Maria-Elena Kadala
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How's your leg now?
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These are all adorable, I especially like the middle one.
I've ordered from Discount Dance for years and I'm happy with them, but never tops, as I have some challenges with fit. Bra-less isn't an option for me!
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Count me in … I'm a retired software engineer, so I understand the value of Beta tests!
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My personal favorite:
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Wow … here we often share the information when other studios are offering workshops! No studio can't afford to bring in ALL the big names (except those studios where a lot of big names reside!).
I suppose it could be an issue if there's been something untoward between two studios, but I haven't had the experience of an owner getting their knickers in a twist because a student went to a special workshop elsewhere. I know that instructors — even the owner — has gone elsewhere for workshops!
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As chemgoddess points out, make sure you've poled on brass before you buy brass … it's very different.
All the articles you read … it comes down to personal preference, and your own body chemistry, and you won't know until you've tried.
I started with the PS multi–piece so I could use it in different rooms with different ceilings. It's a stainless 50mm, and I just bought a 45mm, because I've come to prefer them from using them at the studio. The studio uses Xpole chrome, and most competitions use 45mm chrome, so that was a consideration. One thing I noticed about the chrome is that it heats up more quickly, so if we were working on spins, the holding area became warmer faster than on the stainless, so I chose to go with stainless again. In winter I need to warm it with heater a little before I use it, but I've never had it get overly warm.
I don't enjoy brass as much as either stainless or chrome, but I've had the least experience on it. And it's high-maintenance to keep it looking polished and pretty.
Right now I'm VERY unhappy with PS customer service … they shipped the pole a week later than promised, and without the extension I needed, so I can't use it. So it will be more than 2 weeks later than promised, which was a consideration when I ordered. The PS is also easier to switch to spin than Xpole. I've had a lot of experience with the Xpole chrome in the studio and have no issues with it; going with stainless was a personal choice, and having the flexibility of multi-piece pole is important in my home.
I'm hoping I can sell the 50mm to a male poler, who might appreciate the extra dimension.
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This was a fascinating exercise, I'm inspired to try it too!
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At Sweet Vixen you can have it custom-made … I'm also DD, but small in the hips. I don't have stretch marks, but I do have C-section scar from navel down. I'd bought another romper, but either the top or the bottom didn't fit. Also, I've used a monokini, with shorts over, and sports bra under.
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Check http://www.sweetvixencouture.com/
You have have it customized, for style and size, which is a big help if you're different sizes on top and bottom.
Certainly, Anastasia's was custom-made, not off-the-rack!
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These are great, I've been asking our instructors to teach us more combos, and it really helps. Looking forward to some intermediate combos!
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I've had to start over so many times, because of injuries & illness. This last time, starting last summer, I realized much of my technique was poor, so I committed to learning things with correct technique, and on both sides. It does feel discouraging at times, but I know it's best for me in the long run.
I started going to the Pole 1 classes again last fall because there were new students in my age group — five women over 50! I still go to the occasional Pole 1 class if it falls between other classes I want to take, just to improve the fundamentals, and develop the finer points (the insturctors are stricter with me about pointed toes, keeping my shoulders back, all those bad habits!)
Each time I've had a setback, pole is the most fun way to measure my recovery! so I'm just grateful for what my body can do, instead of wasting energy on frustration.
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I live in Marlborough … where are you taking silks?
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The SV lessons are a wonderful resource for conditioning, stretching — not just for pole. They are a bargain!!! even if you go to a studio, it's like having a peronal tutor at home. I have learned so much from SV lessons, and they were very helpful when I was rehabbing from an injury (non-pole) … how to safely regain my strength.
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It's a great idea!
Our Floorwork instructor had us each pick two numbers between 1 and 100 — she has a list of 100 floorwork moves!!! — and use those to develop our routine.
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brilliant idea!
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Home Goods has really large, attractive mirrors for reasonable prices.
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Yes, I told the instructors at my new studio, and they both signed on.
Veena is a terrici resource in many regards, it supplements what we learn in class, but doesn't replace classroom instruction (unless one has no access to classes). There's a wealth of information not just on pole moves, but conditioning, stretching … plus the community of other dancers!
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Exercises done with resistance bands, which are great.
Look at Veena strengthening/conditioning lessons … no weights required!
And treat yourself to a foam roller!
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And this is too late too, but, hey, it would be so cool to have Michelle Obama to endorse pole dancing!
