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So do you post a status update every day following this list, or is it picture related? Not sure how these sorts of challenges work.
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I set goals for myself every month, it really helps. This months I wanted to do butterfly and jade, I only got the jade.
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I set goals for myself every month, it really helps. This months I wanted to do butterfly and jade, I only got the jade.
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What do you eat for a snack Veena? I’ve been thinking of adding a banana to my “snack” protein bar at work. But I’m unsure of the amount of food one should eat for it to be a healthy snack and not just a meal.
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What do you eat for a snack Veena? I’ve been thinking of adding a banana to my “snack” protein bar at work. But I’m unsure of the amount of food one should eat for it to be a healthy snack and not just a meal.
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I’ve been poleing for 5 months and I regret not buying Studio Veena’s online lessons. The coniditioning and flexibility are worth the sub by themselves. I used to think all of the other girls were just being hardcore veena fans (nothing wrong with that :p ) when they talked about buying her lessons. I could have honestly prevented a ripped rotator cuff and tennis elbow if I just watched her lessons the day I started pole. That, and she shows me things other instructors wouldn’t have.
Most dancers use just rubbing alcohol to clean their pole, others use pole cleaners, some makes their own with white vinegar.
There are many grip aids. You just have to find one you like. There’s rock climbing chalk, mighty grip, dry hands….even a beeswax grip aid! :3 finding one that works for you is important.
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When you say “pole stars” I’m assuming you mean well known polefessionals like Marlo, Veena, Alethea, Jenyne, Evgheni, etc?
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When I dance at home, I dance to a lot of indie music. When I dance at work, I dance to only (alternative) rock. Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle (I splooshed pretty hard when Chelle danced to Counting Bodies Like Sheep at IPC this year), and then some Celldweller, Chevelle. A lot of the more hardcore rockabilly girls dance to 5 finger death punch and whatnot. I’ve noticed they just cut the tempo in half and dance to that instead of trying to keep even pace.
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a lot of girls prefer 45. Some even 40. Personally, I have big hands and have worked with all sizes of pole, from 38 to 65. I prefer 45, but don’t see the HUGE difference between 45 and 50 that a lot of other dancers do.
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It depends also on what you’re able to do; I rent a house, and my ceilings are 20ft tall and vaulted. For this reason, I have a tension pole in my garage.
Finishes DO matter. Some people think it’s better to learn on chrome that way your hands and tendons develope the proper grip. Personally, I find brass is best to work with as a beginner so you aren’t afraid to let go with your hands/fear of sliding on your face, etc. If you haven’t worked with chrome, I wouldn’t recommend buying. Although if you have a shop in your area to plte chrome to brass, there’s also that option down the road.
I regret also not buying a pole that has the ability to spin or lock.
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It depends also on what you’re able to do; I rent a house, and my ceilings are 20ft tall and vaulted. For this reason, I have a tension pole in my garage.
Finishes DO matter. Some people think it’s better to learn on chrome that way your hands and tendons develope the proper grip. Personally, I find brass is best to work with as a beginner so you aren’t afraid to let go with your hands/fear of sliding on your face, etc. If you haven’t worked with chrome, I wouldn’t recommend buying. Although if you have a shop in your area to plte chrome to brass, there’s also that option down the road.
I regret also not buying a pole that has the ability to spin or lock.
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I lied, I think I stay in Santa Clara. I stay on Stephen’s Creek and Saratoga. I haven’t heard of Twirly Girl’s, but I will check them out.
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I go out to San Jose pretty often, like, once a month if you wanna meet up at Poletential!
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emotioncatcher and missdirdybirdy have GREAT tutorials on youtube for prep exercizes.
One thing your studio might not tell you about the inverted v: If you’re like me and can make moves look pretty, but are trying to strangle your pole, you might to strengthen the tendons in your hands, and also forearms and deltoids for the inverted v. I have tendonitis for the second time, from inverted v. I’ve been inverting for 2 months, but if your muscles aren’t strong enough, condition 3-4 times a week. Over doing it will only take you off the pole.
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I got her to sign up for a class with me, but so far the idea is like trying to take my cat in a shower. I hope she ends up loving it as much as I do :/