chemgoddess1
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Poling at home really takes effort. When I am at the studio it is harder for me to say no because I am paying for that class and there is a whole different atmosphere. Everyone around me is trying the move so I feel I need to in order to get my money’s worth out of it. At home it is so much easier to just blow off a move because I tend not to push myself unless I am preparing for a performance.
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Legs, this is what your ceiling will look like without drywall: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lCXfW0BcrMM/TkhEnEjS9vI/AAAAAAAAAhA/rLa4tvTHv40/s1600/CIMG3588.JPG
The edge of your joist is only as wide as the 2×6 that it is made of, so basically only about 1.75 inches wide. The drywall is screwed directly into that 2x and each joist is about 24 inches apart.
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http://www.amazon.com/American-Athletic-Hand-Chalk-Block/dp/B0045DFNQ4
Most sporting goods stores and possibly Walmart carry it. It is in the weight lifting area.
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On a side note, as pole has gotten bigger studios are realizing that some of the international “stars” do not have the proper credentials to teach and therefore are not covered under the studios insurance or do not carry insurance of their own. I am not saying this was the case with Rodney, but this has happened with others. This is yet another thing to consider when taking workshops…..if the studio does not carry the additional policy and the instructor does not have travelling insurance and something happens in a workshop you may be SOL.
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Roxi at Cleveland Exotic Dance in Cleveland has had him in a few times and Maria at Polesque in Kentucky has had him in once or twice. I have not seen him much in the US in the last year or so. I would take a workshop from him again, and if you know me at all that says a lot. I am not sure who is managing his tour any more.
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Check with xpole directly. Lots of times after conventions and such they sell the poles that were used in workshops for a decent discount. They’re not advertised so you have to call.
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I would also see if there are bulletin board at coffee shops, hair salons, bridal shops, nail salons , etc where you can put something up.
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Even well established studios get solicitations so there is nothing that is going to stop ignorant people. Craigslist can be good as long as you put a statement in there that you are not an exotic dancer and not for hire in that capacity. I am sure there is wording that can be used.
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I will *learn* any move, however there are many that I will not *perform*. I do not need to do a move to learn it and have taught many that I cannot physically perform myself. I have the ability to see what someone is doing wrong and also the ability to see things that a move requires that others do not. I am always learning……
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The best I can say is to video from all of the the different angles and just see which looks best and then practice practice hitting the enter point.
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Go with what is comfortable for you. When I started there were only 50’s but I have big hands. I HATED 45s until about the last year and now I kind of prefer them. 45s seem to be taking over.
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I would never trust the SSA at that height.
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Well there are 2 of the 4 studios that have just chimed in! I can vouch for both of these ladies.
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What part of Cleveland and what level are you at? There are about 4 studios, one in Berea, two in Cleveland and one in Chardon. If you give me a little more information I can point you in the right direction.
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I love the way she ripped up her knee hi’s so to give her both slide ability on the floor and grip ability on the pole.
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Yeah, rolling on the floor like that is not as easy as she makes it look. Period. She reminds me of the Liquid Motion crew.
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Pause the video at about 1:44 and look at the rotation of that top arm and shoulder. Dude, the top of her shoulder is in an unnatural position! I am thinking part of this may be a genetic ability to move her joints in that way, kinda like those that easily can do twisted grip stuff.
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Those look easy to you? There are 2 big things in there that I see that you need to be able to do, first a one handed deadlift handstand and second an iron X. Even a proper iguana lift or deadlift handstand would be a good start.
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You need to think even about “regular” athletes. No company is going to sponsor them until they have a name.
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Not that I am aware. However I do know girls that have done lessons, kickstarter type things and fundraisers to try to get money for trips. To the best of my knowledge no company will sponsor you unless you have a title. And even many of the companies that sponsor the competitions do not give up money but may offer poles or merch to give away. This is true for most sports. I know that when I had done a teen pageant I had gone around to local businesses asking for donations, but that was many moons ago and before most companies tightened their belts on monetary donations.
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They may get in the way, but your boobs and butt are FANTASTIC.
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Kori , I love you!
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I am really picky about paying good money for a workshop. I want someone who has been at this a while and preferably has some sort of background in fitness or gymnastics or dance or just general body mechanics. That said, those that are fairly new to the scene are not going to get my money, no matter how great of a poler they may be.
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Glycerin based lotions like aveeno and some of the vaseline lotions, aloe and corn huskers all will help. You want to stay away from the lotions that use oils and butters as their top ingredients.
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I am on my phone or I would link many of the discussions. Basically when you are in twisted grip you have extended all of your muscles to a near breaking point which cheats strength and stability. At the same time though if anything goes wrong since everything is maxed out the probability of injury is extremely high. Do a search on here and you will find so much it will make your head spin.
