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Great idea looking for a pole buddy! Hopefully someone will see this.
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Hey! So good to see you again, higher ceilings is always exciting. I would say give it a try and see, you could always try and practice during times when the downstairs neighbor is not home.
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Hello! This is something that can be addressed by a PT. Also, I have many tutorials available to help rehab issues like this if you’re interested, please let me know and I can provide links.
I have great tutorials to help you understand correct placement for split grip work like air walks too.
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Yes! I had to be careful during and a bit after pregnancy because my joints were all loosy goosy!
I had a lot of fun creating the heels program. đź’ś
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I’m hypermobile too and it’s never been an issue for me until last year. I recently realized that I’m going through perimenopause, I’m 47. I did some digging and found out that the same hormone relaxin that affects our joints during pregnancy, can flare up in hypermobile women during this time. I’ve hurt my ankle doing yoga on the beach! I fell out of a pole move for the first time ever because my shoulder partially dislocated. I’ve been wanting to address this with women but can’t find any information as to how to improve it. Other than wait until you hit menopause, then it gets better. lol
Once you’re cleared by your PT the heels program would be a good option for you. We do all kinds of work to strengthen the feet.
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Oh no! Sending healing vibes your way. Sounds like you might be dealing with plantar fasciitis? I’ve had my share of foot injuries, I like to break toes lol and here’s what I’ve done for training while my foot was injured. Flexibility work, strength training (avoiding the foot) and floor work is another good option.
Here’s the floor work link https://www.studioveena.com/categories/floor-work/
Here’s where you’ll find all kinds of routines you can do for both strength and flexibility https://www.studioveena.com/categories/routines-strength-and-stretch/ I would say most of these can be modified by getting on your knees or sitting in a chair if there’s something that requires standing. You can ask me more mods on any routine you find interesting. Just leave a comment on it for me.
The 30 day flexy program could probably work for you if you want a program https://www.studioveena.com/categories/30-day-flexy/
Chair dance is another option https://www.studioveena.com/categories/chair/
Oh also the VIP core strength week long plan is a good one too https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/week-6-core-strength-no-pole-needed-1151/
Please reach out if you have any questions.
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I dabble a little with sewing but I don’t know anything about the machines. I just use what my mom gave me. It’s old but does the job. My mom always used a serger when doing dance like clothing back in the day.
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Yay!
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I’d say it’s not uncommon to feel this way. I grew up in a religious home so I don’t talk too much about my job. They all know, I’ve never hidden it, but most of them are not too interested in hearing about it, so out of respect for them I don’t push it.
Here are my thoughts, if you don’t think they’ll be offended and you really do want to share with them, go for it. However, only if you’re routine is not too sexual. If you’re leaning towards exotic pole work, then I feel it’s something to keep between you and close friends who are into that kinda thing, Otherwise you’re just going to make family uncomfortable. There are absolutely dances I don’t want my family to watch, and others I have proudly shared with them.
If you’re routine is not sexual then inviting them could be a great way to show the different sides of pole dance. I’m sure they would be amazed at your skills.
P.S. I loathe performing in front of other pole dancers, but I LOVE dancing for “muggles” because they have no idea if you mess up! They think tricks like climbing and a pole sit are magic so don’t shy away from sharing just because you feel you’re skills aren’t good enough. For non pole folks, everything on the pole looks cool.
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Any fabric you like is fine. Avoid things with metal, buckles, studs as they will scratch the pole and it could scratch your skin.
The more skin you can have exposed the better, once a pole dancer is more advanced.
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I find my pole wear at local shops and often I use swimwear and sometimes adult shops have fun pieces too. There used to be a good number of independent pole wear companies but many of them are no longer around. I know all of my favorites are now gone.
I feel like most of amazon clothing in the past 2 years have been disappointing when I ordered. Very poor quality, so I tend to avoid buying clothing there. I do still find their fitness equipment to be good if you know what to look for.
If you’re looking for sticky pole wear I know Sticky Moon Leggings are on amazon and I do like them.
Discount dance wear is a good option https://www.discountdance.com/index.php?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXRjRhAFrQuZn6eM9ykw241ezvaU1hB66Yl-on2UimX9j_JfArzBtZgaAtLGEALw_wcB or any dance supply place.
Etsy may also have pole wear.
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Everything is looking really good!! Keep in mind that for most people pole holds are going to take you about a month or longer to be able to hold yourself for more than a second. It doesn’t look like you’re doing anything wrong. It just takes time to build up strength. I never expect people to be able to do this right away or even within a week. Remember, it’s perfectly acceptable to grip with the knees as well until you become stronger.
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Are your wrists feeling better yet?
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Yay! Good luck