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before you begin to work on the Inverted V you should be able to invert without having to use your outside foot to "catch" on the pole to lift yourself up. You should be inverting consistently with the knees high above the hands. If you can’t then your not yet strong enough for the V invert. Try working on your Tuck invert First….from there you can work on opening up into the V. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Keep in mind that you should not be using momentum and your torso must be close to the pole. If your banging your ribs into the pole your invert is not yet strong enough. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
Here is the lesson for this move. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/2304
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If your taking the online lessons here is a link for this spin….the lesson is in slow motion so its easy to see placement! http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4024
I teach pole the Crucifix and a basic pole climb before spins so if your familiar with those moves think of them as your guide in how to place your legs. Outside leg hooks at the heal the inside leg comes to the same side of the pole as your body and rest on the front of the shin near the ankle. Your ankles will be making an X https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif The outside leg is used to create momentum as you pivot on your inside leg. The inside leg will lift off the floor last. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Thanks for posting Pam!! It was all great…only one little thing I told him 3 yrs ago not 4.. lol
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You can simply wear socks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif or you can buy footundeez or some soft ballet slippers check out this site I love it http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/brands/capezio/default.aspx?gclid=CJODk5LZp6QCFdLV5wodR2hn6Q
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I want to be clear….I didn’t say we had to invert with the strong arm on bottom. That was just my best guess as to what her teacher was referring too….as I said before I am all about working and trying BOTH SIDES. This is so important if pole is your only form of exercise. But…. when you invert it can be helpful to have the stronger arm/side as your "anchor" so you can invert properly without kicking and without dropping the upper body down (letting arms extend before inverting)… Which could potentially cause back/shoulder issues. The inside arm and back, for that matter, need to be strong enough to hold the body in proper (shoulders engaged) positioning. Same with the air invert, corkscrew and fan legs, the stronger arm is the lower inside arm (in general). But I would never insist someone only try it with what they assume their strong arm is or that its the only way to do an invert. Always try both sides. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif I really don’t feel anyone needs to worry if they are a lefty or righty, because instructors should be encouraging their students to try both. Proper form is MOST important! Also a dancers dominant side will not necessarily be their stronger side. So some are more comfortable doing certain moves on a side that isn’t as strong because it is their dominant side. Its really not a big deal though. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hello and welcome to the site!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Yeah…you always want to try every move on both sides. You never know which will feel more comfortable. I use both sides for different moves all the time. Same with some of the pole moves that require flexibility, you might think "oh that is my tight side" but it might work out better. Always try BOTH sides https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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If you invert with the left arm as the low (inside arm)….I consider that lefty but just for inverts. In general you want the "strong arm" to be the lower arm (inside arm) so it sounds like that may be what she is referring too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I have worn mine out…..beside if you like them then it doesn’t matter what other people think!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif
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yeah SS it more durable…I have worn zippered boots on my chrome and TG and as long as I’m careful its fine. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Its back up already https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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We did some maintenance on the site late last night….as you can see the site is now SUPER fast. Webby is fixing chat at this very moment. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif
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Welcome to the site. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Welcome….The site has been around for 2 yrs so you will see both old a new posts. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif You can reply to any thread if you would like weather its old or new. If you have any questions feel free to ask. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Barefoot is always best so that’s great your learning that way first. If your looking for boots something without zippers is best if you have a Chrome or Titanium finish on your pole. Matt finish boots will not grip the pole well at all and can be even more slick than skin. Some leather boots will grip, but if your looking for the most grip go with shiny. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Sometimes a pole can clunk if its too tight or too slanted. The X pole doesn’t need to be perfectly level. Its meant to adjust to the floor. The important thing is to have the dome flat against the ceiling before you finish tightening the pole. One side of the dome should not be touching the ceiling more then the other. In my home the floors are slanted in places….my x poles are all leaning a bit because of it…if I were to make the pole totally level I might damage my ceiling or pole.
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lildebbie, Master the lessons in the order they appear….the farther along the video scroller you go the more advance the moves in each section. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
And yes reenie, I have been very busy. Big things happening with the site, (mostly behind the scenes at the moment) 4 kids and 2 starting school all while searching for a home!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif I have almost completed the new revised intermediate moves along with some brand new moves. Intermediate routine will come out in October sometime.
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The titles are not there because some are forgetting to click the save button for their video info. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Its not a pain when members inform us of troubles, we can’t fix something we don’t know about!
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I got my big mirror at IKEA, I wonder if you can order one online? Might be spendy for shipping though. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif I also have also used mirrored closet doors…..they can be huge and less expensive than a piece of mirror that size. If you have mirrored closet doors in your home just pop them off the track https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
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Thanks for letting us know….Webmaster will look into it. We are still working out some bugs https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/alien.gif
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Wow already!!! How many Veeners are competing? Roxy your gonna be great https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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There is risk in all we do…..even sleeping has its risk. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_dwarf.gif I love pole dance and it is the BEST WORKOUT EVER!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif As pole dancers we become Strong, Flexible, and increase our Cardiovascular stamina. Working with an instructor who understands the body and will guide you though the proper steps to take even before you learn your first pole move is the best way to learn. I have designed my lessons around preparing the dancer for the intense work we will be asking of our body later in the future. As students you need to LISTEN to what the instructors are telling you. Following my guide lines for progressing though the lessons. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/2134 In studio, if your working with an instructor that insists you do something you feel your not ready for speak up! The most important things we can do: Get clear, proper instruction and learn to work within YOUR limits. Not all pole moves are going to be suitable for all dancers. We are all different and we all should NOT be expected to perform every move that is out there. Pole is a wonderful exercise and a beautiful form of expression https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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You can still wear lotion….its just not wise to apply right before pole dancing and some tend to be more greasy then others. I am a dry person and have to put lotion on a few hrs before I pole or I wont grip as well. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif So your find is a good one Mrsnaughtywed https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Hooked….this is why I don’t recommend the TG for beginners or those who like to do static spins. Its hard on the hands. However you will get use to it, but wow I have some major callouses happening from my TG. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif If your a death gripper the TG will take some time to get use to. So about the lotion for the TG: never apply anything that will make your hands slick before you pole ever! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_colors.gif
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Welcome to the site! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I’m actually living in Minneapolis at the moment. Here is a great section of the forum for new polers to check out.
https://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=34" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
These are important Vids to watch
https://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=3476
https://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=3477
If your taking the online lessons here, follow the instructions I give in the first two topics (I listed them above) and you’ll be on your way!
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