Runemist34
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I did Shotokan a very long time ago, and I'm considering learning Uechi Ryu from my roommate, since he's trained it for most of his life. 🙂
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Hey!
I actually had a very similar issue after I moved (about three weeks ago, now) and my doctor recommended careful, slow movement up and down with the shoulder, three times a day, ten reps each. She said if it was too difficult to just lift the arm, I could walk my fingers up a wall for help.
Both my shoulders were pretty bad, and I'm still getting the kinks out, but they've really improved.
The thing I would suggest being careful of is aggravating your shoulder further. You never know, simple rest may be the only solution for it (for me, it was those exercises, and definitely rest!). I know that's never what we want to hear 😉
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Wee!
How old are you? I am 27 and a half years old
How long have you been pole-dancing? I've been dancing… about 5 years now? But it's very off-and-on
What got you into pole dancing? A friend's bachelorette party! I think we were all very curious about this new craze, especially being from a smaller town, and once we tried it, we actually all enrolled in lessons! Only a couple of us from that group have kept up with it, though.
Why pole dancing and not something else?/What makes pole dancing special to you? Well, I've tried other things, but very little appeals to me in the world of fitness. I've even tried a lot of types of dance, but somehow, the challenge of Pole keeps bringing me back.
How did you first find out about Studio Veena? How much time do you spend on here? (hours a day/week/month) I found out about Studio Veena through Tara Karina on Youtube- I would watch her videos pretty often, and in the description she would advertise for SV… and one day I just clicked it and had to stay!
How did you choose your tag (AKA User Name)? Oh dear… well, I used to play World of Warcraft, and my main character was called "Runemist" (I played a Night Elf, it seemed to fit) and then… Numerology informs the "34" part of my name. My current username is the one I use all over the internet, now!
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Hey there!
Generally a pole is mounted onto (or into!) a joist- that is, the large beam in your ceiling that holds your ceiling up. Be it an Xpole or Lil Mynx or Platinum stages, you'll be looking for one of those. You can often use a studfinder from the hardware store to find them in your ceiling.
And I'm pretty sure that, if you're able to walk on your floor without falling through, it'll support your pole.
I will also point out that, for Lil Mynx (like the studio veena pole) you are putting a rather large screw into that joist, so that you can mount your pole on that. Generally it's quite secure, but if your joists are made of metal (like my last home) it doesn't work really well. I would suggest putting an extra piece of wood between the mount and your ceiling. The mount also has the occasional habit of chewing through drywall, because of the twist and pressure that pole use comes with. It's nothing that a bit of spackle won't fix, though!
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I can't believe I haven't done this yet!! I'm not exactly "new" but this looks fun!
Name: Runemist34 (Or, for real name, Jayde)
Age: 27
Location: Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Stage name: Nope >_>
Lessons or Self taught: Mostly self-taught with online lessons or DVD's, though I did start my pole journey with studio lessons.
Spin or Static: Currently I only have a static… I've only tried spin once, and I loved it! I'm saving up for a spinning pole for home!
Shoes or Barefoot: Both! Usually barefoot, but I'm practicing being in my pole shoes.
favorite pole move: My first favourite was the Jade, and now, it's expanded to Figurehead, corkscrew spin, handsprings…
Day job: Student! I'd love to say my day job is being a writer… but that's coming. One day!
Your best/sexiest feature: My overall figure. I'm an hourglass to a great degree!
how you got into pole dancing: Bachelorette party, which evolved into all of us taking lessons.
How you found out about studioveena.com: Through Tara Karina on Youtube! She kept posting these amazing videos, and talking about Studio Veena, so… I figured I'd come check it out!
If you were a pair of underwear would you be a thong, boy shorts, bikini cut or granny panties: Frankly, I don't know! -
Very pleased to see discussion like this 🙂
For me, an "athlete" is someone who does fitness, or physical "work" (be that play, going to the gym, dancing, gymnastics, or whatever tickles your pickle) often. Say, they place it in the "Top 5" of things they like to do. I could even see an athlete being someone who does Parkour, or staff spinning, or rowing or hiking or even archery.
