polefairy
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My first pole instructor told me to jump in. In fact, she said I should hold the pole, take a bit of a run and throw my legs up over my head… needless to say I couldn't do it for a long time. When I finally did learn to invert properly I was stunned by how different it felt to trying to get up there with a big swing. My arms felt less stressed, my shoulders didn't hurt and I felt far more in control and less likely to fall. The same teacher suggested I work on the chopper/inverted V move before a basic invert because it was somehow 'easier' if you just jumped and flung yourself backwards. Yeah right.
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Awh you poor thing. I had a similar issue when I first got my pole (also chrome) and I put it down to the fact that it wasn't 'broken' in yet. I just kept practising really, really simple things, like walking around it, underarm turns, slides etc until I felt more at ease gripping it to try spins and things. Eventually it was perfect for everything, including inverts. Now it's great. I love my chrome!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I hope it gets sorted soon
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I know the point being made was that it's harder to make friends when you're older but I can relate too. I'm the type of person who makes 'friends' everywhere I go. I click with everybody. But at the same time, while I get along with everyone and am liked by people on the surface, I've nothing close with them. Honestly, if my life fell apart tomorrow I actually don't know who I'd call. I know this might sound weird but I'm invited to parties all the time etc but I'm not close to anyone. I'm kind of socially everyone's friend but they're never, ever there when it really matters. I seem to be the person who constantly gets screwed over and used. I assume it's my fault in some way, I think I'm far too approachable and too open so I'm a beacon for people who are a bit damaged and a bit insecure. I'm totally with you guys on this, older or not.
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Heeey Welcome along! I look forward to see your bellydance/poledance fusion videos in the future 😉
I'm not experienced enough to give you any tips but one thing I will say (as I wish I had have been told this) is, if at first you find that you can't manage so called 'simple spins', don't give up.
I was so SO close to throwing in the towel because I honestly thought that I just sucked. In my first poling class we were shown how to do the fireman spin, chair spin and the carousel. In my opinion, these are not basic nor simple, particularly the chair and carousel, I honestly kept slipping, couldn't really get going around the pole, body slammed into the pole etc because I was not anywhere near strong enough (or confident enough in being strong) to manage these moves. But because I was put in a position where they were the first moves I ever tried to do on the pole, I felt really stupid for even thinking I could pole dance.
I still really think that they rely too much on arm strength to be expected of an absolute beginner. I suppose what I'm saying is, move at your own pace because there are many perceptions of what 'simple' pole moves are and that can sometimes pressure you and make you disheartened when you have difficulty with it. Even now when I see beginner videos showing inverts, I'm just thinking ''what the heck?!'. So you're 100% right to take it slowly for your own safety. Fair play to you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
The only suggestion I can give for strength is Veena! Her lessons are deadly, she has a whole separate section of just strength building exercises and they can be made nice and simple or really hard, depending on what you're able to do. She'll also show you lots of nice beginner moves that DO NOT involve being expected to be able to hold your whole body weight at your very first attempt (haha I'm like a dog with a bone over my first class, haha!)
Congrats on your new pole and I wish you lots of success and safety!
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what Charley said (X 100) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Yep I tried to find the comment there but maybe it's been removed? I'm sure the girl's name was dirdybirdy and if I remember correctly she was wearing socks in her routine because I remember thinking they looked cool. But I cannot find the comment now. Disgusting anyway.
Haha nice to know even Bobbi has to try hard, there's hope yet coz she is one bangin' lady!
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Totally agree. I watch Alethea's videos too but have to say I haven't see many negative comments regarding her dancing. I have however, seen some disgustingly derogatory comments on Leighann Orsi's videos but mostly to the effect of 'dirty sluts can come dance on my pole' etc. In fact, recently I was watching a dirdybirdy tutorial and seen a comment something to the effect of sluts being hunted near their homes so their bodies are easier to hide or something twisted to that effect. I remember reading it and feeling sick in my stomach that somebody could look at a girl having fun like that and think she deserves to be harmed for it. Equally, I know exactly what you mean about the other comments on pole videos, like the critical, nasty comments about the dancer's body (I remember watching one video of a girl in ballet pumps and she received a horrible grilling from many posters, with one even referring to her as ''a thick short girl not much grace and not much toe for real''. Whoever wrote such a nasty comment needs a wake up call or even a bit of happiness in her life because her attitude wreaks of jealousy.
You would think that, amidst the comments from sleazy, lonely men, fellow polers and dancers would make more of an effort to support eachother rather than name calling and critisizing, not only the dance but the dancer and her body aswell. How very sad!!
I agree that sexy dancing is getting an awful amount of criticism, which is kind of funny really because such fitness polers would not be sitting pretty on their pole in the comfort of their living room, had these sexy performers not paved the way for them in the first place, Didn't pantera begin dancing in clubs? And how many fitness studios has she sold out workshops in? The debate is futile. In fact, I feel a bit embarrassed about how some women conduct themselves during discussions of pole and sexuality. It's great that we can take part in an art that can be enjoyed in so many ways, be it sexy, athletic, etc and that it is so open and versatile that we can choose ourselves what way we want to enjoy it. These women need to back off. I don't sexy dance because, well frankly, I don't know how to. But I do not begrudge the women who do. I watch their videos with as much admiration as I watch any athletic performance. There's something so impressive about every individual dance and it makes me sad to think there's some kind of divide out there. Live and let live I say. Maybe focus a little more on your own style and worry less about somebody else's.
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Yeah same here chemgoddess. Is there any possibility that somebody here who has had progress with this exercise be able to post a video of them doing these stretches?
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One little problem I've had is that I cannot change my password. I had to use the 'forgotten password' button and got my new one emailed to me but now when I try to change it this appears: Error: The requested address '/users/add' was not found on this server.
Also, it won't sign me in automatically. I have to re-enter my password each time. Which sucks, coz it's not even my password so I'm inclined to forget, heh oppps https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_viking.gif <<<< This emoticon makes me happier than I can even say!
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I really like it! Good job https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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No problem ladies. Glad you enjoyed the vids! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Oddly enough I’ve noticed that since I’ve PUT ON weight, my cellulite isn’t so noticeable. However, I’m not sure where this weight has come from. I seem to weigh far more than I ever have in my life and yet somehow I exercise more and my diet is better. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_question.gif Maybe the extra weight is my muscles toning (however, I don’t think I’m very toned so I’m not sure) BUT the significant change definitely came with poling. Since I started taking regular classes my thighs and butt are super toned. For the first time ever I don’t cringe wearing shorts.
It’s weird because I feel chunkier now than before. But in some ways, like cellulite disappearing and body firmness, I seem to be fine. So while I’m more paranoid about showing parts of me like my tummy now (whereas it used to be my best feature), the parts I always hated seem to look great! I’m a weirdo https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Congrats Shellectra. I can’t offer any advice as I suffer with the burn too and cannot seem to get past the pain in certain moves. But just wanted to say well done! Happy Christmas https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I remember when climbing the pole seemed so difficult. Now it’s so easy. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I remember when I was TERRIFIED to do a falling forward spin, I cannot emphasise enough how much I thought I’d never be able to do it. Now I love it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
I remember after my first class thinking ”what the hell am I doing here? I can’t pole dance!” and now I think about poling every six seconds. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif
I remember the chair spin and carousel seemed so difficult and I thought I would never have the strength to do ’em. Now I like to do them both together! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
I hope all the moves I have trouble with now will some day seem easy too. (because there’s a lot! hahaha!) This time next year I hope to say ”I remember when I couldn’t do the chopper, now I do it effortlessly!” https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Great thread idea https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_santa.gif
