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Amelia, great idea for short pole users, I like it! For a beginner this might be too much of an upper body challenge though. When climbing we use our legs a lot to lift as well, not just the upper body. I know the basic pole climb is placed first in the lessons, but only as a strength building option. A good climb will use the legs and often if a plus size dancers has trouble with the basic, I’ll teach them the performance climb instead. 🙂
Here are 2 different climbs:
The basic pole climb is for strength building, this uses the upper body more. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54c44c66-abbc-4646-ab78-7ef80a9aa0ebThe performance climb is the most used climb and is great for performing and dancing in general. Here the focus is using the legs just as much as the arms. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50fd8f5a-d024-4cbb-a4df-74830ac37250
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This was a lovely post 💜💜💜💜
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These are great goals guys! I’m hoping to pole dance more consistently, I tend to find other things I have to get done and then I miss my pole time!!
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Just finished filming this morning and will be posting on Thursday!
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Hi! I’m so glad to hear you’ve been enjoying pole so far! I’ve never stuck with anything this long in my life lol
After the 30 day take off head over to the beginner section and starting right at the first lesson.https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/beginner-pole-lessons Remember all of the beg. inter. and adv. lessons are listed in the order in which to try them. It’s not random. Think of those individual lessons as self guided programs.
Also the climb may seem boring, BUT it along with the pole sit will be super important as they become transition moves for cool tricks. Not moving up the pole in a climb isn’t a big deal, it’s understanding it and moving into crucifix that is super helpful.
Can you do a pole sit and climb? If so try some of the routines here. When looking at the routines check the related lessons to see what moves I’ll be using. Then you can see if it’s right for you.
Beginner routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52f1c95d-1750-4284-b6a9-1d820a9aa0eb
Beginner sexy routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/570c285c-3a5c-4853-ac31-29d7ac110003
Sexy pole strength routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/59a77509-3878-441f-9f6f-3399ac110005As far as spinning pole, yes, it will change the dynamic of the moves you’ve learned, I introduce spinning pole in the beginner section. Once you can pole sit and climb you’ll see some more challenging beginner combos at the top of the bonus pole move section. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view_category/0be46ea6-80df-11e4-8790-22000aa50c0d
Let me know if you have any questions!
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Hi! That’s totally normal and you might even see some bruising later.
Here’s something that will help prevent unnecessary pain this. My rule for working on new tricks is limit yourself to about 10 attempts per side, 20 mins is a long time to work on one move. If you keep working on the same move over and over, chances are you will only make yourself sore and sometimes all we need is to step away, let our brain absorb what we just learned and try later in the week.
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Hi there, welcome to he site. This is such a tricky one to answer…the pole you sure get is the one you can afford. So much affects grip. Climate, skin, your pole space. Just know that for the most part you can find a grip aid that will help you with any pole finish. The most common finishes I hear people complain about are chrome (but I think most buy chrome to start) and powder coated. I have every finish and love brass the most, then powder coated, SS, TG and last chrome. I have dry to normal skin and have lived in humid, cold, dry and hot climates. Brass and PC have been the most consistent.
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Hi Colleen! Hope you’re having a nice holiday. It’s a good decision to do the program instead even though you’re not new to stretching. Sticking with something is the first step as you mentioned, but also remember that every time you dance use your full range of motion. Don’t skimp on elongating movements just to work on a new move. I have seen wonderful gains by training this way. I see a lot of people work on moves without being mindful of creating length so keep that in mind.
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I would contact x pole.
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I have both bees knees and the old version of mighty grip knee pads. I like them both.
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Just knock on the ceiling it will go from hollow sounding to solid when you find the joist. 😊
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I’m sorry to hear about you having to leave pole, bit that’s exciting your taking up piano 💜
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That’s great news!
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Turns not returns of resistance
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That would be waaaaay too tight. Tighten till you feel a few returns of resistance then push and pull on the pole. Try the spin mode and if its spins well your good, if it’s slow and clunky it’s too tight.
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I found the instructional video for steaming https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50ccac91-674c-4915-8e13-3b120ac37250
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Sounds like you’ve over tightened the pole.
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Welcome to the website!! Oh, that sounds so frustrating! Chrome is one of those finishes that seems to be problematic for sweaty hand people. Avoid getting itac or anything that is sticky/waxy on your pole, those are more for people with dry hands. Dry hands is a good option, but you’ve tried that….Some people find mighty grip works. I’m not sure of any new grid aids for sweaty hands though.
To get all the stuff off the pole use a steamer! It will remove all the old grip aids and might help, at least for a bit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdjeYnLLaBw&t=15s
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You have to find the beam, it can damage the ceiling if you don’t and it’s not safe. Use a stud finder or knock on the ceiling to find the beams and direction they run. If you find the beam you don’t need anything to protect the ceiling. I have rented for years and never had a problem with my xpoles damaging the ceiling.
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I have a pair of their other leggings not the superhero. They are not super grippy on any finish, but I was under the impression that was intentional. I thought that the superhero were suppose to be far more grippy though, so that’s frustrating to hear!! Superfly are real grippy but they don’t fit me well 🙁
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Hi welcome!!! We have rented many places for years and I even drill into walls and beams without issue. It’s easy to fill the holes needed for a pole mount. However, if you don’t want to drill and the beams are not fake you can just put an xpole there. You would center it on the beam using the dome it comes with. I like to use the mounts tho. Unless the issue with the beam is that the ceiling is super high? Not sure what your situation is. Anyway, if you can go with a pole, I have stages too and I just don’t care for the hard base with limited space.
Maybe you could try some chair work I have here until you have a pole?
Anyway, welcome!
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Buy the pole you can afford, as long as it’s not a toy pole. Xpole, platinum stages and lupit are all good poles. Beginners can learn on static and spinning pole, I teach both. So if you plan on using the lessons here you will have the ability to learn either. I personally love brass and teach newbies on it as well. So it’s really a matter of what you like. With all the different grip aids out there you will be able to find something to help if you find the finish you have is slick. If you have naturally sweaty hands avoid chrome. Not sure if this FB link will work but here’s a video I made talking about poles.https://www.facebook.com/studioveena/videos/10154144361229442/
Don’t wait until you get a pole to start conditioning! There are tons you can do right now.
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She has a lot of tutorials and was part of SV when she pole danced https://instagram.com/mondbergtv?igshid=ap6mjekllcn2
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If you have video that’s most helpful.
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Thank you for posting!!!! This made my day! If you use Facebook check out my new group just for paid members 💜
