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So many new businesses get steered into being an LLC, which costs MUCH more than Inc, etc and yet they don’t need to spend that money. Plus renewal remains higher for an LLC so you keep spending more each time your renewal comes up.

The cost is going to be dependent on the state you live in. In WI the cost to set up an LLC is $30 more than a corporation, but renewal is the same.

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There was just a thread about this a little bit ago. You may find this helpful.

Thanks chemgoddess, I’ve already read that forum. I guess I’m more interested in other aspects, like ideal class size, own pole vs. sharing pole, safety/crash mats or no, etc.

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I think your confusion is part of the point Veena…some people are forcing themselves to use the full bracket because they can support themselves but don’t realize that they are actually hurting themselves both by the un-natural position of the wrist and by trying to use the bottom hand for support. Not to mention you don’t get yourself fully forward when your oustide arm is positioned downward.

I do not use the bottom hand for support at all, just to push away from the pole. I was taught it with the full bracket and have never hurt myself in over a year of doing it that way. Although I did try the half bracket version and found it much easier. Unfortunately, protocol at the studio I work for is still the full bracket and they won’t change it.

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Working from a remote computer so my view is slightly skewed….Anna does a one-handed in this vid but I’m not certain I’ve got the time correct…I believe it’s at about 1:30. She wraps her arm arond her legs and does a one handed chair.

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Thanks so much for that link. That is a great example and you are correct with the time, it is at 1:30 in the video.

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I think the actual one-handed chair is definitely not a real beginner spin, but something to build up to.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a one-handed chair. Do you have a link to one?

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Thanks for all the really great feedback. I’ve always done it full bracket because that is how I was taught and trained to teach it. I’m so glad this forum exists so I can get other pole dancing perspectives.

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That sounds really exciting!!! Please keep us all posted on how everything is going with planning and of course how the event turns out. I wish there were more opportunities to showcase/compete in pole dancing. Maybe I’ll just have to set up my own event like you are doing. Good luck!!!

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I’ve been spending a lot of time exploring wikipole.org lately and I saw the daredevil. Decided to try it out last night before I taught class. It was hot and super sticky last night which made it easy to hold the move. Got it on the first try. It turned out to be easier to do than I thought it would. I’m sure it will be harder when it isn’t so hot and sticky. Anyway just thought I’d share my experience.

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I teach pole dancing anywhere between 4-15 hours a week. I still have calluses. The worst one is one my dominant hand at the base of my middle finger. It just goes with poling. Be proud of your calluses, it shows you are working hard at a fun and exciting sport.

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Hey ladies!!! Maybe I can help you out. When I do the Superman, I generally go into the Gemini, then switch to the Tammy and then into the Superman. If you go from the Tammy into the Superman there is less twisting necessary and thus less pinched skin. Good luck!

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Thanks again amyxshi!!! Don’t feel bad. I work there, I don’t own it. The landlord of the building is responsible for the flooring and we’re having a rough time convincing him there is something wrong and that something needs to be done about it. He probably just doesn’t want to spend the money to do it right. A quick note; the carpet pile is extremely short, not sure if it is directly glued to the underlayment though.

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Thanks for replying amyxshi. I will try to answer your question to the best of my ability. Our studio is approximately 800 sq. ft. It is an office building and we are on the second floor. I am relatively certain that water damage is not an issue. The laminate is installed over the top of very low pile carpet (like in offices). I’m not sure how level the floor was to begin with. That is a good point. Not really sure how the edge is finished since it is hidden by trim. Thanks for any input/thoughts/ideas you ladies have.

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Thank you to all who posted tips on opening a business (LLC vs. Corp) and liability issues to be aware of.

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Big example…studios that open under an LLC! Don’t even get me started! Can someone explain to me the problem with opening as an LLC. The studio I currently work for is an LLC. Also, after reading a couple of business books it seems like a perfectly legitimate option.

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At the studio I work at, we teach students to get their bottom hand centered on their bottom. Hence, many of my students affectionately refer to the move as "crack hand". I’ve done it with my hand centered and under one butt check as some people on here suggested. For me, having the bottom hand off center puts way too much pressure on my wrist. I’d suggest trying to get your bottom hand centered under your bottom.