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Yeah you can use whatever really but something with an ankle strap is a good idea! I sometimes dance in ballroom heels too!! They are nice and soft on the bottom so you can point the foot.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I agree you're so close! I would suggest working on the Intermediate lessons that lead up to the basic invert. Remember, all lessons are placed in order so once you've finished the 30 days you should still try to follow the lesson order. After the 30 days you will probably be able to skip around the beginner section, but you'll want to start at the beginning of the Intermediate section. Even if you're not ready to invert take a look at some of the other Intermediate lessons because many are taught from the floor first or from the reverse handstand so you don't need to invert right away. Also things like Climbs will help you build strength for inverting. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Krista, you are correct with your definition for oversplit. I'm not sure why some use the term so loosely for things that are simply splits or variations. Placing the foot on a block when you do not yet have a full split is not an oversplit. I think some use the term oversplit whenever the leg is placed on something (block, arm, etc.) but it's not really the right terminology. But I agree, you must have a flat split, then from there, the front or back leg moves past 180. A true over split is going beyond a flat split both for middles and front splits. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Sweating is something where grip aids are needed!! I’m so lucky I don’t have that issue!
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I never used grip aids when I was first learning, I sometimes use them when I practice now but not often. They can sometimes make a mess of the pole and it ends up getting greasy. They come in REALLY handy for performing. The poles can be so cold and often, the room and your body isn't very warm either when performing, so I've learned to keep several types of grip aids in my bag.
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I agree chair, floorwork and you could do wall work too! If you want inspiration try doing a search here for floorwork challenges or Chair dance. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I agree Chem! I'm loving all the replies, I know it's not always easy!!!
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Lol I love the title of this thread!! ConsidertheButterfly, Try taking a look at the Routines section of the lessons, it's a new section and you'll see different ways to get yourself off the floor and back to the pole. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifI'll be adding new ones all month long. Here is the first video in that section https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/51643705-1e4c-48c7-a77c-25cd0ac37250
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Cali, Each spin lesson has spinning pole included.
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Here is a beautiful photo she did for me https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/50e0f498-c1c8-4f13-b164-21ad0ac37250
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Calipolepixie, I have spinning pole lessons. 😉
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I don’t remove anything to make “room” for new lessons. I do update lessons but I’ve not taken away.
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I'll be posting more new routines with combos next week!!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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You'd be better off just getting a foam roller and using that for stretching middle splits. I'm guessing it's far less expensive than a stretching machine!!
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I know you didn't mean anything by the term "Nazi" it's a common American saying. Being that this is an international site it's totally fine that someone mentioned that it could offend someone, but I know Serzi didn't mean anything by it.
We are all human and make mistakes. I type so fast sometimes I use the they're or their wrong. It's not my problem if someone doesn't like what I do or who I am, it's their problem. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I feel that pole dance should be about self-expression and be taught as a positive tool enabling us to learn more about ourselves and possibly others. Focusing too much on perfection takes away from that.
