stoneycook
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Pole usually ends up on days I'm not at the dance studio, which leaves open two days a week. If I was smart, I'd pole right in the early afternoon following the mornings when I teach, take class or rehearse. The key word here "if I was smart". At those times I'm all warmed up and have been cranking for a few hours so the body is as ready to go as it will ever be. I would literally kill for a someone to open a pole studio next to the dance studio.
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Teaching a beginner class for me is all about a simple and clear path, the basics, no overloading. Most of the times you can always add-on in the spur of the moment, so don't over plan. Show things clearly, never rush through.
Listen and watch as you teach. Offer feedback after you see. Enjoy your time teaching as well, don't be too hard on yourself to start.
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Listen.
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One thing for sure is that there are many factors which will weigh in on how you individually will react to different pole finishes: where you live, temp, humidity, how you sweat. Brass for some can be too grippy and that can be a real downer, especially in spins.
People like Veena and even the someone at X-Pole I spoke with once recommended chrome as the the preferred finish for first time home buyers. There are a ton of threads here on SV.com dealing with various opinions on what people prefer. Do you have any studios close by that you might be able to try different finishes out in a class?
Also X-Pole does have it's Titanimum Gold finish for a choice between chrome and brass.
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I bought my first pole and it was a 50mm without anyone recommending or even helping me understanding that smaller sizes existed. Plainly put it was too large. I jumped down to a 40mm and am now beginning to understand that a 45mm was the way to go. In fact I need to sell my 50mm and go with a 45mm soon in the future.
Also make sure you seriously consider finishes as well before you buy.
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It always takes a while to find a grove when working withe someone new, so don't be discouraged by stepping your way through that process. A more experienced partner might be more easily able to communicate what that person is feeling or believes might be helpful in executing lifts.
Also know that your body mass is NOT, by a long shot, the prime determining factor in how "heavy" you feel to your lifting partner. I've had the pleasure of partnering ladies who weigh 50% more than some and they are just a joy to work. One of the big factors is how you energize your frame. It's not about "lifting your body up" as much as "pressing down" and elongating. The work we do while poling, in terms of engaging the traps and dropping our shoulder blades, is a helpful quality to keep while bing lifted.
A good choreographer and partner will help you discover all of this. Just remember it's not your body mass that determines success here.
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My my, did you see the DMCA (Digital Mellinenum Copyright Act) page on that site. Sounds like they are fully aware that their is some NON-original content they have included on their site. Maybe some people who have been stolen from will take them to task.
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Sorry about the big font size …. 🙂 Unintentional.
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So far in the few classes and workshops I've taken, I don't seem to recall any real difference in the manner in which pole technique was explained or taught for me being male versus the females in the same class. How I approach pole technique is governed by my limitations of stretch and hip flexibility more than strength.
I do feel it's important, for men as well, to work on their freestyle so pole elements they learn can seamlessly start to integrate and flow together. Note, I have never taken a floor work class but wouldn't mind doing so at some point.
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I've seen X-Pole sell the X-Stage they bring to various converntions and shows at great discount rates so they do not have to ship them backwards.
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No complaints ever.
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Nice promo.
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Saturday Night Fever. I was 25 when that come out. OMG.
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"You look pretty good for your age. That pole and dancing thing must be working for ya."
Ha.
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Hey Katana
Never leave early, as you can never be sure what the people who are watching are looking for or what they might see in you.
I've hate auditions myself. If I'm interested in a company I find out if they are teaching classes anywhere. Going to class they witness you and you get a chance to interact without the pressure of an audition starring you in the face. Also taking class affords you a chance to pickup on the movement style they might be looking for.
Again never leave early. Once in NY, I tagged along with a friend who was a really excellent dancer, one of many at the audition. For the life of me, one person leading the audition took an interest in how I was attacking the movement he was giving. All I can remember was being singled out with comments like "You, what are you doing? Show me that again." Oh well my goose is cooked, I thought.
A few days later a letter arrives "We'd like to offer you …". Never give up.