Runemist34
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Umm, just my two cents here but- I found taking the pill (or any hormone-based birth control) was really bad for me. I'm naturally high in hormone, runs in the family, and seriously, the pill messed me up and I didn't know it. My monthly cycle was weird, I would get crazy PMS for two days to a week before, and I'd just be intolerable. And, it was a factor in causing my depression.
I gotta say, I am WAY happier without extra hormones. Everything seems to work fine without it…other than the occasional crushing pain of my monthly cycle, and that hasn't happened for almost a year now (I just realized that!).
Have you considered other options? Things like, perhaps, a diaphragm, or using (ugh) contraceptive foam plus condom? It's not pleasant, but it does work!
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I've got the basic plank down, and I was experimenting with it and put one hand underneath, and one hand on top…worked really well! I'm working toward taking the bottom hand off.
I'd not thought of trying to turn that into a CAR…aren't you supposed to have more of your leg touching the pole when you go back? 'Cause at that point, it's just the same amount as if I'm doing a pole sit with my legs out…if that makes sense. Or am I just overthinking it? lol
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I have actually done that for the CKR!
I dunno, maybe my fear is mainly around the idea of leaning back, rather than just the upside-down-ness. I can scootch up to the pole so I'm right up on my shoulders, and that's totally fine! My floor is even grippy enough I don't have to worry about slipping (this also makes things difficult when I want to get off! lol).
I suppose it's just something I have to get used to, this being upside down. I think if I had more things to do when up there (I never know what I can get into from a CKR!), it might get easier. But, I'm working on it!
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Hey guys! Wow, lots of replies!
I figure I should mention- I pole in my home, only. I pretty much never have anyone else around (I don't really like poling around the husband for some reason >_> ), so that makes spotting kind of…difficult!
I have slipped once- my only time feeling brave enough to investigate the CAR. I say "investigate" because I hadn't really looked into the move enough, and didn't know what I was trying to get from the hold, so I just…tried it. Ended up landing on the ground https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif but I was okay! I don't know why, but somehow, falling has been ingrained pretty well. The many, many times I'm sure I've fallen as a kid, plus some karate classes, all works in my favour.
I'll note, though, that, I am always sure to put down some fluffy pillows now!
I would love to learn how to do a handstand or an elbow stand, but I'm not really there yet…I suppose I've never really tried!
I was thinking I'd like to get into the pencil/iguana mount…is that possible for someone of my…er, strength, or lack thereof? I don't really know how much strength it takes!
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A dancing chair would be awesome, and if done right, you wouldn't have to worry about certain chairs, er, not being able to handle the strain, lets say!
That would be one of the biggest things for me- a chair that can handle people being rough with them. I know one of the burlesque dancers in Vancouver, Lola Frost, does a lot of chair dancing…and she's rough! You can look her up if you like. At the end of one of her routines I had opportunity to see in person, she throws the chair down on the ground, after roughing it up for the whole dance! It was awesome, but…the chair had to be tough!
Otherwise, it's difficult to say, because so many people like doing different things. Lets say someone wanted to do an elbow stand off a chair…well, how would you be able to make it the right height? Even if the height is adjustable, you'd still have that strength issue.
Not to mention, if you're throwing your chair about (even by accident) you'd still want it to look good, without any paint chips or unhappy scratches!
Err, I didn't think I'd go quite in depth with this one https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Just things to think about, really! I would be quite interested in a chair to dance with, though!
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Oooh, a chair dance!
I know I keep saying it, but I'll manage a challenge soon! Perhaps, because of the "long weekend," I can do it this month. 😉
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Hey hon!
So, not sure if you know…there are basically 3 main hitters when it comes to dance poles: Lil' Mynx, Platinum Stages and Xpole.
Lil' mynx is what I have, and they do screw into the ceiling, so that may not be what you're looking for. They DO have ones that don't screw in, but I wouldn't really recommend them, as they tend to be a bit…flimsy. I'm sure others have had better results with them, though. I really like my pole, and since I rent, I always as if I move into a new place if they're cool with me putting things into the ceiling (though I'm not always very forthright about what those things are!), and I've not had an issue. I generally just put some putty into the hole when I'm moving out!
Otherwise, check out the other two, and see what you think! I've heard a lot of complaints about Xpole recently, but they are still considered to be possibly the best. I'm pretty sure both of those companies have stand alone poles, or poles that hold on with pressure, rather than screws!
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Hey!
Well, I can only answer a couple of these, as I've never technically competed before, but I've done a few Burlesque performances, and most performances seem to be similar in their needs.
So,
#2: You should give yourself as much time as possible to get a routine going! Seriously, you should know your routine and music so well you don't even need to think about it! That way, you can almost put your body on autopilot and it'll move to the music just like you taught it to, and you can work on things like facial expression, beautiful hand placement, and feeling. It's also a good idea because if you suddenly discover a problem, say that your routine is too long or short, you can give yourself enough time to adjust things!
#5: Costumes are one of those things that I would say should be just as practiced as your routine. Obviously, when it comes to burlesque, your costume practically IS your routine, but say you get a beautiful costume, and you start wearing it only a month before your competition, but you've been practicing your routine a long time…and then, oh no! The night before, something bad happens! Or you discover that your boobs aren't properly held in! Or you can't walk in your heels for a long time! These are very good things to know WELL in advance, so that you can deal with the issues before crunch time!
