StudioVeena.com Forums Discussions Hello from Wisconsin!

  • Andrea

    Member
    November 23, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    You should try out Blush in West Allis, it’s way better than miss pole. I’ve tried out both and Blush is so much more fun. I’d never go back.

  • twistedmoon

    Member
    November 24, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Andrea, do you know if Blush has an open night where you can go and check it out?

  • Flexx10

    Member
    November 24, 2010 at 2:09 pm

    As a studio owner ~ I feel it’s VERY important to shop around for pole classes! One of the most important things to look at is the instructor to student ratio. Steer clear of studios that offer large classes with only one instructor ~ Even if you are advanced! I don’t care who you are, there is no way an instructor can effectively watch 10 women on 10 different poles. It’s just not safe. Pole classes should not be treated like any other run-of-the-mill fitness or dance class. Care must ALWAYS be taken by the instructor(s) to ensure proper form and technique. When it comes to pole studios, bigger is not always better! I learned to pole dance 17 years ago from a good friend of mine who was a stripper ~ There were no such thing as "pole studios" back then. If it wouldn’t have been for the one-on-one attention I got from her, I don’t think I would have been able to properly learn the moves. Pole dance classes need to be taken seriously and safety should be the number one concern for studio owners ~ This is not always the case with what I call "McPole" studios who’s main concern is making money and getting as many people into a class as possible. Shop around a bit and you’ll soon be able to recognize the aforementioned "McPole" studios.

  • ennifer2277

    Member
    November 24, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    twistedmoon: the bakeries here in Paris are great, but some arn’t as good as others. Most are absolutely wonderful, but once in a while I buy a so-so baguette or pastry. As far as the open pole, that’s regular age rule (18 and up), but I was just talking about the 21 and over for the events at the bars. I’ve never been to an open pole event, but I heard they’re great.

    Andrea: I would also like to know if there’s any way to just try out the poles/studio at Blush. It’s closer to Milwaukee, but it is more expensive than Miss Pole. Do people have to start at the first pole level if they’ve already completed turns and a bunch of inversions at a different studio? Thank you!

    Flexx10: I agree, the thing I enjoy about Miss Pole (at the old studio at least, since I haven’t been to the new one) was that there were 6 poles, and usually an instructor and an instructor in training. The instructors also seem to be extremely careful with the pace of the students, because of the safety factor. Also, when I have specific questions about why a move doesn’t seem to really lock in, the instructor is usually great at figuring out what I’m doing wrong, and spotting me when I’m trying something new.

  • twistedmoon

    Member
    November 24, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Flex: You had a lot of good things to say and I know what you’re talking about. I wish you were a little bit closer to where I lived! Miss Pole was better in the old studio. The new studio is beautifull but they have 12 poles and therefore 12 students and I do think they are not as nice as the smaller classes. Also the quality of the class depends on the teacher. I have had classes with four different teachers at misspole and one of them was amazing and the other three, though good pole dancers just were not the best teachers. And I mean no offence to any of them. It’s just my opinion.

    Ennifer, I’m sure no matter where you are there will be bakeries that are not as good as others. I’m working to be a pastry chef and can’t wait to visit France!
    I wish I could go to a pole night at a bar too. Everyone I know who has gone says they are lots of fun!

  • Andrea

    Member
    November 25, 2010 at 6:09 am

    Every once in awhile they’ll have a try me free class. I’m not sure if there are any coming up but I can find out or you could contact one of the ladies. They use lil mynx poles at the studio. Class size varies and each level you’re taught a routine to a song, so you don’t just learn tricks you learn transition and floor moves as well. I’m not sure if you’d have to start at the first level, that’s something you’d have to find out from Maureen or DJ. http://www.letmemakeyoublush.com

  • earthpanther

    Member
    November 26, 2010 at 5:43 pm

    Hey Ladies,
    I am also a Wisconsin Pole Dancer and Studio Owner. I previously taught at Miss Pole and recently ventured out on my own. My studio is called Aerial Bliss and is located on the west side of Madison. The website is http://www.aerialbliss.com if any of you want to check it out. I agree with Flexx that large classes are not safe and students don’t get proper supervision. I think small and fabulous is the way to go, especially with more advanced moves. Keep poling everyone.

  • Danielle Tillie

    Member
    November 26, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    Wisconsin is my alma mater! Next time I come in to visit I should schedule a class! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

  • addictedtopole

    Member
    December 7, 2010 at 5:01 pm

    Just wondering if there are any Northern Wisconsin polers out there!!!! I am new to this site but have been pole dancing for over a year. I wish I lived in the Madison area – that’s where all the fun seems to be at!

  • FuzzyNavel

    Member
    December 8, 2010 at 2:01 am

    Hi, I am from WI too! (well, barely https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ) I am in Hudson, right on the border. We should all have a pole jam sometime!

  • Veena

    Administrator
    December 8, 2010 at 2:09 am

    I’m in Minnesota near the Wisconsin border! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_santa.gif

  • FuzzyNavel

    Member
    December 8, 2010 at 2:49 am

    No kidding! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Now I’ll have another reason to cross the river, other than my Trader Joe’s addictions. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

  • addictedtopole

    Member
    December 8, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    @ Studio Veena & Fuzzy Navel – Thanks again for the support girls https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif So glad to have found this site… Finally have other polers to talk to! Only my hubby and my parents know that I pole dance — too worried to mention it to anyone else… so many people I know would be extremely judgemental about it… More people need to quit seeing it as taboo and instead view it as a beautiful art form/ awesome form of fitness!

    A pole jam would be awesome.

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