Charley
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I’ve not used a weighted hoop although I could probably make one easy enough. I found the dance hoops are large and weight enough to notice some ab definition coming in. I’ve not had a lot of time on hooping but I’ve been getting bruised up and sore from it. The cool thing is you can go forever with the dance hoops so you get a lot of repetition which is good for dance hooping because repetitive motion = muscle memory. It’s good cardio and something really fun to do outside (you almost have to.) i also think it’s a fun way to exercise with kids…the neighbors sure won’t have anything to say about that https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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No worries, we will work on some things Friday!!!! The wrist sit doesn’t really require much flexibility (If I can do it anyone can – I am the most unflexible person in the world!)
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Home depot has plain large mirrors for $40! They do not have a frame and you would have to mount them – the mounts are less than a dollar, So far it’s the cheapest I’ve seen!
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I have started hooping too (thanks Jenn!!!!) and I am full of bruises. It’s a whole new world! I am really enjoying it and it is something I can do (have to do) outside which is great! I haven’t found it super difficult yet.
The larger the hoop the better – it’s easier to keep going. I have 43” diameter hoop and a 36” diameter hoop – the 43 I use to figure things out but it’s rather large and clumsy so I once I have something I move to my 36 so I will be able to hoop in the house eventually.
Just make sure you get a real hoop – an adult sized one and you’ll be fine. In less than a week of practice I can hoop over my head with my hands, switch hands bring the hoop down to my waist and back up over my head, pass it around the outside of my body, hip hoop, go between waist and hip hooping, hoop one leg, walk and hoop and that’s about it but not bad for less than a week and only a few hours put in.
Jenn is super good already and she’s only been at it 3 weeks or so https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hi,
Thanks again for the feedback. In Canada, the LM with shipping is still actually cheaper than the X pole by a bit, but I hadn’t really thought through the transportation issue. I don’t really want to be driving through town with the pole on my roof https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif (I live in a small town and I teach high school, so it could be an issue https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ). I’ve read the thread on having to get a LM worn in so it isn’t too slippy. So if I bought an X do you think it will be a lot different in terms of grip when compared to a well worn in LM pole at the studio or should I be okay?
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I started with the LM pole and travel became an issue when I started making pole friends. Plus you have to drill into everyone’s ceiling if you want to use your pole at their house. The pole is solid but it really should be mounted to the floor as well. I found because of the carpet issue my pole would move a lot and when I eventually took it down it left a rather large hole in my ceiling and my joist. If the basic Lm was the same price as PS or X I would say forget it but because the basic static colored pole is close to $100 cheaper I think it’s a good value for a pole.
As far as break in period – there have been mixed reviews. You always have to break in a stainless LM but with X you may or may not have a break in time. I bought my X used from a friend – she never used her pole because the X was too slippy. When she came over and played on PS she said she would not be selling her pole if it was as grippy as the PS. I didn’t actually use my X for months but once I put it up I found it grippier myself. I also took the time to wipe it down and prep it when she sold it to me too. Jenn and I cleaned it with acetone so anything that may have been on it from manufacturing or shipping was eaten away. I’ve heard several people say their X pole was slippy in the beginning.
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DId you see Redke7’s tutorial? That is what I worked off after I initially got it. I still can’t do it no handed. It’s scary for sure!
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markstaar makes permanent poles. The supply poles for bars/clubs and a lot of studios use their poles (brass). I have used them they are plenty sturdy as they are permanently mounted into a joist (not like a Lil Mynx but actually fixed to the ceiling.)
The only bad thing is markstaar will not give a weight limit on their poles.
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If you are interested in the Advanced/Master Class – please email me as the price is a little higher on the Master Class. Email me for requirements as well.
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Karol (redke7) and Althea (altheaaustin sp?) are AMAZING to watch.
I would love if USPDF would add a doubles section to their to comp. I think MPD UK has a doubles section. But USPDF is new and they are already doing so many awesome things to promote pole is such a healthy good way!!!!
