WickedVixen
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Thanks, sparrow! I'm up in Aroostook County- about six hours north of Portland. Let me if you ever make it out this way!
I lead a bizarre double life that makes a home studio infeasible for at least a year. During the summer, I run a fishing lodge WAAAY out in the woods (which would be perfect for a pole retreat weekend but not for classes), and this winter, I'm renting a small apartment while I look for a permanent winter home. The place I'm in now would be suitable for private lessons, though, so I may go that route if a studio doesn't work out. I agree- setting up for every class will be a pain, but I think I can make it work, at least until I find a more permanent solution. =)
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CapFeb, I can pop my eardrums without moving my jaw, too! It comes in pretty handy on airplanes and when diving. If I keep them open, though, it makes me yawn. =)
I can also recite the alphabet backwards, which hasn’t been terribly useful yet. -
JelliCrew, I’m the same way. I’ll be a trick monkey until the bitter end- I just love flying. That being said, however, we do all have to rest now and then, for whatever reason.
When I started recording my practices, I was horrified that what I thought were great transitions and sexy floor moves were *ahem* neither great nor sexy. It gave me a new goal- to achieve the fluidity I see in the my idols. I discovered then that I was addicted to the next goal, the next milestone, and the next achievement, rather than the tricks themselves. It’s crazy, but (for me, anyway), achieving a “perfect” pirouette with pointed toes, a smile, and fluid dynamics is harder than a lot of tricks. It might be worth a shot to think about it in those terms, especially if you’re having trouble just enjoying the dance and if you have a webcam to track your progress.
Charley, your blog post was wonderfully eloquent. It struck a chord with me as I look into beginning to teach. Thank you!
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JelliCrew, I’m the same way. I’ll be a trick monkey until the bitter end- I just love flying. That being said, however, we do all have to rest now and then, for whatever reason.
When I started recording my practices, I was horrified that what I thought were great transitions and sexy floor moves were *ahem* neither great nor sexy. It gave me a new goal- to achieve the fluidity I see in the my idols. I discovered then that I was addicted to the next goal, the next milestone, and the next achievement, rather than the tricks themselves. It’s crazy, but (for me, anyway), achieving a “perfect” pirouette with pointed toes, a smile, and fluid dynamics is harder than a lot of tricks. It might be worth a shot to think about it in those terms, especially if you’re having trouble just enjoying the dance and if you have a webcam to track your progress.
Charley, your blog post was wonderfully eloquent. It struck a chord with me as I look into beginning to teach. Thank you!
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Yay- I’m so glad you posted your site! I love your work, and I didn’t know you had more out there. You’ve got one more fan!
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I’m a licensed civil engineer who specializes in ecological restoration- I left the consulting world last spring to teach engineering to high school kids at a nearby math and science magnet school. I’m also a registered guide and wilderness first responder, and I own a hunting/fishing lodge that I run during the summer months.
This fall, I’m also going to start teaching pole at one of the local dance studios. -
My mom loves to pretend it’s scandalous, but she’s 100% supportive and wants to try it herself one of these days. I got her on a trapeze last year, so I’m hopeful I can get her on the pole as well! 😀
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I haven't used them yet, but these folks also do DVDs: http://shop.aerialfabric.com/Instructional-Materials_c7.htm
Christine Van Loo sells a set of instructional manuals, but I don't think she offers a silks DVD: http://christinevanloo.com/http___christinevanloo.com/Shop.html
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I don't have an answer, but I have the same problem with one of my computers. Are you using wireless? I think the problem with mine is that my wireless modem is getting old and tired; yours may be the same. I tried the videos (I have the problem mostly with the lessons) with my new work computer, and everything ran fine.
Unfortunately, that doesn't help you unless you can try directly plugging in to the network. Maybe give it a shot?
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I'm still saving up for Felix's DVDs (at least the advanced), but I highly second the recommendation for Jamilla's Art of Pole series. The production is great, and she breaks moves down so that they're very easy to follow. I purchased them about a month after starting pole lessons at a studio, and they helped my progression tremendously.