[Charley]

I haven’t looked at their certs but I am going through Empwerment Through Exotic Dance’s program currently and it’s AMAZING! Mary Ellyn is giving you 10 years worth of experience as a pole dancer and a pole instructor not to mention she was a nurse understands how pole effects the body. Her program covers a lot of safety info but not just student safety but instructor safety – how do you spot a student and make sure you don’t get hurt so youcan teach another day? The program also covers business considerations and gives you all the ins and outs of running a business, opening a studio, liability, insurance (each instructor needs their own insurance.)

The program also comes with a DVD chock full of moves – I got a lot of new basics out of it which is great for returning students, you can add more things/variations to your lesson plan to suit more people AND to just change up your choreo a bit.

Her program assumes you can pole dance so it teaches you EVERYTHING you would ever need to know about teaching. IT’s very thorough and in my opinion worth every penny. I got a lot out of it.

The intermediate section even teaches you HOW to run multi level classes!!!!!!

[Charley]

My name came from a conversation eons ago at one of the radio stations I worked at. One of my interns was also an exotic dancer so we used to talk shop all the time. She already had a "stripper name" and yes, that’s the term we used – no offense intended…and I had only ever used a really bad "stripper name" so it was time for a new one. The problem IS my real name Crystal already sounds like a stripper name. I looked at the computer and the display was "Charris" and I thought Charley. She loved it as a name for me because I am just not super girly so Charley stuck.

Shortly thereafter there was the annual round of firings and I was cut as was the entire morning show and the afternoon guy, the imaging director and most of or promotions staff…so I had 6 months severance coming and had already purchased a pole because I missed pole dancing so much (although I couldn’t DO anything.) I spent those 6 months playing around and then started posting on forums and Charley really came into her own.

[Charley]

You really will want a spinning option at some point and since there is little difference in price pay the extra https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_compress.gif

[Charley]

Off topic but I was dreaming of no hands cradle last night – which is weird because I don’t often do it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

Knees no longer hurts on my good side – it still hurts on my bad side and looks clunky because of that but I will nail it opposit side.

I only do no handed cradle on spin, it hurts on static and rips my stomach. I heard of someone needing surgery and severely injuring themselves from doing it.

[Charley]

Althought I am not big chested, several ladies in a group routine I did were. We found the best tops between the flimsy exotic wear and the sturdy exercise gear were those made for dancers. Some can be campy and usaully you will have to visit a few sites before you find anything you really want
http://www.discountdance.com/frame_set.php3?mf=/dancewear/tops-and-bottoms/page1
http://www.dancerswarehouse.com/store/8421%21BODY/ADULT+CONVERTIBLE+TO
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dancewear/tops/SQ3254.aspx
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dancewear/tops/ML2962.aspx(some of the ladies were able to put a bra under this)
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Thank you so much for these links. I also wasn’t considering dancewear but there is so really beautiful stuff in those links and very reasonably priced.

[Charley]

Stephanie, I found that both the 2&4 made me slip. NOW it was great on my body. But I generally don’t need tackiness on my body – that seems to stick really well. I am using it on an X-pole. I think itac is IDEAL for those who have dry hands, not so good for those with sweaty hands.

For sweaty hands I like Tite Grip, Grrrip and Buckley’s no sweat. I can sweat through Dry hands pretty fast but I like it when I need that extra tac for new moves. I just bought gloves too, those seem great for new tricks.

[Charley]

Well, I think that students can do well on either because it really boils down to what you are trained on using. Lots of club dancers begin on spinners and acclimate to it and some schools even start you out on spin. But if you aren’t comfortable with spin you might not feel good about teaching it. Personally I would like to have the option to go spinning because eventually you could teach special workshops on it or have special guests who do well in spin come and teach. Are X-poles an option?

I don’t think studios NEED spinning poles but I think that it’s nice for future considerations. We only have one spinner and no one has used it yet (besides me.)

[Charley]

I never thought spinning was cheating – and it bothers me when people say it is. It’s much harder to control your body while it is in motion. To date i don’t think I have ever done an entire routine on spinny. I’m starting to use it more now and have gotten better with but wow! um scary!

I have so much respect for those who can work spinny. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Charley]

Great work its a tough move iv been doing this a while i first saw tess taylor aka polelushes doing it i just call it the elbow grip shouldermount https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif Great job hun https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Tess Taylor is such a freaking legend! i love her!

