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Never say never! A year is still a short time in the grand scheme of things. To me, being a good dancer means having the ability to evolve and being brave enough to step outside your comfort zone. I believe pigeonholing yourself into a style will stunt your growth as a dancer and as a performer.
I've been poling for over two years and I'm just starting to explore my own creativity as opposed to copying other people. I'm always the cute and perky type and that's how all my friends see me. However, in my last performance, I blew a lot of my friends away as I somehow managed to pull off a "sexy and seductive" style. I don't believe them but we'll see once I get my video. What I'm saying is that you can always try new things and people are very receptive to change. Think about it, you don't want to watch a performer expecting a certain style. You want variety and you want it to be unpredictable.
At the end of the day, I say just do whatever feels good for you. If you want to add in a graceful move, then do it. If you want to throw in some hip hop 30 seconds into your routine, do it. Don't let anything get in your way. Dancing is a great way to express who you are and you're more than one adjective. If you think too hard about picking a style, you're losing perspective of the performance. Style is something that will come through your personality and the way you choose to present your skills.
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The Aradia pole is a single piece brass pole. You would install it the same you would install any other top-loading removable pole, so yes, you will need a ladder. Extend the top to the right height and then tighten it with the nut.
It's super and easy to put up.
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Hey KuriKat,
I just took a look on kijiji Edmonton and it looks like someone is selling a new Star Stand-Alone Pole: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-other-Brand-new-Star-Stand-Alone-Pole-dancing-pole-W0QQAdIdZ324761719
Here's an Aradia one: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-Aradia-Dance-Pole-W0QQAdIdZ323154558
The Aradia poles are easy to install, super sturdy, and there's not much to worry about. However, you said you will be moving soon, so you need to make sure the Aradia pole you buy will fit in your new place since you can only extend it to up to 5 inches.
With the stand alone pole, you won't have to worry about the ceiling or anything. I know someone who have two removable poles. When she moved to a new place, she bought a stand alone pole instead. That's the same with me. I have the original X-Pole X-Pert with an extension, which I love. It hasn't caused me any trouble at all and it's a shame the X-Joints seem to be such a problem. However, if you have a stucco ceiling, the ceiling dome will flatten the stucco a bit. It just looks like a funny looking shadow if you glance at it. I'm moving to a nicer place so I just bought a Platinum Stages stand alone pole.
There are a lot of options out there but I think the main one right now is to make sure whatever pole you buy now will fit into the new place. With the X-Pole, there are extensions available and I like how easy it is to take the pole itself apart (with the help of another person). The Aradia pole is a simple and worry free pole. The stand alone ones mean no ceiling damages.
Happy pole shopping!
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Hey KuriKat,
I just took a look on kijiji Edmonton and it looks like someone is selling a new Star Stand-Alone Pole: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-other-Brand-new-Star-Stand-Alone-Pole-dancing-pole-W0QQAdIdZ324761719
Here's an Aradia one: http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-Aradia-Dance-Pole-W0QQAdIdZ323154558
The Aradia poles are easy to install, super sturdy, and there's not much to worry about. However, you said you will be moving soon, so you need to make sure the Aradia pole you buy will fit in your new place since you can only extend it to up to 5 inches.
With the stand alone pole, you won't have to worry about the ceiling or anything. I know someone who have two removable poles. When she moved to a new place, she bought a stand alone pole instead. That's the same with me. I have the original X-Pole X-Pert with an extension, which I love. It hasn't caused me any trouble at all and it's a shame the X-Joints seem to be such a problem. However, if you have a stucco ceiling, the ceiling dome will flatten the stucco a bit. It just looks like a funny looking shadow if you glance at it. I'm moving to a nicer place so I just bought a Platinum Stages stand alone pole.
There are a lot of options out there but I think the main one right now is to make sure whatever pole you buy now will fit into the new place. With the X-Pole, there are extensions available and I like how easy it is to take the pole itself apart (with the help of another person). The Aradia pole is a simple and worry free pole. The stand alone ones mean no ceiling damages.
