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It makes me so happy to read this! This is what I wanted all along and I cannot believe how blessed I am to have met and reached so many amazing people https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
Hey lyme, I have more bloopers and first time attempts here on SV, I don't post a lot of that stuff to YT because people get so mean. So if you're looking for a laugh you'll find more on my profile here. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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It depends on the song https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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haha!!! 470 and I've never been drunk. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
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Here are a few lessons on how to stretch properly to touch the toes, focusing on the hamstrings not the back as RoseMay mentioned.
Calf stretch https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4de63270-34c8-4e99-9706-02410ac37250
Sitting Pike https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4df36f21-393c-44a4-b05a-1e3f0ac37250
Standing Pike https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4df602c3-5664-4699-94db-31930ac37250
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In my 5 yrs of poling, consistent training has happened very, very rarely. It's always an on again off again routine, more off again than anything. Luvlee had a similar issue the other day and here is what I wrote to her…
I think sometimes we forget that you don't HAVE to pole every day (beginners should not pole everyday!!) and we don't even HAVE to pole every week! Most of us who pole dance have lives! This means we have obligations, kids, school, holidays, sickness. This is life, it happens.
It's hard not to feel frustrated, but getting upset or stressing about it doesn't benefit you in anyway. For the past 8 months I've mostly been off the pole. I've recorded the most of the times I did dance, so no one would think I was dead lol. I've been off due to injury, (mystery injury not sure what I ever did) lack of time, and just wanting to do something like hooping, hiking swimming instead. Anyway, I sometimes feel we think we HAVE to bust out every new move that comes along or else we are not cool enough, or people wont think we are a "serious" or "good" pole dancer. The reality is, most of us are not professionals, and thats ok! Pros literally dedicate their life to something, it is usually their main job. Pole dance is my "job", and I still don't always make time to consistently pole. My job, requires me to be on the computer more than on the pole! Being on the pole can't be my life right now, I have kids and work to think about too. I also now really enjoy hooping and hiking. And its ok. I'm one of those people who LOVES to train, and at some point I'll make pole dancing for myself a priority , but it's not meant to be right now.
My advice….. enjoy pole dance when you can. If you are using it as your only form of exercise then make it a priority 3 times a week. For health benefits, poling 3 times a week for about 30 mins to 1-2 hr. is great. You have to MAKE time for your workouts regardless of what they are.
Maybe sit down and think about why you pole? If it's because you love it and it makes you feel good, then don't stress about time off. I went through a phase where I felt pressured to pole so I wouldn't "fall behind" I had a "name" to live up to, and people watching everything I did…..now I pole if I feel like it and because it makes ME happy.
If we really want to make pole a priority, then we have to make time, not hope to fit it in. Here are some time suckers: FaceBook, TV, video games, spend time online shopping or searching, sleeping in. If you want to spend time online, try poling in the chat room here. Kill 2 birds with one stone lol
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Here are some lessons on what I call Pole Turns. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
Under pole turn https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/44d25ac4-b8ee-11df-856f-001b214581be
Across Pole Turn https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/44d25aa6-b8ee-11df-856f-001b214581be
Side to side https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/252161c4-b908-11df-856f-001b214581be
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Gllitter….I know you, and I think Katie and I have hung out with your man more than you, when staying at your place last time. You are both amazing, talented people. I care about both of you.https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
I have sat at your parents table and he has told me how much he loves you! How much he wants to have a life with you and how much he wants to move out!! He has told me how frustrated he is with the living situation, and he just wants to be with you, he said living with your family is very stressful. I think he feels trapped….He doesn't want to "leave" you to move out, but he really is frustrated living there to please you and your family.
As for fighting….well…..I have told Chris to F*** off, yelled..no SCREAMED at him and said things I did NOT really mean at all!! We have slammed doors, took off in the car with wheels screeching…..Fights happen. I love Chris with all my heart, he is my best friend and we are meant to be together. Yet, we still fight and we use to fight big (well I did). As we've both grown we've learned how to fight. Most of the time now we sit on the couch and talk, there isn't any yelling.
As others have said….TALK TALK then TALK some more. Chris and I share EVERYTHING. Never assume you know what the other person is thinking and never assume the other person knows what YOU are thinking or what you want from them. TALK. Get out of your parents house even if it means you live in a box. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif
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Try watching these vids
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I use steam on every new pole a few times before using it. Then I used steam every few days or weeks depending on how much dancing I’ve done. I did use it every time before I poled when I lived in the Midwest. Mostly because it worked well to warm the pole. I have grip issues when it’s cold out 🙂
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Happy happy birthday!https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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It takes a bit more abdominal strength at the beginning of the move, but it's nice and secure at the top! I came up with the variation one day when Amber (fleur) was over at my place, we didn't know what to call it soooo. There ya go.
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Yep, put it on steam and when the pole is slightly wet wipe if down right away, you don't need to let it sit or anything. Don't wipe it until you've moved the iron away though so you don't get a steam burn! Also I agree with luvlee, I also use lotion everyday. I use the store brand Lubriderm, but I don't use it right before. Let me know how it all works out!
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I'm glad the grip worked so well for you!
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Good chance its the weather. You could also try steam cleaning the pole with a fabric steamer or iron set to steam. It's the worst feeling ever when your grip is non existent, I had major grip issues when I performed on Friday!! I couldn't get my body warmed up and the room and pole were just too cold. I had to bail out of 2 moves that I can easily do. So anyway try steam cleaning the pole then go from there. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I think sometimes we forget that you don't HAVE to pole every day (beginners should not pole everyday!!) and we don't even HAVE to pole every week! Most of us who pole dance have lives! This means we have obligations, kids, school, holidays, sickness. This is life, it happens.
It's hard not to feel frustrated, but getting upset or stressing about it doesn't benefit you in anyway. For the past 8 months I've mostly been off the pole. I've recorded the most of the times I did dance, so no one would think I was dead lol. I've been off due to injury, (mystery injury not sure what I ever did) lack of time, and just wanting to do something like hooping, hiking swimming instead. Anyway, I sometimes feel we think we HAVE to bust out every new move that comes along or else we are not cool enough, or people wont think we are a "serious" or "good" pole dancer. The reality is, most of us are not professionals, and thats ok! Pros literally dedicate their life to something, it is usually their main job. Pole dance is my "job", and I still don't always make time to consistently pole. My job, requires me to be on the computer more than on the pole! Being on the pole can't be my life right now, I have kids and work to think about too. I also now really enjoy hooping and hiking. And its ok. I'm one of those people who LOVES to train, and at some point I'll make pole dancing for myself a priority , but it's not meant to be right now.
My advice….. enjoy pole dance when you can. If you are using it as your only form of exercise then make it a priority 3 times a week. For health benefits, poling 3 times a week for about 30 mins to 1-2 hr. is great. You have to MAKE time for your workouts regardless of what they are.
Maybe sit down and think about why you pole? If it's because you love it and it makes you feel good, then don't stress about time off. I went through a phase where I felt pressured to pole so I wouldn't "fall behind" I had a "name" to live up to, and people watching everything I did…..now I pole if I feel like it and because it makes ME happy.
If we really want to make pole a priority, then we have to make time, not hope to fit it in. Here are some time suckers: FaceBook, TV, video games, spend time online shopping or searching, sleeping in. If you want to spend time online, try poling in the chat room here. Kill 2 birds with one stone lol