All of the things I've listed require a certain amount of physical fitness, focus, and training. You've got to practice it, physically, and get to know it. If you stop, you lose the skill, little by little.
Also, if you're looking for protein powder to put into your diet because you need more protein in order to achieve your goals… that's a pretty good sign that you're an athlete right there.
I could also accept the idea, however, of an "athlete" taking something physical further than "just a hobby." They make it their life. The way we say "That person is an artist!" Because they spend most of their time making art, and they live and breathe it.
So… I'm of two minds about it. Either way, I think it's YOU who defines whether you are an "athlete" or not. Just the same as you define what else you are! Artist, baker, writer, pole dancer, music connoisseur. 🙂
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You could start with Jamilla's Art of Pole DVD's! I find that they're fairly good for things like static and spinning poles, as well as conditioning, and explaining moves fairly well.
She also has a few little routines part way through the DVD to learn to put your moves together.
I'd say that this would only be a "learn my tricks" kind of thing, though, as most DVD's are. Some few are good for understanding other things, but Jamilla's are great for strength building and explanation.
Veena's lessons are also good for learning of tricks, but come with the added bonus of being able to ask Veena if you don't understand something! And she's always updating.
One thing you can also do is watch some of the beginner videos on Youtube (search something "beginner pole dance routine") so that you can get a handle on the kinds of movements you can potentially explore with pole.
Tricks are only one part of the pole dance world- they're awesome, but when you're starting out, you only have a couple of tricks. But, you can still dance!
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As far as I know Ellies and Pleasers are pretty comparable- I have a pair of Ellies, and they fit great! Very true to size, and I have wider feet, so the fact that they fit me is awesome. Pleasers, I'm told, are also true to size.
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Hey! I live in Nanaimo, which is on the island (a Malahat away, however) and I do so love to pole with other people 😉
Unfortunately, I don't really have many opportunities to get to Vic :/ -
Hey there!
With so many different dancing backgrounds coming into this community, you can see quite the showcase of different choreographing styles. A lot of people here use "combos," which is a couple or a series of moves strung together, which appear to have a particular flow.
Other people choreograph by counts- this spin takes four counts, this one takes two, hold this for four, and then can then create a dance to their music using the counts of the music as well. This is a more old-style approach, but I know that it has helped me to think about, and it's been useful for many people who've learned things like ballet, jazz and contemporary dance.
Otherwise, it helps to listen to the music you like and choose a song to choreograph to. Depending on what it is you focus on when listening to the music (lyrics, beat, etc.) you can tailor your dance to that.
From that, you can decide where you'd like some things to go. A slower point in the song is often a good time (for some people) to do floorwork or certain types of aerial moves, and faster paces are good for spins and more energetic movements.
Then again, if you like the lyrics, you can try to express those lyrics through your movement, depending on how you interpret what each move is "saying."
Really, it's up to you "how" you do it, and you will find that your style and ability changes over time and with experience. This is how an artistic endeavor goes!
Main thing though: Practice. It will help you memorize routines you've come up with, help you "feel" your music (which can lead to subtle, or not-so-subtle changes in your dance) and allow you to feel confident with the movements.
On the topic of combos: You'll find those happen sometimes at random, which is why many people enjoy taping their free-dancing time. Suddenly you'll do something and think "Wow, that was cool!" and often, by the end of your workout, you can't remember it anymore. I know that's happened to me!
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I would love to hear what they have to say about this, not because I think they have a valid reason… but because I want to have a well-informed "response" to their probable judgement!
They supply DANCE stuff, and no matter what they say, pole dance is a form of DANCE.
I'm sorry to hear this happened to you, Luvlee!
