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It does not sound like you are getting a real lot from the studio classes. You should leave those classes with lots of “homework” and have new things to work on each week. Am I wrong, anyone else?
When you can access the lessons it will be a huge help to give you focus on what to work on next. Your once a week lesson can be an issue because if you get home and a detail you missed or was not said during class you are lost until the next week. With the lessons you can play them over & over again. I have to do that.
For safety follow the lessons carefully especially the contact points Veena gives. If you are using the contact points given then that is most of what will keep you from having a fall. For slipping during basic spins and moves (you did not say what you are working on) you only need a couple of exercise mats you might even have or are fairly inexpensive.
Baglady & Tamarinda covered the rest of what you need to know. (and some that I needed to know) -
It just met its goal! Can’t wait for the book. And the temporary tattoos too!
If you did not get in, there is still two days left. -
We learn from our failures and they make the successes that much sweeter.
Plus a confident and brave person to show them to the world. It does help me know that the perfection normally shown in Ava’s videos did require some of the same work I am going through. -
Just measure the circumference around the pole and then convert the circumference to diameter.
The Diameter is the circumference divided by Pi (3.14)
So if you get 157mm around then 157mm ÷ 3.14 = 50mm diameter
142mm ÷ 3.14 = 45mm diameter
For inches its the same:
6.25 inches around ÷ 3.14 = 2 inches which is 50mm
45mm = 1.75 inches
40mm = 1.50
Pi goes out to many digits further so 3.14 is rounding off for those that remember High School math.The tubing sizes can vary a bit so it might not be exact. And actually 45mm is like 1.77 inches but tubing can be metric 45mm or standard 1.75 inches. Its not a bad idea for most people to measure their poles. Have seen poles from the same manufacturer vary several mm. So you might not have the size you think you do.
You can also reverse, so if you know what the diamater is supposed to be, just multiple the diameter by Pi (3.14) -
Building forearm strength will help with grip immendsley. There was a discussion about Powerballs/Rollerballs and a review by Tigerschic041721 here:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/53ac0521-5694-4f69-8752-7df60a9aa0eb#bottom -
Honestly, its only worth it if you want to learn pole safely, with a lot of detail of each move/lesson, with a layout to progress from strength conditioning to basics to advanced, a supportive community that can provide input on what you are working on directly and because of the details in the lessons making it easy to put moves together for a routine besides the routine lessons. Otherwise am not so sure 🙂
But the yearly membership is less than a couple of dvd’s and breaks down to less than $10/month which is much cheaper than a single class. I own several DVD’s and while there are some great moves they often are too quick, not broken down enough (I’m a little slow) and still need/want to refer to Veena’s lesson.
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The first video I watched three times. Missed this when first posted. Love in some of her videos (subscribed to her on YT) the subtle things should adds to a move. Even those small flicks of her hair or rotating her foot or hand. I have enough trouble getting the basic move & positioning! Kind of reminds me of that one girl who incorporates ballet into pole but I like latin/salsa better. Does she teach you the dance moves with pole?
I do disagree about no partner. A friend that was a pro dancer use to think the pole was her partner. I always liked that and helped with my problem of my head always facing down.Now I have something (the rest of her videos) to watch when getting new tires for my car this afternoon!
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Is that all the parts except the pole? If I get the same pole, could make a great way to cart the pole for storage or taking it to someone elses house. Just need to build a frame to hold the parts a little neater. But are you now depriving a kid of his wagon?
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Do they cause any wear to pole finishes?
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Not specific to pole. For fitness clubs, lending any kind any kind of equipment is a double liability. First because you can’t control installation or how it is used. Second if equipment is returned damaged and it is unnoticed and injures someone at the fitness center. Most insurance policies for gyms specifically state equipment must be used at the location and be maintained in a safe condition. They would need a rider at great additional cost to even be able to use off site themselves.
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Try some calamine (so?) Lotion if you have some to help it heal. Otherwise any type of hydrocortisone should help.
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You probably have an allergy to the nickel in the chrome. Be aware other metal finishes might also contain nickel. You could try taking an antihistamine about a half hour before. Benedryl works great but it makes some people like me very tired. Hydrocortisone creams can help somewhat after of course.
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Lina made an important point that applies to this and many other similar posts. A bad instructor is one where when they are not able to teach you something so, they put the blame on the student.
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WOW! I really feel bad because that was a horrible excuse for an instructor. Still, the discussion made me feel better because I always thought I was one of the few who gets nervous doing handstands. Seems there are a lot of us.
The instructor was completely out of line. They should be supportive even if its something at a higher level for you. Second, it seems handstands are an issue in some way for a lot of us and an experienced instructor should know that. Third, sounds like she sort of gave up in helping you. Shouldn’t they have considered something different (like Veena does elbow stands) or another move to at least added some progression for you since you did I presume pay for the class?Not sure I understand the level business or agree with it. Some people can perform advanced moves yet still have problems with beginner or intermediate moves. We are all different, physically, mentally, fitness & experience. Everyone does what they can, when they can.
Thank You everyone who had the guts to say they have trouble with handstands!!!
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I think you should do it for yourself. Judges and critics are not what matter except for (unfortunately) the winning order. A competition I went to earlier this year to watch, we and people sitting near us all thought a third place competitor was by far the best. Nice to win but isn’t great to just be a competitor?