Tell Us About Your Big Success This Week

Mouse_Potato

I know this isn't a very big deal but I did my first pole sit last night and managed to let go a few times!

That's pretty awesome, actually. That first pole sit is like "gawwwww-owwwww-oooooh!" :noway:

Then you get used to it.

Jenn19891

I was finally able to nail inverted crucifix earlier this week, it was a move that I struggled with for quite a while because it freaked me out so much. I know it's not a big deal to advanced polers but it was definitely an accomplishment for me. ^_^

silverraiyne

I was finally able to nail inverted crucifix earlier this week, it was a move that I struggled with for quite a while because it freaked me out so much. I know it's not a big deal to advanced polers but it was definitely an accomplishment for me. ^_^

Are you kidding?! That's a huge deal!! It's super scary the first time you're hanging upside down and let go of the pole like that! At our studio they call it the cobra release -- i've been pole dancing for over a year and finally managed a cobra dive -- invert from a climb position half way up the pole then going into cobra release and diving to the ground, you squeeze your legs to grip right before your face would hit the floor -- waaaaay scary move!

lacewitch

{quote} I was finally able to nail inverted crucifix earlier this week, it was a move that I struggled with for quite a while because it freaked me out so much. I know it's not a big deal to advanced polers but it was definitely an accomplishment for me. ^_^ {/quote}
fabulous.
its abig step!

{quote}re you kidding?! That's a huge deal!! It's super scary the first time you're hanging upside down and let go of the pole like that! At our studio they call it the cobra release -- i've been pole dancing for over a year and finally managed a cobra dive -- invert from a climb position half way up the pole then going into cobra release and diving to the ground, you squeeze your legs to grip right before your face would hit the floor -- waaaaay scary move! {/quote}
we call this a nose breaker, hahaa

lacewitch

first time solo pole fitness teaching. fingers crossed.

lacewitch

first time solo pole fitness teaching. fingers crossed.

sorry for the double post but just got word i passed my new teaching quals. yipee

lacewitch

don't know if this thread is dead and gone, but i got asked how much I lift today (with admiration) so I told them Myself.

silverraiyne

I have an accomplishment this week!!

First off, this week was my two year pole anniversary

And this weekend I finally managed to get into my first (secure) hands-free Gemini -- most times I struggled with just getting into so much that by the time I finally would get the correct placement I was so tired I couldn't do anything else. This time I managed to go right into a Gemini (several times so I know it wasn't a fluke chance!) and was able to get into my Apprentice and also my first Superman! HAPPY DANCE!!

Mouse_Potato

silverraiyne wrote: »

I have an accomplishment this week!!

First off, this week was my two year pole anniversary

And this weekend I finally managed to get into my first (secure) hands-free Gemini -- most times I struggled with just getting into so much that by the time I finally would get the correct placement I was so tired I couldn't do anything else. This time I managed to go right into a Gemini (several times so I know it wasn't a fluke chance!) and was able to get into my Apprentice and also my first Superman! HAPPY DANCE!!

Fantastic!!

I got my aerial body wave. It's not very graceful just yet, but by golly, I can hold myself up!

Aproxima

I managed to do a daredevil and almost pooped my pants XD This is not me, this is just an image of the move:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4b/5a/99/4b5a999dd4b51328f664d6bda241c4ad.jpg

Pole_Kat

I managed to hold my elbow skater and I can hold my Gemini with one hand now - slow progress, but still progress!

Mouse_Potato

Great work, ladies! That daredevil would have made me poop my pole shorts, too!

I finally got my Superman without a spotter. My thighs have not forgiven me!

husseycd

I'm still struggling with Aysha, but my biggest accomplishment lately has been stringing many moves together without having to come down and wipe my hands or the pole.

Pole_Kat

I managed my Gemini and Scorpio tonight with no hands - so pleased

jacau

SHOULDER MOUNT

Still can't believe it. It just happened on Friday. The next day I feared I had just dreamt it but my achey, bruised shoulders told a different story. I've been poling for about two years now and the teacher in my school doesn't like handsprings or shoulder mounts and hence doesn't want to teach them. I took a few test lessons at another school where they do teach those, et voila, it happened on almost the first try - the shoulder mount, handspring a whole different story. Still needs some cleaning up but I'm one happy cookie!

And I almost got my splits yesterday. All in all a pretty darn good weekend!

Songtothesiren

Well after about 2 years of no pole I'm back and now the proud possessor of a 45mm xpert X pole. I'm also with a new teacher who is far more supportive and is very understanding of the fact that I have advanced osteoarthritis in one of my knee joints which makes some moves very difficult.

Anyway - I'm right back at the start, as weak as a kitten - but more determined than ever.

So I managed a half crucifix this week (that's a full crucifix but with one hand hanging on for all it was worth)

everett9239

I was Able to touch my chest to my knees in a pile during my flexibility class!!

HelenCShuler

I did my first aerial invert and successful shoulder mount last night. As well as butterfly to flat line Scorpio. So excited. Every night is not like this but last night was amazing!!

Songtothesiren

Well done Everett9239 and HelenCShuler. Personally I'm a long way off being able to do either of these - but I live in hope!

jdhcm2006

I learned how to do the Gemini the last week of December. When I first stated poling in Jan 2015 was to be able to invert and do that move by the end of the year, and I totally nailed it. Now I need to make some new goals, lol.

missyjac

Love progress and new tricks! Keep it up ladies xx

Rockchick09

OMG I'm so happy to find this group here and more ladies who appreciate the pole!

Last Friday I managed to do a Flatliner, Gemini and then an inverted crucifix.. I've never been able to do more then one trick at a time wile hanging upside down. It was such a victory!

jdhcm2006

I learned how to do a pike hip hold last night during my private. My instructor spotted me a little b/c it was my first time attempting it, but she said that I was the one holding all of my weight. I can't work on it tonight b/c I'm working, but I'm going to work on it tomorrow.

Amethystpink

I can really only do the sundial well. The rest I am still struggling with. But initially I couldn't do any so I am happy that I can do one well. I am looking forward to increasing my arm strength

Mouse_Potato

I got my split Monday night! Only took me 42 years.

jdhcm2006

We learned Superman/Superwoman on Wednesday and I was able to get into on my own in class with minimum/no spotting. I practiced it at home yesterday (Thursday) and I was able to get into it on my own twice. Out of the 5 times I tried it at home, I got it 3x. Twice in the air, and once from the ground. It's a bucketlist move for me, so I'm super happy. Not happy with the way it feels though, lol.

Mouse_Potato

I got my Allegra last night and I have the (massive) pole kiss to show for it!

curvymegan89

Hi everyone, I don't know if it's appropriate to post here, but my big success this week was being nominated for student of the year by my pole studio!
It's decided by votes, so if you'd be willing to spare a minute to vote for me I'd be eternally grateful:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5652NGV
My name is Megan Clarke (Werribee).
I'm so proud of my progress and love the confidence and strength that pole has given me.

jdhcm2006

I finally got my side climb tonight. Granted I haven't tried to in about 9 weeks, but 9 weeks ago I couldn't do it at all. I struggled so hard. Now I can do it with both a half bracket and forearm grip and on BOTH sides!!!

I can now also do a pole pull up. I can't remember if my head made it past my hands, but I do remember that my arms definitely made a ninety degree angle. I've been trying to get that since I first started pole.

Mouse_Potato

I got my brass monkey on Sunday. I found it was far more mental than physical. I swear even though I had the pole in my hands I did not fully believe it would be there to keep me from doing some sort of weird aerial somersault!