Session Six: Third Session at Introduction Course

Third Session at Introduction Course 

Design of session:

Warm up:

Cardiovascular warm-up 

1.     Run up and down the stairs

2.      10x push ups (either on knees or on toes)

3.     10x star jumps  

Stretches

1.     Wrist rotatory stretches 

2.     Wrist flextion stretches

3.     Wrist extension stretches

4.     Shoulder stretches

5.     Chest stretches 

Below is a video of doing the fan kick after completing the third session.

This week we didn't learn any new moves however we did the moves on a pole which rotates. When you begin pole dancing it is better to learn on a static pole because it allows you to build up your upper body and core strength. A static pole also allows you to build callouses on your hands which makes gripping onto the pole easier. When using a spinning pole a different kind of strength is needed and having a good grip is important.  A spinning pole can also get you twirling a lot faster than what you're used to doing causing dizziness and motion sickness, this means it is very important to start off slowly.  If you tend to get dizzy it is good to focus on your pole or a non-moving body part (Myers, 2010). 

References: 

Myers, L. (2010). Static versus spinning poles. Retrieved from http://www.thepoledancingshop.com/static-versus-spinning-poles/

Refection 

I found the spinning pole very off putting as I got dizzy easily and struggled to focus on the task.  For the front hook spin I found the spinning pole beneficial because I was able to gain momentum which I wasn't able to achieve on the static pole.  Overall I felt like my technique and ability was improving in pole dancing.