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Olivia, yes. I have definitely had days like that! Like the others have said, running a studio is not only a passion, but also a business. If you need help with more of the business end of things, maybe check out SCORE.org or something in your area that may be similair. Basically, it's a group of business mentors. It seems to me that a lot of women get into the studio business because they think it will be fun dancing all day. There is so much more to it than that and so much paperwork for a business that is just basically physical movement. Plus, our community is so tight and friendly, and it's easy to get to know your students quickly on a friendly basis, I think it's easy for us to feel guilty about actually putting our foot down and enforcing policies that are needed (cancellation, placement tests, late arrivals, late pays). I also think that part of this is due to the fact that most studios don't rake in hordes of money so some of us feel like we should do anything to keep our clients happy, even if that means walking all over us or short-changing the other students (disrupting class, raising prices across the board to cover no-shows, etc.). If we let our students schedule and not show without penalty, that's what they will do. If we let them arrive late, they will. If we let them get a hold of us at any hour, they will be pissed the first time they can't reach us for an hour because we are having dinner with our family. This isn't just a pole studio problem, plenty of other businesses deal with these issues also. However, having a business plan and policies that are enforced help greatly with these issues. Run it as a business, not as a gathering time for your buddies. Your time and skill is valuable. Be confident in that. I'm not sure what your issues are that are bringing you down, but evaluate what needs to change in your business. Do research, network with other business owners, etc. to find the steps to help reduce your problems. Hopefully, that will help you feel a bit more motivated to keep going.
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What finish is your pole? Mine are chrome. What works well for me is spraying 91% alcohol and using a micro fiber cloth. A few of my students like using white vinegar. It seems to help their sweat issues a bit.
For grip, I like using Dry Hands for spins and some holds. If I need extra grip in holds, I use iTac. Aloe helps a bit too in winter when my skin gets really dry and therefor slick.
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This seems to be working as a good grip aid for me. And might I add for those worried about it being on their sking for a few seconds before being washed off, let me remind everyone that you have mucus membranes (and skin) in your mouth which make absorbsion easy. And like with anything else you apply to your body, test in a small area first to see if you have a reaction to the product before you apply it to a larger area.
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I do believe I will be trying this today! Plus, I'm teaching a climb & invert class. All of the girls are dealing with grip issues from sweat so it will definately get a well rounded test.
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I have a 29" waist and 37" hips. I wear a M in PoleFit, but with Alethea's bottoms the M was not big enough. The issue wasn't the waist but rather the leg banding cutting into my ass giving me a quad booty. Had to give them to a friend. 🙁 I would probably be good with a L, but haven't ordered another pair yet.
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Your surgeon should be able to give you a good idea of whether or not they will slope naturally, how they will fill out, etc. but one option you might like would be anatomical ("tear drop") implants. Instead of being round, they have a tear drop shape to give more of a natural slope for ladies with less breast tissue concerned about the "stuck on globe" look.
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For me, my deep stretches go better with rest periods of a day or two.
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Have you checked out http://www.poledancecommunity.com/? They have a syllabus – free on-line with youtube videos, a paper syllabus and a CD Rom.
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I love the Gelish polish! Got the starter kit from Sally's along with the Pro:45 light. I like how when I'm done doing my nails, I'm done. I don't have to wait forever for them to dry. I leave mine on for about 3 weeks or until I'm sick of looking at the same color, then I do them again. I have also replaced the color gel polish with regular polish. I still do all the base work and the top coat, just switch out the color (not too many gelish colors to choose from plus I still have a ton of regular colors left). I don't think it lasts as long without chipping as it does with the gelish color polish, but since I like to change my color about every two weeks, it works good for me. It can definately extend the wear of regular polish if you want to start there before you invest $12 into every color gel polish you would like to use. Also, I've noticed at my Sally's they usually have some of the colors on the discount rack. It's usually the more vibrant colors like blue, orange, yellow, etc. Maybe some more now to that the season is changing.
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When I had mine done, I was restricted to any physical activity for a month and was told I could build up after that. At one or two months, poling didn't hurt, just felt really odd, so I did Taebo for awhile to help get my arms back into action. It took me about 4 months to feel comfortable enough to get back into poling. My ps used a rapid recovery method.
http://www.justbreastimplants.com/forum/ is a great forum. I would strongly recommend anyone who is thinking about implants or who has recently had surgery check it out. The ladies there are great and it's a great community!
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Exciting! Can't wait to see what will be on them.
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I wonder about her from time to time too. She was such a huge inspiration to so many of us. A few years back she commented on one of my vids. I was so excited that a pole celeb like her took the time to watch one of my videos and then also comment positively on it. I was heart-broken when I had to delete my old channel just a few days later. I hope she is doing well.
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Just because someone may have opened before another, it doesn't mean that they are "better". Research to see who is safe (are any of these studios certified or have other credentials?), who is insured, the styles the teach, see if the class times line-up with your schedule, try to find reviews from students, videos, etc. You could always take a class or two from each studio and then weigh your options. Good luck!
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Back a few years ago when I did it, I had to send in my paperwork and session plans before making the video. She had to approve my lesson plan before I recorded the session.
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Aryannapoledancer, I did it online. Her videos are very informative. For the videos I had to shoot, they weren't much trouble. However, I did this when I first started my business, so finding two women for the Beginner video was a bit challenging. The women I had coming (and still do at the Beginner stage) were very shy, didn't really know what pole dancing was or the different aspects of it, and we were complete strangers to one another, plus I was teaching out of my house. So, for the beginner video, I taught a class to my sister and a friend. They were completely new to pole dancing, and it worked out great. The intermediate and advance videos were no problem because by then the students feel a lot more comfortable about poling and have a friendly student/instructor relationship.