#9: Again, my advice is more for performance than a competition, but I usually bring things like needle and thread, safety pins, change of clothes, water (very important!), bandaids (who knows!), and some emergency rations, because you're more prone to reacting worse to nervousness when you're low on food. The safety pins have come in handy for other performers as well (along with bobby pins!), because sometimes the environment is different from what you expected or are used to, such as a sweltering, sweaty, tiny space, and your hair just won't go the way you want it to, or you've torn a zipper!
Otherwise, I'd be cautious about changing things in your routine, workout and diet. These things can sometimes be useful, but you're not a bodybuilder, you're a dancer! You don't want to find yourself suddenly weak from lack of food or too much pressure put on your body. If you practice your routine enough times, I'm sure it would give you enough of a workout, AND it would be directly tailored to your performance at a competition!
My other advice is this: Go for moves you KNOW, back and front, both sides, and can do with grace and style, instead of more impressive moves that you struggle to do. That way, you keep some moves in your trick bag to practice and get to know better, so that if you do continue on, you can pull those out…and also, things look polished, beautiful, and you're not straining or in danger of hurting yourself.
And…Have fun! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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In my case, if I drink too much milk (I'm lactose sensitive, but I LOVE milk!) I get symptoms of a cold, but…I don't technically have one.
Also, I highly recommend having vitamin C, and knowing that with moisture comes rain, and with rain comes clouds…Vitamin D! It's quite important to one's health 😉
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descalzada- Well, good to know then! Unfortunately, I don't think I can massage my rotator thing in my shoulder… it's sort of buried in there! I've had tendonitis in my ankles, my forearms…lots of places. The shoulder, though, that's been the worst, and the most painful!
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Amber, I know how you feel. While I may not have had an injury (besides, if you count it, my stupid tendonitis!), I do tend to fall in and out with my pole…I'll usually be doing awesome things! Have done a great CKR, or started working on more advanced spins…and then, I'll just stop. My longest was for 8 months.
I've lost all my flow, all my strength, and gone back to the beginning. A few times. It's been 3 years since I first started pole dancing, and I've never once done a basic invert. I see so many people here who start and surpass me by FAR, within a few months.
However, Pankake told me something that really hit home, and it was so simple: This isn't a competition!
You had a very unfortunate thing happen, and whether or not it was silly, it happened, and I'm sure you suffered more than your share for it. These things happen to many, as this is a dangerous aerial sport we undertake! I'm sure we're all well aware of the dangers, even if we're not expecting them to happen at the time. This is the nature of humans, I find.
Your brain remembers, you want it and you love it…so get back to it! This is all part of your journey. Yes, things may not be the same as they were before…but would you really want them to be? Do you think that the pole would keep bringing you back if, every time you did a move, it was exactly the same? I know I love the subtle varieties. Every time I come back, I learn something new.
The tough thing for me is that I remember these moves, and yet I cannot physically do them. I remember doing a carousel spin, but can I do one properly right now? Nope. Not strong enough. I remember doing a Cradle spin (the brief time that I could, in fact, do one) but can I do it again? Not a chance. It continues to elude me…but I think I'm getting closer!
Your fear and flow will change over time. You'll get better and worse as you go. Things happen, and sometimes you just have to take a step back for a while and consider. But, you can embrace it again, and get just as much joy from it as you did before! Perhaps even more. 🙂
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Wow! I didn't know anything about these downloads- that's pretty awesome!
I would say, e-mail them again. Explain what kind of computer you have, and what kind of issues you're getting (password doesn't work, you click and nothing happens, you get an error code of some kind), because those things will all help their tech support.
If they can't fix it, I'd say probably go for the physical DVD's…I know, it's a bit of a wait, but at least there's no chance of them not working!
I might have to save up some money for these, actually! Once I get a job, of course 😉
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Chem- I kinda like that! If I might ask, what kinds of ways did you come up with? My pole is about 8 feet tall, so I don't need to worry about the height (yet!), but even if I'm, say, all the way up one climb, I still don't feel comfortable! I'm relatively good at sliding down (till I find the floor, and then my back gets stuck on the linoleum :P), and like I said, I'm usually quite solid when it comes to leg hold.
Nymph- Hehe, I wish! I'm not really that afraid of heights, though sometimes they do give me a little twinge, but the upside down thing…I dunno! Perhaps just the change in perspective, I don't know how things work anymore. I'm one of those people that can't figure out which way to turn my wheels on a bike or in a car if I'm backing up! lol
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For my Lil mynx (it doesn't spin, but I'm pretty rough on it!) I always adjust it before I put it up. There's a technique to putting it up once it's the right height…I generally line up the top as close as I can, and then lift hard, and put the bottom where it should be. I find, the more difficult this is to do, the better! As long as it is still possible to do. When I was on carpet, the feet of the pole actually sank into the carpet, so it was basically flush…once I took it out, those dents stayed there for some time!
But, if you're still having issues, perhaps best to call them. I wouldn't want to see anything bad happen!
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Cupcake11- Oh man, that sucks! I hope the exchange is done quickly for you though!
JeHanne- Yes! Please do a review! I'd love to hear opinions on these DVDs that aren't my own! *big puppy eyes*
