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Personally, I am super conservative and avoid tricks that have you swinging and hanging from one arm. Better safe than sorry! As others said, low flow can be as hard as “high” flow or aerial tricks, it’s another type or hard though, in general less muscly and more about coordination, balance, etc. Maybe you can focus on advanced floorwork (leg swirls, rolls, shoulder stands, etc.) and wall work until you heal. Some low flow tricks can be adapted from pole to wall easily. I think that wall work is super sexy BTW. I like Alethea Austin and Polina Ginger for floorwork. You can check them out in Youtube and other social media platforms. StripXpertease has tutorials on wall, also Youtube. I believe they have Skype lessons too.
For Veena, what about wall dance lessons? New for 2017? 🙂

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I would add: even if you pay full price, without discount, it’s going to be much cheaper than going to a brick and mortar studio.

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Thanks ladies!

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I used to go to Studio Rouge. I also tried Infinity Aerial, but I liked Studio Rouge better. They have very good facilities and teachers. However they lack dance/flow classes, there is only one dance class a week and occasionally workshops. If you are a trick person, that should not bother you. If you are a dance person, you’ll probably miss more dance classes.

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Shouder mount is indeed a good choice. And speaking of tough things, handsprings might be another one…

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Thanks Veena!! I will create my own routine based on those stretches. I will incorporate the other back and hip stretches as well, but my shoulders need a little more work I think.

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Barbwire, thanks, fortunately height is not an issue in the room I am planning to put it. It’s vaulted ceiling, more than 13 feet in the center. Yep, I expect some limitations with floorwork, especially low flow. What I saw most people do is to crawl or walk away from the platform, do the floorwork, then return to the pole the same way. I have a lot of space in my room so I think this should work for me. Also, I think the platform can provide some variety, for example, to use it like a low chair and perform some sitting moves. Anyway, it is what it is, so I’m setting myself to love it despite the cons 😉

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Also combos or mini-routines.

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Totally agree with Phoenix. You cannot know how you body is going to adapt. So setting “journey” goals instead of “finish line” goals make the most sense. Your journey will take you to the finish line anyway.

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1) Routines, 2) Tips. Programs are great but they require a degree of commitment and with a busy/hectic schedule, travelling, etc. they are difficult to follow for me. I have them on my to-do list though… sometime.

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Routines!

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I just got an X-stage Lite. After checking the attic and contacting X-pole, there seems to be the only option for my current house. I’m leasing, so modifying or drilling the ceiling is not possible. I watched a few dance videos this morning and it doesn’t seem to be as terrible as I thought… On the bright side, I will have a huge room for dancing. I hope it arrives soon!

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Thanks Hotfox and Veena! Yes, I can get into the attic and I’ll have a look. I will also ask the realtor about blueprints, I’m leasing and his brother is the owner, who purchased the house from the previous ownner and builder, so hopefully they’ll know. I’m a little reluctant to tell them I want to put up a pole though… For the connotations, etc. It’s sad, I know…

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There are less expensive poles but I wouldn’t recommend those unless you are going to dance only “around” the pole and not “on” the pole. It’s a matter of stability and safety, even with a simple fireman spin, not to mention inversions. A good pole should last years and years, so it’s worth the investment. Also, if you move to another house, you can get extensions and ceiling adapters from X-pole, so again, your investment is protected.

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For me, what works the best is what you dislike 🙂 Pleasers with clear plastic straps! They hold my feet very well, I feel really stable in them. For heel height, I think 7 inches is a good compromise, you’ll look great and still be able to walk LoL. Also, think that sticky shoes can make climbing easier. I heard that in some competitions high boots are prohibited because of that, it’s cheating. When using the pole on spinning mode, you don’t really spin but hold a position. In this case, sticky shoes may be desirable as well.