[Veena]

Here’s what I found….

“A sagging ceiling does not necessarily mean that the plasterwork has broken away from the lath though. Old houses settle and the ceilings go along for the ride. So, if your ceiling is sagging or sloping, it may still be OK.

In any sagging areas where you suspect that the plaster has separated from the lath, stand underneath and gently push upwards with the palm of your hands. A little give is normal but if you feel the plaster move up and down, this means that it is not attached to the laths. Dust and debris may fall from cracks as you do this.

NOTE: Don’t go crazy here, if you push and shove a really bad ceiling hard a few times, you might end up ‘wearing’ it! Go gently 😕

lath and plaster and how it fails
Lath and plaster and how it usually fails

When a ceiling fails completely the lime mortar or plasterwork separates from the laths and drops down. Effectively this means that the plasterwork is hanging underneath the laths, virtually unsupported. Sometimes it is only the horse hair strands in the mortar that is holding up the plasterwork! This rarely happens over the entire area though. Some areas may be perfectly fine.”

Also, there are joists, but you won’t be able to use a stud finder or knock method to find them because there’s all the other wood lathe. This makes it great for putting up a pole because there’s lots of support, unlike sheet rock that only has joists/studs. The trick is to know about where the joists would be and if the ceilings are good. 🙂

[Veena]

I can’t speak for your ceiling for sure but I lived in an old home with plaster and lathe and it was actually very strong! Because of how it was put together there was lots of support and I don’t have to worry about finding joists. At least the way our was done. You won’t hurt the floor with the pole as long as they are in good shape, like not sagging or rotted. Removable poles all have silicone on the bottom to protect and prevent slipping. It’s hard to say without seeing it or feeling it…

[Veena]

Omg…noooo I hate when that happens! I bet your next one will be great!

[Veena]

PC is worse in my personal experience. But it can vary from person to person and by climate. Here’s a video I made talking about pole finish if you haven’t seen it yet. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5ec6d10b-a61c-4161-855e-455bac110005

[Veena]

If you don’t have your pole yet you can always do a chair dance or wall dance!

[Veena]

Yep, I have that kind too…I didn’t know if they still made them.

[Veena]

30 day take off program and flexibility works pretty good together.

You can always change the amount of sets if you need to save time.

[Veena]

Search up rock songs from the 70s and 80s…heck, it’s 2020 so even 90s rock works.

Here’s a few for reference 😁

80s rock:
Unskinny bop
Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Cherry Pie- Warrant
Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
Motley Crue – Girls Girls Girls, Wild Side
Def Leppard – Armageddon It, Women
Whitesnake – Give Me All Your Love
Bon Jovi – You Give Love A Bad Name, Bad Medicine, Born To Be My Baby

Newer:
Sisqo – The Thong Song
Prince – Get off
Prince – Cream
The Divinyls – I Touch Myself
Joi – Lick
Peaches – F**k the pain away
50 Cent – Ayo Technology
50 cent – Candy Shop
Rhianna – Rude Boy

And here’s another thread from before with ideas https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Help_me_out__Best_Sexy_80s_song_20120401080049

[Veena]

If you sweat I would wait for brass. Powder coating isn’t porise at all making it slick.

[Veena]

The finish should be fine s long as you avoid wearing rings or clothing that has buckles, or things that can scratch it. 😁

[Veena]

Yes, please do.

[Veena]

I should add that you should be able to do these spins on static pole before moving on to reverse grab. 🙂

[Veena]

Can you do a front hook spin REALLY well and a forward attitude spin? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5f1351ac-0abc-4c0d-8d31-4642ac110005

The reverse grab is an advanced spin and requires a lot of strength. You should be able to do both the above spins before trying chair and definitely before doing Reverse grab. Working on these spins too soon can cause injury. Some dancers may never do this spin and that’s ok, pole is about fun and exercise not doing ever move.

[Veena]

Are you taking about the Reverse grab spin? https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5f2c5188-0344-477d-8983-2f64ac110005

[Veena]

Hi the link takes me to the entire page. I don’t know which video you’re asking about. Is there another link?

[Veena]

They make a vaulted ceiling mount I have 2 and they work great! Make sure it’s this one https://xpoleus.com/shop-all/accessories/mounts/ball-mount/ the ball mount.

[Veena]

You can favorite lessons. 😁

[Veena]

I have slight scoliosis and leg length issues too! Tendinitis needs rest and then conditioning exercises will help a ton. If you had shoulder pain that went away with rest I would do exercises off pole for those as well. You’ll find a bunch of lessons and routines for both shoulders and hands/wrists. The issues can totally get worse if you don’t have a plan on how you will approach your training.

[Veena]

Ugh, that’s not a fun way to feel about your pole journey! I believe that pole shouldn’t mean injuries or wear and tear on your body. It should make you happy, be fun and leave you feeling stronger. If injury is something you deal with often it’s time to take a look at how you are approaching your pole sessions.

Do you follow a well rounded plan?
Do you work on conditioning and strength off pole?
Do you allow for rest days (rest is equally as important as training)?
Do you follow the no more than 10 tries rule?
Do you eat well?
Do you get enough sleep?

All of these things can contribute to over use and feeling beat up by pole or any workout for that matter.

This is an old periscope I did about when to stop pole dancing.https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/562961cd-cacc-4c57-9d5a-523c0a9aa0eb

Let me know if I can point you in any specific direction if you need any of the above. There are lot’s of options here.

[Veena]

Hi! Unless you have super sweaty hands you don’t need gloves or grip accessories. However, if you’re talking about grip aids to apply to skin well that will depend on what problem you’re having. Do you have dry hands/skin, or sweaty hands/skin?

Before buying grip aids for skin, first make sure you have fully warmed up your body and the pole, sometimes just taking a bit more time to prepare can help.

If you slip because of sweat an antiperspirant like Dry hands powder, Carpe Lotion or Tite Grip II is what you’ll want for hands and body. If you slip because you have dry skin use a sticky or tacky grip aid like, trick tac towel, or my favorite is a mixture of mighty grip and this homemade spray https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5e418c06-b198-4d3d-a806-7ffeac110005

To improve grip strength work on my hand and wrist strength routine! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5e7506d9-4224-4491-8439-4bc4ac110005

[Veena]

I know it has several entries, from an Inverted Crucifix, Ayesha even scorpio using a football grip. I believe the common name is just football grip. A lot of moves are just variations of things so many don’t have official names.

[Veena]

The best thing you can do is rest! I know it seems like trying to do something all the time is the best way to learn but it isn’t necessary. When it comes to the body rest is equally as important as “doing”. Trying some hooping or floor work is a good plan! 😉

I don’t recommend trying to climb every day for this reason. I suggest no more than 10 attempts per session, this is to help prevent excessive bruising. REST!!!!! 🛌 Don’t do any more climbs until the pain from the bruise is gone. There are still lots of other pole work you can work on while you wait. Once you do go back to climb practice ice the shin and foot right away after just to be sure it doesn’t aggravate it. If it feels fine then no need for ice.

Some people swear by Arnica cream but I’ve never used it.

That’s super cool about your friend, we are still the most trafficked pole dance website in the world! People just don’t interact like they use to back in the day. lol

[Veena]

I love Billie Eilish when I’m feeling moody. I have a bunch of playlists on spotify. synth-wave, mint, brittney spears. lol

[Veena]

There are companies that do offer wide heels which might help. Here’s another thread with some links for wide feet. https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Dance_Heels_20200723052426

[Veena]

Sorry I don’t…I hope xpole gets back to you quick!