Home movie time
I was so happy with my recital video, that I decided to make another pole dancing video last night, at home. Rusty wanted to test out our new video camera anyway, so why not!
The lighting is not the best; I prefer lower lighting. Dancing under hot lights is not fun, and plus I think the whole silhouette thing looks neat. We’ve ordered two lamps from Ikea, the same kind that the studio has, so that issue should be resolved soon.
(I am hating this thumbnail. Lisa hates that entire move because she says it looks like you’re taking a shit. I disagree, but this frame certainly supports her view.)
Here’s the description I wrote on the blip.tv page:
My pole setup at home is very different from the studio: I have a free-standing pole on a 4′x4′ stage. This makes things a bit more difficult, as there’s not nearly as much room; therefore certain moves simply aren’t possible, and others require modification. But, since I need to be flexible (in both senses of the word!) and be able to adapt to different environments, it’s important for me to get a lot of practice on this stage. So, this is my first attempt at dancing for a full song on it (as opposed to just practicing tricks and techniques, which is what I usually do on it).
And save your comments about the song, because I like it a lot! Someone danced to it in class Monday night, and I was hooked.
Again… be gentle. I know I messed up in a couple parts, but I tried to play it off. As our instructors say… “Just outline something!”
Watching you poll dance makes me extremely nervous because I think your poll is going to somehow snap every time you spin around it with your full body weight.
Anyway, yay for self-confidence!
I think you look graceful and strong – I’m very impressed!
Jen,
Poll dancing? Is that something you do on election day?
My pole, on the other hand, isn’t going anywhere. There’s 280 pounds of sandbags underneath the stage (more than two times my weight), and brass poles don’t just snap. Besides, you’ve seen me dance IRL, you know the pole is sturdy! Next time, I expect you to try it.
Dacia,
Thanks!!
:-D Yay!
I must admit, my first thought from the thumbnail was, “I’m so still stealing that mirror!” :-)
Fabulous.
What was it I said a million years ago…how you’re everything I’m not but wish I were? ;-)
Btw, just got home from drinks with my boss (boundaries? what?) and have a new perspective on how to better facilitate SitPS with…the large government agency. :-) There are sensitivities I had forgotten…she is wise, my boss. And supportive. ;-)
Amber,
Ugh. Too much election on the brain.