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I think that’s an awesome idea!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
I have been pretty lucky that I started this little pole adventure with a few girlfriends, it’s definitely been a huge part of the fun for me.
I’m so happy for you BBB the way things are working out with your pole talent and teaching others. Wish I was in Florida!
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You are absolutely not alone! You should check out the ‘Shape of a Mother’ thread under the ‘For Moms & Dads’ forum – it’s really beautiful. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
I don’t see any problem with plastic surgery, you’re the only one who knows what those ‘right’ reasons are – just do it for yourself. I had breast augmentation 8 years ago now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif (how’d I get this old??) and LOVE the results, of all the things I’ve done in my life that I regret that decision is not one of them! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I do always hear that a tummy tuck is the most dangerous of plastic surgery procedures so for sure do your homework and find a great surgeon. If you go ahead with it I wish you the best! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Awesome SissyBuns! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
My friend ordered a 45 TG through SV and she just texted me that it came today!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I’m dying to get over there and try it out!
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Welcome! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif Also very glad you’ve recovered, that was a serious crash! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
Is that you in that photo? You’re beautiful! I’m sure you get told often you look like Adriana Lima
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Oh Glitter! What everyone’s saying is so true, something I always have to remind myself about pretty much everything in life…..you can’t compare yourself to others, you just have to be YOU and do your best! It’s so irresistible sometimes to think that way though….I know you’ve had trouble lately with the SM but I remember when you first got it I was so jealous! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I was not even near getting it at that point and still have so far to go to get it really solid….but seriously if I determined my worth by comparing myself to others I might as well just blow my head off – there are SO many amazing people out there, I try to focus on being inspired by them rather than let those feelings of self-loathing set in. You crack me up though, about a week ago I was really sore and had not been practicing much so of course hadn’t made much progress and I was telling myself I was pole retarded, your post made me laugh! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Of course neither of us are any such thing. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif I also struggle with not having a professional instructor to help me, I feel like I would be so much farther along with a good program. Oh well, what do you do? You don’t give up that’s for sure! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif If there’s a move that you’re stuck on, try something new and come back to it. I agree with Veena laying off the weights might be a good idea for a little while, when I get frustrated sometimes I’ll just do really small workouts where I just do strength training on the pole, or just practice handstands or something.
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I have some similar issues with my husband……basically I just try to be careful in what I expose, and where I post it. I have a private blog so I can manage my readership, and I don’t post videos on YouTube. I feel very safe here on SV, maybe I’m being naive but I feel like this is such a serious pole dance community that the potential for weirdo’s is quite limited. I agree with Glitter and think you’ll do better with your goals if you leave your videos up. Your vids already seem to be mostly shot in darker lighting, maybe it would make your husband feel better if it was even a little darker so it’s more just your silhouette. I know – the internet is weird…..my husband is not even crazy about me having a FaceBook – he’s just like ‘I don’t get it!!’ WHY??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I don’t ‘approve’ things with him, but we have an understanding of what we’re both comfortable with so I really try to respect him and our marriage. Overall I just don’t really bring it up but every once in a while if I’m excited about something I’ve posted I’ll show it to him…..he’s like ‘freaking rad babe’ https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
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Congratulations Bertysboo – you are an amazing dancer, I wish I could take your class!
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I prefer a spinny pole! Though now that I’m doing more inverts I’m liking static a little more – each is good for certain things.
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^^^ omg seriously, that was awesome!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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lol – I know this…and continue to have those nights I regret! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
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HOT boots!!
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I have a really hard time with floorwork too, especially because my dance pole is on hard tile floor in my bathroom – it is KILLER on my knees! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Plus, I am not very flexible and I feel very very awkward and I really want to stick to ‘classy’ moves. I really LOVE Bobbi at Bobbi’s Pole Studio and one her videos that I have has a great section on floorwork that I’ll do for practice on carpet sometimes. Just watching her vids on youtube might give you some good ideas. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Veena I’d love a lesson from you on floorwork! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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congrats!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Inversions are a whole new ball game, my heart is pounding every time- I really need to get more comfortable!
