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Oh my goodness – I am so excited! Thanks so much for offering your studio Becky!! That's the weekend after Rememberance so is perfect for me, and I would love to do the workshop too.
Debs, not sure if i'm flying over yet or bringing the hubby and the puppy in the car, but either way would be great to have someone to stay with.
So. So. Excited. Just need to get some practising in again now 😀
 

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That sounds brill Becky! I'd be up for travelling to Manchester. If people are having to travel a distance how does staying in a b&b overnight sound and having a couple of bevvies in manc on the evening too?

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I live in Germany, but would still class myself as a northerner 🙂 
I'd totally be up for this if it were arranged for November time. I'm back in the UK then around rememberance and would love to jam. I could enquire at the studio I used to attend in Hull to see if we could rent that out if needs be.

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Have you got a cable that will go from the camera into the computer? That way you wouldn't need to put it  on the sd card first.

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Hallo from Germany, though i'm originally from Hull 🙂

I'm not a great social animal when it comes to girls, I can find them difficult to get along with, but I did enjoy it when I went to classes back in the UK. It's nice being able to share everyone's ups and downs, and there's always that little bit of competition (if you so wish).
If you start in the very first beginner class then you'll already have a head start on the other girls there and it will really help to establish everything you've learnt so far.

Look forward to seeing your progress!

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You've already taken that first big step by actually videoing yourself!
You can now learn from yourself and teach yourself from your recordings. You've seen how your hand looks awkward and you look down too much, both easily correctable things. Get that camera on now and dance, concentrating on looking anywhere but at the floor and thinking about a graceful arm, one that is an extension of the move or walk or twirl that you're doing. After only one more recording you will already see improvement, even if it's only 5 seconds of looking ahead, smiling, with a beautiful arm!

This is the place to post your worst videos when you're feeling rubbish about dancing, because where you see awkwardness and repetition, we will see fabulous flexibility, a transition we want to steal, an entry or exit that looked amazing, or even a pair of shoes, outfit or body that is HOT.

Take a deep breath and post your video now, and then get up and dance your socks off concentrating on one thing you want to change, watch and revise. Then post your improvement so we can all cheer and share in your glee 🙂

If you're still unsure, just edit out the bits you really don't like and post the good bits 😉

Do keep the whole video for just you though, it really is useful to look back on and to use to help you improve. My pc is full of vids that I look at and think OMG, how stupid do I look – generally when i'm trying really hard to be sexy or to do damn body rolls that are the bane of my life.

Hope this helps to inspire you a little bit. Make the post and feel the buzz 😀

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I just have the one pole that my hubby bought me as a suprise. It's an xpole sport, 45 in titanium. I really like it, but haven't used anything else, so can't compare it. All I would say is that had I had a choice in the pole I got, I would have gone for the xpert pole as it both spins and is static. I will defo be buying a spinny pole next as I feel I'm missing out not having the choice and am desperate to try spinny. This is obviously a more expensive way of doing it, rather then just getting a static and spinny in one. 

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I believe the xpert spins, but the xsport doesn't.

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Brilliant!

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Also, this was supposed to be, like, a status thingy and not a discussion….. Ooooops

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Liked 🙂

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I'm really interested in this thread too. I only have a static pole and want to start 'livening' up my spins as I feel like i'm just doing the same ones over and over. Defo want to master the oona spin, however I don't have the strength to get into the V invert and after already almost breaking my foot on my piano, don't have the space to really practise it either. One day I will have my own pole room!

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It really is amazing to see the fabulous jobs that everyone has. Can't believe the wide range of careers that we have on here!

I have a masters degree in music and am a qualified secondary music teacher, currently doing supply work due to living in Germany. However I am also a professional musician, and am part of the T.A. or reservist army, both as a musician and as an 'amphibious engineer' – meaning I drive big wagons into water where they turn into boats. It's cool! 😀

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My work collegues are ALL men. Literally I am the only female (and I am also the youngest by a good 15 years!)
I didn't tell them until a couple of weeks ago when the son of one the guys came round with the window cleaner as his helper… yeah, he couldn't fail to notice the wacking great pole in the middle of my dining room! So obviously the topic came up at home and he told his dad who mentioned it to me next time he saw me.
The guys have all been really good about it. They've been suprised, and somewhat shocked I think but haven't been degrading about it. Worst they've come up with is saying they'll book me as the entertainment for the christmas party, and it'll be a no wives/gf social 🙂 Personally, i just take that as a compliment xD

Seeing as they're all blokes though, they're more interested in the videos I have of me falling off the pole, rather than doing something awesome! They find it hilarious.

I find it harder to tell females than I do males. I can cope with fellas making sleazy comments and give them some banter back. I find if women don't like it they tend to be a lot nastier and bitchier though, which I have less time for.

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I would love a spinny pole as there are loads of really pretty spins I want to try, but most of all I want my hubby home so he can actually watch/help me.

Might take me a while to save up for a new pole, but hubby arrives back early next week – yippee!!! xD

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I second what’s already been said. You are now classed as being ELITE! Which is amazingly awesome! You’ve progressed through the other stages, reaching the top of them and you’ll reach the top of this one too.
I make compilation videos of each months practice so i can look back and see the work in progress and smile at how crap i was at some things, then feel good because one month on and I’ve nailed it 🙂

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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif

Wow…..

Love the title of the pic too – guess we're all super heroes xD

 

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I got home from work and saw this thread and just had to try a 'one-hander' straight away. I reckon it's possible if I get my balance correct, posted a video of my very first unprepared attempts and hope in a few practices I can show improvement 🙂 In the meantime, enjoy meeting Elsie – my cat, 'cause to be fair – she's probably more interesting in this video than I am 😀
Here's the link to my vid: https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4fa77e39-174c-4948-8761-7a5b0ac37250

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Ooooh fab challenge. Really excited at this one – is this an excuse to head out and buy a leather outfit I wonder 😀

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I struggle with this move a little bit, but it helps me if I get my top foot hooked around the pole slightly, then bend my bottom knee and push up with my bottom foot to give me a little momentum. I also sometimes forget that my body needs to twist round with my foot, once you get that turn with your torso it's much easier.
Not sure if that makes any sense https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif but it hope it might help in someway.

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Liked 🙂

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Brilliant! He must have more bruises from 'falling off' then we all do!

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I have a rather small bust so like to pole in my trusty push up bra, however to keep me 'safe' I put my sports top/bra over the top. That way I still look bigger and have a nice shape, but don't have to worry about falling out 😀

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I attended a few pole classes in 2010 as a new studio had opened up where I lived in England. I have a background in gymnastics and performing arts and thought poling would be a new way to continue the gymnastic side of phys. I gave up the classes mid 2010 as I was getting married and had too much to do after work on an evening, and didn't particularly want the bruises that come with poling on my big day!
Shortly after getting married we moved to Germany with the forces. I'd always told my hubby he should buy me a pole, but other, more important purchases had to be made first. Then he suprised me this year by ordering a pole for me during his deployment. Have to say it's been the best thing he ever bought me as it's given me something to really get my teeth into and to keep me entertained whilst he's away. Definitely looking forward to 'performing' for him in person when he gets back 😀
Love how poling has made me stronger and more flexible in such a short period of time, whilst being soooooo fun. It really has to be one of the best ways to exercise!