[pole-twista]

HAPPY NEW YEAR DOIN BIG THINGS IN 09!!!!!

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[pole-twista]

thanks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif yes i just had a party here last night and some of the girls wanted to try the pole, but it’s like they expect to be doing the kinds of things i do within minutes of being on the pole i try to explain how when i first started i could barely hold myself up it took months, lots of bruises, and lots of patience to get where i’m at now https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif i get dirty looks and get called a "lucky b**ch" in HALF joking way https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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it’s really not cool cause these are friends and yuo would think they would be proud of what I have learned but they get frustrated and I actually feel like i either have to feel bad about being able to do more advanced things, or acting like things are really difficult for me to do even if they’re not so I don’t have anyone upset I just wish the girls would consistently practice (as have told everyone am almost always up for jumping on the pole and am more than willing to break moves down, spot, ect) so they can build the strength to advance

I really am so grateful for this studio it’s so great to know my accomplishments will be encouraged and celebrated, and that other peoples accomplishments out here inspire me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif

Well hope you all had a great new years eve and here’s to a new year of poling and all the new moves we’re going to learn!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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ya i just did it to make sure am not bending kness it’s not painful but def uncomfortable i heard thats how you should stretch to the point of being SLIGHTY uncomfortable (never should be painful and as said never should do any serious stretching without warming up correct muscles first) I have been trying to work on splits everyday maybe now that holidays are over will have more time to dedicate to this

well HAPPY NEW YEARS AND BE SAFE!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_jokercolor.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_geek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_dwarf.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_nemo.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_ugeek.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/alien.gif

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I learned the basic invert from a squatting position everything the same except standing near the pole you squat next to My friend also has been learning this way it’s easier as your not pulling yourself nearly as high this took about a month of doing before i was able to do it standing hope this helps

[pole-twista]

Wow sounds like everybodys doing great! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif The knee hold is something I haven’t tried to hard to get so far as find very painful to attempt, https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif but hope to start on that once have got some other things down Great job on the Jade split https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif that is one of the moves I really want to get I can "sit" on the pole upside down (picture sitting on floor w/legs straight in front crossed at ankles but upside down on the pole ) dont know if can get into Jade that way…
Will def have to work on flexibility as would like to get legs straight as possible https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

I just got the star recently things i can think of that might help is to remember to really grip hard with your leg like trying to to touch your foot to your butt to get a really strong grip, of course be sure you or your pole are not slippery (lotion/oil/sweat) and bracing your other foot against the pole really helps have you tried in boots? sometimes I use boots when trying something that requires a hold like that (vinyl material really has a great grip on the pole) until I build the strength to do it without (like when first started on spinny mode could only do moves with boots on but now don’t need them) hope this helped somewhat.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif

great job everyone!!!

[pole-twista]

Oh I love the ideas!!! I too have no idea how to post videos and don’t have a web cam I did buy a vid camera mainly for taping and posting videos have been so busy have’nt had time to sit down with cam manual and see how to work it also would like to buy editing software ( I’m really bad with computors ect. so for now might just have to be whatever I can manage til get better at this)

i think it’s going to be alot of fun doing these challenges will keep an eye out for anything I think we could use for challenges Great ideas!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I agree about the for dummies books they’re easy to follow and very informative The biggest motivation for me to stretch everyday (even 5 mins is better than nothing at all ) will be how bad I want to be able to fully get into the split I have pretty strong legs as have always been either into running, basketball, horseback riding, ect dont really have the time for much of that anymore but still do alot of walking strong is good but my hamstrings are really tight I can touch my palms to the floor flat from a standing position without bending my knees, but i can feel a pull, not painful, but uncomfortable well i guess we have each other to motivate and support so hopefully we’lll all reach our goals in the coming year https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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I don’t really know of any clubs in general area guess time to break down and find a phone book time consuming yes worth it probably if i get to do it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif thanks

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Really anything that gets your blood circulating and your heart rate up a little followed by stretching strectching
Never strectch cold muscles as they warm they become more pliable ( like most things ) so your less likely to pull or tear something i find doing a basic yoga tape (about 10 or 15 mins they have basic yoga dvds that come in 3 10-min. sessions think its called "10 minute solution they also have many other activites) after a quick warm up has helped alot with my range of motion ( when i actually bother to do it) i think jumping jacks (assuming you don’t have bad knees ect ) is one of the fastest ways to warm up and use arms/legs

