[chemgoddess1]

So maybe this but in reverse and the bottom hand on the pole not off?

 

http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/1/angel/

[chemgoddess1]

Ok….just remembered that shooting star both legs are facing the same direction. 

[chemgoddess1]

Ugh…I cannot remember the name of this except the PJ name which was junkie (forward).  Amy, I imagine it is similar to the split spin that you were showing us at Infinity but with the top leg hooked instead of straight.

 

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/376945_396629853730000_551443228_n.jpg

[chemgoddess1]

A cheap good protein is one they carry at Walmart and Kroger (also online at bodybuilding.com).  It is made by Body Fortress and runs about $22 for a 2lb container of isolate.  Each scoop is 30g protein and it tastes pretty amazing for a cheap protein.  The isolate is not the easiest to find but that is what you want, not their regular whey.  The vanilla mixes with just about everything (my favorite is with orange juice).  I have tried the chocolate and to me it is just okay.  I would rather have the vanilla and add chocolate syrup or cocoa powder if I want a choclate flavor.

http://www.bodyfortress.com/SUPER-ADVANCED-WHEY-ISOLATE-CHOCOLATE

 

 

 

 

[chemgoddess1]

What specifically are you looking at?  Just by looking their whey isolate is extremely over priced and you can buy l-glutamine (their post workout recovery pill) for $8 for the same amount at Swanson Vitamins (they are charging $30).

[chemgoddess1]

Aerial Amy I think had another blog regarding it or it may have been discussions here or on facebook.  I think for her it helps that much of what she does is right in the city.  For me the only time I got to work on "me stuff" was either at home or when I was able to get together and jam with other pole peeps.  But then again, she also takes classes at other studios so she is both an instructor and student.  It also helps if you are not the most advanced instructor at the studio so you can drop in to other classes and learn.

[chemgoddess1]

There is a move called the shooting star/hero that I would consider a starting point for this.

 

https://www.studioveena.com/galleries/view/4f87a0b3-4748-4ae7-9395-40e50ac37250

 

If you have the lessons Veena I believe has a lesson for it.

[chemgoddess1]

I have always known that as the floor sweeper or something like that.  Shadow does an extreme version of it where she spins crazily in it.  It is about 2:23 in this video.  She is more sideways on her spin in this one but I have seen her totally upside down in it too.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLQPTP14xQ0

[chemgoddess1]

He is totally incorrect about what bullet proof vests are made of.  Bullet proof glass at the gas station, partially yes (but in thicknesses of an inch or more plus another layer of another type of "glass").  He is also totally foll of sh** when he says they are more expensive to make than the metal ones.  It is a cheap plastic that is used in safety and sunglasses and the optical plastic lenses that you can get made into prescriptions; also dvds and cds are made of polycarbonate.  It is also what contains BPA which is why its use in food applications has been stunted.

 

This chemistry lesson brought to you by Chemgoddess1.  Better living through Chemistry!

[chemgoddess1]

XPoles are $350 plus shipping…..that is your own XPole shipped to Australia and then shipped back.  OUCH.

 

If any of you have the silicone covers for your phone or ipod, that is essentially what this is.

[chemgoddess1]

Talk to the instructor one on one and if you do not get any where with her talk to the owner.

 

BTW, you do not have to take your top all the way off to do scorpio.  You can lift the one side and tuck it into your sports bar or just roll it up a bit.

[chemgoddess1]

How long are you still in Atlanta?  You NEED to get in touch with Sahrit.  Not sure if she is teaching anywhere currently but if you are in the area she is so worth meeting!  I will try to track down her number and send it to you on FB.

[chemgoddess1]

All of the PS poles that I have used for the last 4+ years have a plastic dome and a plastic bottom piece.  I am not sure how old your original pole is but these have been like this for a long time.  I am unsure of what the slider tube is as all of the ones I know of are top loading.

 

BTW, the chrome will peel off the bottom pieces over time and under heavy use (think studio teaching several classes per day) but I have not seen an issue with the top dome.

