.

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Hey Jellycat-
We will be there with booty shorts on! (instead of bells on, Lame I know).
May be a little late, we’re helping with my friends World Animal Day that goes until 6 in Forest Lake. Congrats on your first Jam at the new place!
Kitty https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif

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MN State Fair 09
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Sorry if these are stupid questions… but in my case I’m not sure if it would work in a bar. There wouldn’t be a hose inside the bar to fill it with. Then wouldn’t I have to carry it outside to drain them before packing up into the vehicle after? Do you think this isn’t a good option for me? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif

Does this pack up small enough to fit in the trunk of a mid-sized car?

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Lets say I wanted to bring this to the bar I perform at, where I bring my own pole. I would either have to fill it with water there, which I am picturing a mess at clean up, or bring bags of sand= possibly a bigger mess. Maybe this isn’t the pole to use in a situation like mine? Currently I bring my X Stage but am always open to new options. Thx

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Thanks everyone!
I hope to try to get more tips next time. It wasn’t set up very "user friendly" where people would just walk up to give tips, so we are going to set up a table nearby with pole info, my cards, and a bra purse with a sign that says "Hell ya, we accept tips!" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif

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Yay, it finally happened! I got what I asked for and then some in tips too. It was a BLAST and I really hope to be able to do it next week too. Here’s a video, definately not the greatest video quality with all the yelling going on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Shnh_Xxj4V4
I was on from 10-1am with breaks during the lousy dancing songs.
Thanks for the advice on $$.

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I got to see and wear and POLE in Jennifers work-of-art pole clothing! I tell you what, the material is very nice, the style is so perfect and appropriate. No more "adjusting" the VS boyshorts in between moves! Way to go Jennifer!