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Well, the building I live in was built in 1930's so I guess it must be the old type. This is probably why I couldn't find the damn beam anywhere!

This is a relief because I really didn't like the idea of taking the pole down.

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Than I just might have to take my pole down altogether 🙁  My pole room is so small that if I put the pole anywhere else than in the center of it I don't have enough space.

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I was also wandering about it. How important is it really to put the pole exactly on the joist/beam? Do I risk damaging my ceiling if I don't do that? Will the ceiling get cracks in it or something? I also couldn't find the beam when I was first installing my pole. But then I realized that the beam might just run through the center of the ceiling but because I have a built in closet on one side of the room I can't put the pole there because that wouldn't give me enough space to pole.

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Well, if flat is the new sexy than I should consider myself really lucky because I have the tiniest, smallest boobs (30A). For many years I was feeing very unhappy about it and even thinking of surgery. It has all changed since I started poling. Pole dancing gave me new confidence and acceptance for my body. Plus it turns out that being flat-chested can be a real advantage in pole (or any sport for that matter) 🙂

But please, girls – don't say you hate your breasts! Saying you hate your body is like saying you hate yourself.

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I think all we can do to prevent it is to be positive, not defensive and try to popularize pole. If more people did pole and everyone knew at least one person who poles: a friend, colleage, family member, neighbour, etc. then the hateful comments would stop because people would get a better understanding of pole dancing and realize we are not doing anything wrong. Besides it is kind of hard to hate on your sister, or firend, or girfriend who poles when you know they are good people.

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If you're looking for off the pole exercises doing the yoga plow position helped me a lot in getting the inverted V

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I have the XS Mighty Gloves too and they were a little tight when I first tried them on but now they are OK. If you keep using them they might just adjust and stretch a little. In case of gloves a bit too tight is always better than a bit too big because you hand won't slip inside the glove when you are doing holds.

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I don't think it's a matter of age. My friends are only in their 30's and they have the same excuses. When I invited a bunch of girls over to my house for a party they didn't even want to touch the pole not to mention dance on it! Only two girls who do aerial silks wanted to try it and asked my to teach them some things. The rest of them were just watching. I don't think pole dancing appeals to everyone and as much as we try to convince people how much fun it is and how many physical and mental benefits are to it we still cannot force them to try it.

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I would be very interested in seeing pole in the Olympics. Actually, it would be the first time I would have any reason to ever watch the Olympics https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I understand that the Olympic version must be more gymnastic/acrobatic and somehow regulated with no overtly sexy moves but that doesn't mean that sexy dancing would immediately be banned everywhere else! Pole dancing is probably the most diverse style ever and we should embrace that diversity.

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Was it this video by any chance?:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVsvz6DuKEI

It's Remi Martin and Eike von Stuckenbrok. These guys are awsome!

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I have to take anti-nausea medicine before spin practice https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Herbal tea with ginger is also supposed to help.

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wow!  I'm really impressed by your work out routines ladies, you are some dedicated pole and fitness addicts! Makes me feel like a real slacker though. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif  I would find it impossible to exercise every day, especially with a full time job. Besides exercising every day just isn't for me. I like to give my body a rest, at least one day in between, or two days, or three… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Maybe I'm getting old or its just pure laziness https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I used to go to a pole class 2x week and an aerial yoga class 1x week. Now when I have a pole at home I don't go to regular classes, only workshops once in a while. However, I find it so much harder to motivate myself when I'm alone. I usually do 2-3 sessions a week. They are 2-3 hrs long. I start with warm-up (20 min: cardio and conditioning). Then work on new and old tricks (1 – 1.5 hours). If I'm in the mood for dancing I will throw in a freestyle session. I finish with a 30 min. cooldown from Jamilla dvd. I would definitely like to do more. I was thinking of taking up pilates or some dance clasess, maybe some private pole clasess but it's just a plan still…

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Well, if you want a firmer butt than you really chose the right type of exercise! 🙂 Pole dancing does wonders for the butt! I'm sure you'll notice the difference soon 🙂

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I wonder why they would do that. Is it even possible to dance with the dome on the floor?

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I haven't seen the Alethea's DVD yet, but don't all instructional dvd's have this type of dull, generic music in them? I guess it's something you need to get used to 🙂

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liked 🙂

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Thanks, poling on the subway is a real challange though – the poles are skinny and really slippery so you slide right down, the space is limited and although there were no people around I still managed to get a new bruise by hitting my leg on the chair when coming out of the chopper 🙂

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Thank you girls 🙂

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A similar situation happened to me. I went to a beginners class and the first thing the instructor showed us was a fireman spin and then a side spin! I had taken a few classes before so it wasn't such a big problem for me but for most of the other girls it was their very first lesson and they didn't even know how to hold the pole. Some of them fell flat on their butts. The instructor was acting like she was totally expecting us to do this and we just weren't trying hard enough. I didn't go to that studio again. Was too afraid of what would happen if she started us on inverts on our third lesson!

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I have the tuck ones and I'm pretty happy with them. I use them on spinning mode and to practice variuos strength moves which require strong grip (flag, shoulder mount, pencil mount, hanspring, etc.). I feel much more secure with them on than just using my bare hands. It is true though that you cannot do spins on static or dance a routine with them on as they are just too sticky. The gloves should fit thight so make sure that you don't buy the ones that are too big. If your hands move around in a glove you won't have secure grip.

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carousel to reverse grab to reverse attitude to chair

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I personally find dancing barefoot much easier than in heels. It just feels more natural and allows for a better expression. In heels my legs feel soo heavy. Sometimes, I even find the sound of heels against the floor distracting. 🙂 But on the other hand, as Lilly said, the heels give you better posture. They just force you to stand up straight, pull your shoulders back and tack your tammy, which is the correct position when dancing. And you don't even have to worry about pointing your toes, since you're already on your toes! The heels completely change the way you move, making it a bit slower and more sexy. Anyway, I think it is up to you how you want to dance. If you don't feel comfortable dancing in high platform heels than I would't force myself to do so. I don't think it makes you any less of a pole dancer 🙂

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When I was first learning I remember the Chopper and Reverse Grab Spin being the major issues for me. The Choppeer – for obvious reasons: I just need a few months to build the strength to invert. With the Reverse Grab I was affraid to push my hips forward and hold my weight with just one hand, especially since I was learning on 50mm.

Now the list of nemesis tricks would be very long: Aysha, Shoulder Mount, Pencil Mount, etc. I'm nowhere near handsprings and cartwheels but I would like to be able to do those someday too. 🙂

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WOW! Just when you think you've seen it all, somebody comes up with a new impossible trick.

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Voted:) I have taken classes with both of them and they are great instructors and really nice people. I think it's great that they are both in their 40's, married with children and they pole dance together with such passion. There is great chemistry between them and the dance is full of artistry and grace.