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Oh and I prefer the Platinum stages brass finish over the xpole brass. My xpole brass can be temperamental

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I love the PC finish on my SV pole (I don’t use it now because my ceilings now are too high. ☹️ I have the xpole PC, it’s not the same. I prefer my new brass Plantinum stages to the xpole PC.

The Lil mynx PC is not the same as the PC SV pole, either tho! I’m guessing it might be close. I love how light the Lil mynx pole is and the quick set up. If you don’t need to remove your pole a permanent brass is my new favorite.

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Thank you for your kind words StrangeFox!

Addressing the being hard on yourself….I think pole is still so new that both teachers and students don’t yet understand what moves are truly beginner or appropriate for the general population. As in people who do pole for fun. Training moves that are more for dedicated, focused dancers will be a bit different. My goal is to help both types of dancers!

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Wow thank you so much, what a lovely thing to see when I popped in! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

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Hi and welcome!

Being that you’ve been away awhile I’d start with the 30 day take off program or the first video in the beginner section. All sections are placed in a progressive order so all you need to do is watch the first video and go on from there 🙂

Have fun, and let me know if you have any other questions!

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I always tell dancers to think back to why they started, and why they loved pole at first. Sometimes reflecting on those reasons can give you the answer you’re looking for. xoxox

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HI! There are lots of things you can do, but one of the best things someone new to pole should do is to make not skip rest days. Let your body repair will help you avoid injury and keep you moving forward.

As far as adding weights to the exercise, that would depend on your fitness level and what exercises you wanted to add weights too. Most of the exercises used on this website will be plenty just using your body weight. If you don’t feel like an exercise is “working” check your positioning, and make sure you are not moving too quickly. The goal isn’t to feel super sore the next day with these programs, but rather to get you going with less pain and more gain 🙂 No pain, no gain isn’t necessary to see improvement.

If you’re looking for more exercises check out the conditioning https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/conditioning-exercises and exercise https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/No_Equipment_workouts sections, and remember that EVERYTHING in all sections is in a progressive order. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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I’d suggest a permanent pole if you can. Mine is just over 14 ft, it’s a 38 brass, very thin and lots of give but I’m a very gentle light dancer.

I’ve had my xpole titanium up in this 14 foot space too but it’s a 45 and the older style, not sure if the newer models would be as sturdy.

The pic is my new 38 brass 14ft. But again, you’ll want a larger diameter if you’re looking for stability.

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Hi, one handed holds on spinning pole requires a lot more hand strength than static spins for sure!

Things you can work on would be: Front and back scapula, up and down scapula, hand exercises, static chair spins.

One thing many dancers don’t mention is how much easier a one handed hold is when using grip aids. Also a smaller diameter pole makes a difference as well. There’s no magic trick other than grip aid and lots of poling to build strength.

If you have the lessons check out the conditioning section for hand, forearm and shoulder work!

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If I have time I might stop by on Friday and walk through all the vendors 🙂

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I’m pretty sure my lil mynx only goes to 10 ft. That’s why I don’t use it, all my ceilings are too high! I love how easy and fast it goes up and down!

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I’ve had a lot of really tall spaces and if you can’t do a permanent then xpole chrome is good. Don’t do brass it’s too bendy!

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If you haven’t already check out the 30 days to flexy program, there’s a lot of good information in there regarding flexibility!

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After! 😊

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Pole is for everyone and studioveena is too!

I’m not sure about who’s transgender in the world of pole, I don’t really follow the stars too much. There very well could be! Either way you will have a blast and remember that it’s your journey so don’t compare, just enjoy. Pole can be fun even if you never pass beginner level, it’s about building strength, expressing yourself and having fun!