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The sequence at 2:00 was my favorite https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Hell yeah!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif She’s so amazing! And that song was realllly bad https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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That is awesome news!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif And very very well deserved – congratulations!!
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I love the theme Veena, so cool! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif Can’t wait to see all the sexy vids
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It all looks awesome Veena!! Congrats! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Glitter that’s so rad, sounds like you really rocked it – congrats cupcake, you should be so proud! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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Awesome Christina! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Congrats on your new pole, of course you’ll love it – and welcome to Studio Veena! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Sending you positive, confident vibes Glitterhips! Just be yourself, you are a super charming girl! xoxo https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hey all, I wanted to bump this thread because I got some really good applicable replies in another thread…..Thanks YogaBeachBabe and Veena https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif , I hope ya’ll don’t mind me copying and pasting your posts here….
I have been ACE certified for 8 years, its not an easy coarse by any means, but you will learn sooooo much, the test for the PT was tough. You will also be required to do continuing education, every 2 years to ensure your keeping up with things in order for them to re certify you. The pole dance Certification falls under the continuing ed. program.You will also have to maintain current CPR, but any gym or studio will require the same, well at least they should! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
One studio that my teacher recommended was Pole Position:
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It seems that they are very into afaa and ace guidelines. It’s in Long Beach, CA, so it might not be feasible for you.
The following was cut and pasted from Diva Den Studio website (Portland, Oregon):What about credentials and experience?
Does you being a dancer for X amount of years make you an expert?
Short answer, no.
Long answer, I’ve corrected many issues with dancers that have been dancing longer than I have. You need to make sure that not only can your instructor dance, but also that they have taken classes on how your body and muscles work, a personal and/or group training certificate is good, but pole dance certification that is approved by AFAA or ACE is even better and the two combined is fabulous! AFAA & ACE are the 2 leading fitness certification associations in the country. Also, do they stay up to date with the latest health and fitness news. Are they continually honing their craft by training with other qualified instructors?
Anyone can say “I developed a Pole Dance Certification Class”, even if they’ve never touched a pole, because it’s not regulated, but if the certification class has taken the time to get the approval and CEC’s through associations such as AFAA or ACE, then you will be doing yourself a huge favor by dealing with instructors that were trained properly.Just a note: I am not affiliated with either studio in any way, shape or form. I was doing a bit of research and found these items.
The update on my studio/instructor ambition is that the dancer in my city I took a few private lessons with is opening a new larger studio and asked me to teach a beginner class…..I LOVE the spinning pole and consider myself self-taught primarily from video’s from Bobbi’s Pole Studio so I’ll be teaching a beginner’s spinning pole dance class I’m advertising as ‘Australian Showgirl Style’ https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I really envision it as an aerobics-style dance class and so far I feel really good about how my routine and class plan is coming together….. I’m SO excited about it!!!! The grand opening is in a few weeks, and the direction she’s taking the studio is very ‘cirque du soleil’ with aerial hoops and silks, I LOVE it!
Anyway, on the advice I received here I’ve gone ahead and enrolled in a few of AAFA’s classes, one for basics & choreography, and one for group aerobic instruction. I’m kinda hoping her grand opening will be postponed a little so I can squeeze these in before I officially start, I know they will help tremendously. Anyway, I’m excited to start working on certifications and continuing education through these organizations, thanks again for the help and direction ladies! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hey sweetie – I’m sorry you’re feeling that way, your videos don’t suck at all! All I can say is that it can be hard to get your personality to come through in the right way on a message board sometimes (not saying anything negative about the way you’ve come across at all, just generally speaking)…..I’ve been a part of many message boards and have often been a ‘post killer’ – especially in the beginning….just don’t take it personally and keep posting! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
To be totally honest about your videos though, often if I see multiple videos by the same user I will only watch one because I figure I’m going to be seeing the same thing…..so maybe post a little fewer vids and keep them well edited and specific. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Also, remember we are all busy and community forums can move fast, threads get lost and and people forget to respond – just roll with it! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Hi Spirit, welcome! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif I’m in Austin too, I’d love to hear how you’ve been learning pole dance! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Definitly different! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif Don’t you love the spice of life? SO much room on this planet (and in the world of pole dancing) for all of us. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
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Thank you so much YogaBeachBabe! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yes Lily…I’m sorry I missed your first post. Sometimes I read them and intend to write but forget. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif I have been ACE certified for 8 years, its not an easy coarse by any means, but you will learn sooooo much, the test for the PT was tough. You will also be required to do continuing education, every 2 years to ensure your keeping up with things in order for them to re certify you. The pole dance Certification falls under the continuing ed. program.You will also have to maintain current CPR, but any gym or studio will require the same, well at least they should! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Okay, another question for you! Did you do self-study and take an online test for your ACE certification? I’m not finding in-person classes from them near me…….are you familiar with AFAA? http://www.afaa.com
I am finding some group in-person aerobic certification and choreography classes through them in my state – do think these would be as beneficial?
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif no worries – I honestly don’t know how you are as active here as you are doing everything you do! Thank you again for the info, I appreciate it and hope this all goes somewhere!
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I’m usually a night poler too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif On the days my daughter goes to school I sometimes get a good mid-morning workout in during my son’s nap. But for the most part I’ll eat an early dinner, stretch while having conversation with my husband while he eats, then get on the pole after my kids go to sleep…..and hopefully while my husband watches a movie – I get nervous when he watches…..though I do love to put on a show for him on a good night. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Oh, and I often get to practice my inverts in the afternoons when my kids play outside….they have a fireman’s pole on their playground outside, the soft grass makes me braver!
