Polkadotpoler
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I downloaded Rev 22:20 and I LOVE it, so much so that I downloaded two versions.
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Totally not happening on my iTunes. I can find 'more in music' at the bottom right of the page but nothing at all for imix. I googled it and I think there is an issue with using Canadian iTunes. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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Love, love, love them!
Now, Chemgoddess1 – How do I find a playlist on iTunes? Is it one of the celebrity playlists?
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Yes, that is it. How the top arm is with the forearm grip is how my outside/lower arm is when I do the carousel. I also do the boomerang that way. I burn easily on my wrists but have never burnt my forearm on this one. I just ran down to try it on my pole to make sure. I find that because it is my lower arm in the forearm grip, my arm isn't actually gripping the pole, your hand should be doing all the gripping but the forearm makes the move feel more stable. Does that make sense?
I find that when I teach this one, I always show both, explain why I have both and letting them work out which one they prefer and they really like this one. Particularly students with slippy grip or who are unsure of the spin, it makes them feel more secure.
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I say cradle but I mean the split grip positioning.
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I had wrist issues for a while so a cradle grip was a no go so I used an upwards forearm grip instead. It requires a lot more core control but works really well. So, inside arm high and your outside arm in a forearm grip.
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I have also been poling for four years and know the plateau feeling. Buuut, you can get past it. I find it is helpful to have a goal to work towards. Mine at the moment is a bit silly – I want to do a strip tease/pole/lap dance for my Fiance. I have never, ever done it. Soooooo, I am doing all sorts of workshops and focussing on being relaxed when I freestyle. Anyway, I digress…
In your class, your students will feed from you, If you are anxious they will be too. Don't be afraid to tell them you are a bit nervous and have a joke about it. Feed from them, ask for feedback and suggestions. I am always doing it from my students, not because I am unsure but because they normally aren't afraid, given an opportunity to tell me what they like and don't like. Sometimes it will work and sometimes it won't but you may as well try. We have had some really good ideas from student suggestions.
Do you have a class structure you have to follow? If you do, are you comfortable following it? Is it open to interpretation? Not everyone teaches the same way or is good at the same thing. Is there anoher instructor who is a sort of mentor for you? Someone you go to for questions?
I have a student who I am training to take over from me but her confidence isn't great even though it should be. I am lucky that she allows me to push her out of her comfort zone, would your mentor be able to do that? It doesn't have to be in terms of moves. For example, my instructor to be isn't confident in from of crowds so I asked her to demo at some tradeshows. Guess what, people told her she was awesome and I hope it made a little bit of a difference.
I do agree that you need to find time for you to practise. Can you arrive a little earlier for class or stay after. You are at the studio, the poles are up, make the most of it. If students see you practising and trying to get better they will be inspired by that.
Just some thoughts and suggestions, I hope it helps.
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I was going for the first album or single you ever bought yourself but it doesn't make any difference. The first albums I was bought were Kylie Minogue and Peter Andre (the Special Edition!!) Either way, I have an extremely unfortunate song choice.
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I'm British so definitely know Boyzone. I even saw them in Birmingham years and years ago.
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I tell everyone, my whole family knows, all of my friends, my Fiance's friends. I feel if I don't make a big deal about it then it won't seem like a big deal. My Fiance is very open about it too and he is the first to stop someone in their tracks to explain why I do it, what I do and how proud he is.
I have only ever had two issues. The first being my Dad, he has issues with remembering the correct terms and names so has on a number of occasions proudly announced his daughter is a lap dancer! I don't mind, it is another 'Dad' moment. The second was a woman who was being very derogatory because she was older than me and surrounded by her friends so thought she could get away with it. Oh how wrong was she…!
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I am very lucky, my fiancé is very supportive. He plays football and has his playstation and I pole. He has, for the last few days looked after our son and kept him occupied so I can really focus on the pole (my son is 8 months old, crawling and trying to walk so into anything and everything so he is exhausting to chase around and play with!)
My previous boyfriend however was a jealous type and wouldn’t let me pole dance because apparently it was only for sluts! Just one of the many reasons he is an ex!
I think it is good to have different interests from your SO as long as you have some dedicated time together. That is what works for us anyway.
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Hmmm… flexibility not so much in my case https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif but I'm working on it.
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I also found this video and she uses her arms to hold herself into the pole.
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YES that is it! I figured it was a spin mode only, I can't imagine trying to make it work on static – there would be no skin left.
Thanks Amy, I am off to bruise myself silly!
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I presumed that. If it wasn’t for the fact a number of the pieces are faulty I don’t think she would worry too much.
The pole had no packaging, no protective tube, nothing – my friend didn’t realise it was supposed to come in a box
It took two days from order to delivery from California to Canada, in my experience, when coming from the states it takes 6-10 business days. She was told the studio get special delivery deals which means it comes faster. I am an x-pole dealer and have never been aware of that. Someone please correct me if I am wrong though!
