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  • Veena

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    February 10, 2014 at 9:26 pm in reply to: 2014 February Challenge

    I have on a pair of Poleskivvies bottoms she does’t sell bottoms anymore 🙁 under those I have a pair of Victoria’s secret lacy high waist underwear, then I put a belt over it all.

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 10, 2014 at 7:32 pm in reply to: 2014 February Challenge

    Are you asking about my shorts in the photo?

  • Veena

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    February 10, 2014 at 1:50 pm in reply to: Dumb Pole Walk Question

    lol, I can see why that would become a source of confusion if you thought everyone used a clock method. 🙂 I’m glad you like my style of teaching, my goad is always to keep it simple!

  • Veena

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    February 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm in reply to: Dumb Pole Walk Question

    The only time I could think it would matter would be when performing with someone else, then you would want to use a count, this would keep you in time. The number of steps it takes to get around a pole will vary, because of leg length, a personals natural stride and the style of walk that is being done. Looking at it as a clock seems complex to me, but it might help someone who needs to know EXACLY where to put their feet.

    The distance from the pole, for static spins, has more to do with how close the hips are then how many steps it takes to get around. Hips distance away from the pole and timing of the push and swing leg will give the best static spins. I wouldn’t over think the number of steps needed unless you were performing with someone or you were creating a routine and wanted to insure you wound up in a particular place before you spin.

  • Veena

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    February 10, 2014 at 9:28 am in reply to: UK workshops

    We welcome workshops and events from all around the world to be posted here! It would be great for them since we have so many members from all around. 😀

  • Veena

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    February 9, 2014 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Balancing cross training

    I do a mix of what Lina and Grayeyes do. I like to go with how I feel that week and decide what I’ll focus on, splitting up my days accordingly so strength work and pole work are spread out, to reduce overuse issues. Some weeks I do mostly hooping, and lifting weights at the gym, other times I only pole dance during the week.

    If you have been exercising for a while you’re body can handle more training then if you are just starting out so keep that in mind too. I generally do some kind of workout 4-6 days a week depending on how busy life gets!! 🙂

  • Veena

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    February 9, 2014 at 7:55 pm in reply to: Trouble Staying Warm During Stretch

    I feel your pain cold stretchers. I use to have a nice toasty fireplace to stretch by, but not anymore and I miss it soooo much! The rooms in our place are very large so warming them up enough to hold heat isn’t reasonable, I just keep my stretching to about 30 mins tops and wear layers.

    I do find that when I do mobility training for my back I don’t have issues cooling off because its a bit more of an active session for me, so now I try to combine stretching my legs and back all in one and that works well. The down side is I can’t stretch as often because it’s not split up.

    PDR and Lina have some good ideas, I like them!

    I can’t wait for SUMMER!!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 9, 2014 at 4:40 pm in reply to: Slippery pole issues (argh!!)

    You could try a few things. First steaming your pole, this will get it really clean and can be helpful if its a newer pole. If you’re pole area is cold, this will also warm up the pole nicely so you can grip it.

    If you find you slip because you can’t warm up enough or have cool legs and a cool pole, try a grip aid mix I like to use during winter. Please note, this is NOT for sweaty hands for sweaty issues try using Dirty Girl Poltice.

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

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvvc2uvcFw

  • Veena

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    February 9, 2014 at 3:59 pm in reply to: Name of this move?

    I just call most splits on poles Pole splits variations, because there are a lot of ways to do splits on the pole 🙂

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 8, 2014 at 10:49 pm in reply to: New pole space!!!! Coming soon!!!!

    Yay!!!!!!!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 8, 2014 at 2:54 pm in reply to: Help me stay sane!

    Ouch! Other then just watching other and working out Choreography in your mind I don’t know what you could do right now either. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 8, 2014 at 1:28 pm in reply to: Caterpillar climb tips

    Oh my, yes. Robyn is right, don’t think about letting go with the legs!! You want to maintain contact while sliding them up. I strongly suggest taking a look at the lesson for it here.

