[OopseyDaisey]

I recently attended a competition where many people were very polite but enthusiastic; however one school in particular started screaming for their dancers (& their dancers only) to the point I couldn’t hear the music. Unfortunately, that started a trend with other schools screaming as though the cheering was part of the competition. Of course, the competitors who weren’t from big schools or were from farther away had fewer people to cheer for them, so it was sad. I think competitions can definitely have more cheering than a theatrical performance, but please…cheer for all or cheer for none, and please be considerate of those sitting around you. IMHO 🙂

[OopseyDaisey]

I wholeheartedly agree. Not only does it distract from the performer’s interpretation of the music, but I think it cheapens the art of pole in the view of the public. I guess I expect more of a theatre mentality so you can be immersed in the character and story.

[OopseyDaisey]

I think what you can see from all our postings is that it depends on your body…I have a long torso for someone barely over five feet, but the next person might have super long legs and need a big hoop. As for rigging supplies, again, just make sure they are weight rated steel fixtures.

[OopseyDaisey]

I’m quite petite and got a 34″. If I added three inches to my torso height I’d be in a 36″ hoop, but I know from personal experience that I have a hard time holding the splits across that length. The Simply Circus Aerial FAQ site recommends the following:
34″ Lyra is generally best for a performer under 5’6″
35″ Lyra is generally best for a performer under 5’8″
36″ Lyra is generally best for a performer under 6′
A second method of selecting an aerial hoop is to sit in a chair, measure from the seat of the chair to the top of the head, and add an inch.
http://community.simplycircus.com/tutorials/aerial/aerial_arts_faq.htm#Selecting_Aerial_Apparatus

[OopseyDaisey]

I agree with the comments above…definitely want to avoid aluminum (I’ve worked for a company that uses aluminum and it can shatter under pressure). Anyway, I just ordered my hoop from Jackie Tan based on the recommendation of several people including the folks at Nimble Arts. Jackie makes them in batches at around $280 depending on the number of tabs, etc. Jackie emailed me yesterday to let me know she made extras in this batch. If you are interested, email her at jtcircus@yahoo.com

[OopseyDaisey]

I haven’t seen these pics of her pregnant and poling. Where did you see them?

[OopseyDaisey]

Thank you…maybe one of these places knows someone even closer!

[OopseyDaisey]

You might try emailing the Italian Pole Federation: info@federazioneitalianapoledance.com

[OopseyDaisey]

Fashion tape doesn’t work near as well as wig tape. Wig tape is designed to resist all kinds of sweat and movement. Plus it’s less expensive. Learned that from a lady who provides wigs for cancer patients.

[OopseyDaisey]

Thank you for making me think of the positive when looking in the mirror…I needed this today!

I love my hands, wrists, hair, eyes, and cheekbones.  My lips because my dad loved that I have my mom's lips.  And my thighs that may not be Hollywood's preference, but they let me do Tumbles, Stars, Superwomen, Thigh holds, and climbs that show the cuts in those strong muscles.  Oh, and I have badass hip flexors.  https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif

[OopseyDaisey]

Hopefully they'll use more descriptive names and not so many colloquial ones like lunchbox or spatchcock that don't translate well in different areas.  Or personal names like The Susan or whatever.

[OopseyDaisey]

My problem is that my arm can barely reach when I turn to the side.  I'd love to see a picture of a short gal (who isn't super bendy) doing it so I could see where they hold.

[OopseyDaisey]

@ Sugardiva–try  http://youtube.com/watch?v=OmJMJ41Wi3s

I think the other link only works on a mobile device. 

[OopseyDaisey]

Here's the clip:  http://www.cbs.com/daytime/the_talk/video/?pid=4rTfbrKsEggEXoSvmPkcGVKATrkorMCj&vs=Default&play=true

Thanks for mentioning this, !

[OopseyDaisey]

Miraine–I think that is the same as the Keem:  http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/353/keem/

:33–is that like leg Wacking?  All I could think of was Princess Lockeroo from So You Think You Can Dance.

2:11 is really nice…I do a one arm chair spin but that one makes me need a massage just watching it.

The head kick was so impressive and funny at the same time.  The way the helmet sank on her head…lol!  But I'm totally jealous, too!

Thanks for posting that, Sair!