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I really like Natasha Wang. She's not afraid to show the audience something new. In her 2012 Pole Art performance she flexed her feet like a champ, and it was awesome 🙂
Michula Nunez is another favorite.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rro7kMZ9ins
Flying Laura is always showing some new transitions or things I personally hadn't thought of (Uh…superman to allegra? Yeah, I guess you could do that.)
Grazzy Brugner's flow and fearless ability to show you what she wants to show you through dance.
And, of course, gotta love me some Russian dancers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlgApxA40Iw
My Russian isn't super spectacular, but I think his name is Lakee Maksim? According to google translate, it's Lackseyes Maxim. That's not how it's spelt to me, but my understanding of Russian grammar is pretty much zero (except ogo –> ova.)
I'm not sure if Evgheni is Russian, or just slavic. But I also like his themed dancing 🙂
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My ellies hae never had an issue and are 10 months old.
My pleasers, on the other hand.
First pair lasted 6months
Second pair (bought at the end of november) lasted 3 weeks before seperation between the sole an the shoe.My co-workers shoes? ONE WEAR BEFORE SEPERATION. Pleaser’s quality has gone down considerably over the years from what I hear from well seasoned dancers. If your $40 last that long, I’m not going to want to try the $200 pair. My next pair will be Anthony’s.
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I have no idea how she did it. I went to a club with Darling Dearest and my vagina phobia stopped me from watching third songs. So I was sitting next to DD and her friend and my friend (guy) was sitting behind us playing with his phone. And suddenly DD and her friend gasp and start laughing. And I look up at DD like, “what happened?” And DD was all, “SHE JIGGLED HER CLIT WITHOUT TOUCHING IT.” And my friend behind us goes, “yes, that’s what she’s known for.”
One of the strippers here has turned queefing into an art. She does a pike, but she puts her knees closer to her shoulders so she’s in a ball. Then has people lay dollars on her lady parts….and she makes them dance and vibrate with…air and whatnot. For guys it’s a turn-on—they think it’s muscles! For me, vagina-phobic and all, I look away and try to mentally flash bleach my brain. The amount of things you can do with that area of your body are mind blowing and equally disturbing.
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So I can’t actually view the video, but. As a “stripper” I will tell you what qualifies as stripper dancing:
1.) Lots of booty popping
2.) The same routine of walking around the pole, looking pretty, maybe one or two spins with the most advanced trick being a sit or layback. Rinse repeat
3.) Being able to do a lot of tricks with your body parts. I’m not talking about contortion. I’m talking about being able to move the sprout of your lady garden without using your hands, or pick up dollarbills from someones face using only your lady parts.
4.) Lots of self touching. Almost too much. Oh, and all inapproriate selftouching
5.) MORE booty popping.So yeah. Unless all of that happened in your performance, nothing to worry about. Just because something is sexy in pole dance does not make it akin to being an erotic entertainer. If anything, erotic pole dancers are usually less sexy because they don’t like to perform or are too used to it. No one pays us for pole work anyway (at most clubs) so why even bother? I suggest visiting a mediocre strip club if your husband is that worried about it.
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I take a multivitamin, so I’m not sure if potassium issue, but I will start slipping a banana in for lunch 😛 Unfortunately, “don’t pole” is not a choice for me, as it is the only job I have and I am considerably broke after my vacation. But I am taking it easy, and refusing to let myself climb or anything where I might invert.
I slept with the pad around my leg last night and it helped a lot. I will ice when I get home and drink lots of water. Do you think it being “that time of the month” has anything to do with it?
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I had just contracted the flu, so about one glass every hour or two and three with meals. When I played at the studio I was also constantly drinking water. Now I only have a stuffy nose so I’m easing back and drinking moderate amounts of coconut water.
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Totally not on topic, but I just feel the need to say it, so pardon my outburst.
FABULOUS FERNDALE!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UznHTBZIa8E Laura- Bat for Lashes. This is such an amazing song, and I would die if Marlo ever performed it. I can see her dancing in my head whenever I hear this song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUVvpircaxo The Bed Song – Amanda Palmer. I see this as a very…flouncy but sad song, like anything that Beyond Words does. I want to preform to this song eventually.
I also really want to see the opening number of Miss Pole Dance Australia preform Cell Block Tango. I don't think it's a song in pole meant for one person. More like 6. Or 12. Or 20.
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Oh, and I left out–I don't really care about a dance or gymastics or pilates or yoga backround. Infact, I prefer them without. If they have flow and movement and can make a routine and DANCE without a background, then it's inspiration for me to know that I didn't have to be raised with it or put more money into classes outside of pole to fit my definition of "great". 🙂 Hope that helps.
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I am lucky enough to have both ends of the spectrum.
I have learned from pole prodigys who began teaching at as early as 6 months, but only beginners. My instructor was a 4'7" 20-ish tiny little blond who could do many advanced moves.
