Kobajo84
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Another expense you have to take into account is if you're teaching to music you have to pay a music licensing fee.
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When she drops into the jasmine she supports her weight with her bottom hand of her same side knee hooked leg then drops into a one legged crucifix in which her body faces the pole then she just positions her body for the inner leg hang. It's just a series of moves when broken down:
1. Aerial fan kick
2. Jasmine/Flight Attendant (too many different names for this one)
3. 1 Legged Crucifix/Tammy
4. Inner Leg Hang
I think you are skipping the crucifix part by not realizing that is an actual move and being used as a transition in this move. Hope that helps.
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I'm not sre what you're talking about? Can you pot a video of you doing the move to clarify what you mean by "layback"?
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My blog is: http://www.poleharmonyfitness.com/blog
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I LOVE Pleasers. I have tried Ellie but they didn't fit right in my arches. I have petite feet and pleasers are always snug and very comfortable. I wear size 6 or 6 1/2. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Yeah, it feels more secure for my to roll forward and into the right shoulder. I tried the opposite shoulder and it isn't as secure.
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I did mine same hooking leg to same shoulder:
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4ecb39e2-b32c-4853-a7af-4e390ac37250
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I love my Lil' Mynx! I actually think it is a better pole for gripiness, however with environmental influences the pole changes just like every other pole- meaning when it's cold, the pole is like ice and slippery. My Mynx warmed up nicely and was such a great pole for my learning progression. I have the powder coated black rotator though. If you have the stainless steel it will be very slippery and you just have to really keep it warm like everyone else said. If you can, post a video. Some of us might be able to give you some tips based on your form if you aren't able to get it after trying everything recommended.
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I would research some Chinese pole dancing videos- very high male dominance in that area of dance and you could pull out some tricks with him and coach his form while his superior strength executes.
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This is a very interesting topic. Has he expressed what he would like to get out of the classes? Some men want to dance sexy but some men want the tricks aspect. I would ask him his preferences since pole dancing has so many possibilities that way you can cater to his learning needs. Keep us updated, I'd like to hear the outcome and about the experience of teaching him. This is one of the wonderful aspects of being a teacher- you now get to be a student too in his journey! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Video description:
Brief video showing how to shorten the length of your aerial silks to perform from a lower rig point (without using scissors).
Using this method you can hang even your longest fabric in a much shorter venue without dragging the excess fabric on the floor.
VERY useful for outdoor rigging where your fabric will be ruined by the dirt, sticks, leaves, etc found on the ground.
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Reconfigure your tie in your rigging. You can tie a rigging to shorten your silks. There's a youtube video about how to do this with a rescue figure 8.
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When one door closes, another opens. Maybe not right now, but better opportunities are in your future. I went through a similiar situation this past summer and was welcomed with open arms to a new studio that I am so proud of and happy to call my new pole home. Everything happens for a reason. I wish you the best of luck. Your teaching days are not over, just taking a break so you can refocus and make a stellar come back. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Stop comparing yourself to everyone else's progress. We all progress differently- just like no two people are completely the same- no two people can achieve physical things the same. Sounds like you're focusing too much on how everyone else is doing things and clearly how they're doing certain things isn't working for you. Have you had personal alone time with your pole? It may sound silly but being able to just focus on your pole and just what you're doing can really help. Try turning off what everyone else is doing around you and just focus completely on you and your pole. Sometimes those environmental distractions can keep us from progressing, especially if they consist of others who are excelling at a faster rate than we are. We just want to be like everyone else! I think it's way too early for you to be getting so frustrated. It's only been a few classes and depending on your dance/fitness background things may or may not click like you want them to. Your slippery grip could be related to the fact you're getting frustrated which causes your body to perspire more. Some people experience excessive perspiration in their hands for a number of reasons- if you have to constantly wipe your pole, don't be ashamed or embarrassed- just do it. I like to keep a towel handy in class with a bottle of water & alcohol mixture to spray and wipe my pole. Some days I'm more slippery than others and when doing spins, I like a fresh pole. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif You also may need to focus on wrist, forearm, and hand strengthening exercises. Your pole instructor should be able to provide you with strengthening exercises, however if you come from a studio where the instructors are not educated in this area (why they are teaching is beyond me?? But this does happen) then you can research exercises on YouTube and I believe Veena has some in her strengthening section of her lessons. There's resources out there and if you can't rely on your studio to be able to provide you with them, then you just have to take that responsibility upon educating yourself. With that said, also focus on shoulder strengthening and conditioning exercises. A lot of beginners with no previous background in dance lack proper postural alignment. Again, this is something your instructor should be looking at and able to direct you. You may want to inquire about a private lesson with your instructor. I understand sometimes depending on class size it can be difficult to pinpoint every student and correct everything you see them doing incorrectly, especially if you don't want to single them out- ESPECIALLY if they are already frustrated with their progress. If you have the means, I highly recommend seeking out a private lesson. You may find certain things you're doing wrong get the proper clarification it deserves when it's just you and the instructor. Sorry so long..my brain just blew up on this one. LOL.
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If you strike the match, then you can potentially light the torch…..
I'd refrain from sending out any warning- even though you have good intentions your warning may not come across as such. If your former students choose to take a class from any of these people that you feel are not fit to be teaching, then your students will see it and either offer to help them by working with them to steer them in the right direction or decide not to spend their time or money there anymore. They themselves might start to teach it and realize that they're not ready to be teaching. It's something they need to learn on their own. It sounds like if they're already reaching out that they are in deed doing their homework and obtaining as much information as possible to embark on this new experience for them. By writing to former students to send a warning you could potentially cause unwanted drama for yourself. The community already has enough issues and drama due to miscommunication from social media or email correspondence that this would just be another example of internet misinterpretation that would just cause problems for everyone involved. Best to just leave it be or if there's something you're really concerned about, discuss it with them by giving them the information or point them to it that you feel they are lacking.