I think having some great music to warm up/stretch to will def. motivate me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

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I usually don’t warm up or stretch ( i know i know.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_neutral.gif ) but when I do I noticed a big diffrence One of my (many I like to make lists and I like challenges what can i say https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheese.gif ) New Years Resolutions is to be able to doa full split so looks like will have to start taking my own advice and stretching everyday i have bought a couple of yoga dvds so won’t get bored I can get pretty low into a split with left leg in front not very far with right leg leading ultimatly would like to ba able to do it all splits with either leg leading and straddle I know it’s going to take dedication on my part, but I really want it so I think I’ll make it happen https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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ya i google "hip hop artists, classic rock artists ect and get ideas that way pandora free internet radio is also a great way to find new songs/artists

[pole-twista]

I don’t think I would have to fake a thing when i dance it’s like i’m in my own world anyone who has gone out dancing with me knows things that are happening right in front of me are totally lost on me especially if it’s a song I love I’ll be out on the dance floor with my eyes closed totally immersed in the music and movement https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_shaking2.gif

Would love to have the chance just once to be on stage with an audience had the chance 10years ago ( i had just turned 19 i just turned 29 ) but had never touched a pole and was way too shy now I’m older, feel confident on the pole and in general https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I thought it would be so easy to find and sign up for an amateur night but can’t find anything even sort of in my area ( dont mind traveling a little, but not to say Boston which is an hours drive) have tried web sites, citysearch ect if anyone has any ideas how to locate and get info on amateur nights (dates/times/rules) it would be a great help thanks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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ya I run around jump up and down or I’m in complete shock I actually did it i jusy sit there for a second stunned (like with bow n arrow just sat there for a second saying "i can’t believe i just did that.. i can’t believe it.. lol )

The shoulder mount succses story was classic i was so super excited a i flew downstairs and flung the door open so hard and fast my boyfriend actually jumped out of his seat (said i scared the s**t out of him
it was great https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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I think we all (or mostly all ) agree a weekly "challenge" would be a fun thing to do as well as provide a little extra motivation while keeping things fresh i personally like "exotic" dancing in general (belly dancing, chair dancing, burlesque, using props, ect but as am already a little concerned about what moves/outfits I would feel comfortable having on the web ( i have completely refused to have even head shots on my friends myspaces pages and always said i would never post a video as obviously ANYONE can see it including your boss/co-workers, family ect. this has made me a little hesitant to post so far as don’t do "routines" i just do what I feel at that second and sometimes some moves/poses/floorwork can look sexually suggestive if there was a way to ensure only certain people could see the video i would love to really let loose and whip out the chairs/props ect but for now will prob just edit out anything that is "racy" from my vids ) and think mixing it up with diffrent music, styles, props ect keeps it exciting and fun
i think since it’s just for fun and nobody has to do anything they don’t want to we should start posting challenge ideas/guidelines asap the chair/gloves ect can be an option people would obviously have the choice to not participate in any challenge they aren’t comfortable with and it’s up to you how far to take it (say chair dancing is part of the challenge no one’s saying you have to straddle and hump the chair you can be as "tasteful" or "naughty as you choose

I also love that this is becoming a community I come out here everyday to check for new posts and often pop in the chat room but am the only one there will try to catch some talk time in chat this fri. that would be great

as far as challenges I’m going to throw some ideas out (some I have seen done on you tube, some just made up)

Studio V Challenge Ideas:
Do a routine to 70’s music
Do a routine to a slow sensual song
Do a routine with no spins
Do a routine with only spins (no inverts)
Do a routine with a prop (hat, cane, scarf ect)
Dance to a remix of a song
Touch the floor as little as possible
Dance in heels (this will sure be a challenge for me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif )
Routine to reggae or techno
Routine to a Madoona song
Routine on spinny pole

Hopefully this catches on with the pole junkies challenge it’s a once a week thing I think once a week is a good option of cousre your always free to do more or less but think it would be fun to shoot for either weekly challenges or bi-monthly

so what do we think? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_king.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif

[pole-twista]

thanks for letting me know well had been considering getting little mynx but more have thought about it think would rather stick to what’s tried and true for me X-pole 50mm thnx