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Joint pain is common when doing silks. Over time, like pole, your hands should adapt as your grip strength increases and it should no longer be a problem. Simply Circus recommends icing your hands. You can also do an ice/heat combo- applying ice for 20 mins then heat to help alleviate the pain. You can also take an OTC anti-inflammatory. I also have my students thoroughly stretch their hands post silks work- tennis balls/stress balls work wonders. You can also do those stretches throughout the day. You may also notice swelling. Sometimes the swelling goes unnoticed until you try to put on a ring. I actually had to have my wedding rings resized to a larger size as my hands have stayed larger since I started silks. Silks requires a different grip than pole which is much more involved with the muscles, tendons, & joints of the hands. If the pain persists for more than 3 months or starts to make daily tasks difficult, consult with your physician to make sure you don’t have any thing else going on. To answer your question though, yes joint pain is expected and can last awhile.
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I have the mighty grip knee pads. I like them for mostly floor work moves. They can be worn on the pole but I'm so used to no knee pads while on the pole that I don't like to wear them while doing moves on the pole. Obviously the knee hold can't be done with these on. I don't remember trying the cross ankle release but I would assume this wouldn't be abe to be done either. As for sizing, I have them in medium and I would recommend getting a size up as medium is rather tight. I'm 5"2" with an athletic build.
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@Pankake's post: hehehehe naked olympians. That does throw an interesting curve ball into the debate of Pole & the Olympics.
I think we're years away from actually having pole dancing as an Olympic sport, which is fine because as a community we're not 100% there in defining who we are as a sport anyway. There is an organization formed around specifically defining all the requirements for pole in the Olympics- which is great. All the foundational pieces exist for the puzzle. What irritates me the most is the category or name of the sport the organization is pushing for entrance into the Olympics: Vertical Gymnastics. This confuses me because it makes me think of gymnastics, not pole dancing. Is our own Olympic organization ashamed of using the term "pole dancing"? I know there is a reason for every action but as a supporter of "pole dancing", I want to see "pole dancing" in the future Olympics- not vertical gymnastics. I think we're strong enough as a community to stand alone without the sugar coated "vertical gymnastics" term that would please those who have a problem with "pole dancing". Another point, wouldn't vertical gymnastics qualify pole dancing in the gymnastic sport division? We would therefore be combined with gymnastics just a division that utilizes the pole. So in fact, not pole dancing what so ever. If we're truly commited to paving the way for "pole dancing" as a sport, then serious consideration needs to be made in how the sport is represented. No closet terms. No sugar coating. It is what it is. Pole dancing. Raw and real. I think it's time people start associating the term pole dancing with more and to do that we as a community need to stand up and continue to keep our message clear and concise. Sorry didn't mean to get on a tangent here but I think there is more to it when situations like Lyme's come about where the stereotypes of pole dancing exist. I couldn't see the backlash she received but I can use my imagination as I've dealt with many similar situations myself. Over time, I've learned that my response to the situation is the most important and influential action that I have control over to initiate a change in another's perspective. Even if you decided to delete that person from your social media, at least writing an educational response could positively educate someone who otherwise might have not seen your perspective whether it's the original poster or others who share differing opinions you're not aware of. You can't change a way a person thinks but you can plant a seed for them to ponder. Whether they decide to water it and let it grow is their choice. But at least you did your part by getting it started.
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You're not. A lot of people have expressed this to me as well. My husband in particular. He makes fun of the woo-hoo's when I watch a performance and sometimes I have to mute it too because it scares me all of a sudden when my ear is blasted with a scream. I know as a performer I wait for audience approval during moves- it's kind of a reassurance that it looks good and boosts your confidence as you're performing. Some nice polite claps would work just as well too. A completely silent audience can be nerve wracking.
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Great segment Lulu!
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I LOVE my Mighty Grip knee pads! I use them all the time for floorwork and for stretching for my splits. Even if you're practicing "proper technique", I still would recommend knee pads. Knees sustain a lot of impact from every day regular activity and are prone to injuries from sports/fitness activities. It's better to protect them now then have to deal with issues down the road as a result of failing to protect that area. I ordered the medium size and I feel like mine were a little tight at first but now I'm used to them. The only move that is hindered when wearing these on the pole is the knee hold move as the bottom knee gets no grip and will slide you right off the pole. Overall these are some of my favorite pole must have items.
