[Judy Jovanelly]

thanks much PP ! we appreciate your kind words !

[Judy Jovanelly]

hey guys ! yep, we are finally ready to open our studio ! lindsayanng is not my daughter, she is my biz partner’s daughter !

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[Judy Jovanelly]

always tell people there are 3 categories of pole dance..

Atheletic
Artistic
Exotic
All POLE DANCE but different forms

Perfect, Veena ! That pretty much sums it up !!!!!

[Judy Jovanelly]

i, too, was initially taught only on one side…. one day i thought i noticed my right shoulder had taken on a slightly different shape than my left, so i hustled myself into working both sides equally. at first, lefty was a MESS, but you will be surprised at how quickly it starts to balance out if you keep at it faithfully. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

[Judy Jovanelly]

cuz it sure beats seeing a therapist !!!! LOL and i love a physical challenge

[Judy Jovanelly]

thanks….

[Judy Jovanelly]

where is the OTHER thread ?

[Judy Jovanelly]

USPDF is supposedly a supportive federation. that’s what strikes me here: the apparent lack of support for a sister studio. i find that sad.

veena, you are the best !

[Judy Jovanelly]

pulling yourself back up onto the pole is a lot more difficult than it seems

oh it really, really is !!!!! i am on a mission to get it tho ! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif

[Judy Jovanelly]

PoleDanzer (which was recommended to me by Empyrean) goes over 12′. I spoke with them just recently about ordering poles, and the guy there, Robert, is wonderful. He knows what he is doing. You can take a look at their stuff at http://www.poledanzer.com

[Judy Jovanelly]

i do a pull up into an elbow stand here, about halfway through: http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/2831" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

notice all the weight is on my shoulders and arms, none on my head, although the head IS close to, if not ON the ground.

Karol, thank you. Not only is your work beautiful, I can see clearly what you are talking about. I think I am sinking when I grip my legs and attempt to sit up. When I am in the stand itself, I don’t feel weight on my head. Gonna have to work on gripping, I think.

[Judy Jovanelly]

thank you all so much for the tips ! this is why i have so much respect for you experienced polers — you all are so willing to help and are not the least stingy with your knowledge. and yes, empy, looking at things online vs. having a live body teach — there is no comparison. may i clone you to come to my state ? ha ha !!! you and redke and veena and fleur ??? now THAT would be a dream come true !

[Judy Jovanelly]

thank you veena and polegirl. i did know that elbow stand doesn’t rest on the head from the lesson, and to make sure my head and neck are neutral. . i don’t feel weight on my head when i am in the actual stand. it is only when gripping my legs and trying to go from the stand into a situp. i wonder if i am shifting myself inadvertently when i try to initiate the situp? hmmmm….. next time i pole i will pay more attention and try to get a pic or vid.
thanks to all for comments and help !!!!

[Judy Jovanelly]

i see. veena refers to it as elbow stand. but it does appear to me that her head is touching the floor…. do you have a pic or vid of yourself doing your elbow stand ? or do you know where i might see it in action ?

[Judy Jovanelly]

back to the drawing board for me and the elbow stand !