MariYabe
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Good luck and let us know how it turns out. Even if all the changes you request aren't met at least they are verbalized and something to bring up again, later.
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Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!
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ShonaLancs. You've never stretched? Why not?
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done
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I feel as an instructor you should be able to teach where ever you want. Just like fitness instructors who make it their living. They teach class at several different health clubs and owners accept it as a common practice. Of course if they want exclusivity than they should offer you a contract and more money.
I think as a student you always want to grow and expand. I think it's beneficial to seek out other studios, teachers and classes. Everyone has a unique approach to pole, dance and there is always something new to learn. Of course you can have a home base but it's fun to go outside your box. I take hip hop, yoga, and silks consistently to enhance my pole dance and teaching skills.
Having said that, I teach for a studio, who's owner is very possesive and gets upset that some of us venture out to other studios for just taking class. WTH? She feels that her studio should be the only source for her instructors when it comes to pole and it sends the wrong message to students. Mind you our studio has one mirror in the corner with 9 poles, all stationery and no spinning. Her issues are her problem but I definitely feel I'm a way better teacher/dancer because I'm more open and well rounded. If it were me, I'd insist my instructors venture out there.
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It all depends. I have a long vast and diverse athletic background. My family and friends know I'm a circus freak and love to perform even though I'm older than most. I'm a kid at heart and ever since I can remember I've doing somersaults or cartwheels. So pole is not a huge leap but they dont' really understand or know, or want to know because it makes them uncomfortable.
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I'm 52. I'm inspired everyday by my pole friends, my students and the digital community like Studio Venna. It doesn't matter the source. I get excited about learning, seeing and talking to everyone and everything about pole
A strong and confident woman is inspiring no matter what age or size they are. I've had older women come to class who can move with grace and confidence much better than some of my younger students who are hung up on "perfection".
I don't know if I kick ass, I just know how I FEEL when I move or when I put together some unique combinations together or try something I've seen on Youtube. I have my limits for sure but it doesn't stop me from trying or modifying and working on what works for me.
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I love this too. I can let go of the top arm but can't find the balance point and always slide out of it. Looking at the picture and reading your description I think my chest is not open enough and my leg is not out as far away as it should be. Thanks for the tip Drdredancer.
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I'm so sorry to hear. That's horrible but don't loose hope and you'll recover some of these things and they'll find the people or person who did this.
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Wow, beautiful performance LillyBilly. That's your teacher? How lucky you are, she's amazing.
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Hi Buffy. There are a couple of studios in Sacramento. I teach at Sacramento Pole Dance Studio in Natomas about 5 minutes north of downtown Sac. There is open studio time during the week. Or give Lisa the owner a call and arrange something…
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So cool, must try. Thanks for the link.
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Five years ago a friend dragged me to class.
When I first saw pole I was confused and messmerized at the same time. My fitness instructor who teaches yoga, spin, group exersise was offering pole dance out of her home. I didn't get it. I thought it was a really strange thing to do. My friend kept bugging me to take a class. Telling me "it's so much fun" while covered in bruises. I thought "hell no."
After I saw my instructor dance a freestyle routine, a ray of light struck. I was instantly hooked! All the pieces came into place. Like a perfect storm. I've danced, competed, performed my all my life in a rich variety of sports and art. Pole makes perfect sense. It's beautiful, difficult and most of all creative. It is never ending therefore you can never be bored. You can reach certain limits but there is always something to improve upon and something new to learn.
The friend is gone and the original teacher is gone but I've kept up with pole and love it. Who wants to run or swim laps and stare at the bottom of a pool for fitness? Not me, I'd rather dance!
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My favorite instructors ranked in order by instruction and content: They are all worth every penny and wonderful in their own right. I learned so much from each one. You will not be disappointed by any one of these extraordinary pole stars.
1. Zoraya
2. David Owen
3. Marlo
4. Skittles
5. Jenyne
6. Estee
7. Alethea
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I'm in!