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I LOVE having chair parties!!! I choreograph a routine, teach it to them and gave them a CD with the song on it as a gift. Pick a song that's not too long. I think mine was about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes. We had snacks and a couple of the gals brought in some wine 🙂 At the the end, I divided the girls into 2 groups and they each gave a little performance. So fun!!! Good luck!

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Thank you all for you input!! Every one of your comments helped in one way or another 🙂

No ~ It is not uncommon for fitness instructors to take someone elses classes ~ I occasionally like to do it just to be on the receiving end of a class once in a while! Typically we take the classes of those who work at the same facility as we do. Or in a completely different town!

I'm actually a little flattered that she chose my studio and wants to "learn my songs" (Her exact words by the way) ~ I'm all for sharing knowledge… Just not with the DIRECT competition. The gym she works for and my studio are literally on the same street!

Had she come in and said "Hey, I just got certified in zumba and would like to try one or two of your classes" I would not have a problem at all!

Having had time to think over the situation, I've decided to speak to her privately if/when she comes in again. Deep down I don't think she meant any malice ~ Even though it felt like a slap in the face!

Not sure exactly what to say though…. I would like to tell her that 'she is welcome to take classes at my studio, but not with the intention of stealing our original choreography'…. I might also remind her that it is in poor taste to what she is doing as our businesses are in direct competition. Ugh!!! I hate having to be nasty ~ But I have every right to protect my business. The studio is how I make my living. I have no other job.

I do not charge memberships ~ All my classes are pay-as-you-go and I count on pulling in large numbers for my group ex classes. I have about 6 ladies from the gym that come to our zumba because they like our style. If she copies our choreo ~ I'm afraid I'll lose those gals. We usually have about 20 in our Zumba classes and losing 6 would make a big difference.

Who knows, maybe she won't come back and I won't have to say anything 🙂

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Great list! "Hunter" by Portishead is a good one too!

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Instructions for making your own hoop ~ I used them and made several hoops!  They work great!!!  http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html

Then I ordered "hoop tape" online to decorate them.  Here is a link for that too!

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=hoop+tape&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=7666901265&ref=pd_sl_5f7la14qrw_e

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I just bought a used xpert xpole from a friend ~ I was going to order directly from xpole, but the lady on the phone said something about the shipping being held up in China and it would be a while before I would get it…. Anyway… The pole I bought is a about a year old and wasn't used very often. I put it together with no problems and am pretty impressed with it so far. My husband did have to file down a sharp spot at the joint. OUCH! No wonder it was barely used! The pole is pretty hefty and seems sturdy enough. I do see how the "x joint" can become a problem though ~ It's easy to see how they can slip and how the little grooves can become stripped! I feel like it's not a matter of "if" it will slip, but "when"! Although I am satisfied with the pole, and learned that (for me) chrom is waaaaay better than ss, I am glad I did not buy a new xpole. I don't think I will be buying one unless or until they improve the x joint. Does anyone know if the same issues apply to the stationary xpoles?

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I have 3 PS poles and they are all really slick!  Just tried a chrom Xpole for the first time and loved it! It wasn't nearly as slippery as the ss ones.  Everybody's chemistry is a little different though.

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I think you're exactly right amy!  I always wondered why the two would be so different ~ Now I get it! 

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Love your blog Amy (ur so funny) ~ Thanks for sharing! I can spin on my lyra with very little nausea, but the pole is different… Maybe because I'm so busy hanging on to my hoop for such dear life https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif that I don't notice the spinning as much! 

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Awesome!!! I'll be sure and check it out!

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Thanks Charley ~ I feel better now! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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I'm worried… I just bought an Xpole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif

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Wow… Awesome advice!!!!  About the Lil Mynx poles…. It looks like the ceiling mount is the same as the Flirty Girl Fitness pole???

I think I'm going to go with Xpole.  I'm not a fan of removable poles at all, but I need some portable ones as I will be holding a few classes off site.  Safety is my biggest concern!

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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifI'm always glad to see vids with pole dancing in them!  Even if the pole dancing is not the best, it may encourage someone to give it a try and thats always a good thing!

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I totally understand your not wanting to take meds!  The only natural thing that works for me is running!  Not sure if you are a runner or not…

In my opinion we are all runners, some of us just aren't aware of it yet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif 

I've solved many problems during my runs! 

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Impulse Pole Dance in St. Petersburg 🙂

http://www.impulsepoledance.com/