[Caley]

I haven't danced in pole shoes, but I assume it would be similar to any old shoe scuff… this may sound odd, but I have always found a regular old white rubber eraser to do the trick 😛

[Caley]

I agree with nymphdancer's comment:

"I perfer multi level classes so the more advanced students are learning more advanced versions of the same move  :)"

 

I lucked out with my studio. I did level 1 with a group of friends, and only a few of us are actually planning to continue. Due to the location of the studio, it is easier for the others to go to the downtown studio for level 2 when it opens in another month. I however, plan to continue at the original studio as it is actually closer to my home. I completely lucked out with how flexible my teacher is – she allowed me to join a small level 3/4 class. Becuase it is smaller, she is able to give us personal attention, and teach me level 2 on my own. The nice thing too is that since I have already proven to be physically stronger than what she anticipated, she has challenged me to try one handed spins and felt comfortable starting me on level 2 early. Now that I have changed to this other class, it seems I will be able to progress at my own pace rather than that of the entire class. I also just ordered my own pole to practice on at home to help my progression along. I would say my teacher is more of a ham than a show-off 😛 She is very good about letting us see snippits of what's to come and I feel it keeps us motivated, but in no way does she ever use class time to steal the show, or use it as an opportunity for us to dote over her abilities – like MariYabe, it's gerally only by request.

 

Perhaps you can see if there is a multi-level class option available to you? Maybe the slower paced teacher would be able to accomodate you in a higher level class, but still allow you to work at your own pace. Have you talked to her about it? Its possible she recognized your strength and that you are in need of more of a challenge, but feels held back herself becuase of the class' progression as a whole? Try talking to her and see what comes of it 😀

[Caley]

I would love to go, but made plans to participate in a 10K race in Seattle that weekend. Is the event held in Vancouver every year?

[Caley]

Thanks kklove!!! I think I will just order the pole itself and then get the extension later if I find it's needed. I really appreciate your response. Gonna order it right now! So excited!! 😀

[Caley]

I have also found info that the 125mm and 250mm pieces that come with the pole could be replaced entirely with the 500mm extension. Any recommendations on what will work best? I guess I am just afraid of buying the wrong sized extension and having it be too big for the space. They way I am envisioning this, is that threads are going to be sticking out and there won't be a completely smooth pole from floor to ceiling. Am I wrong in thinking this?

[Caley]

Hi!

I am currently shopping for a pole that I can put up in my condo without doing any damage to the ceiling and it appears x-pole is going to be the one.

I am curious about the extensions though. My ceiling where I intend to put the pole is exactly 9' and through reading some of these posts, I am a bit concerned about the threads being exposed. I emailed the site I was going to order from about this, and they recommended adding the 200mm extension, however a lot of the information here indicates something as small as 100mm will work (and that in some cases 125mm is too big) for this height.

Has anyone tried the 200mm extension with a 9' ceiling? Any troubles? Would a smaller size be better? For those of you that have the 100mm extension, are any of the threads exposed?

Thanks for the help!