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  • lori_en
    lori_en Posts: 133 Member
    Just came back from a class where I thought I'd be too tired to do anything, but managed to actually make some progress for the first time in ages!

    Finally managed to get from an invert into an upright position in one fluid move... as well as starting off in a gemini and a gemini has been my nemesis since being introduced to the move!

    One very happy pole lady here! :drinker:
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    Just got back from class tonight and manage quite a few new things!! First, I climbed the 14' poles to the top on my bad side (I'm really good with spins working both sides, but avoid my bad climbing side like the plague) and second, I climbed (on my good side) without heels to the top(another win since it takes a lot more strength w/o the grip of shoes)!! Third, I FINALLY got my one handed crazy diamond while holding my heels. Fourth, I also I did an angel (or teardrop or whatever you call it) drop from about 3/4 the way up the pole. So YAY for me lol!
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    FINALLY got my one handed crazy diamond while holding my heels.

    What is a one (or 2 ) handed crazy diamond. It sounds like fun!


    I started getting somewhere on spinning pole.
    I no-longer feel like I am going to puke and I am starting to get the moves. Pleased!
  • PoleBoy
    PoleBoy Posts: 255 Member
    Elbow hold anchor (butterfly) on the strength side and something we call a "Helen follow through to back spin" - and I've no idea what anyone else calls it
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    FINALLY got my one handed crazy diamond while holding my heels.

    What is a one (or 2 ) handed crazy diamond. It sounds like fun!


    I started getting somewhere on spinning pole.
    I no-longer feel like I am going to puke and I am starting to get the moves. Pleased!

    Its actually a spin I learned early on and is pretty easy, I think some people call it a backwards showgirl. You can see it here: http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/243/backwards-showgirl/ . One handed you take your inside hand off the pole and grab your stilettos, whats tricky (for me anyways) is if you have a large chest or broad shoulders its hard to push your upper body behind the pole and keep your upper hand on the pole.
  • lori_en
    lori_en Posts: 133 Member
    Feeling my split grip Butterfly is getting really strong now so decided the other day to give extended butterfly a go... have to say I found it a lot easier than I thought I would, although I'm not 100% there as the pole was too sticky for me to pull my leg all the way down to my heel... but still progress! Going to try again tonight!

    Also tried split grip ayesha, but that may take a while considering I can just take both legs off the pole, still need to work on my strength with that one!
  • FH36251
    FH36251 Posts: 44 Member
    Last night I passed my Intermediate Instructor Skills Assessment :D (not taking my exam until I've got my Hoop Instructor courses done, but it's a big relief to have half of this out of the way!!)
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    I managed a flamingo, a jade and splits up the pole vertical and box (though i'm not sure they quite class as splits)
    I also shoulder mounted with all 3 grips!
    (sore shoulders)
    next - handsprings - :)

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  • HappyathomeMN
    HappyathomeMN Posts: 498 Member
    I did a Flag hold last night - FIRST TIME EVER!!! I can spin until I create my own gravitational pull, but those holds -*ugh* :heart:
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    Cupid has been done!
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    Tried Artemis for the first time and got it!! YAY!!!

    (I love lacewitch gif so I'm taking this as an excuse to use it!)


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  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    Tried Artemis for the first time and got it!! YAY!!!

    (I love lacewitch gif so I'm taking this as an excuse to use it!)


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    enjoy the gif. i couldn't resist.
    whats an Artemis? - i couldn't find it on pole dance dictionary
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  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    Tried Artemis for the first time and got it!! YAY!!!

    (I love lacewitch gif so I'm taking this as an excuse to use it!)


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    enjoy the gif. i couldn't resist.
    whats an Artemis? - i couldn't find it on pole dance dictionary
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    Its like a figurehead but with an armpit grip with your inside arm with both arms out straight in front of you, hopefully with some grace lol
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    anyone got any tips for handsprings? no one in my class can spot properly so i am taking it slow ( i am normally the spotter not the spotted! )
    i am trying from butterfly or caterpillar
    and kicking up into it.

    thanks
  • FH36251
    FH36251 Posts: 44 Member
    anyone got any tips for handsprings? no one in my class can spot properly so i am taking it slow ( i am normally the spotter not the spotted! )
    i am trying from butterfly or caterpillar
    and kicking up into it.

    thanks

    What arms only prep have you done? Have you been doing extended butterfly? How is your caterpillar climb? Are you going for split or twisted grip handsprings?

