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It's not so much that one stage is "better" than another. Each has it's own benefits and flaws, it just depends on what factors are most important to you.
For me, I choose the SSA because it is really easy to break down and set up (I can do mine in under 2 min now). However, it is definitely still big and bulky to haul around, at least it's in pieces. I also like that it is low to the ground (like 4 inches high), making it easy to do floorwork. I always have to put some sort of yoga mat down on hardwood / uneven floors, and it does affect the spin mode a bit, and make it slower.
I do not like that my SSA pole can come unspun (on static mode, with version 3.0 -NOT the EZ connect). But then again, I use it mostly on spin, and I use it for parties / events where easy portability is my main concern.
The X-pole's big benefit to me is the locking pole with hex keys, you know that pole isn't going to come apart, (but then again, I have not tried PS EZ-connect to compare). Last time I saw an X-stage get put together, it took about 20 min. While it does have legs pop out past the round stage area, they choose to only use 1/2 of them, and weighted under the base down with sandbags for added stability. They were concerned someone would get hurt during the competition on the extra legs. The spin mode on it was great, and really fast and smooth.
So the big question is, what's most important to you? And I agree with Chem's statement, there are lots of reasons to choose one versus another. The great thing is that there is no wrong answer. =)
*Pole love*
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@storypole – I used acupuncture / auricular therapy to quit smoking. I went to a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and after 2 sessions I literally could not put a cigarette in my mouth without feeling sick. I am definitely a skeptic, but I had tried smoking cessation classes, prescription meds (wellbutrin), tobacco inhaler, nicotine patches, nicotine gum, snapping a rubber band on my wrist when I had urges, etc! It's definitely the best $75 I ever spent to quit smoking forever!
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Pink Lemon Studio
http://www.PinkLemonStudio.com
We teach pole dancing classes in St. Louis, MO
We also offer pole dance parties for all occasions such as bachelorettes, bridal showers, girls' night out, birthday parties, etc!
I hope to be adding aerial classes soon too.
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It was nice to meet both you of ladies this weekend!
Diana – thanks for the cake pop! Delish! And your act was super adorable, glad I got to meet you in person finally!
Mary Ellen – Thank you for taking the time to be involved with this event and helping us promote pole dance within the St Louis community. And I LOVED your shoes!
I had an amazing time meeting all the wonderful polers from around the midwest, and they were all so sweet and talented. I was so nervous that day, it was my first competition too, and boy did it fly by once I got up there! Wheeeew! It was so awesome to see so many great performances LIVE at one time, I really want to come to Midwest now and experience more!
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Hi Kyrsten,
I linked your video from last year here. =) You were very good!
Do you have any helpful tips or tricks? I'm not really sure if I'm up to the level of competition that is out there, but I figure it's time to set some goals and give it a whirl!
I don't know what other competitions this is involved with, other than Midwest pole. I would contact Mary Ellen with any questions.
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What should I do with being ambidextrous? I do everything on both sides (I'm not being a big head here, it's just something I do when I pole) so what can I do? Should I just film myself doing each spin/trick on each side anyway?
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First of all, do you have any type of gymnastics, dance, or other athletic background whatsoever? Did you do any type of poling before two months ago? Let me tell you the first thing to remember when learning all this mess… It ain't easy. I don't care who you are, what you do, unless you are or have done any of the above in the past it's going to be much harder for you than those that have. And let me also tell ya another thing, I had 12 years of gynastics and 6 years of dance under my belt (granted I hadn't done any of that in several years), and it still took me almost 6 months before I was able to invert properly. Not to say that it's going to take you that long, but still. Also, keep in mind that everyones body and learning curve is different. As a member-turned-instructor, here are a few tips to keep in mind when learning to invert:
1. Work on your muscle core and strengthening outside of your classes. I lift weights for an hour every day and then after work go to take and teach my classes. It makes all the difference. Even if you don't have a pole of your own at home to practice on, that doesn't mean you can't do other things in the mean time to improvise for building your strength.