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Just to add a little bit of a contrary opinion…
I'd like to point out that most women cannot get rid of their belly fat without dropping below 10% body fat overall- this also means that you stop being fertile as a woman, and stop having your monthly cycle. And, while some of us would say "Oh, that'd be nice!" I'm sure we can generally agree that this could also indicate that our bodies are saying that we are STARVING, and are not healthy enough to bear children!
And, on the topic of confidence, we could always try turning that one on it's ear, too. What if you were confident AND had some belly fat? What if you could look at it and think "Yes, this belly fat allows my body to feel healthy!" What if we just accepted that our social media is wrong, and is, in fact, LYING to us about the having of fat on our hips, thighs, bellies, and other places! Most, if not all female celebrities have fat, and it's just photoshopped out. Have you ever looked at their knees? They're not normal. That's not human.
So, basically, for some women the belly fat goes away because their bodies take from there, and for some… it won't go away, until everything else (including your boobies!) is gone too. So why not accept your body the way it is, and strive to feel strong, healthy, and do all the things you want to do?
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Hey Kaekyn!
Unfortunately, none of the poles other than X-pole, Lil Mynx and Platinum Stages are considered safe enough to do more than posing with. The first two links you put up, the poles don't appear to link together in a safe way- I feel that the linkages between each section are far too small, and they will likely bend and possibly break if you try spinning on them. The last one has no actual pictures of the pole itself, and that seems pretty dodgy to me, as well.
I know that the poles are expensive when you're looking at the three big players, but they really are worth it. My first, and currently only pole is a Lil Mynx stainless steel, which is fully stationary, and actually cost me about $350. The Veena pole is almost that price (when considering shipping to my area in Canada, anyways) and has many other awesome features on it. I'll also point out that I've had my pole for… um, 5ish years? If you keep it clear of any kind of metal (meaning rings, belts, bracelets, as well as being very careful while moving) and clean it often, they last forever. My pole is my bestest friend for dancing, and I have almost no complaints (almost none as in I wish I'd done my research and gotten a rotator!).
I understand the feeling of wanting to give it a try, but not wanting or being able to dish out the money for a truly safe pole. But, you must remember that this is also a sport- without your safe pole, you could fall and seriously hurt yourself!
Do you know if there are any studios near you? It's possible you could speak to one of them about having a trial class, or see if they have some "open pole time," as I've seen in other studios!
Otherwise, working on things like strength, flexibility and even doing handstands and elbow stands will really give you a head start when you are ready to buy your pole!
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I would strongly encourage them to come, do a class, and then when they do come, I'd rag the hell out of them (being safe, of course) and make them WORK.
What they do with their skills are their business, but they're going to find out that pole dancing is a whole lot of work to make sexy/pretty.
I just wouldn't want to see the disappointment when they find out that their money mainly comes from lap-dancing when working at a strip club.
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I've known my boyfriend (His name is Joe) for like, 10 years! We met at a mutual friends' baby shower. He was, unfortunately, high on T3's because he'd just had his wisdom teeth out. I barely remember it.
And then we met again when he was dating a friend of mine. They were actually just breaking up, and we were moving into a house (my friend, and a few others, and myself) together. He quickly became one of the best people around, because he was so good at listening, and he was there no matter what, if you had issues.
I suppose we just kind of stayed friends after that, and eventually we were roommates. My boyfriend (soon to be husband, and then ex-husband) lived with us, too. We were all fairly close.
And then, when husband became ex-husband (not that it was a very quick process), Joe was my rock that I could not have done without. He had also, recently, been through a serious breakup, and he understood. I spend a lot of time at his place, crying, watching cartoons, talking. I quickly realized he was one of the best friends I'd ever had, and probably will ever have.
And then… um, stuff happened? lol! We kind of started flirting, cuddling on the couch and stuff. I fretted like CRAZY about it! But we got together, and have been together for just over a year now. And I couldn't be happier 🙂