Stupidly beautiful song.
I’m 28 years old and I got my nose pierced.
My beauty routine now involved wetting a q-tip and polishing the stone after I powder my face.
It’s cute though, right?
I should note that I only got this because, on a trip to the mall to get my glasses adjusted (an appropriate activity for someone who is almost thirty), my little sister announced that we were making a pit stop to get her nose pierced. And she did (she’s 25… I protested a little, but hey, she’s an adult and it’s her face). The thing is… it looked so cute that I got mine done on the spot.
Spoiler alert: it does not feel like a “little pinch” to get your nose pierced.
It feels like a metal rod is being pushed through your cartilage, and it takes several excruciating seconds.
Nobody told me that it wouldn’t hurt, but, ya know, I figured I’m Pole Strong (TM) so it wouldn’t bother me. Lol yeah it hurt so bad.
Again, cute though, right? I was thinking that I would immediately regret it, but actually, I’m in love. It’s pretty (SPARKLES) but a little edgy, just like me. The edgy part anyway.
Okay okay, so here’s some obligatory Thanksgiving pictures of The Baby, who now says the word “Cat” which I’ll go ahead and assume is an attempt at Cathy (IN YO FACE, “mama” and “dada”!)
Please note her exasperation with my sister’s posing as she waits for more yogurt to enter her face. This kid. Love her.
…MOAR YOGURT.
Everybody have a good thanksgiving? Are we all getting appropriately, seasonally fat?
Here’s a song I just found and can’t wait to try on the pole, ps–acoustic version of Running, Jessie Ware. DAMN can this woman sing.
I Can Haz Choreography?
OMG, PROJECT.
(Please read that in the voice of Cher, re: makeovers).
SO, I’m working on a routine!
This is hard!
First, let me give you guys that advice I’ve been given, and then YOU give YOURS. Because, I’m stuck. I have this awful habit of re-inventing the wheel every time I dance to a song. No matter what I have written down (yes I’m being all official about it), every time my music starts, I do something different. HELP ME COMMIT.
Here’s what I’ve heard so far about The Process of choreographing (word? not a word?):
1. Choose 3 tricks and build your dance around them
This is sooooooo helpful. If you can think of the three tricks you want to include (your music can advise as to what feels right/fits the mood/theme), you can think about spreading them out well, THEN fill spaces between with transitional moves. GENUIS. I love a general layout for writing, why not dancing?
2. Waste time
It’s hard to remember while dancing (or choreographing) but it takes an audience at least a few seconds of watching a move to even register what you’re doing. So I think especially for the first 10-15 seconds of a song, extremely simple moves are a good way to ease into a dance… and make sure you’ve got everybody’s attention for when you’re ready for a trick.
3. Make a list
…of everything you know how to do.
For me, I wrote down key words/phrases of the song I’m using (Running, by Jessie Ware) and a few moves that kinda conjured that emotion for me.
Examples:
“falling” (back hook spin, Juliet spin, recliner)
“running” (hang man spin, half bracket hold with “walk,” pirouettes, headstand “walk outs”)
“I just go weak” (spin in arch, bridge slide, back bend with extended leg)
…and a bunch of other stuff I don’t have names for. (That’s the annoying thing about pole… not knowing what the heck to call the stuff you know how to do).
Anyway, that’s all I got, and I’m stuck, guys!
Here, listen to my song and tell me shit to do that you think would look good!
Also, please, share your tricks for getting the Choreography Muse to visit. I tried leaving her cookies and milk, but that might just work for Santa.
Happy twirls!
Cathy
10 more heartbreak-friendly pole songs, so get your tissues… and your Dry Hands!
So, you guys apparently LOVE sad pole dance songs. Do y’all need a hug? 😦
I was in the car with my lil sis for many hours this weekend, listening to her Kelly Clarkson and Ne-Yo cds, and I heard some surprisingly awesome stuff (that’s also nice and family friendly, as opposed to all the French Montana, The Weeknd, and Drake I’ve been dancing to).
It could just be that her car has huge subwoofer things that make EVERYTHING sound epic, but wow, some of these songs were hittin’ my ears mighty fine, and I was doing some mental choreography for much of the trip.
Anyway, because you guys are all frantically searching “heartbreak pole songs” (yes, I check these things), let’s indulge in another sad playlist! Wheee!
This one is special though: this is special dance prescriptions for all of your I-Just-Got-Dumped needs. I got you, okay? Just keep dancing. We’ll get through this.
1. Kelly Clarkson, Addicted
I wish I were more of a polerina because I would Jenyne Butterfly the SHIT out of this.
For dancing through: utter helplessness whilst treading water in the deep end of your feelings. Just wait till you hear that beat drop…
2. Ne-Yo, Back to What You Know
Good “I FEEL BITTER” song.
For dancing through: feeling superior and above all this ish, duh!
3. Omarion Ft. Wale, M.I.A.
Revenge song.
For dancing through: break up? What break up? Fuck it, I don’t care!
4. Omarion, Ice Box
SPEAKING OF OMARION. Come on, I know this is old, but it’s a killer.
For dancing through: your need to psychologically dissect all the shittiness. (Don’t bother, you’ll never understand).
5. Jessie Ware, Running
This song makes me want to punch myself in the face. But that’s for personal reasons.
For dancing through: that freefall feeling when you run into him and lock eyes. And then you walk away thinking, “Back to square fucking one…”
6. Maroon 5, Misery
Upbeat despair!
For dancing through: when it’s been a few days and you can’t stand love songs, but you’re ready to put away the Taylor Swift for a while.
7. Maroon 5, One More Night
More Maroon 5, for the inevitable relapse.
For dancing through: your sexual needs. DON’T GO CRAWLING BACK THOUGH, OKAY.
8. LeToya Ft. Ludacris, Regret
“You left the best you had, baby don’t look so mad”
For dancing through: self-righteous outrage.
9. Diddy Dirty Money, Loving You No More
Awww, even Diddy can’t buy his way out of feeling crappy.
For dancing through: Reminding yourself of all the garbage you’ve been through. Yup, can’t really do this again after all.
10. Corinne Bailey Rae, Enchantment
Ugh, it’s so HARD to be responsible for your actions.
For dancing through: I CAN’T HELP MYSELF.
Bonus: Take Me In Your Arms, The Isley Brothers
Okay, you DEFINITELY can’t pole dance to this, and it’s kind of a pre-break up song, but it came on my ipod last night and I loved it, so, here ya go.
Take care of yourselves ladies! As my mom would tell you, you are WONDERFUL, don’t forget it. (She also likes to say “be the one that got away,” but that’s easier said than done). Love you mom! I’m being careful with inversions!
Also, come take my class tomorrow and if you look sad or break-uppy I will TOTALLY give you a hug. 6:30-8pm, and be prepared for some crunches. (The best revenge is looking fabulous, am I right?)
HT,
CV
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