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Recommended Books
There are some dancing/pole dancing books that I’ve read that have really helped me, just thought I’d post them https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
The S Factor by Sheila Kelley This book is wonderful because of its variety. It has chapters on stretching, stripper moves (mostly floor and wall dancing moves), how to strip, different lap dance moves, beginner pole dancing moves, and mini routines as well as confidence boosting advice. I love this book!
The Complete Idiots Guide to Exotic Dancing by Wendy Reardon This book came with a DVD which I wasn’t too impressed with to be honest (the cheesy 80’s porno music annoyed me too much) but I love this book because of the way Reardon wrote it. After I was done reading it I felt like I was the cats meow, nothing was going to hold me back from mastering the pole!!! If you need some confidence boosting, great advice and just someone there to tell you that "you’re hot stuff!!" then get this book. I definitely recommend this book just for it’s positive attitude.
The Art of Pole Dancing- A Spin by Spin Guide by Peekaboo I’ve heard a lot of people give this book negative reviews, and the title of the book is definitely misleading. I thought I’d be getting a book based on SPINS- like actual spins like the Fireman, Carousel, Knee Spin…etc. But this book is mostly about Transitions, or little extra dance moves you can do in-between true spins. I’d get this book if you’re confused about what to do in between spins and stuff if you’re doing an actual dance.
The Art of Lap Dancing by Peekaboo This book is pretty cute if you’re completely new to lapdancing. I knew most of these tricks before I got the book so I was a bit disappointed, but it has cute ideas for a beginner.
Dancing- A Guide for the Dancer You Can Be- by Ellen Jacob This is by far my most favorite dance book. It was written in 1981 and might be a little hard to find but even though it’s over 20 years old the advice and knowledge I gained from reading this one is priceless. It discusses different styles of dance and the histories behind each, how body type affects the way you move, how to find a good teacher, what to expect when you’re first beginning to dance, how to tell if you’re trying too hard, what to eat, what to wear, what to do about injuries, conversations with professional dancers, etc. The book obviously doesn’t include anything about exotic dancing and it mostly focuses on ballet- but I’ve written in this book, highlighted, and reread it over and over for it’s amazing advice. I LOVE IT!!
The Dancers Guide- By Kasey Koles Very disappointed with this book. It was written "exclusively for professional exotic dancers and adult entertainers" but it looks like it was printed off of a personal printer. The pictures of the girls in this book even have "Red Eye" still, clearly it wasn’t manufactured from a major book company. I didn’t really learn anything from this book. Wouldn’t recommend.
The Idiots Guide to Stretching- by Barbara Templeton I bought this book because I wanted to get more flexible and I have no clue how to properly stretch really. Plus on days when you’re short on time, how little can you stretch while still making a difference in your body? This book is written clearly, in an interesting manner and has chapters on the anatomy of stretching, stretching from head to toe, as well as how to customize a stretching routine. I love it!
Stretching- by Suzanne Martin Ok so there’s a book by this title as well, but what I have is the deck of cards on which each one has a different stretch for you to work on. I like it because it’s really portable and kind of cool because it’s not an actual book. It also has little routines like Morning Stretches, Winding Down, etc. I really like these cards because each stretch has little marks on the color pictures which show you exactly WHERE you should be feeling it, that way you know you’re doing it right https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Phew! If you read this far, thanks!!!!! Those are all the books I’d recommend (or not recommend) so far! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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oh man! these books sound great! good thing i live next to a barnes and noble! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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yay!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif i’m so glad it helped!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I actually have the Idiot’s Guide to Exotic/Pole Dance and the music on the DVD was definitely really annoying and so was the guy when he was getting the lap dance haha….but this was the very first thing I bought after buying my pole and the DVD was a huge help as I had no idea what to do really. I had watched youtube videos but it was easier for me to have someone break down the moves for me. I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone beyond a very new beginner but if you’re looking for an inexpensive way to get some sort of direction, it helped me out quite a bit!
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LOL!!!! omg, i remember the guy in that dvd, that was hysterical https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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OMG I have that book too. I totally remember that poor guy!! haha https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif She does have some good ideas though, she’s the reason I use a stage name for my videos. I could just never see Julie (me) pole dancing, but Veena could do anything! I’m not sure why that part of the book stuck with me. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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oh i know right? i wish i hadn’t used my real name on this site, i should have used my stage name. anyways, i just loved how that book had so many uplifting comments, she’s a really good confidence builder.
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that book/dvd is what got me on pole dancing! thats so funny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif It was purely accidental just stumbled on it and that’s how I found out about X-Pole I remember the guy a little creepy, but kinda funny too well it’s a good book for beginners I remember when I didn’t have a pole yet and I would be looking everywhere I went to see if there was some sort of pole I could try a move on I am so grateful for my pole Actually had a really bad day and am going up soon to work off some of this and maybe get a new move am going to try Ashyas (is that how you spell it?) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif
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I was so angry I went to my barnes and noble and all they had was the art of pole dancing peekaboo! They didn’t have any other ones! I was very dussapointed in barnes and noble. So off to eBay https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif but thank you for the book titles and information now I’ll know what I’m looking for:)
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hmm, that sucks about barnesandnoble, i bet there’s more dance books and dvds out there than we could count- but those are the ones that ive read and thought id post.
pole- good luck working on the new moves!! sometimes bad days = the best pole sessions
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thanks for taking the time to rate the books so thoroughly I am looking into starting classes around here so am trying to really branch out by trying new dance styles, music, and most of all looking for anything that will help gain flexibility can’t wait to check these out
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Thanx for the book recommendations. There are NO Classes available where I’m from South Texas. I’m going to order my X Pole and Get started but I’m pretty much on my own… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I just wish to get half as good as these ladies. Very inspiring every1! Thanx again Sacha!
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Ok…so I went to go buy a copy of The Idiots guide…for me and a friend….no place carries it anymore. Couldn’t find it on ebay….or any other website at that. It would be listed, but when you went to buy it, it would say that "this book is currently unavailable". So my question is….did you guys buy all of the copies??? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif JK So seriously did they quit printing this book? I even called books-a-million to see if they could order a couple copies and they can’t! GRRR. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif
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Sascha! So I bought the book the s factor and I love it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif Thanks for the recomendation https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif hehehe.
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I got most of mine online but the Love Zone up the way from the studio I work for has the Exotic Dance/Idiots guide thing right next to their shoe selection. So it is a long shot but you could check a place like that.
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awww! i haven’t checked this thread in awhile!! did you guys try amazon.com?? that’s where i get all my books, always was able to find whatever i was looking for https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif or try google.com the shopping part of it maybe?? becca, isn’t that book awesome!?!? roxy i hope you can find the idiots guide, it’s such an empowering book! poletwista and goth, no problem!!! i had a blast rating those books, it was fun, im so glad it helped! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_jokercolor.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif
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