Even while we are preparing for our Pole Play, we are all still studying pole dancing on our own. Whether it's through pole classes at various studios, private lessons, tutoring, or just asking another dancer "Hey, can show me how you did that," we are all still learning or improving new moves. Which means...pole bruises! Big, colorful, usually round like a pole, very obvious bruises on the arms and legs guaranteed to bring the question "What happened to you?" My favorite answer is the honest one "Oh, this? Pole dancing," which is a sure conversation starter! But sometimes a girl can't be honest, like when my high school students ask the question. In that case I usually say I was "playing sports," or "helping a friend move" or "slipped while contemplating a physics problem." All are true, by the way! Pole dancing, or pole gymnastics, is a sport being considered by the Olympics. I WAS helping a friend move...on the pole. And whenever I'm in the middle of a trick or spin and get into my head about HOW this works, in other words, the physics of it, then I do slip or fall which creates...you guessed it, another big bruise!
-Kathy, writer/director
Pole Tip of the Day #1 - Remember that pole bruises are sexy and be proud of how you got them!
Pole Tip of the Day #2 - Don't think! Thinking while in action is the fastest way to ruin a pole trick, spin or any creative endeavor!
So true: from the still-learning to the always-celebrating when it comes to twirling and spinning and lifting up on the pole! I love how you make the distinction of thinking (physics problem) about your friend (moving on the pole) while playing a sport (Olympics anyone?). Funny the subterfuge, awesome the results!
ReplyDeleteAnd Tips of the day 1 & 2 are ones to live by, for sure!