    (Sorry about all the questions!!! Let me know Nd I can prob give some advice that may help ;) )
  • n3shaa_
    n3shaa_ Posts: 30 Member
    i finally got my butterfly!!!! you can tell i'm pretty excited about it because i made it my profile pic lol
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    anyone got any tips for handsprings? no one in my class can spot properly so i am taking it slow ( i am normally the spotter not the spotted! )
    i am trying from butterfly or caterpillar
    and kicking up into it.

    thanks

    What arms only prep have you done? Have you been doing extended butterfly? How is your caterpillar climb? Are you going for split or twisted grip handsprings?

    (Sorry about all the questions!!! Let me know Nd I can prob give some advice that may help ;) )
    I have been doping split grip holds ( and i am quite strong)
    my extended butterfly is good
    caterpillar climb is coming slowly

    I've tried both twisted and straight grip hand springs - my studio teaches twisted grip
    thanks for your help



    on the success front - i got the Poisson and the brass monkey today.

    does a happy dance
  • FH36251
    FH36251 Posts: 44 Member
    I have been doping split grip holds ( and i am quite strong)
    my extended butterfly is good
    caterpillar climb is coming slowly

    I've tried both twisted and straight grip hand springs - my studio teaches twisted grip
    thanks for your help



    on the success front - i got the Poisson and the brass monkey today.

    does a happy dance
    Fantastic!!!! I love poisson!!

    Right, handsprings. Looks like you have all your prep done, the only other things I would look for in a class before teaching handsprings are a good Split or Twisty grip inverted D or Flower, and a good aerial invert. I'm guessing as you're quite strong you have these down also. Coolio.

    I find split grip handsprings a lot easier, twisty will really, really damage the wrist if done too much in early handspring training. The best way to train a twisty is to lift it from a low position; the lower your hands are in any arms-only, the easier you will find it to lift.
    So. Get your arms in twisty. Bottom hand really, really low, both arms straight and locked. Lean over, then turn so your chest is towards the ceiling. Kick up one leg, then get a spotter to raise your other one so you are in Ayesha.

    For a split grip, again, low bottom hand. For this, kick up your inside leg, and immediately go into a tuck with both legs (inverted) before straightening out to Ayesha. Remember, get your bum out as much as poss, and keep you legs low. High straddle looks scruffy!

    TG was the first I learnt, and I could never get into a tuck; just straight to an Ayesha: but tHis is because I never practiced from a butterfly/ crucifix, so never learnt the proper bum out/ balance. Split grip I found jackknife much easier than Ayesha etc at first!

    Hope this helps; generally we teach an up the pole Ayesha first, then handspring prep and finally proper handsprings. If you can, try and mix it up with some elbow/ split grip to save too much impact on that lower wrist!!

    Good luck, get low and bum out!! Xx
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    I have been doping split grip holds ( and i am quite strong)
    my extended butterfly is good
    caterpillar climb is coming slowly

    I've tried both twisted and straight grip hand springs - my studio teaches twisted grip
    thanks for your help



    on the success front - i got the Poisson and the brass monkey today.

    does a happy dance
    Fantastic!!!! I love poisson!!

    Right, handsprings. Looks like you have all your prep done, the only other things I would look for in a class before teaching handsprings are a good Split or Twisty grip inverted D or Flower, and a good aerial invert. I'm guessing as you're quite strong you have these down also. Coolio.

    I find split grip handsprings a lot easier, twisty will really, really damage the wrist if done too much in early handspring training. The best way to train a twisty is to lift it from a low position; the lower your hands are in any arms-only, the easier you will find it to lift.
    So. Get your arms in twisty. Bottom hand really, really low, both arms straight and locked. Lean over, then turn so your chest is towards the ceiling. Kick up one leg, then get a spotter to raise your other one so you are in Ayesha.

    For a split grip, again, low bottom hand. For this, kick up your inside leg, and immediately go into a tuck with both legs (inverted) before straightening out to Ayesha. Remember, get your bum out as much as poss, and keep you legs low. High straddle looks scruffy!

    TG was the first I learnt, and I could never get into a tuck; just straight to an Ayesha: but tHis is because I never practiced from a butterfly/ crucifix, so never learnt the proper bum out/ balance. Split grip I found jackknife much easier than Ayesha etc at first!

    Hope this helps; generally we teach an up the pole Ayesha first, then handspring prep and finally proper handsprings. If you can, try and mix it up with some elbow/ split grip to save too much impact on that lower wrist!!

