[Integra]

I typically set my playlist to slower more melodic songs at the beginning to warm up with, then I go into the more intense ones for a little while, then back to more melodic slow ones to cool down to. I also have my grouped by genre. So if I’m in the mood to dance to more hard/metal stuff I have a playlist just for that. If I want more pop I have one for that. How I pick what songs go next to each other, is if I like the transition from one to the next, they go next to each other. I don’t get to fussy about transitions of songs though. I more or less just try and keep certain genres together so I’m not going from like say NIN to The Black Eyed Peas. Not sure if that helps https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Integra]

I sort of have the same issue. The ceilings in the basement we are refinishing are "suspended" ceilings. What I ended up doing was adding extra support between the two joists with 2×4’s and then drilling a piece of thick (1 inch) plywood over all that. I have yet to be able to put the pole up, but I am pretty sure that it will be fine, but I will defiantly let you know.

[Integra]

I have really big calves too (thank you years of dance and martial arts!) I have always had really good luck with the Pleaser boots. As long as they are the zip-up/lace up style I can do alright. That’s not to say that when I take them off I don’t have lace markings on my legs, I defiantly do, but they don’t hurt while I wear them or once I take them off.

[Integra]

Thanks! I am silly excited for it to get here!!! At least it will give me serious motivation to actually do the PT exercises they give me (I am notorious for not following up with PT at home opps ) I have wanted to learn how to pole dance for 2 years now, I am bouncing with excitement!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif

[Integra]

Thanks everyone for all the advice! I have been resting it, and it has "loosened up" a little. At least I can stand upright now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Although I sure wish the sciatica nerve pain would chill out. I will be going in this week for an MRI to make sure I didn’t tear anything, and then on to PT and the chiropractor.

On the good side, my pole got ordered yesterday!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif (Happy xmas to me) Now I just have to get better so I can use it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Integra]

Hi Poleophile! Thanks for the compliment! No they have not been on Warp Tour yet. However they are gearing up for a tour in Feb. The band is called Mongrel if you want to check them out. I absolutely LOVE the Dropkick Murphies! They put on a killer show too! So much energy! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif

[Integra]

Thanks for the welcome! I have been waiting to order this pole for over a year! I feel like a little kid a xmas!