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Veena
AdministratorNovember 1, 2012 at 10:18 am in reply to: Flying body spiral into pretzel suggestions?Here is the lesson for it. It's broken down into steps, has slow motion and multiple angles. The Ballerina spin. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fc631e5-4354-4c33-8b45-7bf40ac37250
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Veena
AdministratorOctober 31, 2012 at 12:18 pm in reply to: How to know if I’m ready to try caterpillar?If you have the lessons try using these to build the strength needed for Caterpillar. Also remember the Caterpillar is not the Climb! The caterpillar climb you release the legs, sliding them up the pole, this is more advanced. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Pole shoulder press https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db57c33-ed9c-494d-9677-18970ac37250
Forward raise https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/02252a00-b90a-11df-856f-001b214581be
Single leg squat https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4db3576e-cab4-468e-9e07-289e0ac37250
Side climb https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cadc481-2a2c-4804-861e-148a0ac37250
Inverted thigh hold https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cb86900-b5d0-46ad-bbaf-1ce10ac37250
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I don't have any suggestions other than, try giving them a little lesson. It could be a good opportunity to bond with them. But are you asking just about how to deal with the pole or just deal with his kids in general? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_pumpkin.gif
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Veena
AdministratorOctober 31, 2012 at 10:32 am in reply to: Looking for Colorado buddies!! (Denver/Parker areas)You may want to check out Friday chat. Come hang out with others from aournd the world and even pole dance together on cam if you have one. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yep, AG, that is how I felt when I first started using my TG pole. I couldn't do combos ect, I was so use to having the ability to slide into place, making slight adjustments. This is why I don't recommend new dancers use the very grippy finishes. I've literally had skin rip off https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif it doesn't happen anymore, unless I"m working on new stuff. We have the default set to chrome when people order, I think that is a good general pole finish. It's all so personal though, but we have to start on something! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I've very lucky and do not suffer from sweaty hands.
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I disagree, I would rather have a very grippy pole and have to be precise in my movement than have a slick pole and risk slipping and falling.
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Veena
AdministratorOctober 29, 2012 at 3:14 pm in reply to: Hey – Im a new memeber and new to pole.Hi Afrocentric Welcome to the site! If you have a pole at home the lessons here are a great place to start. They are organized in a way that builds strength, lessons are all placed in order so you don't have to worry about what to work on next or if a move is suitable for beginners. If you don't have a home pole there are still plenty of conditioning, stretching, and floorwork lessons that do not require a pole! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I've used my poles on popcorn ceiling before and it hasn't been a problem. Just be sure to find the stud and place the pole under it (but this goes for all ceilings). You may loose a few pieces but it was not noticeable when I took my pole down. Don't forget to check out the lessons here if you're looking for some guidance at home. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Did you use a stud finder? The pole needs to be placed directly under the stud/joist. And yes, do not over tighten.
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Send us an email with your ceiling height and we will give you a quote with the extension. Just use the contact us at the bottom of the site. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Amamda, just to be clear when I talked about skin, I meant the body not just the hands. You can have dry skin or not sweat much, but also have sweaty hands. So you want to match the pole finish to your body and climate not your hands. LIke AG said she usually ends up with glove on no matter what the finish.
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Veena
AdministratorOctober 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm in reply to: Hey – Im a new memeber and new to pole.There's lots and lots of help for beginners in the Lessons here. I have a whole section just for condition (wrists included!!) There is also a bunch of Pole Strength lessons that focus on strength building pole work. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Here is the link to the first of 7 hand/wrist conditioning lessons. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b9b362ac-b880-11df-856f-001b214581be
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AG, I get what Vertical is saying though. If you go to a studio and like the size and finish then go with that. It makes sense!
Not everyone has been to a studio or even ever touched a pole, so the little guideline I posted would be helpful in that case.
The sweaty dancer has the most challenging time finding a pole that works for them, slipping can happen regardless of finish, TG and Chrome tend to be the worst though as far a sweat goes. I love my chrome and TG poles and I love my 40, and 45mm. I can work with a 50mm if I need to with no touble really.
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This is pertaining to x -pole brand finishes.
Chrome: Skin type – normal to dry (not great if you sweat a LOT) Climate – All
Titanium gold: Skin type – Normal to dry (not great if you sweat a LOT) Climate – Works GREAT in cold climates!
Brass – Skin type – naturally warm/moist and sweats easily during exercise. Climate – Warm to Hot. (cold dry climate not recommended unless you stay very warm and sweaty while exercising)
Honestly though, you can learn to work with any finish. It's not always easy but possible. I personally feel Chrome is best for most new dancers, (unless you really sweat) because Titanium gold can become too grippy and new dancers tend to have a death grip on the pole to begin with. I have all of the finishes listed above and use the different poles according to the weather. Its cooler now, and I use my Titanium gold and chrome pole. In the hot summer I used my brass.