2. Stretch well before and after every single workout you do, because believe me when I say flexability and mobility are essential for the progression of all of your pole moves especially inverting. If your muscles are very warm going into your harder tricks it will make things that much easier for your progression.
3. Never, never, never give up! Even when you're tired and worn down after a difficult practice, don't take that as your body's way of telling you to stop. You do need to listen to your body and what it's telling you, but you must know the difference in when it is just tired and giving up sooner than it's actually finished, and when it will actually break if you push any further. If you can't tell the difference, just remember this, it is when your muscles are simply fatigued that you must push them a little further, as this is the point when they actually grow. Stopping at the same point every time just because you're tired, they will stay the same and progressively deteriorate with time and age if not pushed.
I'm not a physical therapist or medical expert on the human body, but, I do know my own body and have grown to understand how it works very well. And, believe me when I say the body tends to play tricks on you especially when you're exhausted. Think about that and good luck in the future!
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I think you must messure you decision in sections and decide from there. For example:
1. How long have you been with your home studio?
The time messured in one studio may define how important an instructor you are to that studio in particular and what may be expected of you (whether those expectations are ethically warrented or not has no barring on how the owner and/or members view you and your loyalty to them.
2. How much business have you brought in for them with your skills and talents, and was the kick-back from that time and effort compensated and appreciated?
If you've shead blood (not literally, or literally if you truly have), sweat, and tears for your studio over time and you have not felt as though you were rightfully recognized or rewarded (whether by payroll, comission, or simply kind words of encouragement) then the decision should be much easier than you're making it on yourself. Never short change yourself as a dancer and instructor. You do what you do because you earned your place doing it, so if you feel less than the best you are, re-evaluate yourself and circumstances and move on to bigger and better things, because believe me you're worth it.
3. This is more of an obvious statement than a questions, but, weigh your overall currency.
If you find other studios that are willing you pay you more than you're currently getting paid and your home studio isn't willing to budge on what they are paying you then you need to do what is financially best for you. If others can recognize that you are a find and are willing to up the anti to lock you in I'd say your decision is made right there. Your only problem/question then becomes who's willing to pay you more for your awesomeness? I know that sounds very greedy, when in reality, you need to think about feeding, clothing, and homing yourself before anything else.
4. As an instructor, do you feel as though you've reached a plateau at your home studio and you think you have much more to learn, develope, and ultimately offer to others?
FIrst of all I don't think that going to other studios to learn more than you already know is wrong. How else will you learn anything new to teach others? It's the same as going online to youtube.com or any other sites that offer lessions or examples to try out on your own time. How are you expected to teach anything new if you don't branch out and learn new things on your own? Any business owner, instructor, even just a studio member should appreciate and understand the importance of this concept. If they don't and act overly offended by what you've done, that proves right there how petty they are. They should be happy for you wanting to better yourself and they should be supporting you every step of the way. The only time that it's not cool for you to be going around to other places is if you're being sneaky about it and if you are teaching things to people improperly regardless of what you learned along the way. Questioning your own methods and not following proper steps can lead to serious injuries and if you're not willing to perfect or improve what you've learned to properly teach others safely then that because your own moral dilemma and you should feel bad in that respect.
Look, in the end you need to decide what is best for you, not worry about how others around you will feel if you take a chance and decide you want to expand your horizons. That may sound thoughtless and harsh but if you don't start taking care of you and respecting your own needs first, how will you ever expect to gain that much from those you're teaching? I leave you with that to think about. Let us all know how things turn out and good luck!
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Good God!! W#:9afiwe4;98fa3j!! Don't really know what else to say about this contorted display of awesomeness…
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You didn't mention how long you have been dating, or how long you have been pole dancing, so..
But if it hasn't been long for either relationship, then you have to realize a few things:
1) His hang ups about pole dance are HIS. If he is willing to end your relationship over your pole dancing, then you don't need his approval, or to try to change his mind. He'll either come around and accept and support you, or he won't.
2) Are you taking classes? Film yourself at class and he'll see what you are really doing all hour. I think mine was convinced we danced around in underwear grinding on the floor until I showed him a video. He has even given pole a try, he says it's hard! LOL.
Good luck!