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Pointers on moving from static to spin mode
hi all,
ive been on static for a yr now and would like to move into spin mode. im used to gaining great momentum on static and was wondering if u had any advice so i dont fall on my butt. which is what happened when i tried at my former studio. lol.
thanks,
kat
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Here are some past threads that might help:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Spinning_Pole_Instruction_2010-03-10_000235
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/Spinny_pole__do_you_just_get_used_to_it_20110121103921
In general, spinning requires MUCH less momentum; instead of swinging your leg around into a spin, for example, you may simply need to push lightly off the ground with your foot.
I think it would be great to see Veena do a lesson about spin mode (*hint*hint*) 🙂
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yes. agreed. i wanna see a tutorial too!!!
i will def check out the other threads.
thanks
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I'm no spin mode queen (I look to HoneyRider for that!), but for me it's all about controlling the momentum by using my body. Stick an appendage out, slow down, pull it in close to the pole, speed up! If you practice that for a while you'll get a feel for it.
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Just like the polergirl and holly said, less momentum, and stick out a body part. In addition to that, you have to spend time on your spinner to get used to it. The more you do it, the less nauseous you'll be and the more comfortable you'll become. Play with it, get on and get off. Start off just pulling yourself up and holding on. You won't be doing 'spins' on it like you do on static. You'll essentially be holding a series of poses. Look into those Bobbi DVD's we talked about in chat. They helped me a ton with spin mode. ps, did you figure out your burner?
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thanks angel. im gonna set one pole to spin and the other to static. and just jump on more often to get use to it.
ps, someone is helping me out. apparently i need to go get software to do it corfectly. will pick that up in the next cpl of days. i really wanna get a hold of the bobbi dvds asap. 🙂
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To spin or not to spin? There are some things that look best on a static pole, and some that look better on a spinning pole.
For anyone who is just starting out and reading this thread I would advise learning on a static pole before moving to a spinner.
In my experience I find it easier to do a lot of moves on a spinning pole. Somehow the momentum helps me move into position and the spinning of the pole can “hide” or mask a lot of errors to the untrained eye. Then you try the same move on a static pole and find you struggle to achieve the same moves.
Learning on a static pole, in my opinion, needs a lot more discipline and attention to detail.
The second reason to choose static over spinning for practice becomes apparent when you get the chance to dance in a club or class and find they only have static poles. I find it easier to move from static to spinning and not the other way around.
(seems that you are in the lucky position….I’m so jealous….of having two poles)
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This is what I tell students when it comes to spinning and I am by no means a great spinner – yet. Take spinning from the top – learn your basic moves first, basic spins, basic climbs and upright poses. Once you are confident with those things then work on spinning inverts and do it the same way, learn your invert first and then move to transitions between inverts. It's not going to take as long as it took you to learn these things on static but by spending the time to acclimate yourself with the "new" apparatus you'll gain confidence. As with all things in pole, go slow and let your body learn how to work it – your head might figure out faster but give your body time to catch up.
You don't need a lot of momentum in the beginning really just lifting up ona spinner will get you spinning, slowly increase momentum as you train. In the beginning it's okay if your spinner fizzles out – you will learn to work with it and learn how to move into it to keep the spin going.
I think one of the larger mistakes I made and I see other dancers doing as well is trying to do your hardest moves on spin right way. If you take a systematic approach to spin and treat it like a new apparatus you'll make gains much faster because you won't have built up the fear of it.
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