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There are ways to rip video off youtube. So basically, if you put something up on youtube, there is likely a way for someone else to pull it off youtube and do whatever with it, no matter whether you set it as embeddable or not. I suppose watermarking your video would be the best option if you wanted to keep your name associated with your video.
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Forgot to mention… I totally get why burlesquers are completely irritated by people dressing in fringe and lace not actually… burlesquing, but still calling it that. Burlesque includes striptease. Dita Von Teese Forever! <3 <3 <3
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Haha Well they couldn't very well call it Cabaret, now could they? I have spent time watching the burlesque vs cabaret/neo burlesque debate. It would be cool if some people stopped worrying about labels and worried more about creating cool stuff. But so often one side gets vilified and DRAMA! ugh. I hate drama.
Sounds like a group that panders. A lot. When someone's vision is never challenged (in a positive collaborative way), bad things happen. Things get stale, etc. People do things that don't look good, but no one has the balls to say it. Sounds like the choreographer has been given free rein and the others knowing this have decided to do what it takes to get on her good side. Sounds like a situation that will never be drama-free. Or even remotely close, which is all any one can hope for anyway, I guess.
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Ah I see. Sorry I was so off base. I never meant to insinuate that you were not doing those things (working hard, showing up, etc), as I obviously am not there and would never know your situation, I was just drawing from my experiences with what I have had to do in the past.
I have been a part of breaking into a group and subsequently with building one, and these experiences have both been hard. Different ways though. I love performing so I stuck it out, and it was good for me overall. But there have been moments where I think everyone wanted to kill someone else. But everyone's situation is different. And it's important to feel like you can say what's on your mind. That should never be devalued, especially since you are all starting it together to get this off the ground. Is the choreographer the director of the group? Who is the go to person?
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Hmmm. That is a tough one. One thing I do know, typically breaking into a troupe can be hard to do, especially initially, and most especially if all the others started at the same time themselves. There tends to be a certain amount of protectiveness of the group (concept, style, skills, etc) involved because often there is a lot of blood sweat and tears involved with getting a performance troupe off the ground. Its hard to strike a balance between people who are friends and in it up to their elbows with someone who has just come in. Often a newbie can be seen as a complication (definitely a vocal newbie) to the group dynamic. It sucks, but can be common in group dynamics for all groups everywhere. Often it's just power plays within the group. And when people aren't paid for their efforts, things become personal because its hard to let go. If you aren't getting paid money, many people are not willing to let go of recognition, decision making, etc, or whatever else they see as the benefit for doing this in the first place. Because if it it isnt for money, it has to be for something else.
Basically, it will just take time. And you will be the bottom of the totem pole until you prove you are a valuable asset. Being a valuable asset will mean showing up on time, doing what is asked of you 110%, stepping up when asked and often sadly, keeping your mouth shut at the right times. All of this takes time and its about gaining trust. It probably took a long time for the current group to trust each other artistically. What you have to decide is whether you are willing to put in this time, and will it be worth it to you? Its likely that being the new person in a troupe will have a lot of the same qualities in varying degrees no matter where you go. However, if dealing with your current situation makes you feel bad about yourself, or completely takes the joy out why you do it, I would suggest reconsidering. Seems like your options are limited though, so working hard for this one might be the best? Only you know that. 🙂
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I loved Ballerina! That was a great one to watch. And you can watch the entire thing on youtube! 🙂
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I think its just a matter of preference. I tend to like the gel better because I don't like creams/lotions generally. For me, the gel seems to sink in the skin better and not have a lotion-y after feel to it.
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O yeah, I forgot to mention, I did not really notice much difference whether I used arnica, or didn't. I don't think it's a bad option, but it wasn't particularly amazing for me, either. I am sure this varies from person to person, because I know a lot of people who swear by it.
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I have used the arnica tablets, I believe they can be bought at any typical drugstore, they are pretty inexpensive. I have also used topical arnica and other formulations of things that mostly use arnica along with bella donna and calendula, etc. Typically, the homeopathic preparations of arnica are extremely dilute. It is not really safe to ingest arnica unless its diluted.
Chem where do you get 10% topical? The last time I was trying to replace my traumeel I was having trouble finding it in the gel form, and I couldn't find anything over 7%.
If the bruising is that bad, maybe take a little time off from those specific tricks, or just don't practice them every single time you pole so that your body can recover. Maybe alternate with some other tricks that will train in another body part 🙂
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Thanks for the advice ladies! I know that I should probably keep a food journal. That would be a good starting place, and working with some clean eating meal planning is likely also a good starting place. 🙂
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Definitely intrigued! That looks really good.
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I like having full walled mirrors. Helps so that the students can see themselves, and so the teacher has eyes in the back of their head! 🙂 Every studio that I have been to has had at least one wall completely mirrored. If you have that at least, I think you can do whatever else you would like for the decorative aspect. Honestly though, I like at least 2 of the walls mirrored if possible. And there can be other decorative aspects other than mirrors that can help make it feel less like a plain dance studio.
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Yes! Most definitely! I am actually way taller than my fiance when I wear 5 inch heels because we are the same height. He says he doesnt mind, and that I should wear them… but it makes me feel giantish in not a good way. So I only wear them when I go out with the girls!
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I love heels. I love them so much I collect them. I think I must have close to 60 pairs. This obsession is ridiculous because I barely ever wear them! Heels are just so damn hot!
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I too am excited to see what people have to say… I ordered it last night and am now counting the days… 🙂