villainvixen
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Hm, right now, its a trick I'm not even sure is possible. Thigh Rest to Gemini or Scorpio. I can do them individually, it's the transition that will take some time. *fingers crossed*
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I bite mine like biting my nails. Its a bit weird. The hardened skin bothers me.
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Hm, diet has changed slightly. Mainly because it was quite overwhelming. I used to non stop eat junk food and have big portions. I've cut back dramatically (no second helpings! and sticking to serving size) and started eating breakfast again. I used to wake up so late and it'd be a long time before I actually had something. I'll do meatless once a week. I enjoy meat quite a bit, that's never going to change. :). But I'm more conscious of how its prepared. Rather than frying, I'll bake or broil and remove skin from chicken, or cut fat off beef or lamb. A lot more veggies though. I eat broccoli soooooooo much. Roma tomatoes, which I used to hate. Red onions, also used to hate. And avocadoes. Ugh. Now I'm hungry. Damn it. Lol.
In the beginning of pole, I did none of this. I'd take a class, come home starving and stuff my face. All that hard work got ruined quite quickly.
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How old are you? 26
How long have you been pole-dancing? Just over a year
What got you into pole dancing? On my orientation day of film school, I met a girl named Suzy Q. When everyone was asked to talk about themselves in front of everyone, she told everyone she was a pole dancer and the greatness of pole fitness. It wasn't until nearly a year or so after that (still in film school) I found out she was teaching a beginner class and I decided to take it in hopes of a new way to lose weight and tone up. She like a few other people on StudioVeena told me it's not just to lose weight, it's also fun. And it was! Hard as hell, but fun! I still remember the muscle aches =P
Why pole dancing and not something else?/What makes pole dancing special to you? Hm, that's a hard one to answer. Before pole dancing, I was pretty lazy. I didn't like to do much. I hated dancing, because I was an awkward dancer. No coordination, no rhythm. It was quite sad. Also, I was 50 pounds heavier. There goes mentioning weight again. Unfortunately, that was a big part of why I got into pole dancing. Hoping once and for all to lose the extra baggage. It was the actual journey into pole where I realized, its more than just a 'fad' to exercise. If it wasn't more to me, I would've quit after my first pole classes. Because few of the girls were nice to me. They acted as if I shouldn't be there, laughing or making fun of me behind my back. But I held my chin up and kept going to class. (not just because I was paying for it either lol)
How did you first find out about Studio Veena? How much time do you spend on here? (hours a day/week/month) Actually, I found out about her through YouTube first. Randomly searching for new tricks WAY before I got my own pole. But at the time, since I didn't have a pole, vigorous studying of tricks was not at the top of my list. So I didn't pay attention all that well. After I got my 50mm chrome, famously named RockyHorror1, I got the little postcard for 3 days of free lessons. But I didn't go redeem it right away. It was probably a few months before I did so. It was only after finding another video via YouTube by accident I remembered "Oh! I have free lessons on that site!"
I saved the link to StudioVeena at the top of my browser. Just a click and here I am lol. I'm here just about everyday.
How did you choose your tag (AKA User Name)? VillainVixen… I've had variations of villain since I was 16. email and such. My favorite supervillain is Harley Quinn.
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Congrats! Feels so amazing when you finally get it.
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In the beginning of learning pole, I never would've considered myself an athlete. I suppose I would've thought of it as a hobby or fitness in order to lose weight and build strength. But now, its so much more than that. Now, its not a hobby, its not just for exercise. I purposely train myself 3 to 4 times a week. And I know some people in this thread have said they're dancers and it is pole DANCING. But in my mind, its not even dancing anymore lol. It reaches a level above that, if that makes any sense. It's acrobatics, gymnastics, ballet << ok that's one's dancing lol.
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WOO! So glad you're here, Veena and been for so long.
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Though I'm not in a field where there are concerns about my personal life, I know of people who keep that part of themselves guarded. A lot of them are doctors, lawyers, CEOs, where they find it necessary to keep their pole life private. I think it really depends on what you decide to go into when you decide what career path you want and if you choose to keep it to yourself or be open about it.
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Can't get away with that. There's always someone else home with me.
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I like side climb! Done well, it looks very pretty, especially if you transition out of it well. It just HURTS. I've skinned myself twice.
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As far as I'm concerned, I don't like moves I can't do yet. All frustration. Though, I was negative about one move and I've re-read it and I just want to smack myself, it sounded so horrible and rude and I didn't mean it at all the way it sounded. I basically compared it to being a "stripper" move, and I thought that sounded as if I was attacking strippers. I have no issues with strippers whatsoever. I'm quite envious of them. So anyone here who does that for a living I do sincerely apologize.
I just don't like the Standing V, or any other name attached to it. I've seen too many people just go far too vulgar with it and it makes me cringe.
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I love my….
Shins
Calves
Ankles
Smile
Eyes
Fingers
Pole:
I love how my toes point.
The pain and soreness after a good work out.
How I kick off and glide through the air during a forward altitude or chair.
I love my climb.
Finally getting a pole move after not getting it 100 tries before. =P
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That was so cool!
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yep southern california born and raised 🙂
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I know how you feel! The one pole friend I have lives so far away from me. 🙁
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I agree with Veena, it makes a mess of the pole. Lots of residue is left over after you finish whatever you're doing. But I think grip aids come in more handy for people who don't stick well. For me, I sweat so much and used to never reply on them simply because I thought it would help build up tolerance and I'd get use to the grip. That was far from the truth in the beginning. I flung myself across rooms numerous times because I'd slip right off if creating a lot of momentum.
And gloves were useless.
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happened today. was so upset lol
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… you throw a hissy fit when you realize you’re out of rubbing alcohol. >_
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My hips pop every time I lift them. Never realized this until I started pole dancing and had to stretch and warm up all the time lol. Doesn't hurt, just sounds and feels weird. But thank you @saphyre and @crazykosters 🙂 Luckily I didn't need ice. No inflammation.
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Standing V. Something is just so ugly about this move. I can do it, but I absolutely choose not to. As much as I hate to compare stripping to pole dancing, that move screams stripper move to me. Sorry to those who like it. 🙁
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Ignore my question. Just saw the video. 🙂
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Is that a one piece pole or is it two pieces that assembly together like an xpole or platinum?
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It's more my body doesn't like to give blood. I've had this problem twice. Basically, soon as the needle goes in, my vein moves. When they finally locate my vein again and stick into it, there are tiny valves that close up to keep blood from flowing out. So I had two nurses have to push on my vein to get the blood to flow. And this doesn't last long, so they start moving the needle around slightly. I don't give blood anymore.
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3 inch tattoo on forearm: 4
Basic Plank: 5
Pulled muscle: 7
Lip Ring: 1
Donating Blood: 10
Knee Hold: 1
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Fruit with a lot of water in them works out for me. Pineapple, apples, pears. To add a little protein I dip apples in a little natural peanut butter. Plus I got through about 3 bottles of water from the time I eat til the point I finish pole.
