Krista Bocko
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that’s a great question! I prefer the long version, both aestheically and pain-wise, lol. Short hurts, although if i did it more I’m sure that would improve. 😉
I would do short though for allegra transition and also I have more trouble with long when wearing shoes, because they grip the pole too much (esp applies to transition to allegra as well, because I have trouble releasing that leg with shoes on).
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Bump! LOL. Happy St. Paddy’s everyone!
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I guess so! I got into it from allegra, was going for a more upright pose rather than torso sideways but unless there is some other name out there, that’s what I will call it. lol
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as others have said….no timeline. I have been poling on the regular for over four years total, and I am not an ‘expert’ I don’t feel. In fact, I have found that the more we ‘get into’ something, the less we realize that we know or can ever really master. Those who are most likely to proclaim themselves to be ‘expert’ at anything, such as pole, are most likely beginners. 🙂
So, I hope you enjoy the journey. Sounds cliche, but it is THE most important thing. I hope you find a bit of your authentic self in your journey!
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Wow, AK, that is AMAZING! I am a huge believer in chiro and ART–it has helped me with hamstring injuries that used to just ache and throb.
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I have done butterfly from half handspring, but not butterfly from handspring. And I do ayesha/straightedge from cartwheel, but am used to just coming back to standing. I also prefer elbow grip, as I can transition easier back to the pole than from SG. I guess I need to pay attention to see what others do and practice with it more. 🙂
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Unfortunately shipping would be pretty cost prohibitive…local would be your best bet unless you buy new. Stages are SO heavy I bet it would cost upwards of 200. Maybe someone else has better info though
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I feel your pain too, tacha. totally sucks, doesn’t it? esp when you see all these suuuupppper flexxy dancers extending into splits all over the place. sigh!
anyway, I am in the same boat. after tearing a hamstring (left, did the right the year before) I have all but quit on the front splits. Sure, I stretch them but I haven’t seriously trained those splits since my injuries. I have shifted my focus to middles, because I feel like I can make more progress there. Though I do want to get my hamstrings and hips looser….guess I should re-commit!
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Can you invert on both sides saeth? Why not go back to a regular invert and focus on chopper strength/take it slow? No harm in that!!
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I use cup and true interchangeably. I think most people do.
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I’m so sorry, LL (hugs)
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nope–this is for any level–https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qIrJXWcams
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Yes, I guess I would say it is moving meditation, because I am focused and intentional. Man, it is a great feeling to do a freestyle to a song I love and be so ‘in the zone’…
It all comes back to the music for me. I have to be into it. Have you looked at finding your freestyle? Those are some great challenges too for being an authentic dancer and exploring styles.
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Wow, this is a topic near and dear to my heart! I love slow, sensual dancing.
I started with S factor (the book and later, a dvd or 2). I don’t know what comes first–you turn it on and THEN do the movements, or you do the movements which makes you turn it on (I suspect the latter) 🙂 I always say this….MUSIC is key! You wouldn’t dance fast to a slow song, right? Use the music and ride that wave. I find the ‘undercurrent’ and dance to that (the S book talks about this and gives lots of music ideas). Or if it helps, instead of throwing a hip circle to the count of ONE, make it take 8 counts. Literally, count it. Tune in to what happens in your body as you slow down and savor that movement. IE-count one, I’m pushing my hip out, I trace it’s curve with my hand, counts 2-5, I circle it around to the front and feel my back contract as my hips come all the way fwd and around to the other side, my breath exhale, and then I hit the other hip and trace it with my hand as my other hand draws up the opposite side of my body…and Im halfway through one circle. You get the idea…When I’m on the floor…same thing. How sloooowww can I go> Am I paying attn to my breath? How does the floor feel under my hands? Can a reach a little further? What is the music driving me to do? Explore, explore…
I am no expert, I feel I have only touched the surface on my OWN exploration and practice, but these are things that have helped me. as apolemorphic said, details are key. Always details. They are so noticable and what makes it so luscious.
And, don’t worry about feeling silly. That’s unavoidable as you’re learning. The key is to do it enough so that it flows out without (too much) thought. Hope this helps some…
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I would always suggest to learn the other grips FIRST, and then offer TG as another alternative, cuz by that time you have the strength and body awareness to know your body better and if it’s suitable.
GL!!!