Awesome vids – I had to watch them atleast 5 times a piece to appreciate it all. My head wanted to explode. I love the different angles!!!!
Hey Q – now that I have a cam the 24th we should revisit our doubles stuff and play around with cam angles.
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Hi everyone!
Just an update! We have 6 spots left for this workshop.
Wendy will be doing a Beginner/Intermediate workshop August 4th in Madison Heights at Pole Fit Revolution – http://www.polefitrevolution.com. Please visit the website and email them to reserve your spot.
IF you have emailed me your spot is safe https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Price is $60 for 90 minutes. Because space is limited this means that you will have a lot of pole time and clear instruction. She will be teaching us some of that amazing NYPD style choreography!!!!
There is a Master Class and if you’d like to take that class with me – PM or email me.
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Unfortunately, no one is offering a 6 week course where you see the same students in class and get to learn a progression (I’ve pleaded with the owners but to no avail…).
.It’s the commitment thing. I used to do 6 week classes and had a lot of people interested but worried about the cost and if they’d even like it. When I dropped to 4 weeks I was suddenly over booked. Much easier for people to set aside 4 weeks rather than 6. Although I do 5 weeks at one location and don’t have a problem booking.
I’ve done 6 week intermediate courses and those have sold well but I like to keep things easy for students, they pay once a month for their classes and they can stick with the same day/time no matter what level they are at.
Choreo is a good idea – I don’t teach it much because it takes a lot of time to put together but students do like it. When I say like I mean LOVE it. I like to make them freestyle after their first four classes and they get super nervous – choreo gets rid of the nerves.
Good Luck ABC!!! The opening is a great idea to check it out and if anything it should be free and you get to see MPD Germany dance (hopefully she will dance for you guys.)
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I HAD a belly piercing that I removed – not pole related but I’d had it since I was 17 and really thought it something I should remove as part of my moving forward. I’d had it for over 10 years…
I didn’t have a lot of trouble with it but I constantly was losing the ball for it, it did catch on clothing a few times and I could feel it when it was against the pole. Don’t get anything dangly or a hoop. – that’s all I can say.
I’m happier not to have to worry about it in all honesty – if you do get one make sure you wear a crop top or sports bra when you pole so your clothing doesn’t catch on it.
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We should put in dibs on songs for this, lol so we aren’t all dancing to the same song as someone else mentioned.
I’ll probably pick Scream or Black and White.
MJ had a lot of great music and it will be missed. Does anyone know about NEW MJ music that was supposed to be released?
What about dancing to MJ covers? I’d love to dance Chris Cornell – Billy Jean.
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I will ask her more questions about the poles and student-to-pole ratio. I still think I would like to go for the first level though. It is like I said, if I like the class and the way it is set up then I’ll just do the month on, month off deal in order to have time to practice and save up money. IF it don’t like it or something just doesn’t feel right, I don’t have to go back and I’ll have the memory of getting a lesson from MPD Germany. Either way I feel like I win. *shrugs shoulders*
You can always ask about a private package. If she’s a singular instructor she might be able to work out something with you. I make deals all the time if I know the student is coming back to take more than 1 private lesson.
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That doesn’t sound too bad actually. I charge $25/hour for group classes. Most of my classes are an hour and 15 minutes for beginners – 2 hours seems like an awfully long time on top of the fact that a lot of my students are mom’s and it’s difficult for mom’s to get 2 hours to themselves.
Since she is MPD Germany – I think that it’s an even better value.
Good luck and let us know what you decided to do! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Charley,
Not bad. How many sessions make one class at your location? Do you still teach in the Trenton area?
I’ve been asked to renew classes – I just wrapped up, but I am just not sure if I’ll be going out there again…it’s a long day for me so I am trying to decide if I want to go down to less days at my day job to teach more.
I’ll be in Commerce July 24th, August 21st and then after that I will doing lessons in Commerce – 5 mins from Novi. I am also teaching in Madison Heights.
I’m relaunching http://www.michiganpoledance.com soon hopefully by the end of the week, we will have a complete list of dates and times.
