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You may really want to focus on pressing down on the big toe side of the ball of the foot. Try to press the outer edge of the pinky metatarsal (outside edge of the foot) against the pole instead of using the top of your foot. There is only thin skin there and a lot of tiny little bones that you don't want to injure. And don't forget to switch which leg you mount with!
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Oh yes, KissingAudrey! You must have been very proud of Leesi and Keila. They were both fantastic!
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Chemmie: I didn't have a program so I'm guessing they were the 2 guys and the little boy? They were great! Are you on FB (sorry, missed all those threads about FB names)? If so, please send me a friend request (Sasha Viers in Lafayette, CO or sashaspirals@gmail.com) and I'll get you that vid.
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So for those who don't know the results:
Amateur winner: Phoenix Kazree
Pro winner: Michelle Stanek
Best Artistry: Maria Luz Escalante
Best Athlete: Timber Brown
Teresawitch: you should be very proud of your teacher–she was really amazing! I really hope she does more workshops in the US soon.
K2Weller: were you in the right corner closest to the desk? I remember hearing someone say they drove 4 hours to get there. I wish I had known! Would have loved to chat with you!
Kissingaudrey: Wow, you took some serious workshops! I'd love to see what was taught. If you're in Boulder, would you be willing to come to my studio and show me a few things???
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What an awesome competition! The amateurs were off the hook and it was unbelievable that the pros gave such amazing performances! Plus, the workshop competition blew everyone minds away–especially Timber Brown…wow…standing ovation.
For the girls here: TheScientist, thanks so much for coming to say hello! Please contact me when you come into Boulder. Teresawitch: Jess Leanne was spectacular! I'm so glad I got to see her perform live. So dynamic and strong. And sweet! You're very lucky you get to study with her. K2Weller: love, love, love, Holly! I've taken a workshop with her when she was in Denver last. Her skill level is simply jaw-dropping. She really performs!
I took the Flexibility workshop with Michelle Stanek and she is now my latest pole crush! She taught a fantastic class and all my joints are pleasantly sore today. I am more determined than ever to work my splits and practice the exercises she taught us on a regular basis. My friend took the Tango workshop with Maria Luz Escalante from Argentina and said it was super challenging and lots of fun.
If anyone is going to the comp today (Sunday), please stop by the DollHouse Pole Studio vendor table and say hello!
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That's hilarious!
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Faerymoon: I'm not sure that you need a *very* flexible back for Superman. If you're getting into it from some version of the outside leg hang, you've got to REALLY push with your bottom arm to get enough distance (and a bit of height as well) from the pole to flip the top hip up and over. Arching the back while engaging the legs should be enough to "drop" into place. If you have an irrational fear of dropping your hips, try it from a pike hip hold as described above. Good luck! I'm sure you'll get it!
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The workshops (most, but not all) are going to be held at Mile High Pole Club in Parker. Dionne has got…14 poles…? So they can conceivably double up on each one, which'll be like 28 (?) in each class. But I'm not sure there's going to be enough space for 28 students. I'm taking Michelle Stanek's flexy workshop. We also have a vendor table at the Expo. PLEASE come say hello at the DollHouse Pole Studio table! I'd LOVE to meet some local Veeners! To Stevesgirl & Thescientist: I'll be the Chinese girl with long, permed hair (similar to my profile pic but no more bangs). I hope I see you both!
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The workshops (most, but not all) are going to be held at Mile High Pole Club in Parker. Dionne has got…14 poles…? So they can conceivably double up on each one, which'll be like 28 (?) in each class. But I'm not sure there's going to be enough space for 28 students. I'm taking Michelle Stanek's flexy workshop. We also have a vendor table at the Expo. PLEASE come say hello at the DollHouse Pole Studio table! I'd LOVE to meet some local Veeners! To Stevesgirl & Thescientist: I'll be the Chinese girl with long, permed hair (similar to my profile pic but no more bangs). I hope I see you both!
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Unfortunately the only solution I have found is using a piece of metal conduit ( a la Empy) to get the xjoint out. At xpole they say broomhandle, but I've already broken 2 brooms that way. I understand you don't want to damage either the pole or the joint, but if it's unsafe to use, then it doesn't matter anyway.
I am totally frustrated and fed up with my xperts. The joints rotate maddeningly, and I also have 1 B pole that is flaring out dangerously. I have written a long letter documenting my experience to Kimara, but have yet to hear back (this was about 2 weeks ago). They used to be such a great product and it's sad to see their quality fall so low.
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Happy birthday tomorrow DedeJoy!
Although I don't have carpal tunnel syndrome, I do have recurring wrist pain (started after pregnancy 6 years ago). If I am not METICULOUS in my wrist alignment, I'll feel it. Yoga has never bothered me–no pain in any arm balance. But sometimes during poling, I'll feel a twinge and if I am honest, I'll realise that my wrist is askew (meaning if ideally, the pinky-side of my hand is supposed to be 180-165 degrees to my forearm, when I feel pain the angle is more like 100-110 degrees). I think that the initial concern with split grip is strength to sustain the upper, weight-bearing arm. If the dancer does not have enough strength, she would likely use her bottom arm way more than she should. Thus if her strength is not there, she could be leaning on a wrist that may or may not be properly aligned. So if the strength is there, there shouldn't be wrist issues if the weight is properly distributed along the wrist seam. Mind you, that's my train of thought and I am not a medical professional in any way.
