megan12
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Definitely tucking your pelvis helps with stability. I get into position and then let the front of my calves slowly slide off the pole until they are totally off the pole. Like someone else suggested, you could try split grip from extended butterfly. In this position, you need to make no adjustments to your body like in EG caterpillar, you simply have to be able to balance yourself.
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At this point, I wish that she'd make a youtube video and just try to explain what is going on. Personally, many things seem fishy about what she's posting and her facebook page, which may lead me to believe that it may not be her posting. If it truly is her, then I suggest someone with a successful studio reach out to her and assist. It sounds as though she has no financing and no business plan. If she doesn't have enough money to start the business, how can it flourish? Sure, asking for donations might fix the problem right now but it's only a band-aid.
Plus, I think "her" telling people that she stopped working and wasn't going to return, instead asking for donations, irked some people. As well as stating that she was teaching without insurance. I think the best thing to do is clear the air, honestly.
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Jamilla Deville's DVDs in my opinion, are very well done. They are flow in a very stepwise and logical pattern. They are pretty much manufactured for beginner students. There are 5 DVDs and she teaches advanced moves like aerial inverts, Ayesha, and shoulder mount and that's about all. No crazy tricks. Which is good because it gives a solid base for your pole dancing practice. She breaks things down easily and gives you time to practice during the DVD.
I also have Alethea Austin's DVD sets. I can't say that I care for them. They are very well made and glitzy but she cannot break down moves into understandable pieces. So it becomes an hour of you watching her do awesome stuff and then feeling kind of lost.
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1.) I love my big ass booty!
2.) I'm really proud of my strong and toned arms.
3.) I love my silky blonde hair.
For pole:
1.) My extended butterfly is beautiful
2.) My booty rolls/pops/shakes are asstastic
3.) My Cross Ankle Release is pretty
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That's really cool! I'm going to try that 🙂 Thanks!
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No. I did a flexibility class and pole class with her. She said some disparaging things not only to me but other girls in the class. I didn't care for it.
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I've heard awesome things about Zoraya's training program and I fully intend to, at some point when grad school isn't sucking the life from me, fly out and train with her for a bit. Unless you are a very advanced and flexible poler, I would not recommend Alethea's training. In my experience, her attitude was not very conducive to learning.
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I think another thing the average person doesn't realize is the potential danger factor in poling at a strip club. I'm a relatively advanced poler but I think the most advanced move I've ever done at the club is an extended butterfly. Why you may ask? Most girls don't pole dance for aforementioned reasons and instead slather themselves from head to toe in cocoa butter. After awhile, it's like a glob on the pole and is super slippery. Even with grip powder, there's no way in hell I'd let go with my legs.
Most men don't appreciate the tricks so it's better to conserve energy for lapdances. Why wear yourself out for a minimal return? It's kind of unfortunate but true. If there is a customer who tips based on tricks, I will gladly amp up my routine.
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Yeah, lapdances were another worry of mine when I started. I don't think I had given one before I started. One thing to check on is the allowed contact level of the club. Some clubs are very strict and do not let the men touch at all. At other clubs, lapdances are a high contact sport. Make sure to switch positions often, because your thighs will get really tired. I'll face front for awhile, then back, then lay over the guy. Most guys aren't too picky about the lapdances as long as they get to see boobs and booty up close and personal, lol
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I don't know how it is in Arizona but I've worked in a few clubs, mostly in the Midwest. Some clubs have rules that if the dancers fight with each other, you are fired no questions asked. My home club was awesome because it was rare for any of the girls to fight. In fact, most of the more experienced girls would take the less experienced girls under their wing for a bit. That's probably not the norm. My advice on dealing with the other girls is, keep to yourself. You don't want to get mixed up in their bullshit if it is going on. If you observe, you'll quickly learn who to talk to and who to stay away from.
Most likely you will need to fill out some waiver on the first night. It's sort of a contract. Most dancers these days are "independent contractors" so you are basically freeing the club from any legal issues. For instance, if you fall off the pole and break your face, they are not liable. Read through that very carefully. But one club I went to didn't have any forms to fill out. I think it's dependent on the club.
In terms of dancing, play up the fact that it's your first time. Guys love that. There are usually regulars who love to snap up dances with new girls. The bouncer or room attendant may be able to direct you towards those customers. My other advice is to not be too pushy with the guys. I find that some light conversation makes a man feel special and he will be more inclined to dance with you. It's a gamble because sometimes it's a time waster but more often than not, it draws them in. It also creates regular customers. Good luck!
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If I do certain moves, this happens to me too. Especially Bow and Arrow and if I climb a ton during a practice session. Part of it is that you get hot and your blood pressure increases as you exercise. These things make your veins bulge. I have big veins and being right at the surface of your foot causes the pressure from grabbing the pole to basically damage them and bruise. For the Bow and Arrow or Remi, there's nothing to be done, the foot must grip. But Veena offered a good suggestion. There are different ways to climb to put let pressure on the foot. Good luck.