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 8, 2014 at 9:31 am in reply to: What do I need?

    I doesn’t matter what size of anything you use 🙂 I like a longer roller because it can be used for helping stretch the middle splits if it’s longer. Here it the roller I have but you can buy a cheaper one too. Non of these items have to be too fancy. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MVHOQA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=giggecom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000MVHOQA

  • Veena

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    February 7, 2014 at 10:09 pm in reply to: shouldermount struggle

    Hi AliPali, have you check out the lessons here? I have strength and conditioning for the core and lessons that will help you work up to the Shoulder mount.

    Here is the shoulder mount lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 7, 2014 at 10:06 pm in reply to: Opinion on iTac2

    You can, but keep in mind it will then be all over your pole, which would then get onto your hands, possibly making them slick! Unless your legs are super dry or your pole is very cold you should be able to pole sit with out grip aids 🙂 If you can’t pole sit because of sweaty thighs, this is common, you can use the dirty girls on the body too.

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 7, 2014 at 9:38 pm in reply to: Opinion on iTac2

    Kristina, itac is not the best option for sweaty hands, it’s like a wax. Try the tite grip or Dirty girl poltice http://www.dirtygirlpoletice.com 🙂

  • Veena

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    February 7, 2014 at 9:14 pm in reply to: NOT built to pole

    Hi Ktazmania, it’s best to work on learning all pole moves on both sides of the body, left and right. You are not the only one who inverts on the left also the method is the same for inverting on the left as it is on the right. If your teacher allows, try working on both sides. 🙂

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 7, 2014 at 6:11 pm in reply to: sick…boo

    Oh dear! I have no advice, but I do hope you both feel better soon. Our family was hit with a flu real hard last February, and it came on fast, and we were in bed for days with a fever, took awhile to get back on my feet. Keep yourself hydrated! xoxo

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 7, 2014 at 11:38 am in reply to: HELP – The Platinum Stage V4.0 – Not the SSA!

    I rent and have several mounts up in my place. As GG said the xpert is very convenient as far as set up goes, and you’ll not have to worry about that tiny square stage on the old PS stage. If you’re vault is 10 ft or under you can even get the SV pole this goes up and down in seconds.

  • Veena

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    February 7, 2014 at 9:58 am in reply to: simple pole hold – wrists hurt

    Hi Abby, I responded to your email about this 🙂 Others may also have some suggestions for you. As always a photo or video is helpful when trying to help someone trouble shoot.

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 6, 2014 at 10:42 pm in reply to: 50 vs 45 or 40?? which pole size is best??

    If you have a chance to try smaller do it! I love both the 45 and 40, the first few times I used my 40 it felt tiny, but now I can switch between the 45 and 40 and not notice much difference. I would say the going from the 50 you’re use to down to a 40 would take some getting use to though.

  • Veena

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    February 6, 2014 at 10:35 pm in reply to: “Exotic” dancing?

    Firebird…That’s what I was thinking about Darcits replies!

    Darcit, you made some wonderful points!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 6, 2014 at 10:32 pm in reply to: Caterpillar climb tips

    Have you taken a look at the lessons here? In general I suggest using the forearm grip for the climb, but if someone feel more secure with elbow it’s fine. One of the key things people forget is to use the legs!

    Here is the lesson for it https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d0a2105-7468-4079-96ee-6aba0ac37250

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 6, 2014 at 10:23 pm in reply to: Pole Documentaries

    I know of at least one that was made. This is a little clip about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBoHowVRwzI

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 5, 2014 at 8:42 pm in reply to: NOT built to pole

    Everyone should also remember that pole dancing doesn’t have to be all about inverts and tricks. Very lovely pole dance performances, and for me, some of the most fulling dance’s didn’t include inverts or any fancy tricks. 🙂

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