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Hi from Johannesburg
I’m 27, married, BRAND new to pole dancing (though I tried it once at my bachelorette party last year and got totally hooked)… and my pole finally arrived today! I got a 5 piece "Extenda-Pole" from BodyMind Studios in South Africa – and they threw in a beginner’s instructional DVD for free. Top quality chrome pole that’s totally portable (I drive a very small car, so I was very chuffed about this https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif) The pole is very heavy as well… I know because as I was taking it out of the packaging, I dropped it on my finger!
I’ve been trolling this site for a few weeks now in anticipation of the arrival of my pole, reading up about everyone’s injuries and problem moves, etc., but also about their move victories and how amazing pole dancing is; and I think it’s an awesome resource to have. Thanks, Veena!
I’m a sub-editor for a magazine, and an obsessive writer, so here’s my blog – http://rautenbach.blogspot.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; – on which I’ll be tracking my pole dancing progress as well, week by week, to try to encourage as many of my friends to do it too, and so that they’ll know what to expect if they one day give in… and come over to the pole side!
Lastly, I see so many women write about pole dancing and almost defend it from the "stigma" that it still has as a men’s club thing, rather than a sport or another form of exercise. Then many of these same women wear the tiniest little outfits and the highest clear heels… which totally does no justice to their defense. What I like about the videos on this site is that you can see these (you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif) are everyday women having fun and feeling good about themselves and I think THIS is what will break that stigma. So you can all pat yourselves on the back and keep doing what you’re doing… cos I’m coming along for the ride… (or the spin, whatever blows your hair back)…
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Welcome to the site https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif Hope you enjoy your pole! I personally have never heard of that brand but hopefully it works well for you.
Lastly, I see so many women write about pole dancing and almost defend it from the "stigma" that it still has as a men’s club thing, rather than a sport or another form of exercise. Then many of these same women wear the tiniest little outfits and the highest clear heels… which totally does no justice to their defense. What I like about the videos on this site is that you can see these (you ) are everyday women having fun and feeling good about themselves and I think THIS is what will break that stigma. So you can all pat yourselves on the back and keep doing what you’re doing… cos I’m coming along for the ride… (or the spin, whatever blows your hair back)…
Personally I dont mind if people associate my dancing with that of girls who work at a gentlemens club. I know there is a difference between pole dancing & stripping but they practically sisters. I have much respect for girls (and guys) that work in clubs. Tiny outfits are actually very practical when it comes to pole dancing, as the more skin showing, the easier it is to do tricks.. once you advance from basic spins. It is mighty hard to do a Gemini in sweatpants! lol
But glad you are enjoying the site and hope you continue to https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
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Hi Violet, it wasn’t a dig or anything – the point I was making is that the general feel of this site is that pole dancing is for everyone (clear heels or not). It’s a club thing AND an exercise thing. Hmm… maybe I should have said exactly that.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif Time to remove the jeans and prepare for some pole burn… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I think there are 3 types of pole we can get in SA (that don’t have to be imported, like Xpole and all the rest), and each one can be custom-made, but patented under the different names. The Extenda-Pole is the most convenient one… and also nice and solid.
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Welcome!! Looking forward to reading your blog https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Welcome! Love your haircut, BTW. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
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@drkfaery: Thanks. Seems like all I’ll be writing about in the first few weeks will be the pole burn and the effects of gravity!
@poleophile: Thank you https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I believe in "no mess, no fuss". My long hair is impossible, so I’m taking a break for a while https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif -
Ooohh I’ve been to Johannesburg, but I was walking around half asleep the whole 9 hours I was there. I blame some big guy who was taking up MY side of the plane seat and leaning on MY arm rest and SNORING in MY ear (and I was sick anyway https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif ). Wish I could have been more alert to take in more of the city and take more photos of Nelson Mandela’s house! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Anyway, that’s a nice blog you’ve got going on there, hope you’ve noticed that Studio Veena has blogs as well https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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