HollySatine
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i just found this floorwork video on youtube and thought i'd post it here in case it might inspire anyone:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztKu4_MdqOQ&feature=feedrec_grec_index
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I haven't had much negative experience with criticism because I have never really danced for groups (or posted any vids on YT) before. But I do want to broaden my horizons as a dancer because I can see myself coming back to the same go-to moves when I am free-dancing. Lately I've been really intrigued by modern dance both for itself and when it's incorporated into pole routines, so I'll be taking Modern I at my university next semester in order to get a new perspective and learn some new moves! I am also motivated by the fact that while I wouldn't mind performing a sexier routine, I want to have a wider variety of moves in my repertoire so that I can better control and filter out the sexy stuff when I want to (like in routines I'd like to show my parents!).
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I have this mat! I love it and feel very secure whenever I use it. The only problem I have is that the flap that is supposed to conceal the velcro doesn't completely cover it, but it's the soft side and not the scratchy part that faces up so it's not a big deal – I might have just gotten a defective one. Other than that though, I highly recommend it! It was the best deal I could find also when I was looking for a crash mat.
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"I wonder if I can do a invert on that?"
haha I don't know if there's a day this doesn't go through my mind! Unfortunately I don't think any of the playgrounds near where I currently live have poles the right size, and it's rare to find a street sign that isn't made with one of those square metal posts that have the holes running down the sides (although I did find one and have a picture of a ckr on it on my profile!). Lately on my way home at night I've been walking up to young trees and shaking them a bit to see how sturdy they are…I'm sure I look like a crazy person! ;b
And of course, the rest of this list is completely true too!!! 😀
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sounds like the grip felix uses to shoulder mount – why is that considered cheating?
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Have you tried the Veena grip? It's in her shoulder mount lesson and is much easier on your wrists – I hadn't been able to do a shoulder mount and while I can't do it now consistently I did get into it using this grip (and I thought it would take me at least another several months to get it). You stand with your back to the pole and a little to the side with the pole resting on the back of your shoulder near your face (like normal) but instead of cupping both hands behind the pole you only cup your inside hand around the back, and you wrap your outside hand around the front above the hand that is cupped. Does that make sense? With the outer hand gripping the pole in front it keeps your collar bone away from the pole because you have more control and are using a different kind of arm strength. Of course, Veena explains it a lot better than I can…
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the site that UTpoler posted also has a link to this info page with different exercises you can do:
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Cinara – what is a respect grip?
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thanks for the responses!
@JeHanne – that's about what I'm thinking of doing too – the studio offers either an intro week (7 consecutive days) or an intro month (30 consecutive days) for new students starting with your first class, but you have to pick one before you really know what it's going to be like (if you take just one class you won't be a "new student" and won't get the discounted rate)…i figured a week wouldn't be long enough to see any results and committing to a month right away is a little intimidating for it being something I've never done before…
do you feel like it helped your pole work at all?
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thanks for the insight, stoneycook! 🙂
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Sorry, I had started another similar post recently and didn't really clarify in this one – the only reason I'm trying to stay away from the "girly" stuff (although I agree with Eva – you can make anything girly or manly) is that I will be teaching guys who aren't already terribly interested in pole dancing (yet!) – I'm hosting an event for a co-ed fraternity and since I'm trying to attract as many people as possible (both guys and girls) I'm just trying to be sensitive to the fact that most people who don't know all the facts about pole dancing have preconceived notions about it – and frankly, I'm surprised I have any guys interested in the first place. So, I don't want to scare any of them off! lol although I will be sure to add at least a spin or two to the list… 🙂
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Thanks for the suggestions everyone!
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Woohoo!!! It looks great!!! 😀
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I LOVE the idea – it will make referencing moves SO much easier!
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I am the exact same way!!! It makes the cross ankle release really difficult for me because I can't turn my knees in enough to get better grip without them overlapping – grrr!
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