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You are such a badass Bertysboo! I love how hardcore and aggressive you are with this sport! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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SO cool Glitter! The pole studio that’s opening in my town will have aerial hoops and silks too, I’m so excited about it! Let us know what you think! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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The sequence at 2:00 was my favorite https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Hell yeah!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif She’s so amazing! And that song was realllly bad https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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That is awesome news!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif And very very well deserved – congratulations!!
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I love the theme Veena, so cool! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Can’t wait to see all the sexy vids
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It all looks awesome Veena!! Congrats! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Glitter that’s so rad, sounds like you really rocked it – congrats cupcake, you should be so proud! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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Awesome Christina! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Congrats on your new pole, of course you’ll love it – and welcome to Studio Veena! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Sending you positive, confident vibes Glitterhips! Just be yourself, you are a super charming girl! xoxo https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey all, I wanted to bump this thread because I got some really good applicable replies in another thread…..Thanks YogaBeachBabe and Veena https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif , I hope ya’ll don’t mind me copying and pasting your posts here….
I have been ACE certified for 8 years, its not an easy coarse by any means, but you will learn sooooo much, the test for the PT was tough. You will also be required to do continuing education, every 2 years to ensure your keeping up with things in order for them to re certify you. The pole dance Certification falls under the continuing ed. program.You will also have to maintain current CPR, but any gym or studio will require the same, well at least they should! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
One studio that my teacher recommended was Pole Position:
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It seems that they are very into afaa and ace guidelines. It’s in Long Beach, CA, so it might not be feasible for you.
The following was cut and pasted from Diva Den Studio website (Portland, Oregon):What about credentials and experience?
Does you being a dancer for X amount of years make you an expert?
Short answer, no.
Long answer, I’ve corrected many issues with dancers that have been dancing longer than I have. You need to make sure that not only can your instructor dance, but also that they have taken classes on how your body and muscles work, a personal and/or group training certificate is good, but pole dance certification that is approved by AFAA or ACE is even better and the two combined is fabulous! AFAA & ACE are the 2 leading fitness certification associations in the country. Also, do they stay up to date with the latest health and fitness news. Are they continually honing their craft by training with other qualified instructors?
Anyone can say “I developed a Pole Dance Certification Class”, even if they’ve never touched a pole, because it’s not regulated, but if the certification class has taken the time to get the approval and CEC’s through associations such as AFAA or ACE, then you will be doing yourself a huge favor by dealing with instructors that were trained properly.Just a note: I am not affiliated with either studio in any way, shape or form. I was doing a bit of research and found these items.
The update on my studio/instructor ambition is that the dancer in my city I took a few private lessons with is opening a new larger studio and asked me to teach a beginner class…..I LOVE the spinning pole and consider myself self-taught primarily from video’s from Bobbi’s Pole Studio so I’ll be teaching a beginner’s spinning pole dance class I’m advertising as ‘Australian Showgirl Style’ https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I really envision it as an aerobics-style dance class and so far I feel really good about how my routine and class plan is coming together….. I’m SO excited about it!!!! The grand opening is in a few weeks, and the direction she’s taking the studio is very ‘cirque du soleil’ with aerial hoops and silks, I LOVE it!
Anyway, on the advice I received here I’ve gone ahead and enrolled in a few of AAFA’s classes, one for basics & choreography, and one for group aerobic instruction. I’m kinda hoping her grand opening will be postponed a little so I can squeeze these in before I officially start, I know they will help tremendously. Anyway, I’m excited to start working on certifications and continuing education through these organizations, thanks again for the help and direction ladies! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hey sweetie – I’m sorry you’re feeling that way, your videos don’t suck at all! All I can say is that it can be hard to get your personality to come through in the right way on a message board sometimes (not saying anything negative about the way you’ve come across at all, just generally speaking)…..I’ve been a part of many message boards and have often been a ‘post killer’ – especially in the beginning….just don’t take it personally and keep posting! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
To be totally honest about your videos though, often if I see multiple videos by the same user I will only watch one because I figure I’m going to be seeing the same thing…..so maybe post a little fewer vids and keep them well edited and specific. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Also, remember we are all busy and community forums can move fast, threads get lost and and people forget to respond – just roll with it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi Spirit, welcome! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif I’m in Austin too, I’d love to hear how you’ve been learning pole dance! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