Happy pole shopping!
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I know everyone always has a preference but I haven't seen a student not participate in class because they were not able to get the pole they want.
The studio I instructor at offers both 38mm and 50mm poles. Most students prefer the 38mm because everything is easier but I always remind everyone to alternate between the pole size they use. I get students to try spins and holds on the different sizes (with sanitizing in between, of course) during the class itself. I think as long as you point out the advantages of both sizes, no student will shun a certain size.
Besides, I find the 45mm and the 50mm to be fairly similar in size. In fact, I thought my 45mm was a 50mm until I bought the wrong extension size. Oops.
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I joined both pole groups. I'm "cupcakes". Nothing like having a fatty dessert name for an exercise/fitness tracking site. ha ha.
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There's a lot of good and informative forums out there that are targeted towards prospective and current strippers. I would read the threads about becoming a stripper and whether or not it's for you. Just google "stripper forum" or something similar and you should get some resources. I'd do it for you right now but I'm in class…
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We have 38mm and 50mm at my studio and I own a 45mm. I find leg holds to still be easy on 38mm but I'm also fairly petite. We instructors usually try a new move on the 38mm first and then move onto the 50mm. It just feels safer somehow.
As for the jump from 38mm to 45mm, it is a significant difference. If you're thinking of competiting or performing, I would advise having both sizes. It's rough jump from 38mm to 45mm. You don't get as many rotations on a spin, etc.
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I don't have the answer to your move but pole dance dictionary has a "doubles" category: http://poledancedictionary.com/moves/?category=doubles
Can't wait to see what you two can do!
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Don't worry about it. I've learned that sometimes, despite your best efforts, you will never be able to change the view of some people (even close friends). Spend your time and energy with those who appreciate pole for what it is: fitness, fun, challenge, art, etc.
But good job on introducing pole to your fellow students! I've found that guys are always more interested in learning because they seem to appreciate the strength and conditioning of a strength move. One of my guy friends just cannot figure out how I can to do an air invert given my size. Another one is considering pole exercises since he's jealous of how toned my shoulders have become. ha ha.
For me, I'm more annoyed at how polarized girls are when it comes to pole dancing/fitness, but that's another topic for another thread 🙂
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The grip is supposed to be at the meaty part of your waist and upper inner thigh. Get into an inside leg hang and pull your inside leg towards your head. Keep one hand on the pole for security/safety initially.
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Thanks, ladies! I'll work on getting my hips over my head. As for the dismount, I had a weird tumble off the pole once so I haven't touched it since. I know exactly why I came off the pole but I just decided I'll work on the mount instead. Time to face that demon again.
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Would anyone who lives in the Vancouver area be interested in planning something at a place where everyone can meet and dance their hearts out on the Friday night?
I'm sure there's a bunch of out-of-town visitors who would love to go out on the Friday. 🙂 And it'd make the after-party on Saturday way more fun if a bunch of us have met each other already.
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Amazon also sells pole mats that are similar to the lulu ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_scat_3407941_ln?rh=n%3A3407941%2Ck%3Apole+mat&keywords=pole+mat&ie=UTF8&qid=1314714181&scn=3407941&h=604e35d78e3dc4a7657c5ccf34c61ece81f1e031
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I'm waiting for registration to open for a beginners adult ballet class for this fall since I've always wanted to get back into it. I think any type of dance classes would be helpful with transitions, posture, extensions, etc. As pole dancers, I think we get so focused on the tricks that we forget about the performance aspect of it.
Ballet really is the foundation of dance so it'd be a good way to ease yourself into the dancing world. Also, it's easy to practice what you've learned at home and in life. I've forced myself to stand in 3rd position when I'm making presentations since it keeps my back straight and I don't fidget. I love watching videos where the pole dancer is also a ballerina. It just makes my heart melt since it's so gorgeous.
If you're finding that ballet doesn't jive with your dance style, then you can always move onto other genres.
