Chair Ideas!

Platinum Stages started this discussion · 11/7/2011

Reading this Veena's November 2011 Challenge post gave me an idea. What do you think about Platinum Stages making a pole specifically for dancing? Good idea? Bad idea? What qualities would make up a good chair? What colors should it come in? What material would be best? Shiny surface? Smooth surface? Just thought it might be a good idea. But then again, not sure. Wanted to get some of your feedback. :-) Have a great day and week everyone. Thanks, Erica Verner [email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free www.PlatinumStages.com 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663

15 replies

tiggertail · 11/7/2011
I guess you mean ''making a chair'' not a pole lol. I know that it's not always easy to find a chair that work well. I didn't work on chair dance much so i might not be really helpful but i would say that it would need to be comfy (when you lay on your back) but still strong enough that you can put you feet on it. Can't wait to see what the other girls think, might help me to choose my chair.
emotioncatcher · 11/8/2011
i used a wooden chair for my firsts trys on chairwork and really liked it. it´s very stable and still not too heavy. in this video they use wooden chairs, too and they spin it, do elbow stand and a lot of great stuff on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvjxbup4c-g i like the vertical parts on the back of the chairs (no idea what you call them) the dancers in the video have. for shoulder stands for example you can hold yourself on the back. the upper part of the back should be straight and not round like in the video (but of course with round edges) so you can balance on it. maybe it would be nice to have a chair with silicone on the feet (maybe removable), so it would be extra safe for practicing new and dangerous tricks (just like handstand on a chair)
chemgoddess1 · 11/8/2011
Most metal folding chairs work well enough and are easy to get and fairly cheap. Not sure if I would spend my money on a specially designed chair. HOWEVER, something that could be broken down and set back up for those that travel would probably be the #1 requirement. Travelling with a chair even if it is local can be a headache.
Judy Jovanelly · 11/8/2011
i outfitted my studio with chairs found at ikea, which were super reasonable (approx $10 each), and very lightweight, sturdy and easily transported. before i chose the chairs, i tested each one they had. having had numerous shapes and sizes on the chairs, they have held up really well.
emotioncatcher · 11/8/2011
@jayjay: love the idea of you doing some chair work in ikea =)
Judy Jovanelly · 11/8/2011
oops, mis-spoke about price : now $15 each. here is what we have : http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00155964/
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Judy Jovanelly · 11/8/2011
@emotion - LOL ! i did get a few looks here n there :-) but hey - ya gotta know if a chair's gonna support ya !!!
Platinum Stages · 11/10/2011
That's pretty awesome @jayjay125!!!! Erica Verner [email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free www.PlatinumStages.com 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663
Dancing Paws · 11/10/2011
As I mentioned in a different thread, a beack that has a semi-comfy back for placing your hips on (so the back shouldn't be too thin.) There are dancing chairs out there that actually fold on you if you don't step right in the middle of the chair, so it needs to be sturdy when open.
Dancing Paws · 11/10/2011
Oh, and a decent sized seat. Not a tiny little thing.
Cherished · 11/15/2011
Here is another chair dance vid with a cute chair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNlJj4LnnxE
Platinum Stages · 11/15/2011
That is a cute chair and a great video. Thanks for sharing! Erica Verner mailto:[email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free http://www.PlatinumStages.com/ 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663Erica Verner mailto:[email protected] (949) 574-7133 Phone (949) 973-0355 Cell (866) 85-POLES Toll Free http://www.PlatinumStages.com/ 1582 Monrovia Ave Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Dancing Paws · 11/15/2011
The only downfall with that chair is that the back of that chair it too high. You can't lean on the back of it.
LopsiJulie · 11/15/2011
how about one without wheels that doesn't swivel... lol!
mikkixx · 11/15/2011
I think most normal non-folding chairs are pretty good for dancing. The real challenge is finding a folding chair (for ease of transport) that: - doesn't collapse easily (the ones that are only held open by a dent in the underside of a seat are REALLY BAD - I was in a chair class with those and in an hour, three girls' chairs collapsed on them, for our performance we duct taped them) - doesn't slide around (the silicone idea is great! we duct taped ours for that as well) - has side hinges back far enough so that when you sit backwards on the chair, your butt doesn't hang off too far - has a horizontal-ish seat so you can get up easily and not slide into the chair in certain moves and have to scramble out - has a square, not rounded, back (mainly personal preference, easier to balance on) - is heavy enough that it doesn't feel flimsy and unsafe, but is still light enough to lift up in a routine if necessary and for ease of transport - is not shiny-plastic, so you don't get the red blotches when you sit in one position for too long - comes in a variety of colours That's my wishlist so far...