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IUD insertion hurts like a mofo but it's 10 minutes of pain for 5-10 years of baby-free, period-free awesomeness. I don't regret it one bit. I'm a huge proponent of IUDs because of the efficacy and affordability. There hasn't been a ton of research done on modalities for treatment of pain during IUD insertion. However, it has been shown that physicians far underestimate patient's experience of pain during the procedure. Most women rate it as a 7-10 and most physicians think it's around a 4. I will ask for pain medication and I will ask for a cevical block with lidocaine for my next insertion. People get Vicodin for sore throats at urgent cares yet most physicians offer nothing other than Motrin for IUD insertions. Irritates the shit out of me. Getting off my soapbox now…..
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I never thought about using my chest to push. My instructor learned the butt up (as I like to call it, lol) technique from David Owens. Because theoretically the most difficult part of flag inverting is getting your butt up. I have lots of butt to get up but perhaps that chest push would help. I'll try it out. Thanks.
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Oh Remi! That's a good one. I forgot about that. Remi hurts something awful.
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Mine is 9 ft. I think it's quite alright for my purposes at this point. When I buy a home in the near future, I'd love to have much higher ceilings 🙂
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I've been working on this one and my instructor taught me an interesting way to work up to it. She has me try it from the floor. So I put my right hand on the pole, elbow up. My left hand is on the floor nearby. I swing my legs back and up, into a Brass Monkey from the floor. Then you can work your way up.
She also has me condition my lower abs to do this trick. So I hold like I'm going to do a flag, then basically contract my lower abs and lift my ass awkwardly in the air. I then launch my legs forward for momentum and then up into the Brass Monkey. I'll try to make a video soon because that may not make any sense at all. lol
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Haha! This is fun.
For me:
Leg switches: 0
Teddy/Armpit holds: 1
Hip holds: 3
Ladybits piercing: 4
Migraine: 5
Superman: 6
Getting bit by a patient: 7
Knee hold: 8
Allegra: 9
Mirena Insertion: 10
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You do need a prescription for scopolamine patches and I do not recommend these. They are an anticholinergic medication which means they have some very unpleasant side effects which include dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, fast heart rate, disorientation, and blurred vision.
Spinning is something you just have to get used to, unfortunately. Your body will adjust. It will help if you don't eat a few hours prior to poling. That's why ice skaters spin like crazy and then keep going with their routine, they get used to the spinning. It's the same with polers.
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Thank you for the update! I've been considering training with her and I keep hearing more good things.
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Mine does this too. It’s annoying but I haven’t found a way to fix it.
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You're pretty young to have arthritis and carpal tunnel. There are a few ways to see if you do have carpal tunnel syndrome. Probably the easiest one is Phalen's sign. You basically press the tops of your hands together, fingers facing the floor, forming a 90 degree angle. Hold this for 60 seconds. If you have numbness and tingling, it's positive for carpal tunnel because the median nerve is irritated in this position.
In terms of arthritis, most everyone has it to some extent and it only worsens as we age. I think polers and aerial artists use our joints often and it can become inflammed. I think someone trying aerial silks was having hand soreness and they said glucosamine really alleviated some of the symptoms. You might try that or a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug like motrin or aleve.
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Yeah, chemgoddess is correct. It's all about calories. Most protein powders and shakes are not calorically dense. So if you eat a sensible diet, you will most likely not gain weight. If you gain muscle mass, you can gain weight but you'll look leaner. Usually women don't get huge muscles unless you're trying to bodybuild and take testosterone and anabolic steroids. Our testosterone levels are miniscule compared to that of a man's. The best thing to do is lift weights and then stretch. It makes your muscles longer and appear leaner. So no, unless you're power lifting and eating massive amount of protein (which is sounds like you're not), you're not going to be huge.
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The only protein shake I'll drink is Core Power. It doesn't taste like chalky disgustingness and doesn't give you terrible bad breath like pretty much every other protein shake I've ever tried. It's made from milk but it's lactose free. It gives you a ton of calcium and a good amount of protein. The Core Power Light is 150 calories and the regular is 230, I think.
I drink them sometimes as a snack, sort of. I eat small meals throughout the day so usually in the afternoon or after a morning workout, I'll drink one. It's not a miracle cure or anything, I don't think. Protein is the building block of muscles, so theoretically it will help with gaining muscle mass. I use it mainly as a nutritional supplement, to increase the amount of protein in my diet. Drinking them isn't going to hurt you unless you drink them all the time. I've heard people say they clog your kidneys and that's simply untrue.
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I'll be there!! 🙂
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For weight lifting, it's probably best to do it 2-3 times per week. As Elecktra pointed out, pole dancing is also weight lifting. If you are inverting and then coming back to the floor from the inverted position, that's called negative lifting, the most strenuous form. It builds muscle quickly but if you don't allow yourself enough rest, you'll get muscle fatigue and see yourself not progress as quickly as you'd like. Remember to use enough weight when you lift. Women get scared of getting bulky so don't always challenge themselves. We don't have the level of testosterone that men do, so we can never get that bulky without the aid of anabolic steroids or testosterone injections. Another variable to think about if you're wanting to slim down is diet. If you're able to, try to increase your protein consumption. Women's bodies tend to take well to low carb diets (in general) and the lean protein will help to build muscle mass. As far as cardio is concerned, I usually do cardio 5-6 days per week. It's good for stamina and if you want to get leaner, try rapid interval training. Hope that helps!
