DATES FOR DANCE ASSESSMENTS
Tuesday 7.10pm – 23rd February (Level 4)
Tuesday 8.10pm – 9th March (Level 1)
Wednesday 7.30pm – 3rd March (Level 4)
Wednesday 8.30pm – 10th March (Level 5)
Thursday 7.15pm – 18th March (Level 5/6)
Thursdsay 8.15pm – 11th February (Level 1/2)
Remember that as some of you have moved classes/times, you may be doing a slightly different assessment level – just check with me if you’re not sure.
The assessment dances will be videoed, but this is purely for our purposes – it means that we can watch and enjoy your dance, and then assess it via video later on. These videos will NOT be published anywhere without your express permission.
Also, don’t forget you can go as mad as you like for your assessment dances – make up, outfits, props, your own music – this is YOUR time to dance, and we want you all to really enjoy it.
28.1.10
20.1.10
Happy (late!) New Year!!!
Well, here we are, we’re already almost 3 weeks into the New Year, and things are finally getting back to normal. I don’t know about you, but I’m well over the snow!
Because of the weather conditions, lots of classes were cancelled early in the year, so for lots of you, last week was your first ‘proper’ week back. I don’t know about you guys, but the first few practice sessions I had after Christmas made me think I was going to have to give up the pole dancing and try crochet or knitting! Or that perhaps I had left my biceps in Disneyland!!! Don’t worry, I can assure you that your strength and technique will come flying back after just a few sessions, and then we can all really get our teeth into new moves, dance routines and polishing up what we already know.
As most of you will know, I very sadly had to postpone the Karen Chaundy workshop that was planned for 30th January. I totally appreciate that people just didn’t have the cash so soon after Christmas, so we’re going to set a new date in May – so get saving!!! It really would be good if as many of you as possible could get booked on, and by May, even the new starters will be able to take part confidently.
We’ve also put together new warm up and cool down routines, WITH NEW MUSIC!! I, for one, was getting a little weary of the warm up music LOL! Some of you have already had a go at these, and the general feedback has been really good.
For those of you who have ordered clothing, I am hoping to get this sorted during the following week or so, and will be collecting payment over the next fortnight. If you have ordered clothing, please can you bring cash for me either this week or next week, then I can get things ordered asap. If you are thinking of ordering a pole, please let me know asap too, as we are placing a pole order in the next couple of weeks.
Keep checking in on the blog, I will be trying to update it regularly now that we’re all ‘back to normal’!
Lucy x
Because of the weather conditions, lots of classes were cancelled early in the year, so for lots of you, last week was your first ‘proper’ week back. I don’t know about you guys, but the first few practice sessions I had after Christmas made me think I was going to have to give up the pole dancing and try crochet or knitting! Or that perhaps I had left my biceps in Disneyland!!! Don’t worry, I can assure you that your strength and technique will come flying back after just a few sessions, and then we can all really get our teeth into new moves, dance routines and polishing up what we already know.
As most of you will know, I very sadly had to postpone the Karen Chaundy workshop that was planned for 30th January. I totally appreciate that people just didn’t have the cash so soon after Christmas, so we’re going to set a new date in May – so get saving!!! It really would be good if as many of you as possible could get booked on, and by May, even the new starters will be able to take part confidently.
We’ve also put together new warm up and cool down routines, WITH NEW MUSIC!! I, for one, was getting a little weary of the warm up music LOL! Some of you have already had a go at these, and the general feedback has been really good.
For those of you who have ordered clothing, I am hoping to get this sorted during the following week or so, and will be collecting payment over the next fortnight. If you have ordered clothing, please can you bring cash for me either this week or next week, then I can get things ordered asap. If you are thinking of ordering a pole, please let me know asap too, as we are placing a pole order in the next couple of weeks.
Keep checking in on the blog, I will be trying to update it regularly now that we’re all ‘back to normal’!
Lucy x
17.12.09
MERRY POLE-ING CHRISTMAS!!
Well, the time has come for our last week of lessons for 2009, and I just wanted to wish you all a fantastic Christmas, a wild and wonderful New Year (did I tell you I’m going to Disneyland?? LOL!!) and of course, a 2010 full of new spins, inverts, dance routines and heels!
2009 has seen our Pole Dancing classes expand – both in numbers AND venues. We now teach in Bicester and Didcot, classes in Witney start in the new year, and we have 2 other venues awaiting contract completion. We now have a Facebook Group, a blog (http://inspirationspoledance.blogspot.com), and a newsletter mailing list. We were also joined by many of you last Friday for our very first Christmas pole party!
Hopefully 2010 will see more new venues, more social activities, and definitely more Masterclass workshops – I think these will be really beneficial for all of you, and we’ll try to make sure that, throughout the year, we cater to every level. I’m also hoping to start competing next year so, any of you who feel brave enough to join me….the rehearsing starts asap!!
