Kobajo84
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I wear them with undies. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I really like Charley's idea of post performance feedback. I think I'm actually going to incorporate this into a homework assignment for my advanced students this week. 😉 I don't comment often any more on videos because I can't stand not being able to "unfollow" videos like you can unfollow forum topics. I too will only offer criticisms when asked. I know how hard it can be to want to offer your expertise but not everyone wants to hear it/read it so it's best left unsaid unless asked for. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I always say it's better said in person because over the internet things can be taken out of context and tone/quality can't be taken into consideration and often times words can be offensive instead of helpful.
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I've only ever fallen off the pole once- and I caught it on video too:
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/f83341d4-bccf-11df-856f-001b214581be
Not my finest moment, but all I remember was looking at the wall and thinking, wow I'm really leaning back far…then…yeah well…you'll see.
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Spin mode is all about control- you are in control of the spin of how fast and slow it goes. Spin pole requires a lot of core strength and in general just practice. It's all about the momentum and learning to control the momentum. From my experience, my Lil' Mynx and Xpole spin the same. I don't notice a difference in the 2 types of poles. The closer your body is to the pole, the faster you're going to go and if you pull away, it slows down. It just takes time, patience, persistence, and lots of practice and playing around with certain movements on the pole to acclimate yourself to spin mode.
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Pole was sold and delivered to new owner. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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From personal experience and from the experience of others, going from a 50mm to a 45 is a much easier adaptation that going from a 45 to 50. I always recommend starting with a 50 and then down the road going to a 45. If you're not planning on getting very serious with poling and just using it for recreational purposes as in not competing or doing shows, I'd say get a 45. It's good to be versatile with pole and learning everything on a 50 allows you that versatility.
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Just bought myself some shoes there yesterday. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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The most important thing for me when looking for a studio was What does it look like? I want to see pics online and not have to search your entire website just to find your pics of your studio. I also want a clean and easy to navigate website. Your home page should be free of cluttery words, no flash video or annoying music that if I have my volume up I'm going to get my ears blasted, and an easy to navigate menu with all the essential information a simple click away. I have done an enourmous amount of research and consulting with website marketing designers of big name industries like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. A lot of valuable input has helped with our studio website reconstruction. Their job in marketing analysis is to disect those websites and find out the best layouts for the consumer. And as a business enterpenuer I can say, thinking like the consumer will definitely get you in the ball game. Consumers want to know what the product is you're selling and why your product is better than the other guys in the simplest fashion. I agree with everything everyone else has said. I also like the idea of having a link to a youtube account with dance videos so I can see the style of dance being taught at the studio or if the studio is strictly tricks only. Every studio has something different to offer, and offering a little sample of what to expect is like sample day at the grocery-makes you want to buy the whole product and get more. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I suggest trying Veena's lessons on this site. They're an amazing resource just a click away. She has all her lessons organized into categories beginning with the basics- strength, stretching (for warm up & cool down) then she has all her pole lessons broken down for beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
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I use a foam roller as an addition to my stretches specifically for my back flexibility before and after a workout. Foam roller for back flexibility takes time and progression to ease your back into the stretch because the foam roller is so big it could actually be painful if your back isn't properly flexible. You don't want to throw your entire weight into it, you have to ease yourself in. That saying goes for all the stretches you would use the foam roller for. I use a rolled up yoga mat for my beginner students in the lumbar area…it has a little give but for people without hyperflexibility in their back, it serves as a sufficient stretch. There are a lot of YouTube videos out there for foam roller exercises. I also got BeSpun's foam roller DVD and found some useful exercises. The foam roller I got came with a DVD and many of the exercises Amy in the BeSpun DVD shows you are on my foam roller DVD too. I also like the tennis balls but I use them for other areas in my classes. I have used them in the rhomboid area and I can tell you it felt like heaven. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I also really like to use my foam roller for my shoulders….that feels amazing too. There are different types of rollers in colors and soft or hard. The following article is a good overview of some of the benefits and differences with foam rollers.
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There currently is a process underway for a Midwest location. Information is to be announced.
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I tried this one last night just to see if I could do it and I got it right away. I'll have to post a video soon for you! Thanks for the idea!
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Just a reminder, this is going on now everyone! Come out to Pole & Body Indianapolis and join us! Last night we had an amazing time and learned so many sexy moves and tricks. Hope you can join us and I'm so glad to have met you amazing ladies that attended last night. Thanks so much for coming out, you ladies rocked the pole for sure! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
Today's lineup:
Sexy Pole & Floor
Head Over Heels
Meet & Greet
Sunday
Advanced Sick Tricks
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Per MTV.com
"An all-new season of 'America's Best Dance Crew' premieres Thursday, April 7 at 10/9c."
http://www.mtv.com/shows/dance_crew/season_5/series.jhtml#moreinfo
Took me forever to just find that information alone, wanted to share so everyone else knew when it was airing- setting my DVR! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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I used to be more about tricks but lately I've centered my focus on dance flow and incorporating both dance and tricks in my free style practice. I enjoy a combination of both now as I too get bored watching when there is too much of one thing. I am really admiring routines that excentuate dance flow as a basis and have some graceful trick execution as the "whipped cream" and "cherry" on top of the whole routine for the perfect combination. Those types of routines are much more appealing to me and I am always finding something new and interesting that I can take away from them and utilize in my own practice. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
mmm after that now I want some icecream..LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