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I do appreciate this being an ongoing discussion. @amy I didn’t mean that you were trying to create drama with this thread, I think it’s important people vent their current frustrations and everyone’s thoughts about what is upsetting them over the issue of what they feel is unethical about certain competitions. I wanted to suggest that since everyone has been willing to state their stance that someone be proactive and compile a list in a letter addressing all the issues expressed and present it to the USPDF (clearly at this point from my understanding this is Wendy?) I understand she is one person running a business, organization, and planning for an event-that she couldn’t possibly have much time to browse online and come across this thread, let alone read every person’s post on this forum. I suspect she may have heard about the issue as USPDF fan page posted a video recently on Facebook breaking down scoring of a recent competitor’s performance and the competition’s criteria so clearly there must be some knowledge on the other side of the debate. I think it would be best someone stepped forward and took the time to put all the concerns together in an organized manner and presented it to USPDF. Whether or not the issues are addressed, the mere fact that the actions of the community doing their part to be heard and send their thoughts directly will leave the ball in their court. I personally don’t think questions will be answered which is very unfortunate. I think actions speak louder than words. If everyone wants to see changes then appropriately stating your concerns for proper addressing is the best way to negotiate change. At least we can say we acted rather than just venting here and hoping someone important will read what we have say. It’s unfortunate people involved in the competitions are feeling attacked and hurt or even being attacked at all. This argument shouldn’t even be about them. The issue is regarding competitions and whether or not people feel they are ethical. Things were made too personal when names were mentioned and competitors were thrown in for scrutiny-which we all know was not Amy’s intent when she created this discussion. (If anyone decides to write up a letter, please post a draft for everyone else to see and agree to.)
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I'd just like to know- when did we start validating our worth by competitions? There are plenty of really good dancers out there that don't compete. I just can't wrap my head around the fact that competitions in the pole community define a dancer and their success. I don't care how many titles or competitions someone has won. It means nothing to me other than a fun event that person choose to participate in. You choose to be in a competition or you don't. I think if you're choosing to compete you need to educate yourself and be aware of what you're getting yourself into. Big name competitions are nothing more than just a show. You're going there to perform/watch performers- expect to see a good show. Notoriety sells tickets and fills the empty seats. I think if people are going to be that upset over what competitions and their organizations have become in the community, they should realize it's only worth how much attention/power you give it. The drama stopped being entertaining a long time ago when it comes to controversial issues within the community. I personally don't support any of the hoopla in the community. I don't have the time nor do I have the patience to be bothered by it anymore.
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I love both Sara Cretul and Shadow. I've never met Sara but I've followed her from when she first surfaced on the scene many years ago. I met Shadow in Detroit and she was such a super sweet and amazing performer. I was just sitting there watching everyone else and she walked right up to me and decided to teach me something. I've taken that move and taught it to my own students. I think of her every time I teach it or I see my students perform it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I love using coconut oil as a night time moisturizer for my face or cuticles. Love it! Also works wonders for emoting eye makeup like chem said.
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Everyone had some great feedback. I have 3 xpoles and 1 Lil' Mynx. For beginners, I highly recommend Xpole. It's easier to use and set up. Xpoles are also best for resale for if down the road you decide pole really isn't for you. As far as what diameter pole to get, I always recommend the 50mm unless you have smaller hands and are of petite stature. The standard pole size for studios is generally 50mm. Some studios will have a mix of different pole diameters but the majority are going to use 50s. If you get a chance, research local studios and plan a weekend trip to a studio for a class or give the studio a call and work out a time you can come in and have any of your questions answered as well as get a chance to try a few things out on the pole. I wrote a blog post for beginners that can be found here:
http://poleharmony.blogspot.com/2012/02/tips-for-beginners.html
and the same thing again here on StudioVeena 🙂
https://www.studioveena.com/blogs/view/Tips_for_Beginners_20120228120119
Hope that helps! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I'm currently writing a thesis for my college term paper as well! Mine is about pole dancing and the Olympics. There is an actual Olympic association for pole dancing that is responsible for defining pole dancing as a sport.
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Being a nurse, I’ve seen skin cancer and skin cancer radiation burns that would give anyone nightmares for the rest of their life. Actually nightmare is a great way to describe it, think Freddy Kruger. It’s very sad to watch someone suffer from the pain and disfigurement of skin cancer. This woman clearly has some deeper problems she needs addressed. I sincerely hope she gets the help she needs.
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