korinne
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Where in Ohio are you?
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@Scottish- That's not the best idea. If you kick into an invert when you're not prepared for it, you can injure yourself pretty badly. I know a few people who have cracked ribs doing that.
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I'm terrible at this move due to pain tolerance, so take what I say with a grain of salt. From your picture it looks like the pole is not quite in your base leg knee pit, more your calf. The other knee pit should be over your ankle more so your higher leg is turned out slightly and flex the bottom foot hard against the pole…(upon a random google search- here's a blog with lots of pics for you to compare– http://thepoledancersdiary.tumblr.com/post/31322789907/remi-leg-lock-the-remi-or-the-leg-lock-is# ) This should put the pole more on your shin/ankle as opposed to all on your foot. Your foot does look like it's bending funny in your pic. It still hurts like a bitch though.
I get the 'snapping' feeling for both of those moves. I don't do either for that reason. One of my fellow poler friends introduced the 'pretty to pain' ratio… if it's not pretty enough and it hurts that badly, not worth it! I stand by that for moves with a snapping or a nerve compressing feeling.
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https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/51c311bb-df40-439e-96d0-7dc70ac37250#51c31aab-50c4-4a31-973e-01a40ac37250 Ask her what she's selling it for.
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Supplements are pretty scary and not regulated. There can be some dangerous stuff in them so be very careful! If you really feel like your diet is lacking, consult a nutritionist/dietician.
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I did have to change eating habits too. Eating a good breakfast ( usually oatmeal with various berries) and lots of lean protein and veggies. Again, my goal is not to lose weight but just to feel better while doing pole. You can't eat eggs and bacon or pizza and then invert comfortably! Weight loss may just be a positive side effect! 🙂
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People are always selling their poles. I'm sure there's someone who will sell you a used one at a cheaper price. Just keep checking veena. Where are you located?
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I find the PS stainless stickier- but everyone's different!
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Last year I stayed in the Palms. Totally worth it because we spent all day there. It was nice to be able to go back to your room for a short nap or a clothes change.
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I don't see many people do it. I really love Michelle Mynx's signature style. She's got some tricks no one else does. Back to normal thread conversation.
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to go off topic: this is the first vid I could find of 'the flying chimpanzee' @1:56. From a cup grip shouldermount she rests her butterfly leg on her upper arm (not actually the pole) with a true grip hand position. (sorry for the really old video!)
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Michelle Mynx calls a true grip extended butterfly variation a 'flying chimpanzee'. Close enough!
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Also- Bring a pair of heels (not pole heels). One of the clubs that hosted a pole contest last year did not allow flats/flip-flops/etc. My friend forgot to pack heels and we ended up not getting into the club.
And go see Absinthe. Best show in Vegas if you like burlesque-y, dirty humor and circus stuff. Liked it much better than the Cirque shows I saw.
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Last year I went and bought a cheap thin mat from walmart that fit in my luggage so that I'd at least have something. Bring some nice clothes for going out! I didn't bring enough cute outfits last year.
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My SO prefers reverse grab spins and butterflies. He's done some poling himself though, so I think his opinion leans in the direction of complicated/challenging in addition to pretty.
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So strange how we view people. I've been poling >7years and all of my good friends are polers. Now when I see people without big arms something looks just a little off to me… I know it's just as rude as judging people for whatever frame they have, but I can't help but look at actresses and think "She needs to lift weights or something. Her arms look funny."
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Also- make sure what you push off of is stable… Don't push off a light step stool or anything.
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I don't know how good of a backbend and shoulder/thoracic flexibility you have, but it's about displacing the weight of your body over your hands so when you lift your leg your body naturally leads itself in that direction.(in addition to the strength and balance I'm sure you naturally have as a dancer) It's easiest if you first try it off a step. Try it off something that will raise your legs about a foot (or even more. I started with a coffee table.) above your hands. Push your chest forward so your shoulders feel like they're leaning beyond your hands. Lift one leg in the air as vertical as possible then lightly push off the other leg to follow.
Good backbend form: http://0.tqn.com/d/gymnastics/1/0/Z/8/-/-/DSC_0044.jpg
If your backbend looks like this: http://oncampus.osu.edu/images/bridge.gif you need to work on pushing your ribcage forward and get your ribs/shoulders/hands all stacked. I hope that makes sense/helps. I still suck at them because I have no flexibility…
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I've considered buying larger shirts and taking them to a tailor… Not terribly expensive…
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XSLs are really more for public use… A standard home pole shouldn't cost >$1000 (usually 1/3 of that!). Most home poles are tension mounted. The studio veena pole is a good pole from a safe, reliable brand that has been around for almost a decade (as far as I know). It will feel different for grip than the xpole because it's a different coating. Some people like it better. Other good removable home pole choices include the xpole and the platinum stages. None of these should involve drilling into the floor. Everyone has their reasons for preferring one brand over another but all are good safe choices. http://xpoleus.com/store/xpert-set-45mm-chrome-p-456.html
http://shop.platinumstages.com/New-Extreme-One-Piece-Super-Pole-Under-10_p_76.html
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So after my wonderful review… If anyone in the states still wants it, I'll sell it for 25$ +s&h. In brand new (watched once) condition.
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My favorite is also tornado. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLs14DiOYs4
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I got her dvd two weeks ago. I was very dissatisfied. It felt like an 80s aerobics workout video. I expected it to be more floorworky and less exercisey but it didn't really have any unique sexy moves. 90% is what I already do as my warm up for pole anyway.
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My typical response is to challenge them to do the same moves like steffie. If they do, they'll see how hard it is. If they won't accept the challenge, either they know they can't do it or don't really respect what you do…
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Also, barefoot sanctuary yoga studio has an excellent handstands class taught by a former cirque performer. It isn't really pole but is GREAT conditioning and a fun skill and only $15 for a 1.5 hour class. Totally worth it!