[chemgoddess1]

I ahve used a few different ones.  The one that the studios here have is the yoga direct mat.  This is it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046A01WM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=datwomdai-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0046A01WM

 

Measures 60-Inch in diameter

5-Inch thick

Non-toxic foam with hard wearing PVC

Water resistant

Safe velcro fastening

 

I found a circular mat by chance a few years back that I use.  Prior to that I just purchased two really really really big pillows and prior to that no one used crash mats.  When I tried stuff at the studio I just folded up a yoga mat under me.  If I were to look from something now I would probably just buy a few patio cushions and velcro them together.  Either that or I would buy a papasan cushion and try to do something with that.

[chemgoddess1]

Are you 100% sure you want to teach?  Is this something you aspired to do or are you just excited that someone asked you?

Have you looked through the threads that I suggested?  

I will tell you from experience that teaching will stagnate you unless you actively pursue advancing.

Some good reads from Amy.

http://aerialamy.com/blog/2012/03/07/the-10-commandments-of-a-pole-instructor/

http://aerialamy.com/blog/2011/04/13/becoming-an-instructor/

 

 

BTW, exclusivity clauses are about TEACHING not about training.  And if the studio hires you as an independant contractor vs an employee this is not anything they can do (at elast not here in the states).

There are a LOT of important questions you need to ask.

 

https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/3549

https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4f810457-3c48-4d33-8fc4-7cc80ac37250

https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/2136

https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/3408

 

I am trying to find a post from Charley also regarding problems that she had at a studio she was working at.  It was earlier this year and I am having difficulties finding it. 

 

 

 

 

 

[chemgoddess1]

I looked into making my own at one point and truthfully once you get materials factored in with time and aggravation it really is cheaper to buy one.

 

That said, I prefer the round ones but they are difficult to move and store. 3-4" is a good thickness as thicker than that makes some stuff difficult (at least for me) when you really need the ground to push off (think handsprings and cartwheels).  Also once you get a certain thickness the vinyl tends to tear at the seams.

 

Keep an eye on craigslist for gymnastics or karate studios that are selling off their gear.

[chemgoddess1]

It depends on the city you are located in and how close the studios really are.  We have instructors that teach at a few studios around town and we all visit on another and take classes.  I know other cities where it is the same, but I also know some areas where it is very cut throat.

 

It does not have to be all or nothing.  Talk to the studio owner where you are taking classes.  She may be excited for you.  There is a way to do this with open communication leading the way.  It will all come down to the reaction of your home studio. 

[chemgoddess1]

One thing with straight edge is that the pole is going to be more to the side of your body than straight on like it is with ayesha.  In ayesha your torso faces the pole, in straight edge it does not.

 

http://thepolestudio.towerbureau.com/images/gallery/level5/straight_edge.jpg

 

vs

 

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[chemgoddess1]

Why would you be unable to train with the instructors at your old studio?

 

Have you read through any of the becoming an instructor threads?  Before making a decision I would strongly recommend taking a look.  There are a lot of questions you need to ask this new studio.

[chemgoddess1]

And we love you for being so cheap!

[chemgoddess1]

If your shorts ride up or down LEAVE THEM.  There is nothing more distracting than someone fidgiting with their costume.  I think I did half of my last performance with my top off to the side (nipple coverage to the rescue).  Only if your hoo ha is out should you adjust but try to make it subtle.  This is another time when garment tape is your friend.  A little on the egdes between your legs will keep things in place.

And as odd as this sounds there really is a case for the safety g-string or thong.  One, it can keep you from having massive cameltoe and a little too much TMI here but sometimes nervousness can make you excited in ways you would not think and you can end up with a wet spot.  If the venue is going to be darkly lit you can get away with a lot but if there are bright lights things can be a little embarassing.

Deodorant can be your enemy.  Think about how slick it is and then think about how that would be on your pole. 

 

 

[chemgoddess1]

I have found that Ellies do tend to run wider than Pleasers, at least in the styles I have tried on and own.

[chemgoddess1]

They have also been posting to their facebook account so you may want to try that avenue

 

http://www.facebook.com/EverythingPoleDancing

[chemgoddess1]

They had a twitter post less than 8 hours ago.  https://twitter.com/Everything4Pole

[chemgoddess1]

It does not appear that they are a member here any longer.