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If your taking the lessons this one should help…. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/2286
Have you worked on the position from the ground first?? There is no need to invert in order to get the feel and proper points of contact for the move. You would reverse handstand, walk your hands back towards the pole if needed and then your free to work on the leg positioning without the fear of falling.
When your ready to try it from an invert you have to make sure that your invert is strong and your getting your hips up high, if your knees are at your hands your not inverting high enough. Remember your points of contact. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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"-Set a goal…..Keep it attainable and specific. Don’t say "I wanna dance like Felix some day" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif "
Aww crap, there goes my plan! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gifLOL by that I meant …..its too general!! Not that it is not obtainable. Sorry my bad.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif set a goal saying I want perfect my invert in 2 weeks.
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I am one of those who falls in and out of love too! Happens with everything I ever do Knitting, Horse back riding, Figure Skating, Drawing, playing Musical Instruments, Rollerblading the list goes on…..So far not pole. I feel your frustration and I am a bit worried myself. I can relate to you at the moment Runemist. Today was my first day back on the pole after 19 days of mourning my sis and recovering from sickness…..it was not a good practice….anyway, I just wanted to let your know, I’m sorry your feeling this way, it sucks and I understand! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
The down side of pole is that it does require strength in order to progress, but if your happy just dancing now and then, there is nothing wrong with that either. Just stick with the basics so as not to injure yourself. Not every pole dancer HAS to invert to have fun. Now on the other hand…if your goal is to become a Pro pole dancer, then you’ll have to stick with some type of training schedule.
Here are my tips for motivation.
-Set a goal…..Keep it attainable and specific. Don’t say "I wanna dance like Felix some day" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
-Keep a log. (like others suggested)
-Hang a pole picture someplace where you’ll see it EVERYDAY and often.
-Give yourself a reward for sticking to your goal.
-Set up some pole time with a friend! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif The chat room is always open here for members to meet. If you have someone else who is counting on you to be there it can help you stick with it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
Also, its OK to only LIKE pole, maybe if you give yourself some time you’ll end up falling in LOVE with pole dance again. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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Hello and welcome. We have all shapes and sizes here and even a few male pole dancers! My favorite pole is the X pole and I sell them here on the site. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif The new x poles are also bottom loading, which means you don’t need to stand on a ladder to set it up. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Hmmm, that’s interesting….come to think of it Pink… I have a Titanium Gold X pole and with that pole I have never had trouble with stuck tubes…but, all of my chrome x poles have been difficult to get apart at one point or another. The only way I can keep them from getting stuck its to make sure I hand tighten the pieces when I set up the pole. Then for maintenance I loosen them then re-tighten once a week while the pole is still up. It seems to help prevent them from getting stuck. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Welcome!! I love to watch ballroom and my husband and I took 3 lessons for swing and disco a few years ago. I loved the disco haha, I would love to learn other styles like the waltz, and all the latin styles. Are you watching this season of Dancing with the Stars?? Its on tonight! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey I grew up in the Midwest!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I’m a North Dakota farm girl then I lived in Minneapolis for 5 yrs, that was 2 yrs ago. I’m in the San Fransisco bay area now. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif SV members from all over the world meet up in the chat room on Fridays for Friday chat so come check it out. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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I have not made that lessons yet…but I will https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif It is not painful for me either. The two best ways I have found to keep the pain away is speed and when going slow, you must have proper placement on the trap. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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My extension for the ballerina comes from my hip flexor, flexibility. I struggle with the scorpio variation shown above because I don’t have enough low back flexon. You don’t need as much "archablitiy" lol in your back for the ballerina. There are different ways to pull/hold your leg behind you too…..off to the side a bit or directly behind you, which is much harder!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_albino.gif
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Hi and welcome! Glad your liking the lessons, I have lots more lessons I’ll be recording and adding soon. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Thanks for posting this….I just bought some GREAT shorts at my local lululemon store and I loooooove them. The lady asked my if I was a runner I said, "nope, a pole dancer…I’m always on the hunt for pole dancing short!" She looked at my 4 kids and was like "wow" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif I also love the positive vibe they encourage on their packaging and such.
Their HOT YOGA SHORTS are great for pole….. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hello nice to have you with us! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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I learned on a little blue 250 Kawasaki…made my husband buy it for me so I could take the test on a small bike. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I don’t have that one anymore. My bike (which was my husbands first bike, I encouraged him to buy it cuz I secretly hope I would get to ride it one day). It’s an old one but rare! 1984 Kawasaki, KZ 700 (not a 750) which is a rare find. My husband and I are planing on fixing it up together. He rides a Yamaha, Road Star with the midnight package. I should take a pic, I don’t know why I don’t have one https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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Hi, nice to meet you!! I also ride motorcycle (although its been a while) and am a bit of a tomboy myself, its good I had all boys I guess! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I hope you enjoy the lessons and if your looking for a great way to warm up your pole try the BASIC WARM UP in the lessons I designed it to not only warm your body but your pole too!! A bunch of us all meet in the chat room on Fridays so stop on by I’m in there all day long https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.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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Hello and welcome! If you make a paypal account you should be able to purchase the lessons. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.
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Welcome fellow mommy! Its never to late to start enjoying pole dance, nice to have you with us https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hello so nice to see you back!!! We missed you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Runemist…I yes it came very easily to me, (although at the time I had know idea my progress was fast) but I had the advantage of my strength training background. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif I have no dance or gymnastics background, just my own messing around as a child moves. My sister helped me learn a cartwheel and I figured out a few other various gymnastics moves….never archived a back flip though https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif I have always had a weird understanding of how my body moves I guess.
Polegirlsonia….your vids were great! I remember them https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
drkfaery….you HAVE improved, your flow is better now and all of the moves you do are stronger. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
This is a fun thread Charley I love to see how everyone has grown https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Just a reminder…..Friday chat today. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif
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I was asked to speak at the convention https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif ….. but turned it down https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif With the kids and no one to watch them I just don’t see it working out. Chris has already miss a lot of work due to planned and unexpected trips. I’m hoping that I’ll get to go, but I’m sure it will be last minute. If only my mom would take up my constant offers to fly her out here to be with her grandkids!!!! I miss out on everything. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif Oh well my kids wont be little forever I guess……..
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Yep….I have been wanting to try it out asap I knew they were working on it but…. they must be serious about it if they posted it to their. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I personally can’t make that call for you but…….( I can’t remember how long ago this started either ) If its not painful, then go at it any of the exercise slowly, you don’t want to be doing any of the exercises everyday anyway to start with. Every other day is best and if you have pain when performing any of them then stop. If you can’t get at least 8-10 reps then you need less resistance, if your going beyond 12-15 max then you need more resistance. I don’t like going over 15 reps because it can lead to overuse…unless you were directed by your dr to do so. Stay away from spins for now, everyone underestimates how hard spins are on your shoulders! Listen to your body!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Fleur, I’m guessing yours are the same exercises I’m planing on doing. I haven’t your yet tho. I haven’t done mine yet either, but I would think they are the same basic exercises. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