Gotta say, I'm really interested in this thread–learning a lot!
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(sorry, hit wrong button!)
What I was trying to say is: watch her alignment like a hawk. Every time she even touches the pole, make sure the carpal tunnel stays open and not pinched closed. I would not have her doing anything full bracket until she gains strength to bear weight single armed. -
Watch her alignment like
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I had a student who swore up and down that her hands were too sweaty to do anything. Someone gave her some grip aid to try and she became hooked. She would literally go through half a bottle in one 60 minute class! She slathered her hands and legs in grip and then would complain that the skin on her inner thighs were "KILLING" her. Well of course they were killing her if she relied on the grip aid instead of building strength! But the fact remained that her hands were so slippery that she couldn't hold on long enough to build any strength. Then I bought her a pair of football receiver gloves ($14) and made her climb and do other strengthening moves with them on. Don't know what happened but after trying on the gloves, her hands miraculously "dried" and she was able to work the pole. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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It may help to open into a straddle (after your outside leg hang to Jasmine) before flipping over. Like Empy said, it helps me get my leg skin off the pole.
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That’s so awesome! Azzwoo, you are so incredibly talented. Would LOVE to see the audition!
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Sorry Nymph, I didn’t mean to imply that it was an absolute truth! Apologies. I guess I meant that it’s pretty natural if your palms sweat. I should say that often, a new & exciting activity will stimulate some adrenaline, which may result in sweaty palms. My palms tend to be dry, but when I first learned Iguana mount, I was surprised how a sudden flush of sweat would break out over my body and my palms! Also, I think that as dancers become more seasoned, their hands will dry out more due to adaptation and exposure to alcohol or other cleaning solutions. So again, I apologize for sounding like a know-it-all, because if there’s one thing I do know, it’s that I hardly know anything at all!
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My opinion isn't really practical financially: start with a chrome 50mm and then switch to a chrome or titanium gold 45mm. When people are first starting pole, they mistake muscle weakness (all-over AND in the hands) for lack of grip. EVERYONE's palms sweat whenever they start a new and vigorous activity. But often people think that that is the only reason they're not sticking to the pole. I see titanium gold as a pole more appropriate for aerial work, meaning less appropriate for learning spins or first lessons. As for the diameter of the pole, my experience is that the 50 is best to learn technique with, and then 45 is amazing for the more advanced tricks (which require a firm foundation in technique).
I wasn't aware of Xpole selling brass poles yet. Sensualscimitar: they're being released at the end of June???
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My opinion isn't really practical financially: start with a chrome 50mm and then switch to a chrome or titanium gold 45mm. When people are first starting pole, they mistake muscle weakness (all-over AND in the hands) for lack of grip. EVERYONE's palms sweat whenever they start a new and vigorous activity. But often people think that that is the only reason they're not sticking to the pole. I see titanium gold as a pole more appropriate for aerial work, meaning less appropriate for learning spins or first lessons. As for the diameter of the pole, my experience is that the 50 is best to learn technique with, and then 45 is amazing for the more advanced tricks (which require a firm foundation in technique).
I wasn't aware of Xpole selling brass poles yet. Sensualscimitar: they're being released at the end of June???
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For real?! This is really unbelievable! I’m so sorry you were treated so horribly. Not only were they disrespectful, they tried to cheat you & they sound plain ignorant. Whoever made that comment as you were leaving should be fired & perhaps even arrested for fraud! (Not that I would believe they have them, but I have heard that titanium silver poles are only sold in Australia.) What a b*tch! If you can get out of that studio, I’d say: run. If they’re so blatantly dishonest, how can you ever trust them or even feel ok about giving them your money? But it doesn’t sound like they’ll be willing to refund you anything. That’s a tough position. Can they at least give you the equivalent in private lessons instead of taking a class for the semester? As a studio owner, I think that sort of behavior & the lying is unforgivable and I would encourage you to talk to the owner about your experience. They should know how their employee is treating the clients!
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Oh yes, Polefairy, I do see it now–I didn't realise to look for it on the Home page. Looks to me that you are only inches away from a solid Chopper! Actually, if you hadn't said anything at all, I would think that you were very comfortable with it! Stop beating yourself up, girl!
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Polefairy, I couldn't see the pic https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Hi Joyful. While I agree that core strength is vital to Inverted V/Chopper, don't neglect your upper body strength (ie. biceps, pecs) or your back strength (ie. lats, rhomboids) either. It took me a while to do this move properly. A key ingredient here is to allow your torso to "drop" back (of course in a controlled manner!) and intend to bring your hips over your shoulders. Never fling your head back, but don't forget to look up to the sky. If you keep your sight on the horizon, you can't raise your hips up enough. And remember, even if your boyfriend can do a Chopper, he won't make it look as sexy as you can!
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Caitlin, I'm very curious as to what you mean about learning to invert on the "wrong side". Can you please elaborate on that?
Joyful, you WILL get it! It's not a simple move. A lot is happening in your body and in your mind. It may be something to do with your hip flexibility or maybe your hip flexors? Regardless, I'm sure you'll get it. Good luck! PS. I'm so jealous you get to study at Bobbi's!
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Here's a shout out to CorbyOConnor:
I know I run the risk of sounding like a stalker, but I wanted to relate this story:
I remember watching your vids on youtube, totally enthralled by your style and talent. I actually send a vid of yours to my teacher and said (this is a true story and can even be collaborated!) "I want to dance like her."
Welcome to SV!
