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"Oh Sweet Baby Jesus lyin' in your crib, this one!!!"

hahaha polergirl!

i have an acting background as well and reflecting on that also made me think of a very basic thing that newer actors and dancers aren't always conscious of: fiddling with clothes/costume/hair during perfomance. i learned not to do this while acting pretty easily but i think most of us pole dancers have had problems at some point of costumes (especially skin-tight bottoms!) riding up, and it's so tempting to try to fix it while you're dancing!

also facial expressions, which i think chem was getting at with eye contact.  so many beginners plaster on a "sexy face" for the duration of the routine and don't really vary their expressions.  the professionals (take Felix Cane for example) engage you not only with their eyes but with their whole faces, and that is what makes the best dances seem like they're just for you.

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nevermind, i figured it out. yay!

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actually they don't even need to be directly uploaded from my computer – but I can't figure out how to do it with a link from another site either…

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I guess I'm looking mostly for performance items, preferably under $40. 

Also can anyone recommend some good platforms?  I have a pair of clear Pleaser platforms that are too narrow and a pair of black Ellie shoes that are more comfortable but have stretched out around the front and are now too loose if I'm not wearing thick socks with them. It's so hard to tell when you're buying shoes online if something is going to fit!  And the only time I could find platforms in my area were around Halloween (that's when I got the black Ellie ones).

 

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How long is is generally supposed to take for your muscles to give out (stop tensing during the stretch) and relax if you're just starting the 6 week program?

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Hi! I'm new to this site and to the monthly challenges – is there a specific date in each month we should try to post videos by or is it pretty much open until the next month?  and do we just post them in the video section of our profiles?

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Thanks Tabbycat!!! That last tip really helped.  I can do it now!!! woohoo!!!

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If you're having trouble with your shorts/undies riding up during performance, you can always try gluing them to your bottom!  It sounds weird but I did that for a class video shoot and it worked great – I have some sock glue left over from when I used to do Irish dance (it washes off with water) and you can buy it online (this is the stuff I have: http://www.sockdreams.com/products/it-stays-roll-on-body-adhesive)…probably not too practical if you're just practicing though.

Other than that I agree with everybody else about playing with your hair and caressing yourself and all that – especially if you're doing floor work and want to draw attention to a particular body part.  Just move your hands super slowly so it doesn't look too forced or rushed.

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maybe it was just a temporary site issue – I tried again since the site was updated and it worked fine! yay!!! 🙂

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I love the new layout!  It's much bolder and more professional looking – tres chic!  Great job!!! 🙂

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Thanks for the info!!!

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Thanks! I’ve almost got it I think, but for some reason even if I’m trying to keep looking to the left I sort of end up rolling onto my head and straining my neck (instead of rolling totally onto my shoulder) which I know I’m not supposed to do…pointers?