Pros of this:
-She was for all intents and purposes, a beginner. Six months? You can't even have a baby in six months. This was very motivational for me. "I CAN BE THAT GOOD IN SIX MONTHS, IT'S NOT JUST A FELIX CANE THING."
-She made class fun. We would go around the room during warm-up and introduce ourselves while doing stretches, why we decided to come for a class, or name one thing we learned and one goal during cooldown. Really made it feel like a community rather than a class.Cons of this:
-SO. MUCH. MISINFORMATION. I don't think this was because of her skill as an instructor, or even had anything to do with her being an instructor. I think this was just a personality quirk. But it made things confusing because of what she taught me…advanced moves didn't really make sense when I switched instructors.My current instructor is the best I can ask for! She is older than I am (but I think DD is the only person who isn't, let's be honest here LOL) with 10 years of experience. But, that allows me to appreciate the following:
-She is happy if we prove her wrong (YOU HAVE TO USE YOUR BUTTCHEEK FOR ICARUS AND YOU KNOW IT, EMBER!)
-She puts up with all of my emotional drama. I don't care what anyone says, pole is 60% mental and 40% physical for me. I have to be in the mood to pole, and do a certain trick, and then the mood to try tricks I don't even think I can do. You're more likely to get a move if you REALLY REALLY REALLY want it, and aren't crapping your pants over moves that you could care less for.
-Even if she can't teach a move a certain way, she will let us get into it "our" way as long as it's safe. For instance, superman. I think inverted thigh hold is ugly. And that whole, "LOOK MA'! My pelvis is on display for the whole world!" half-second of thigh rest. Ugh. I hate it. So I prefer inverted pike to superman. It's safe and an accepted for of superman. As long as I'm not going to hurt myself doing it, that's cool. Some instructors and studios will only teach you ONE way, and if you can't do it that ONE way, you are not allowed to advance.
-She can usually teach a move more than one way. For instance, learning icarus we tried both side climb and from superman. I like variations. Different variations click for different people. It took me two hours of trying to allegra from flatline for me to figure out that it just wasn't going to happen. Then I watched Veena's video on jasmine (?)/half-jade to allegra and was like someone parted the heavens and handed me allegra on a golden pole engraved platter. Nailed it. Different variations click for different people sometimes, and I think it is important for a teacher to understand and be able to act on that
-She does not say, "no." I told her I wanted to learn Rainbow Marchenko and she was like, "are you serious, you're insane." And then proceeded to teach me it 🙂 Insane in a good way, insane like, "you're a beast". She has a very bubbly, fun personality.
-She is a wizard. If someone says, "I want to learn this thing I saw on SV," and then they try to explain it to her, she'll be like, "let me show you what I think you mean." And then she does it. Without even seeing the move. So far this has happened without fail, I'm pretty sure she's a mind reader.
-Oh, there isn't a move she can't do. When anyone says "I want to learn X" and she says, "I don't know if I can do that, but I will try" she does it. Just, automatically. "What? Superman to allegra? Uh…alright." No big deal, just whipping out moves like they're cards or pennies or something. I have yet to see her fail at a move.
-And she makes mistakes! It's a rarity, but I have seen it happen. I feel like such a burden when I have to sit there and apply six layers of dry hands to make sure I don't fall on my face. And she hardly ever slips. But the times that she does, I am reminded that no matter how amazing I get, I will always make mistakes or have pole mishaps, and that's a comforting thing in it's own way.
– It's not all about the money. If I come into class 15 minutes late (I have to leave work and drive 45 minutes to get to the studio, I don't think I have EVER been on time for anything but a private) then class does not stop just for me to get scolded for being late, my money ripped from my hand, and then I am told that because I am late there is an extra charge/I cannot take the class. And I know studios who do this. Yes, pole is a business, but do NOT try to hustle me or I will not be going back to your studio, and I will recommend others not do it either. Nope, when I show up on time at my ten to fifteen minutes late, I come in the middle of stretching/warm up (I am already warmed up from work, so no big deal for me) and I pay at the end of class. As long as I pay. And I like that.
-Spotting. Some instructors just kinda, "watch what I do." Nope. My instructor has been kicked in the face/shin/everywhere and just continues to try to help us,I'm sure there are other smaller things that she does that I definitely appreciate, but those are the main ones that I would look at if I ever had to switch instructors.
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I know people who give lessons in other peoples home via star stages or x-stages. They seem pretty popular in silicon valley.
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what is wrong with the mio enhancers?
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Thanks Veena, I assumed as much but hate starting a regiment and then quiting halfway through. Not only because it makes me feel like a failure ( 😛 ) but also because it means I'm over-exerting myself. AGAIN.
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So just to confirm, this program is intended for those of us with busy lives…I have a very active job, and yesterday (Sunday) I just stretched and skipped day two because I wasn't sure if I would be overdoing it. This series is meant to be done every day without interruption? Or only when I'm not feeling like dying? Lol
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If biking shorts aren’t too short for him, go with those. I think Bad Kitty also sells mens shorts.