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HI Velvetvixen!!! Never feel bad about not working on tricks. I went all last year and didn't learn ANYTHING new! It was nice to take some time and just dance and enjoy other things I love like hooping! Speaking of, not sure if you where here when I added Hula hooping lessons but they're here too! It's great to see you back, most of my favorite dances are not trick heavy but dancy!
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HOHs probably due to music copyright……
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This is so perfect!!! We love you Layla, and I can't wait to make a video!
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There is no way to speed up healing a muscle or tendon/ligament injury. Best thing is time. I suggest working on your lower body lines and strength for now. 🙂
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The strength exercise Pole Leg Lifts in the lessons would be helpful. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db34cf5-c2bc-4c39-9487-24560ac37250
​The lesson for how to point the foot might help too because you need to hold the knees straight when performing this exersice. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50c8ace5-5db0-439e-828c-6a350ac37250
Any of the stretches in the lessons that stretch the hamstrings, and calves would help too.
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This is an interesting topic!
I pole in the morning, so before I can dance I have to brush my teeth or it just feels wrong!!
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Powdercoated!!!! Our SV pole is continuously impressing dancers with the grip! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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If you share your progress pics elsewhere feel free to hashtag #SV or #studioveena https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Everyone can become more flexible, to what degree depends on genetics, dedication and methods used.
If your taking the lessons here you'll see a list below the main player that shows what stretches, strength and other pole moves to work on, to help you achieve a move.
This lesson for the Ballerina is a good example of stretches to work on. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fa14cec-8224-4de4-87a9-2ec70ac37250
Also in the lesson descriptions you'll find what muscles we'll be stretching in each lesson. All muscle groups are placed together as well. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Oops sorry about the typo! Lol
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My suggestion, don’t do it! I concider this a professional level move because of the amount of strength and flexiblity needed. Injury is soooooo common with this hold. It’s not worth the risk for most pole dancers.
You may find this blog helpful.
https://www.studioveena.com/blogs/view/Professional_Level_Pole_Moves_20130127053217 -
It's how they are, there's nothing wrong with it. You can contanct Lil mynx if you want to see what they suggest.
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I’ve taken down 3 ceiling. Fans for poles!! Lol
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The 30 day take off IS included in the lessons when you buy. Once you purchase the lessons you have full access to EVERYTHING https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Training off the pole to help "straighten" the legs during moves would be my suggestion. Learn proper technique for leg extensions, this means you need both strength AND flexibility in the right areas. Tight hamstring, flexors and calves can cause the bend leg look. But as you said strength can be an issue too. Strengthen the abdominal so the hip flexors and quads are not the only thing working! Be careful not to jerk or flop down from inverts while wearing the ankle weights. I don't suggest walking in them. I would watch how your hips, knees and low back might react to wearing ankle weights while inverting. So be careful if you choose to use them for anything other than on the floor strength work, because of the strain they can place on the tendons, ligaments and joints. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Oakmama, there are many lessons that do not use the pole. I have Floorwork, conditioning, strength (most can be done with a wall or door jam) flexibility training, foam roller and even some hula hooping!
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Take advantage of the lessons here. The 30 day take off has so much info for new dancers!
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You just spray it on where ever you need it. Yeah, you wouldn’t need it for the sv pole 🙂
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Why is it slippery, too cold, too sweaty, pole finish? When I do a performance I use Cramers Firm Grip spray. You will stick like a fly on a glue trap. If sweat is your issue I'm unsure if that will help. You would need to stay with products for sweat like dry hands. iTac is a no no for sweat!
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@studioveena. I JUST started using my Instagram and Twitter again so please feel free to follow me.
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As long as privates are covered 🙂 I agree with the naughty outfit!
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Yes ^
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Post a video. Spins "feel" easy because all you have to do is hold on! Also some people find timing with spins challenging other have an easy time with it. Pole sits and climbs have more to them then just timing.
Is your pole warm?
Is your body warm?
Are you sweaty?
Are you sliding or just finding it too painful?
Are you tipping the hips a LOT if you have very thin legs?
Are you crossing at the ankle instead of thigh over thigh if you have larger legs? For sits.
Are you're pole holds strong?
Pole is also a mental challenge, so if you approach a move assuming you will not be able to do it, you will always struggle. Strength and conditioning before working on Climbs can be super helpful.
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This tennis ball exercise! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b9b362ac-b880-11df-856f-001b214581be
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Portableninja, pretty much covered everything. If you could post a video doing both that would be super helpful for us.
A common issues other than hamstring flexiness, btw it is ok to push off with one leg and kick up with the other just do it against a wall!! Anyway, as I was saying another issue is not engaging the shoulders, and the head takes all the pressure. The shoulders need to be pushed away from the ears, if your scrunching up to the ears it's not right. Also the elbows should be under the shoulders not spread really far apart.
Bridge, it takes a lot more strength and flexibility of the shoulders than people realize. There's nothing wrong with staying in the beginner position until you become stronger. Also many people place the hands right by the shoulders or almost under them. This will make it more difficult too, try it with the hands by the ears instead. I show you in the lessons if you have them at the moment. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
