[korinne]

This post made me realize I know far too much about 'stripper' shoes. 🙂 Everyone needs a hobby. (Or in this case, a hobby within a hobby.)

[korinne]

Yay for other genderqueer polers out there! 🙂

[korinne]

How old are you?

28

How long have you been pole-dancing?

7 years

What got you into pole dancing?

Long story but to sum it up:  I had a friend in 2002 who challenged me to a 'pole-off' in a friends basement. We both realized how hard it was and thought it was a fun challenge. Wanted to keep working on it but had no outlet to do so. Formally, started pole when I saw Gravity Plays Favorites at a Dresden Dolls concert in 2006.

Why pole dancing and not something else?

I was always into athleticism. I used to be a very intense runner, but injured my leg. I couldn't run to the level I enjoyed anymore so was looking for upper body work outs. Also, I was drawn to the sexuality and taboo nature of it (way more taboo in 2006 when I started). I love that it combines strength, cardio, and flexibility. Being upside-down is also very… relaxing. 

What makes pole dancing special to you?

First- the people I've met through pole. It's a special brand of person. I can be myself openly. Secondly, pole gives me the emotional strength to get through some serious struggles I've had. It is in part due to the community, but I find just clearing my mind and dancing gives me a better centering than any meditation or yoga has ever been able to do. Additionally, achieving a new challenging move makes me feel like a strong person who can accomplish goals I set my mind to (in life/work/etc in addition to pole). 

How did you first find out about Studio Veena?

I don't even know how I heard about it originally, but I only checked it as a nonmember at first. I only actually joined in 2010 after meeting Chemmie in person. Shout out to Chemmie- who is an amazing woman, excellent pole resource and is the glue that keeps a large group of the pole community together. Miss your face. 

How much time do you spend on here? (hours a day/week/month)

It varies quite a bit… I go through phases when I'm on every day for 1 hour… to once or twice a month. Depends on how busy my schedule is. 

How did you choose your tag (AKA User Name)?

It's a variation of my real name that I use for all pole related stuff. 

 

 

[korinne]

I agree w. Chemmie. If I'm putting together a choreo-ed routine with a unique theme and costume I need to be paid at least 50/routine. If you just want me to get up there and freestyle and have fun and it's cool to wear whatever generic costume I already own, I'll go down to as low as 20/song. If I have to bring and set up my own x-stage, that goes up significantly. I will work charity events for free as long as I get at least 1 preferably 2 guests in free to help with xstage set up/transport. 

[korinne]

I am literally too exhausted to do anything right now. Working 14h shifts + homework and 4-5hrs of sleep a night. I don't see sexy funtimes happening any time soon. 

[korinne]

I've had painfully sticky skin tearing from inside leg hang. 

[korinne]

Powder coating is hell in my opinion! :/ Everyone's different though. I'm a sweaty beast and I can't get a grip to save my life… If I'm warmed up, I can't even get a grip in non hand based moves…If I'm not warmed up it's painfully sticky, but my hands are still too sweaty. 

[korinne]

Last comment, I promise. My studio is looking for a 10 ft brass pole. If it doesn't work out with Sassy Cassy we'd be interested. How much are you asking? 

[korinne]

Alternately, if you're interested in a roadtrip/visit you could ship to Cleveland and we could hang out! (5 hour drive from Toronto)

[korinne]

What's shipping like to Buffalo? Perhaps there's a Veener in Buffalo that can get it shipped and you can go pick it up at the border?

[korinne]

I think that move is typically called the jenyne tumble. Aerial amy has a blog post/video on it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38Vtj7K6KTs

​Tips:

1. Be brave

2. Go to your brass monkey side

3. Be prepared for some bruised knees (at least I bruised my knees the first few times)

Before I knew the name, I called it the 420 drop because in most performances Jenyne does that move at almost exactly 4:20 every video. 

[korinne]

I've been doing handsprings(any grip) for years and I still can't do a handspring from an invert solidly or consistently. I just feel super off balance. So you're not alone. 

[korinne]

…or 20… (Chemmie should understand that comment)

[korinne]

http://aerialamy.com/blog/2012/05/02/strength-wraps/ 
These can be pretty nice for stabilizing sore wrists… 

[korinne]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jx7j2JjQAY

 

​I think this is it?