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pole and age
I am just wondering if there are any 40 somethings who kick ass on pole and floorwork.
Just looking for something to inspire me lately… I'm in my early 40's and sometimes wonder if even though I love everything about poledancing and especially floorwork if I should just give up on this already.
So, Just in need of rolemodels I geuss. Also having a pity party can ya tell? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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Well, I personally do not kick ass. Yet. I started poling 10 months ago at age 47. There are lots of days that I feel like my age is holding me back, but I just don't care. I love it and I will not give it up. There are a lot of over 40 polers on this site who do kick ass. There are lots of polers over 40 who perform and are just as good, if not better than their younger counterparts. The best thing you can do is just go for it. Try not to think of the age thing (although some days that's a toughie), don't compare yourself to anyone else, and above all have fun. It is an awesome sport and the best workout you will ever do for yourself. Be your own role model!!!
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Alena Downs is great and she is in her 40s
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I’m 40, i’ll be 41 in a few months. I started poling 2 1/2 years ago. I do feel like my learning curve is a little slower because of my age & my muscles are a little more stubborn than they were 20 yrs ago. I dont think I am a kickass poler…yet. But I am working towards it. I’m determined to get there.
There are some kickass 40+ polers here, who I admire & who keep me inspired that I CAN do this. You can do it too. Poling requires time, patience & preserverance. It is a journey…one that is so worth taking to get to the end goal 🙂
Keep practicing, keep at it. It does get better.
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I am 59 and new to Pole. How I wish I would have started in my 40's. Don't let those age thoughts get in the way of what you want to do. So you have to work a bit harder and more often. You can do it !!! I hope to be close to being Bad Ass in one year. I am at least going to try.
If I could go back to my 40's? I would walk naked down the street. Women in their 40's are so hot and they don't see it. I loved my 40's and 50's. Enjoy and live your life !!!
The aging thoughts? talk about depressing? I mean I am going to be 60 next year??? WTF??? How did that happen? But you know you just cannot let it stop you. Keep yourself in good shape and keep moving.
You will probably get some Great Role Models from posting this. Hang in there. Much Love !!
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Greta is 61: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6mAzCk_ZkM
Leesi is 46: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJUjj3dIEbg
Look up any of the women that competed in the lasters division on Midwest this year…they are all over 40: http://www.midwestpoledancing.com/Finalists.htm
There is also a group on facebook called Grande Dames that is all pole people over 40.
Shelly Lamb is in her 40's: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDIzVD2zrnk&feature=related
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Just wanted to say a big Thank You to all replies to my post. It was just what I needed to lift spirits and inspire me to keep doing pole. I will definitely check out the 40 somethings that pole recommendations.
I love being a part of this forum. It is sooo like a sisterhood. Very supportive. love to you all , donna.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I am 46….. Don’t kick ass on the pole, but happy with what I can do at this point in my life.
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I will be 43 early 2013. I am competing for the first time and other competitors seem like they are light years ahead. That's why I don't compare against other dancers. Focusing on what someone else can do only makes me have doubts about myself and lose sight of what makes me special.
But yeah I know what it means to have the weird aches and pains that I am convinced come from being over 40. But I have to keep dancing for as long as possible to stay young and sexy!!
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Just this weekend at Pole Expo the comp performance overall winner was Jimi Blu. He's 52 proving anyone can kick ass.
You'll find a loud screaming video on his FB page: https://www.facebook.com/jimi.blu
Plus a more frontal shot on Candee's FB page that is easier on the ears: https://www.facebook.com/CandeeCane5
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Bad link for Jimi's FB sorry:
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I'm 49 and started pole in feb of this year. Things hurt and I'm not as gutsy as some of the younger girls but the inspiration I get from SV, its members and my instructor Yve are awesome.
Have your bad day, as we all do, then just tell yourself you can be the best that you can be, put a smile on your face and go gal xx
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Look up Shelly Lamb. She is definitely kick ass. She is over 40 and she is a USPDF pro. She'll be competing again this year. Love her!!!
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Shelly is amazing! I wish I could take her class more often! Here’s a video of her performing at a fundraiser at Twirly Girls this past April. It was blazing hot an the AC wasn’t working. We were all melting, but Shelly didn’t miss a beat.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShdoOnH-_Bw&feature=youtube_gdata_playerIf you love pole, don’t give up. I’m 47 and started almost 4years ago. My first couple of years were pretty frustrating for me. I took a year to focus more on the dance side of pole, and kept trying to work on building strength. Finally, this last year I’ve been able to accomplish things I never thought I could. As long as you have a passion for it, I say stick with it. Before you know it, you will look back and be proud of what you can do.
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started pole aged 49, was teaching at 50 and won judges choice in my first comp last year. am 53 now. not teaching any more (too long a story) but still poling. i think we all have a no mojo day, week, month but don't give up. enjoy, have fun and just go for it. xx
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Hi Donna, Don't give up. I go through days/weeks when I am sore!!!! Tired!!!!! Can't seem to do ANY tricks!!!! but I let myself rest and start again the next day. I do notice a difference in my body compared to those younger days. (30's, we won't even mention 20's) Please be true to yourself and love yourself and enjoy everything you do. I think the hard part is to not get down on yourself when you are having "One of those days." I tell myself that I am just not supposed to be doing this today and eat ice cream. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif Practice will make your floor work more perfect and you will become stronger. Keep smiling, rolling on the floor and poling, Leesi (age 46)
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