poleisnewtome
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Just keep practicing on it and your grip will come back. Good luck!
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May I ask why it can’t be left out outside (provided it isn’t raining)? What is it made of?
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Thank you!
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So if I wear a smalls in BK I should get smalls in Cleo.
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Awesome. How do you think they run? Small, big or true to size?
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Happy Anniversary! Have a great day!
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But the ceiling has to be supported by something. For the popcorn ceiling, try putting a thin piece of plywood against the ceiling while running a stud finder over it.
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Rubbing alcohol?
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It seems very unlikely that there are no beams or joists.
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I second everything Runemist said. I couldn’t have said it better.
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Use Dry Hands.
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The Mandy Dragonfly shorts look great! No front seam and they seem to have a higher waistband.
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Has anyone tried Dirty Birdy’s line? The full pop shorts look really good. They come up high, have full coverage and don’t have the dreaded front seam. I have Bad Kitty’s competition shorts, and while they are comfortable, they have that front seam. Seriously, why would any of these sorts be designed with a front seam?? The Bad Kitty go go shorts don’t have the front seam and are more comfortable than the competition shorts, but the waistband is cut really low in the back.
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Runemist: I am just like you; afraid of anything “handstand” and anything inverted. It took me FOREVER to be able to do a cross-knee release. I can do them now, but not confidently at all.
Phoenix: From your videos and the advanced moves you do I would never have guessed that fear holds you back!
Fortunately, I have AMAZING instructors who are patient, encouraging, and extremely knowledgable. If it wasn’t for them, I would have quit long ago.
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I agree with Veena that silks are better off learned in the studio where there is supervision by an instructor who is experienced in silks. If you attempt a move after wrapping yourself wrong you could injure yourself very badly.
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“Any movements you don’t want to do because they scare you?”
Yes–everything! Seriously, everything scares me. Inverted moves the most, it goes without saying. I feel like this affects me more than most people I’ve encountered at the same level as me. It’s really what’s holding me back and it’s frustrating. I just don’t want to hurt myself. I’m reluctant to try any new moves without a spotter. This is why going to a studio is very important to me versus learning solely at home. I watched Veena’s periscope where she talked about fear versus awareness and it did help a little in terms of putting it in perspective. But I just won’t attempt something if I am not secure or if I don’t have a spotter.
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Yep, I’ve noticed this too.
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Apparently you find it difficult discussing something with someone who doesn’t share your opinion without getting extremely riled. Clearly, my comment has offended you to the point that you chose to make semi-personal attacks while really knowing nothing about me and what I read or what I know from my own experience. Have a good night and keep pole dancing!
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MeganJoan, I respectfully do not agree. How does one know what will offend someone? It would be unfair to lump all people of a certain race or culture together and assume they will be offended by something. I would not presume to think that all Mexicans would be offended by a day of the dead costume, just as I would not presume to think that my black colleague would be angry if I wore an African print. I think catmoves makes a good point about when she talks about the kimono and the Leg Avenue geisha costume. Intention does matter as does the type of attire/prop/artifact used.
It is a sad world if people, particularly white people, since let’s be honest, this is who we are talking about, cannot explore and appreciate other cultures in fear that they will be misunderstood or accused of racism. A world where the races cannot adopt from each other and pay homage to each other’s many cultural gifts. THAT, to me, is racist.
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@Phoenix It is impossible to know who is going to be offended by something and who is not. There are people who might be offended by a tribal costume and there are people who will appreciate that you are representing their culture in an artistic way. It is impossible to know. If you know what your intentions are then hopefully others will see that.
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Thank you so much, Veena. This is definitely a video that I need to see.
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People have always appropriated from different cultures throughout time. It is part of living in a melting pot society. Whenever someone does anything, there is always a chance someone will get offended. Unless you are doing something with the express purpose of disparaging another culture, I say go ahead and do what you want.
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Is this going to be available to view later if we can’t watch the session when it actually goes on?
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Think of it as having the best of both worlds. Both sizes have their pros and cons.
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Another thing to consider which is also an individual thing, is pole diameter. Poles come in 45 mm and 50 mm. 45 mm makes hand grip easier and 50 mm makes leg holds easier. I’ve used both and don’t really have a preference. If your hands are really small you might prefer 45 mm. I personally prefer 50 mm. There is a lot to consider but no matter which you end up picking just make sure it is one of those 3 brands and not a toy pole.