On a personal note, I’d firstly like to thank Sharon and the team at Inspirations for believing in me. It took a huge leap of faith to take me on full time to develop the pole dancing, and I hope that everyone agrees that it’s been a huge success!
And of course, I want to thank my lovely ladies. From the old (who were here before me!) to the new (who have just joined this fantastic, slightly mad club!!), thank you so much for your commitment, your enthusiasm, your laughs, hugs and new moves. You all help to make my job magic :)
So, here’s wishing you all a really wonderful Christmas, and a New Year that fulfils all your wishes.
See you all in the New Year!!
* Classes resume Monday 4th January 2010
2009 has seen our Pole Dancing classes expand – both in numbers AND venues. We now teach in Bicester and Didcot, classes in Witney start in the new year, and we have 2 other venues awaiting contract completion. We now have a Facebook Group, a blog (http://inspirationspoledance.blogspot.com), and a newsletter mailing list. We were also joined by many of you last Friday for our very first Christmas pole party!
Hopefully 2010 will see more new venues, more social activities, and definitely more Masterclass workshops – I think these will be really beneficial for all of you, and we’ll try to make sure that, throughout the year, we cater to every level. I’m also hoping to start competing next year so, any of you who feel brave enough to join me….the rehearsing starts asap!!
On a personal note, I’d firstly like to thank Sharon and the team at Inspirations for believing in me. It took a huge leap of faith to take me on full time to develop the pole dancing, and I hope that everyone agrees that it’s been a huge success!
And of course, I want to thank my lovely ladies. From the old (who were here before me!) to the new (who have just joined this fantastic, slightly mad club!!), thank you so much for your commitment, your enthusiasm, your laughs, hugs and new moves. You all help to make my job magic :)
So, here’s wishing you all a really wonderful Christmas, and a New Year that fulfils all your wishes.
See you all in the New Year!!
* Classes resume Monday 4th January 2010
THE INSPIRATIONS CHRISMTAS POLE PARTY
Well, Friday 11th saw the studio transformed into a Christmas wonderland, and the instructors and students at Inspirations morphed into Christmas fairies/Mrs Claus/generally glamorous and wonderful beings !! :)
There were some fantastic performances (check my Youtube channel for some of the videos - more to follow), some pretty heavy wine drinking, and lots and lots of fun.
Obviously this was our first Christmas party so I've learnt lots for next year - any feedback or ideas are greatly appreciated for next year's bash - which hopefully ALL of you will be able to attend!
Here's a few pictures for you - there are more on Facebook - and go and check out the videos!
Thank you to all who attended and made it GREAT fun, and congratulations to those who performed. I'd like to say a particular thank you to Abi for dressing the studio, Bella for all her help (and for preventing me having a nervous breakdown), Janette for our amazing make up, and my personal hair stylist Michelle :)
Merry Christmas!!!
There were some fantastic performances (check my Youtube channel for some of the videos - more to follow), some pretty heavy wine drinking, and lots and lots of fun.
Obviously this was our first Christmas party so I've learnt lots for next year - any feedback or ideas are greatly appreciated for next year's bash - which hopefully ALL of you will be able to attend!
Here's a few pictures for you - there are more on Facebook - and go and check out the videos!
Thank you to all who attended and made it GREAT fun, and congratulations to those who performed. I'd like to say a particular thank you to Abi for dressing the studio, Bella for all her help (and for preventing me having a nervous breakdown), Janette for our amazing make up, and my personal hair stylist Michelle :)
Merry Christmas!!!
1.12.09
NEW MOVE!!!
Hello lovely dancers! Thought I would post this video of Jemma doing one of the new moves, which we've called The Twirl (sorry you have to watch it sideways though!!)....start from a Basic Sit position, but don't tuck your left leg right around the pole - tuck it up towards your bottom so that the pole lies more across the side of your calf. Then swing the right leg, out straight, toes pointed, clockwise, twirling you around the pole!! Now go get practising!!!
17.11.09
VERTICAL TANGO - CHECK THIS OUT!!
Check out this video, I found it via Facebook and was absolutely amazed! Tango on the pole!!!
9.11.09
ALESIA VAZMITSEL WORKSHOP
On Saturday I was lucky enough to secure a place on a Masterclass with the World Pole Dancing Number 3, Alesia Vazmitsel. Alesia is known for her graceful and elegant dance style, and her EXTREME flexibility! The Masterclass was organised by the London Academy of Poledancing, and consisted of LAPD students, Melissa and Alexe (instructors) and then there was little old me!
We worked for about 5 hours in total, and the second half particularly, was brutal. I have bruises in places I didn't know I had muscles!! There's a full photo album of the day on my Facebook, and Alesia's performance is on my youtube channel (www.youtube.com/lucycropper). Here's a picture or two for now:
We worked for about 5 hours in total, and the second half particularly, was brutal. I have bruises in places I didn't know I had muscles!! There's a full photo album of the day on my Facebook, and Alesia's performance is on my youtube channel (www.youtube.com/lucycropper). Here's a picture or two for now:
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