
PaulettePoles
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YES! That is the begining! From there you let your upper body drop to the floor and move into pencil! This is driving me crazy to try again and want soooo badly to see it in a viedo / dance somewhere. I love it! Noone knew what I was talking about at class last night n the instructor who showed me is off on vacation. So its a combo move- the dangerous bird into pencil.THANK YOU! I wonder if emotion catcher has triedthis. Im gonna copy and paste that link to her and see if yshe can do a video! THANK YOU THANK YOU!
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PaulettePoles
MemberSeptember 17, 2011 at 5:42 am in reply to: Finally.. The answer to sweaty handsThis is Ironic! Was jus talking about vinegar last night and how it is my magic cure all for everything! Have a bottle in my kitchen- controls sugar ants- just used in my garden to kill weeds but not harm my soil.. clean w it, LOVE vinegar on my salad.. and now off to pole w my friend, VINEGAR! lol Cant wait to try it on my pole today. Vingear is creeping up to my top 10 favorite products list!
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YES! When are we gettingstarted? What do we need? I CANT WAIT!!! Gonna do this w my kiddies too!
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Its tomroorw now! I cant waaaaiiiitttttt!!!!!!!
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I hate surprises! I would just DIE oif it were any type of ariel lessons. I have been giving hoop a lot of thought- even thought of ordering them for my kids too so we could do together since my hubby wont let me pole around them. Hoop would be awesome!
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I can relate to so many of you and have a ot of frustration lately in this area.
My problem is that my husband is not supportive of me poling at all. He doesnt want the kids to see my pole- ever. Nomatter how I try to explain or encourage him to watch some videos of pole fitness. He cannot let go of the stripper stigma and think it is completely inappropriate for me to do anywhere near my kids. He cant even stand to see the pole sticking out form under the bed.
To complicate matters- I homeschool my children 8.10, & 16. and run a business. They do go to a private school for homeschoolers twice a wek, but I have to go to my business when they are there.
It seems like someone is always here. I am not "allowed" to keep my pole up so that makes it even more difficult to have to put it up and down. If I lock my door- everyone needs somethingand wants toknow what Im doing and he doesnt even want them to se it.
I LOVE poling and this is making me sad. I dont see what is wrong w telling / explaining to the kids that there is a right and wrong way to do a lot of things. Not even right and wrong but just the simple fact that people have choices in whatthey would like to do. THere is a different way of doing all kinds of things.
So even though I have apole at home, work from home the majority of the time and I am here at home w my kids. I cant ever seem to be able to get on the pole. I have joined a studio so I can go elsewhere to pole. But then , getting the time and everything inorder to go there is complicated. Its about 35 min away, then Im at an hour class and the drive back. It is also an issue.
After allis said and done Im lucky if I get on the pole twice a week when I think of it w longing al the time!
I am surprised my husband has no interest in seeing me pole or do a new trick. I am not alone here,I know. One of my instructors husbnads has never in 3 years seen her dance either or ask about it and she teaches!
I wish there was an easy solution, but it only lies in education. Some people refuse to expand their knowledge base.
I shall be poling in my dreams until things change!
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Wow! If that test is an accurate gauge.. ILl keep trying! I see lots of progress w my side splits but have the same problem w straddle. I was actually chocked at the difference. I even asked Veen a about it was such a shocking contrast. SHe encouraged me to keep atity, but not over do it. 1-2 times per week. Sad to hear others have the same problembut gld toknow Im not alone either. MAybe we dont naturally put ourselves in any position closely related and so the area simply isnt trained into flexy yet. Anyone who has gotten Althea's strecing video- do you know if she speaks of ths split requiring extra patience or anyone else?
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I agree about Veena's lesons. They are mor ethan worth it. I pay 90 per mo at my studio- I learn a move but they dont explain it like Veena does- even close. So After they phycsiclaly help me through a new move, i go home and watch her l;essons nd it clicks, then I can really get the move down- and a lot faster than the others in my class. THey come back the next week struggling and Ive got it. It wouldnt happenn without her step by step instruction and my ability to have my teacher at home
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PaulettePoles
MemberAugust 31, 2011 at 5:43 am in reply to: Alethea’s “Stretching for Pole” DVD reviewDid your video arrive or did you get to view it somewhere else?
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PaulettePoles
MemberAugust 31, 2011 at 5:09 am in reply to: whats the drop from upright crucifix into drama queen called and how do you do it?Is this it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhwXYBErjg&NR=1
We learned this drop in class a couple weeks aog- but called it something else ( I dont remember) Had to both feet on one side of the pole and curl over, then release w one thigh and resqueeze after the drop. It was more scary to learn than hard.
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I am a business owner myself and it it toally has to be a FAMILY decision if it is to work out. Our business affects not only me but definitely my husband and my children. Being a business owner comes w soomany responsibilities and stresses. I couldnt imagine even thinking about it unless my husband was onboard. If I were you- I would definitely WAIT. You need to knwo the numbers inside out- If the numbers are close and dont work out so well on emo- its your pocket that has to pay the difference (been there done that) That could possibly lead to resentment and destruction of your marriage if you dont have his full support ahead of time. ANyway- Just from experience – you need to know all the numbers will work at WORST case scenario (for me its occupancy- so I make sure I can still pay my bills w a 20% vacancy rate or I wont do it!) Otherwise you are buying a liability and that is NOT a good thing! THere are somany littel expenses you need to take into account- and need to know what they are all before considering. If its a time crunch decision- do yourself a favor and say no. If its meant to be, you will find a studio- w all your numbers (not just hope) you can share w your husband, get his full support – cause believe me you will need it no doubt. Otherwise its just not gonna be worth it. Being a business owner is EXHAUSTING! When it works its great- when its stressful- believe me you dont wanna loose your family and finances – unless you are sure inside out what you are getting into. I just know the stress involved w my husband supportve- If it fails he will be so full of resentment- its just not worth it without him! (my 2 cents) 🙂 You just need to know ALL the facts before doing somehting like this. ANother thing to keep in mind- not many business owners are iwlling to sell something "cheap" that is bringing in cash flow to them… there has to be a reaosn why besides personal. I have personal problems and would hire a manager before I gave up my cash flow from something I poured my heart, soul and sweat and time into.. Just a thought
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My instructor taught me to focus on my "knee pit" and that really helped. I notice in the video too she doesnt have the pole in her knee pit- but on her calf. I dunno, but for me tha helped in sticking, then you can move onto the different leg position variations. She was just real strict about having a knee pit grip firm before letting go w hands. We would invert, position the knee pit then really arch our back to get into a secure position before letting go
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PaulettePoles
MemberAugust 29, 2011 at 5:21 am in reply to: Anyone had any problems with Pussycat Poles? What’s the best pole option for Aussie polers?I wish Id have known that when I bought my X pole too. I also have a brass one a slide like crazy. I cant even understand it. I bought it so it would be sticky to learn on and its anything but. How are you cleaning yours @5 butterflies? I thought maybe I was doing something wrong.
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I used to do video marketing and all of the video marketersw ere crazy about the flip. Itis sooo easy to use and good qulaity w the HD- I do notice though like you said- have to place farther away. All the girls at the studio have flip also and the cute little tripod. Its very easy to upload, etc (and priced nice) You can order online and totally customize it too- wrapping your own photo oneven. I luv mine.
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Hmmm. I was wondering the same thing. I have a Brass X pole- I stick just fine to the brass at the studio, but come home and slip all over too.. Was wondering if maybe Im cleaning it wrong or something too? I go tthe brass so it would be sticky to learn on~