    Good luck, get low and bum out!! Xx

    I appreciate the advice! thanks!
    i'm gonna read it a few times and keep trying. thanks!
  • Jessi_Brooks
    Jessi_Brooks Posts: 759 Member
    Woohoo! I just did 2 new tricks tonight. Not the prettiest though, they need ALOT more practice. But I managed to do an Aysha with forearm grip... very unsteady trying to get my legs out cuz I was scared Id fall, so that probably looks terrible so far, but I did get both legs off and into a not so good V, but it was a V none the less lol. And I also managed to do a shoulder mount to a knee tuck. :)
  • PoleBoy
    PoleBoy Posts: 255 Member
    I finally managed to lift a shoulder mount from seated - sit on the floor, back to the pole, legs apart but straight - lift your feet into the air, then pull yourself into a shoulder mount (basically it removes any chance of kicking into it)
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    Finally got my layback!!!!! SO EXCITED!
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,509 Member
    I got my Jackknife aka Shoulder Mount without using momentum. It's not very graceful (have to hook with one foot and pull myself the rest of the way up), but I can do it! :bigsmile: Grace will come with practice.
  • TisMee76
    TisMee76 Posts: 67 Member
    Hi all...I'm a new Poler! This is my 9th week doing it...and I luv it!!!! It's the best thing I've ever done!!!

    Every week I go back I see more improvement with my fitness and strength...it's fantastic!

    Last night I finally conquered a move I just couldn't do before!!!

    I'm in Oz, so we might call moves by different names here, but you essentially go from a layout (layback) to a hello boys!

    I tried two or three times last night and just couldn't get it. And then, 5 minutes before the end of class I gave it one last shot and got it!!! Man...that feeling of finally getting something is amazing!!!!

    Anyway...I'm on a high now! Life it good...the bruises...not so good...lol...
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    Finally got my layback!!!!! SO EXCITED!

    Realized that laybacks mean different things to different people...also I'm too excited not to share more. The layback for me is no handed, gripping the pole between my thighs and going upside down! This is 1 of 5 moves I'm going to do by my Bday 4/26 including invert, headstand, body spiral, and stag. Will add more if I get through them fast, but I think invert is going to be the toughest!
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member
    i did a choreography class and preformed for the next class at the end and got told i looked good - i have 2 left feet, no sense of rhythm and i still cant do the body roll / ripple move ( i.e. what they tried to teadch me in clas 1 level 1)
    so this was a major win for me and if i'd had the energy i would have done a happy dance


    plus
    help PLEASE
    have you seen pole dancing adventures? ( http://pole-dancing-adventures.blogspot.co.uk/ )
    i have bought a custom sketch from the author and need to decide on a pose to take a picture of for her to sketch

    suggestions please!!!
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    BEST POLE DAY EVER!!!

    I finally did a reverse grab body spiral (http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/171/reverse-grab/) !! Its on my bday list!!

    Also did a butterfly (http://www.empowermentthroughexoticdance.com/Jan2010Gallery08.jpg0 and archer
    (http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/318/closed-inside-leg-hang/)!! Things I haven't even thought of doing yet!

    I almost got my spinning invert too!!!! All that and I still cant do a basic invert w/o help LOL
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member
    i did a choreography class and preformed for the next class at the end and got told i looked good - i have 2 left feet, no sense of rhythm and i still cant do the body roll / ripple move ( i.e. what they tried to teadch me in clas 1 level 1)
    so this was a major win for me and if i'd had the energy i would have done a happy dance


    plus
    help PLEASE
    have you seen pole dancing adventures? ( http://pole-dancing-adventures.blogspot.co.uk/ )
    i have bought a custom sketch from the author and need to decide on a pose to take a picture of for her to sketch

    suggestions please!!!

    I always though this was a great pose d168a3f71274d0973b36640077835f47.jpg
  • lacewitch
    lacewitch Posts: 766 Member


    I always though this was a great pose d168a3f71274d0973b36640077835f47.jpg


    ohhh
    i want to do that. do you know what it is called so i can watch a video and see how to get into it.

    thanks so much!
  • IronKitty
    IronKitty Posts: 121 Member


    ohhh
    i want to do that. do you know what it is called so i can watch a video and see how to get into it.

    thanks so much!

    I don't, I actually just for the image on pinterest. P.S. I have a whole pole dance board with awesome videos and pics if you want to check it out: http://pinterest.com/JillianWilschke/pole-dance/

    I think what you do to get into it (just guessing here BTW) is go into a basic invert, release hands (making sure you have a tight lock on the pole with you legs below the knee) then bend your back leg grabbing with your outside arm. Give it a try and let me know how it goes!!

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