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/michelle-obama-and-fitness
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Well now I realize my suggestions were obsolete, but I gotta say that my biggest problem in the studio is that I loathe so much of the music. I sound like my mother complaining about the music I listened to!!! but it's been 10 years since I had a member of the younger generation under this roof, and I didn't like that much, but after being entirely out of touch … whoa! however, there are a few newer performers that I can enjoy. I was real pleased that I finally got an Amy Whinehouse song, only to discover it's 10 years old, and I'd never heard her music before (it was on at the salon).
Still havent heard Justin Bieber, and in no rush …
Now that we have an over-50 quorum at the studio, we might be able to negotiate some new "old" music!
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My pole folder is on the ancient side, but a few from this millenium:
Vuelta a la Vida Roque Baños 8:04 Diario de una Ninfomana ~ soundtrack
De Ushuaia a La Quiaca Gustavo Santaolalla 4:21 Encuentro en el Estudio
Bad Things (Club Mix) Jace Everett 4:35 Jace Everett
Wicked Game Chris Isaak 4:49 Heart Shaped World
Clocks Coldplay 5:07 A Rush of Blood to the Head
#1 Crush Garbage 4:45 Absolute Garbage (Special Edition)
Buttons Pussycat Dolls 3:46 PCD
Those Shoes Eagles 4:55 The Long Run
Psychotic Girl The Black Keys 4:11 Attack & Release
You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse 4:17 Back to Black
Say It Right Nelly Furtado 4:32 Live Session
Dear Mr. Fantasy Traffic 5:44 Mr. Fantasy
Crimson and Clover Joan Jett 3:19 Crimson and Clover THANKS, ALETHEA!!!
Desert Rose Sting 4:46 The Very Best of Sting & The Police
Blue Spanish Sky Chris Isaak 3:58 Heart Shaped World
Come On Closer Jem 3:47 Finally Woken
I Put a Spell On You Creedence Clearwater Revival 4:32 Chronicle: 20 Greatest Hits
Witchy Woman Eagles 4:11 Eagles
Season of the Witch Donovan 4:56 The Essential Donovan
Low Spark of High Heeled Boys Traffic 11:46 Live
Back Around Ernie And The Automatics 4:08 Low Expectations
If I'd a Let You Ernie And The Automatics 4:04 Low Expectations
Smooth Santana 4:58 Supernatural
Maria Maria Santana 5:37 Live By Request
Black Magic Woman Santana 7:47 Live By Request
Nasty Naughty Boy Christina Aguilera 4:45 Back to Basics
You Can Leave Your Hat On Joe Cocker 4:15 The Best of Joe Cocker
Moody Bitter:Sweet 2:39 The Mating Game
Dirty Laundry Bitter:Sweet 3:21 The Mating Game
Being Bad Bitter:Sweet 3:00 Duplicity
Mating Game Bitter:Sweet 3:24 The Mating Game
Fever Rita Coolidge 3:30 20th Century Masters
Love Potion #9 Sally Kellerman 3:41 Sally
Black Velvet Alannah Myles 4:50 Alannah Myles
Pullin' Back the Reins k.d. lang 4:24 Absolute Torch and Twang
Constant Craving k.d. lang 4:38 Ingénue
Lady Marmalade Patti LaBelle 3:55 Best of Patti Labelle
Before He Cheats Carrie Underwood 3:20 Some Hearts
Time of the Season The Zombies 3:34 Odessey and Oracle
Blue Spanish Sky Chris Isaak 6:12 Chris Isaak & Doc Severinson, Live on Leno
Trapped Bruce Springsteen 5:08 The Essential Bruce Springsteen -
Looks like you could start with Bridge, then slide legs up the pole until just the feet are touching, make sure the lower one is hooked, lift off the top leg and bend at the knee.
Similar to Dangerous Brian from CKR. It's just gonna require a lot of flexibility to make it look like this!
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At first, I thought it was silly — but then I saw Joel Lessing, and came to know David C Owen, and then see the first set of guys who were competing … that cured my silly prejudice!
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Yes, it's SO much healtheir to teach kids to beat the crap outta one another in football or hockey.
On Toddlers & Tiaras, when they shake their booties, they get a brown!
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OK, now I've done the mobility routine (except for that last advanced pose) — it makes all the difference in the world to have direction for focus. I was doing some of the stretches already for splits training, so delighted to learn they'll serve that dual purpose. I had just come in from a workout when I saw your response, so I was already warmed up.
Thank you for your commitment to excellence and education!
