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If I'm dancing on a pole that isn't mine, I bring mighty grip with me among other grip aids too. I have used it when a pole feels greasy or when grip aids left on a pole have made my hands slip and it's worked well. I don't need grip aids at home though. I think if you can get small sizes of all the major grip aids its a good idea, then you can see what works for you. Different conditions will call for different aids. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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If I wear heels I like to wear ballroom heels or "stripper" heels. I love the ballroom because they allow you to point the foot and still give a nice line to the legs. They are great for song that would look odd with a stripper heel.
I love to wear my stripper heels because they are so so so FUN! I love how they look, I love the colors you can get and all how sexy they make us look and feel. Even your "average" heel these days are looking like "stripper" heels! Even if exotic dancers never wore those heels, I'd still want to wear them. lol
All heels made for dancing will challenge you to work on your balance and body awareness, so I think it's a great thing. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I LOVE static, but I do spinning pole too. I find it challenging to create movement while using a static pole, so I think that's one of the reasons I like it. In the lessons here I give instruction for both static and spinning pole spins and holds. With the static always being shown first. I think it's a good idea to learn new moves on a static pole, then move on to spinning. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Make sure you do a good warm up for your body before you start dancing. Warm skin will grip the pole best. Also try steaming your pole to get the grease off. Here is a video on how to do it. You can also clean your pole with rubbing alcohol.
How to steam the pole https://stage.studioveena.com/videos/view/50ccac91-674c-4915-8e13-3b120ac37250 https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Yes, using a steamer works really fast. Rubbing alcohol will work too, and you may have to clean the pole several times before the junk is all off.
How to steam the pole https://stage.studioveena.com/videos/view/50ccac91-674c-4915-8e13-3b120ac37250
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Hi Polecat! The illness sounds very frustrating, and I think there are a lot of members who can relate to having to start over again! I'm glad your feeling better and moving forward. Its nice to have you back! https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Are you asking where or how to start again? If so…. I've got a great program perfect for that. Its the 30 day take off program. Here's a video explaining more about it. https://stage.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250
There are many members working through this program right now. Let me know if you have any questions. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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These work really well. Booty lift https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e1c4be5-5b78-4af7-8392-02670ac37250
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Booty squeeze https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e1d9e69-f62c-4b3e-81b1-4b380ac37250
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When I perform or teach I have:
Deodorant, Cramers Firm grip, might grip, itac, (for performing on cold poles) pole towel, an extra pair of pole shorts, tampons ect, water, cliff bar, heels, footundeez, leg warmers. For a performance I make sure to have a warm pair of pants and sweatshirt to warm up in and a small makeup bag too!
Have fun at your first class!
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Its less supported because you have the leg up high. if you are doing "non elevated" stretches for the hamstrings you can control the pressure and extention of the knee. If someone is hypermobile you can also place a blanket under the knee to protect the joint. This way they wont lock/overextend the joint.
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I don't feel there is any need for elevating the leg to achieve the splits. It can place your joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles at risk. You're raising the leg and leaving the knee unsupported, placing a lot of unnecessary pressure on it. For anyone that already has hypermobile joints oversplits are not a good idea either.This position is not necessary for achieving a split, there are so many other options for stretching the muscles used in splits.
I would guess that most of us are dancing to improve your quaintly of life you don't need an oversplit for that. We must be gentle with our bodies or they will fight back, with pains and injury!
One thing you can do to help protect the knees and hips is to remember to not only stretch but strengthen the muscles as well. Flexibility without strength can also lead to injury.
If you find you've stopped progressing try these tips:
Change the stretches you've been doing
Hold a stretch longer
Hold a stretch for several short periods of time
Try doing the stretches in a different order
Try stretching at a different time of day then usual
Stretch less often, if you're doing 5 days of flexiblity training switch to one or two intense sessions
If you've been stretching once or twice a week for a 8 weeks or more try stretching more often but only if you've been stretching for about 8 weeks or more.
Change is good, our bodies get accustom to what we've been asking of them and so you need to change it up if you are looking for improvement. If you want to maintain then staying with the same routine can be just fine. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
This video has some tips in it as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ZZE2GTBiQ&list=UUup79MtZnWP_SCAHeVlmzdQ&index=4
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NEVER Lyme? Your lucky lol. You're too funny Sascha https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Oh and there is this variation too!! https://stage.studioveena.com/photos/view_photo/4f67694e-f410-49d9-845f-2bca0ac37250
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It will depend on your level of flexibility. For me its mostly on the leg, but others might find a lot of pressure on the arm that's against the pole. I do press into the pole with the front of the arm pit and then I really press when I go into the flying variation! Wheeeeee I'm fying lolhttps://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Yirginpolegirl, just upload the pics here and then you can post the link to them in this thread if you want. Or send me an email with the link and I can take a look for you. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
