korinne
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So strange how we view people. I've been poling >7years and all of my good friends are polers. Now when I see people without big arms something looks just a little off to me… I know it's just as rude as judging people for whatever frame they have, but I can't help but look at actresses and think "She needs to lift weights or something. Her arms look funny."
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Also- make sure what you push off of is stable… Don't push off a light step stool or anything.
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I don't know how good of a backbend and shoulder/thoracic flexibility you have, but it's about displacing the weight of your body over your hands so when you lift your leg your body naturally leads itself in that direction.(in addition to the strength and balance I'm sure you naturally have as a dancer) It's easiest if you first try it off a step. Try it off something that will raise your legs about a foot (or even more. I started with a coffee table.) above your hands. Push your chest forward so your shoulders feel like they're leaning beyond your hands. Lift one leg in the air as vertical as possible then lightly push off the other leg to follow.
Good backbend form: http://0.tqn.com/d/gymnastics/1/0/Z/8/-/-/DSC_0044.jpg
If your backbend looks like this: http://oncampus.osu.edu/images/bridge.gif you need to work on pushing your ribcage forward and get your ribs/shoulders/hands all stacked. I hope that makes sense/helps. I still suck at them because I have no flexibility…
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I've considered buying larger shirts and taking them to a tailor… Not terribly expensive…
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XSLs are really more for public use… A standard home pole shouldn't cost >$1000 (usually 1/3 of that!). Most home poles are tension mounted. The studio veena pole is a good pole from a safe, reliable brand that has been around for almost a decade (as far as I know). It will feel different for grip than the xpole because it's a different coating. Some people like it better. Other good removable home pole choices include the xpole and the platinum stages. None of these should involve drilling into the floor. Everyone has their reasons for preferring one brand over another but all are good safe choices. http://xpoleus.com/store/xpert-set-45mm-chrome-p-456.html
http://shop.platinumstages.com/New-Extreme-One-Piece-Super-Pole-Under-10_p_76.html
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So after my wonderful review… If anyone in the states still wants it, I'll sell it for 25$ +s&h. In brand new (watched once) condition.
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My favorite is also tornado. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLs14DiOYs4
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I got her dvd two weeks ago. I was very dissatisfied. It felt like an 80s aerobics workout video. I expected it to be more floorworky and less exercisey but it didn't really have any unique sexy moves. 90% is what I already do as my warm up for pole anyway.
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My typical response is to challenge them to do the same moves like steffie. If they do, they'll see how hard it is. If they won't accept the challenge, either they know they can't do it or don't really respect what you do…
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Also, barefoot sanctuary yoga studio has an excellent handstands class taught by a former cirque performer. It isn't really pole but is GREAT conditioning and a fun skill and only $15 for a 1.5 hour class. Totally worth it!
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Also, barefoot sanctuary yoga studio has an excellent handstands class taught by a former cirque performer. It isn't really pole but is GREAT conditioning and a fun skill and only $15 for a 1.5 hour class. Totally worth it!
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I just went recently. I really liked the classes offered at Shine. Well priced and excellent instructors.
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Me too Steffie… 🙂
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Pole is so much a part of my life that if a employer were to turn me down for it, I wouldn't want to work at them anyway. I can't work somewhere where I can't be open about my life. Depends on what field you're in though. I know people who are teachers or work in govt or with the military that can get in trouble for it.
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I agree with Olivia. Enjoy your time together, learn what you can from each other, talk to each other about teaching techniques… It can only improve both of your business. I try to learn as much as I can to be the best teacher to my students and I should hope she feels the same way. If she has some excellent way to teach a move, doesn't it benefit everyone to learn it?
I work at 2 competing studios simultaneously. It's a fine line a lot of times so I understand… but in my opinion, growth in a positive direction helps all people involved in the pole industry in the long run. The studios almost certainly have different atmospheres/things to offer, so sharing trick and teaching advice won't be the clients only factor in deciding which studio to go to.