polefairy
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Yep, we all start the same way. But this is important: If you only started poling one week ago maybe pole climbs and sits are a little bit advanced? Can you start off by practising holding the pole up high and slowly lifting two feet off the ground (no jumping!) behind you and try hold yourself up for a few seconds? You’ll get used to the feel of your body weight, gripping the pole and it will help you get stronger. I definitely couldn’t climb or pole sit at first. Heck, I couldn’t even do the above hold in my first class. But if you keep practising slowly and safely you’ll find yourself gaining strength nice and quickly.
As for strength tips, I hear Veena has some great tips in her lessons https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Hey Eva,
I know that Veena has just danced in 8 inch heels so she’s the woman to talk to about these. If you do get them I’d LOVE to see a pic!!
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Yay thanks for your help in getting them Trena! So happy with them.
Which ones did you get? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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maybe UK and US sizes differ?
mine are 37’s. Dunno what it is in the US
EDIT: Yup that’s it. Taken from website:
"Mid platform shoes by Pleaser shoes USA. Style Allure-608. Colour Clear with a black heel. Available sizes USA 5/ UK 2.5 to US 13/ UK 10.5."
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Thanks guys, I’m really happy with them. The plastic still feels tight but I know it’s only because I haven’t worn them yet. I cannot WAIT to get back onto my pole and try them out for real https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I love the little diamanté ring on the heel too, that’s what sold me when I was choosing the style.
Poledanceromance, my shoe size changes constantly depending on the style of shoe. In runners (trainers for the US Veeners https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ) I’m a size 5 but in heels sometimes I’m a 4 and the 5 would be WAY too big. When I was buying my pleasers the retailer did say that I should always go for one size bigger than what I normally would in heels. Which would make it a five and a half but I had a gut feeling that would be too big. So I went with the 4 and a half and there is plenty of room for my foot, my toes aren’t hanging off the end or anything like I read here before! My only issue atm is the tightness of them but I am 100% sure it’s just a matter of wearing them!
I’m so impressed with how sturdy they are. I may just buy some non-pole shoes from them too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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Niqui is bad-ASS. Every time I see one of her strength moves I am just flabbergasted. I’d like to see a whole dance video from her (hint hint cough cough lol).
I know I’m late to this thread (don’t think I was even a member when this was posted! lol) but here is a video of Niqui doing a full dance. I think she’s great too and was lucky to stumble upon this video when watching videos of Becca Butcher!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYqo_L1jD1U
Enjoy! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I agree, Alethea is the Queen of floorwork…I also love this one and have studied it to master some of the sexier moves…the second part is the best…when "Pony" comes on….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czD_FwO-wyw&playnext_from=TL&videos=xRRUinG6QXk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Oh wow!! I’m way too embarrassed to try anything like that, it’s just so ‘dancey’, it’s exactly what I have trouble with. Those two girls are great. So helpful to watch, I may just try some of those moves!Thanks for posting! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Hoooray for moonflower!! Happy Birthday https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Hmm I think you ladies are right, 7ft 4 seems to be the lowest for an x-pole. Besides, I don’t really want a tiny little pole anyway. I like climbing! LOL https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
It’s just that I really want to get the lessons here because they’re supposed to be really good and the sample ones look great but there’s no point in getting them if I don’t have regular access to my pole. I may just have to move in a month or two! Ah well!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
Thanks Girlies https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Welcome!
Your son is the cutest little thing!! Awh!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Riiight.. I’ve no work tomorrow so I may make an appearance! Provided I don’t fall asleep https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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You were all amazing. Well worth staying up til 2am to watch https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Well done, you all rock! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Oooh I’m deffo staying up tonight to watch this!!
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The bruises are absolutely fine. I have a giant, new one on my inner arm as I type https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
You will get bruises all the time when you pole. So don’t worry at all! My weight is okay, I could probably do with losing a few lbs but my BMI is fine. One thing I have found however is that although my waist is getting trimmer and my body overall is (slowly but surely) becoming leaner my weight hasn’t dropped. I find that a tad odd but I assume it’s just the muscle building or something. Don’t worry, you’re never too ‘big’ to pole. So please don’t let your weight discourage you. After a couple of weeks of poling and training you will see a massive difference in your body as you begin to tone up.
As for not being part of a class, make sure you’re practising your moves safely. Don’t worry that you can’t hold yourself up yet, I could not do that for ages and even now there are some moves that I just can’t hold. It takes time. I still struggle with some spins and holds. It’s all part of the learning process and despite what you may read from some other Veeners here, it can take a very long time. I did my first pole class 8 months ago and only last month felt confident enough to invert alone and try one handed spins. I’ve no intention of trying anything else until I have my current moves feeling safe and fully controlled because I don’t want to get injured. And honestly, there’s no rush, you have your whole life to enjoy the pole so take it step by step and don’t worry about what you can’t do yet. You really will surprise yourself a few months down the line but in the meantime enjoy it. Maybe look into getting Veena’s lessons here, I don’t have them yet myself but from what I gather she has included strength exercises in her lessons for beginners to help them get going. (that would have been SO useful for me when my first pole teacher seemed to just teach impossible trick after trick to a very inexperienced class!)
Don’t stress. Everyone gets frustrated when they try new moves but you will get there, slowly, safely and surely! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hey Lilly,
Welcome to StudioVeena, good to have you here. (I’m in Ireland by the way, so we’re neighbours) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I felt the very same way you did when I joined my first pole class last November. The class was over sized and I felt like I was by far the worst, most embarrassing pole dancer in the world. I loved it though and I knew with proper instruction and proper training I would be okay. So I got my own pole to help build up confidence and familiarity with it. In March I decided it was time to go back to pole classes and try again so I found a new teacher and it was AMAZING. Everything I thought that I’d never, ever be able to do seemed achievable and the environment was fun and supportive.
Now I am in the intermediate class and if I had have been asked last November if I ever thought I would even get past a fireman spin I would probably have said no. I have SOOO much to learn, I still feel brand new to it myself but at least now I know that with enough time and patience and the right instruction anyone can learn. In fact, I just spent all this weekend upside on my pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif Not so long ago I thought that would never happen. But I worked out myself at home between classes, I started light weights, crunches and aerobic exercises (though I know I should do more) and now I can already notice a difference in what I can do.
Like I said, I am still a little novice, I have so much to learn and there is still so much I can’t do but I just wanted to share this with you because I felt the very same way not so long ago. But I have learned that anyone can pole if you are trained safely, patiently and in a supportive environment.
Good luck, I’m sure in a few months it will seem much, much easier. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
