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Hi Veena- have you ever done a tutorial for ” sneaky v”….????
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I do this from an extended butterfly – the extended leg (outside) comes back to the pole and the inside leg drops down as you open your chest to the floor. Inside leg can be bent or straight…Lucca Valentine, love your entry. Would like a sloooower vid so I can follow your moves…
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New request; reiko spilt – one foot on pole..,,other foot trying to come to pole to hook at knee or more. Arm position seems to vary and I’m curious as to your take on it. Thanks Veena!
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Hey Allyson – Where is the Dakota Fox workshop? I’m a huge fan of hers and would travel for that!
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What a truly generous gesture. Can’t wait to read! thank you so much!
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Hi Veena — Any hope in breaking this one down??? Thanks so much for all you’ve worked on to date!
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HI Veena — While there are soooo many titanic tutorials out there, I know that if anyone can get me into it, you can…that’s my request!
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Hi Allyson – Brass does a number on your skin if you are not used to it. I got awful blisters on my hands from an intensive weekend workshop on brass poles some years ago.
Regarding home practice, I learned pole originally on Skype from on-line lessons. There are lots of pole sisters who would/could arrange for facetime or skype sessions. I know you might be skeptical, but the real time communication from someone who is watching you (and you her) can help break down moves, support each other, give tips, etc. It;s just a thought….I skype/facetime with some of my local friends, but the Studio Veena sisterhood I’m sure would be enthusiastic about the opportunity to cyber pole.
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Hi Firebird: My initial question really encompassed both the “what are other studios doing” and the “what do you guys do when this happens” query. I don’t think you’re being a “meanie” by asking someone to demonstrate their competence. Actually, I personally am fine with that tactic. It’s like tough love with a kid. But some studio owners I have encountered, in an effort to retain a student, allow the student to take classes she’s not ready for, and that makes me crazy. At that point, I’m undermined and can’t do tough love because that girl is in the class because of the owner saying it’s ok. In my world, it’s not, but I’m just the instructor. Sometimes it feels like I’m herding cats. I don’t like classes with large differences in abilities. I know others feel differently, but I am concerned about injury as girls see others (just for an example) inverting and think they, too, can do that. I guess the bottom line is that unless policy come from the top and is enforced, instructors like me, will face uncomfortable situations.
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To me, the size of poles is very important. While I learned on 50mm, they now hurt my wrists. I also have been disappointed by studios that have poles that appear beat up by jewelry, heels, etc or poorly maintained multi-piece poles. The seams have cut my legs and arms!
Someone here mentioned the lack of response they get from studios when making inquires about pole size. I agree that canned responses or a lack of response is not acceptable. Students with questions deserve answers…and that means that the studio’s web site should probably include pole size on their FAQ sheet.
Just one more thought – for people who are always shopping price, I say lowest price doesn’t translate into best pole buy. Often, discount studios do everything on the cheap – from not cleaning their floors (hair balls, dust and more) to having substandard instructors and poorly maintained poles. Taking pole lessons definitely costs $, and when you don’t have a lot to spend, it makes sense to invest it well. Sometimes that means that instead of taking lessons in a group setting, doing a private or semi-private with a friend at a similar level in a quality studio would be money better spent. Also, supplementing lessons with a Studio Veena membership is, to me, a smart way to go.
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Thank you Veena. The three ways to exit the suicide spin are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And Quick Lessons is a great addition to the site here. Anyone who isn’t using them should be….a wealth of information!
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That’s ditto on the YES, Veena 🙂
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The instagram vid clearly defines the needs of the move: the ability to have both arms strong for that “reach down the pole push” as well as strong knee hangs. I’ve never worked on this move, but I will start. Thanks for the move suggestion, Allyson!
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Is this the move you’re looking for a breakdown on Allyson??
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Thanks to AllysonKendal’s “slow down the vid” suggestion, I was able to see that when the inside hand moves, the dancer changes her hand position – so her thumb is down and under the hooked leg….and then the chopper becomes possible. And I got it tonight!!! Thanks sooooo much to all who helped!
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Changing the speed is an option I never knew about…Thank you SO MUCH!!! I am teaching tonight and am taking my laptop to the studio to see if I can work on this now that I can slow it down… 🙂 Love the helpful members here!!!
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Hi Allyson- That was really close – AND very pretty !!! – thank you…how can you get to chopper though…?
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Just did….again, many thanks!
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Thanks Veena! Your openess and accessibility to members is also outstanding. Here’s a short one that I’d love your breakdown of…
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I agree that the Quick Lesson updates are very helpful and I’d like to see them continue. They and some of your updated advanced moves pushed me to rejoin for the other year 🙂
Occasionally, I know we all see pole clips on instagram or youtube and wonder about breaking down those moves. Is there a way to submit to you for your consideration to break down into Quick Lesson?
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I am 55 and began poling at 47. I have stopped and started a couple of times due to life commitments and injury, but I now teach and embrace the journey. Greta is a great role model, but there are many over 40, over 50 and over 60 polers who are beautiful dancers, strong pole people, and fabulous people. Pole is not just for the young and taut…lol
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I went with a Garmin Vivofit. The battery life is one year. I can swim with it as well as just walk around with it. It displays steps, goal and steps away from goal, mileage, calories, sleep, time, date and has a heart rate monitor hook up. I use the HR monitor when I am running. It links to an app, which has improved 1,000 percent since Christmas. The garmin.com laptop link is amazing – offers challenges, etc. My coworkers who have the fitbit like mine because I don’t have to charge it nightly and I have readouts on the band.
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I posted on this thread 7 months ago, lamenting about a need for more advanced lessons and Studio Veena has responded big time! Not only have some of the more advanced and popular moves been added with detailed breakdown, the quick lessons are great for those of us who teach pole part time and need inspiration for combos and tricks that more students are demanding. This site is well organized and the daily updates are little idea ticklers. Even if you don’t have a pole at home, the ability to get stretches and strength moves that you can do at the gym or on a playground make the lessons on this site a great buy.
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I’m so sorry that you are shouldering this burden. Your mom is blessed with a loving daughter. You’re in my prayer chain….Take care of you and her
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HI Alice Colleen – I purchased the shorter of the two length offerings and its working out just fine. My friends and I are able to wrap our bodies and legs for extensions. Leesi is also very accessible, so you might want to write her and ask for guidance.
