Drdredancer
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Yes! There is a free intro class every Saturday at noon. It’s tons of fun! It’s like a party in there! At the end, the instructor will demo moves for each level and go over a description of each class. You also get a discount if you get a class pack the same day that you go to intro. That’s so soon! Let me know when you are planning on coming to the studio.
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Yeay!!! When will you be in town? I’m so happy you are gonna come! We can show you around town, too! The main studio is right in the middle of DC, close to everything! Let me know and I’ll meet you at class then show you around! 😉
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hehehe… @minicoopergirl. I have a Mini Cooper, too!
let me know when you come to Pole Pressure! I'm there almost every day!! I'm obsessed. Pole Pressure is my happy place.
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Pole Pressure is the best! It’s worth the drive/metro commute. I have friends that live in Rockville that go regularly! Check out the website at polepressure.com and their Facebook page. I have gone to so many studios and have by far learned the most at Pole Pressure, and the community of girls are the sweetest most supportive I’ve ever met! You should come by! We would love to have you in class! 😉
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I’ve been bellydancing for 7 years and pole dancing for 3. They compliment eachother well. I suggest taking a variety of different styles and making it your own. The best teacher I’ve ever had was Suhaila Salimpour. She will drill you so that the moves are in your muscle memory. Both cabaret and tribal are based on her style. Your muscles will just know what to do. I apply bellydance movement in my pole dancing unconsciously. It’s just the way I move now. Some terrific teachers that I’ve loved are Rachel Brice, Amy Sigil, Asharah, Kaeshi Chai, Belladonna and Azin Mahoozi. You can get a great start with simple isolations at your local bellydance studio and just take workshops from your absolute favorites. It will definitely help you smooth out your pole moves and make your routines super sexy. Just be careful with the coins though. They can scratch your pole.
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I love Rachel Brice. She would rock in pole. I think she should transition.
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Yes, bring your resume. For all my interviews, I brought my professional resume as well as my dance resume. I also brought a list of references that included both professional references as well as dance references. On your dance resume, also list competitions you have participated in, performances and troup experience. When you are done, send a thank you email for the interview. It may not hurt to include links to any submission videos you may have done.
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Create a dance resume that reflects all your dance and relevant experience (ie leadership or teaching experience.) List all workshops attended. Dress appropriate meaning what they would want their instructor to look like when they come to class. I wear my nicest workout clothes- lululemon pants, nice top, and my nicest pole gear underneath. Come prepared to dance to at least 2 songs. I usually have to do a warm up and show my moves. I currently teach at 4 different dance studios, and my bf is the GM at a gym. Professional clothing may not hurt you, but what they want to see is a sharp, prepared and confident instructor. Dress the part.
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Haha! I got addicted to her butt shimmies. I teach them now in all my classes- belly, pole and exotic. Put your hand on your bottom, rotate your pelvis forward and work your flutes every day! 🙂
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Belladonna does plenty of swordwork and has a DVD out. I also love Ashara’s pop n lock. Rachel Brice is my all time favorite. I also like Sharon Kihara. She has a DVD as well. For basic movements, Suhaila Salimpour’s workout for bellydance helps strengthen the right muscles. She has experience with both tribal and cabaret. Maybe check out suhaila’a mother’s DVD on Taqseem. It’s a classic. Her name is Jamilla Salimpour. I have taken workshops from Amy sigil of Unmata as well, she is also wonderful.