[Charley]

I heard the same thing Empy did and their low profile stage should be availabel the enf of Sept AND that the stages are convertable??? from regular to low profile! AWESOME!

[Charley]

This top is a 1 size fits all and it fits all breast sizes and I found it provided a decent amount of lift and it’s super sexy!

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Hey charley, I like that top and I think It might actually worK! I think I might get one llike that, thanks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

I wore Karols when she was here and it has a thick band around the bottom that offeres a lot of support and the material is thick and well made. I like it a lil.

As far as the bikin tops I am not sure but I assume they fit like most bikini tops.

[Charley]

This top is a 1 size fits all and it fits all breast sizes and I found it provided a decent amount of lift and it’s super sexy!

http://badkittyexoticwear.com/shop/twisttopbikinitop-p-501.html

[Charley]

It’s going to be a blast!! So excited!!! Now there is LOTS to do before Oct 3rd!!!!

https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif I could not contain myself on the pole today I as too happy and just jumping on it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif We are going to have so much fun!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[Charley]

All of the competitors for East Coast are up!!! YAY! I am so proud to be apart of such an amazing line up. I just hope I can live up to the rest of the competitors – such amazing talent! WOW! I am so excited! I really can’t wait to meet you all!

http://uspoledance.com/pole_dance_competition/2010_East_Performers_USPoleDanceCompetition.php

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Congrats everyone! See you in Virginia!!!!

[Charley]

I use freewebs for mine. It’s pretty user friendly but can be very buggy at times.

[Charley]

OMG! That is an INCREDIBLE line up! It’s going to be a GREAT show! I so wish I could go! Good luck everyone!

[Charley]

I can’t wait!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[Charley]

Shadow does this! It’s so amazing! I am working on stalling it the way she does.

You should post this up on wikipole!!!!!!!

[Charley]

Thank you so much Mary Ellyn for an amazing weekend! All of your hard work paid off, This was a very well organized and run event. Thank you for bringing this many polers together in one room! I had so much fun!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[Charley]

Raquelle, I truly loved your submission video – you were amazing. I also tried out for EMW and did not get in. At first it stung because I really waited until I thought I was at a level where it would be respectable for me to eventhink about entering. After the sting went away and the feedback was in I felt stronger and more determined than ever.

Each competition is looking for something different and I hope that you will continue to post videos and go our for them because you are so talented and your time is coming. I almost didn’t submit for East Coast and but my driving force was because I promised you I would.

It’s okay to feel bad for awhile but please don’t let it get you down and get feedback. You have a lot of talent!

Karol has been my shining example for everytime I have gotten a rejection. She was rejected one year then won Miss Sexy the next!!!!!! She’s also worked really hard and always supported everyone. I am glad she never quit trying and I hope you never do. I won’t either.

[Charley]

That’s awesome Allie!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[Charley]

I can’t wait to meet everyone!!!! Seriously, I am like "whoa I am sharing the stage with who now?" LOL I freaking teach the "roxy" lol! Can’t wait to meet you girl.

Sissy is coming! Wohooo! and Lulu!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

I have been wanting to meet Allie for some time now and I love, love me some Winter! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Seriously I feel like the hard part is OVER and it’s time to have fun!

[Charley]

https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Congrats you guys!

I also got in!!!!!

[Charley]

I hope it doesn’t hurt too bad and is healing up nicely.

I also want to say congrats on such an amazing bruise!!!! You should add it to Pole Scars on FB.

[Charley]

I just had the best mirror experience! I went to an architectural salvage warehouse and bought 6 sliding mirror doors (approx 6 feet tall) for…wait for it…$45!!!! I probably could have bargained them down to $40 or possibly less, but I didn’t want to be greedy about it. My husband said that the rollers (that slide in the closet tract) come right off. And because they’re built to be closet doors, they’re a touch more durable than freestanding mirrors. I’m so thrilled! So ladies, look to see if there are any salvage places in your area and you might save yourself a bundle!

Thank you so much for that information, I was able to find such a place here in Detroit and they have mirrored doors! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Lowe’s also has rather large mirrors fairly inexpensive too. I haven’t seem them anywhere else but for about $40 you can a huge mirror.

Also Family Dollar (if you have one in your area) occasionally carries large mirrors for around $20. I am kicking myself for NOT buyin the 2 I saw there.

Check other thrift stores and secon dhand stores too.