[blueeyes]

Hey there! The shoulder mount was probably the MOST difficult move I have yet mastered. I tried everything people told me and could NEVER get my feet even near high enough. Finally I took a pole dance class and my instructor gave me a few little tips that made ALLLL the difference. Its so hard for me to explain, but ill do my best!! I can post a video if you think it would be more helpful, please let me know! I understand COMPLETELY how frustrating this move is.
First thing, have you EVER gotten your feet to touch the pole after you kick up? No worries if not, you WILL get it.

I hold with the baseball grip and thats the only way i can do it… where I cup both hands around the back of the pole, which I think is what you are calling the thumbs down grip. Dont concentrate on having your thumbs perfectly down, and dont concentrate on having the EXACT grip you think you need… it will throw you off worrying too much about that!… at least for now.
Have you done reverse shoulder mounts?? Get in caterpillar position but tuck your body close to the pole, CURL your body a lot, grip with baseball grip, put ALL weight against the pole with your shoulder. Slowly take your feet/legs away from the pole. It will hurt. You may not be able to let go until you get your shoulder used to it enough. Be near the floor when doing this to make you feel more comfortable. And this time…. you cant fall on your head! You can only fall on your booty… so no need to worry about that! This helps give you the FEEL for the move.

Now, when you are standing up getting ready to kick…. think HIPS up. I would think LEGS up, but you need to lift up the booty! When you kick, make a V with your legs. Dont worry about it being high up yet. Making this V even if only a few feet out from the pole will REALLLYYYY help you get the feel for it. It reallyyyy helped me. Heres a pic of what Im talking about… its my instructor, Erica http://efitdance.com/ViewPhoto.aspx?ID=182&GalleryID=12&CategoryID=2 Once you get that move and can hold for a few seconds, then grap the pole with those feet!! Soon enough it will all come easy!

At first you’ll probably be walking your feet up the pole, but it only took me a few days to make it look pretty. I know this is a lot, but it REALLYYYY helped me a lot.

I hope this helps… !!

[blueeyes]

How much for that sm sparkly dress – very stretchy? super cute!

[blueeyes]

Hey there! the studio i take classes at is hosting the event, and its going to be so much fun!

I hope everybody, or at least the ones semi-close, can make it! I read on somebodys reply that it’s $75? I just want to make sure thats not JUST the ticket cost. Because as far as i know, the tickets are $45, then $65 Vip… Just wanted to make sure!!

[blueeyes]

Hi there! This was a toughy move for me also until TADA.. my instructor told me the perfect trick.
You may already be doing it.. but you need to tilt your head to one side.. doesnt matter which. this helps you arch your back for balance, it did wonders for me! give it a shot and make sure you have a good grip!!