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Best Instruction Dvds?
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What is the "correct" way to kick your leg as high as you can? I try to ensure that my back is straight when I do this, and my supporting leg with my foot flat on the floor. I have seen others who stand on tiptoe with their supporting leg, and some who curve their back and kind of hunch their shoulders when doing this.
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To protect your back I'd strongly recommend not kicking with full force. Rather, do gentle kicks and keep increasing the height as your muscles warm up and loosen up. Also, I'd strongly recommend learning to pull in your abs (to engage the transverse abdominis) to protect your low back. Think along the lines of sucking in your stomach like you're trying to look thin in a bikini, *without* holding your breath. It takes a lot of practice, but it can become second nature the more you work on it. Bonus is that your abs will be a lot stronger as a result.
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Thanks Poledreamer 🙂 What you describe is pretty much what I do. I took up Pilates a few months ago, and as a result am more conscious of my posture and engaging my abs. It makes a difference to the way I walk up steps as well 😉 I think the "hunched over" look doesn't look pretty 😉
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I have Felix canes videos…don't bother.
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Pegasusaerialfitness – What don't you like about them?
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They are extremely over priced for the limited info on them. They r not broken down so someone could learn the moves very well. It a Felix cane showcase. I love her. I certified through the program she is affiliated with. If you have unlimited money, then go for it. They r not of professional quality…hmmm they allowed people to order them before they were finished. It took three months for me to get the videos. There are other reasons I choose not to list about not wanting to give that company anymore money also…
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I can admit it.. I have probably 12 DVDs.. and only watched maybe half of them. I have had V's lessons for almost 2 full years and still use them more than my dvds. Really the best option in my opinion.
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It really depends on what you are looking for. The instructions here are much better than a DVD and being added to constantly. To my knowledge there are no DVD's in existence that teaches pro level moves like the fonji, etc. So for basic to advanced your best bet for the money is SV lessons.
If you are looking for small nuances or style I would check out both Jamilla's AOP and Bobbi's DVD's – they both teach some signature tricks which I love!
AA's stretching DVD's are great – I use them off and on when I have time. You have to do at least part of the stretch in your pole room which isn't always convenient for me but the stretches are very good.
I have an old school Fawnia DVD – Pole Work and Fire – which has some really cool stuff in it by Kelly Kane which I enjoyed. The rest of it would be considered intermediate by todays standard though. It's still nice for variations.
If you just want to LEARN pole moves/dancing – this is the place to be 🙂 If you're interested in a certain performers style – check to see if they have DVD's or even better Skype – many of our favorite pole stars do skype lessons. DVD's can be good for getting inside of a performers signature moves, way of expressing themselves etc, but with SV you do get off the pole support.
When it comes to DVD's remember everyone has a different body, different methods work better and safer for some people more than others. You are purchasing one persons method – so sometimes you have to take what you love and leave the rest. 🙂
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@Charley, I think I have seen that Fawnia DVD. It was really interesting to me, esp. the fire part. I kept wondering what was up with the fire spinning on a pole dvd!!
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Does anyone have Cleo's dvd? Is it good? Are there any US vendors that sell it or do you have to get it shipped from Australia? My birthday's coming up and I was thinking about asking for it.
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Korinne, there's another thread on here somewhere re Cleo's DVD. As I'm Australia I'm not sure if there are US vendors, though., sorry. Consensus of opinion seems to be that yes, it's worth getting. If you're on facebook there's a "Rockin legs n Abs" group. I did a stretching workshop with Cleo a few weeks ago, which was similar to the DVD, but with personal tuition. I also did a pole workshop with her straight after. I couldn't walk the next day!!
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I've been looking for a us vendor… can't seem to find one.
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