Booty shorts or yoga pants?

Let me start by saying that we love and accept you no matter what - BUT - I do get asked frequently what is best to wear for pole dancing - booty shorts or yoga pants?  If the mere term 'booty shorts' gives you chills leave them at home - no worries!  But in totally practical terms - unless we are climbing and inverting in class yoga pants are best.  Why?  The fabric covering your legs allows you to slide and glide around the pole without your legs sticking and getting burns.  Booty shorts, especially the shortest of short styles expose your 'thigh flesh' that is a helpful tool for sticking to the pole, making sitting, standing, and certain tricks much much easier.   In the end it is all about personal preference and comfort level  but since you asked, that's my opinion!  xoxo Katherine

Mpls Pole Dance Studio - colors?

In Hudson we have lime green and purple walls.  Sounds odd but it works super good.  I've seen a deep blue used in studios recently and am thinking of using that.  If we have darker wood on the floor that would be very rich and inviting.  It's harder decorating and choosing colors for a commercial space than at home which surprises me, but at home I only have myself to think of and in the studio there are hundreds of women with different tastes to consider - want it to feel like home to all of them! 

Eagan Site - a big rectangle! can fit 20+ poles :)

Yesterday my contractor (who is also my husband :) his crew and I went to the Eagan space to begin figuring out where everything is going to go.  I'm not a visual person when it comes to this so it was helpful to have Mike and Terry there.  The most exciting part to me is that we will have at least 20 poles and 5 TRX stations - the lobby will be warm, welcoming and spacious, we will have lots of room for inventory, something we do NOT have in Hudson, and a beautiful changing room. 

I cannot wait to bring this beautiful form of fitness to the ladies in and around Eagan.  I know other studios offer it in that suburb but everyone does it different and it's all good!!!!

This week we are ending another 6 week session, and even after 2 1/2 years I find myself reflecting and feeling a bit sad that the 6 weeks are over.  I change the routine and exercises in every class every 6 weeks - from pole dance to abs & booty to make sure that students get the best possible workout and challenge every time.  But during the 6 weeks I find that I get attached emotionally to the routine, the moves, the place students go in class - it's funny how ladies have 'their' poles.  Kind of like school or church, they get to class early to stake out their fav pole before someone else does.  The pole by the door and pole by the fan are the most popular. 

I enjoy too the synergy that develops within each class - often the ladies already know each other, and it warms my heart to see how quickly and easily they accept and integrate newbies into their fold.  They are so in love with what we do and represent that they can't wait to share and engage others - it's a beautiful thing!

Well next on my to-do list is designing routines for next week - something that always helps me get excited about the upcoming and ease the transition from the outgoing.  Remember you are beautiful and perfect.  xoxo Katherine

Wow moments during workshop today...

When I have new ladies in the studio it's important to me that they understand why I do what I do, and how I got started.  That it was a passionate, compelling force outside of me that initiated and drove the whole thing and I was a (sometimes) unwilling participant!  Today 2 ladies shared with me very powerful stories, different yet similiar, of how the enviornment of unconditional support and acceptance, coupled with the freeing movement we do has enabled them to break free, heal and integrate who they are as women, wives, mothers.  It's hearing these stories that puts the pieces of the puzzle together regarding why I was driven to create Lady Katherine and continue to nurture and spread our mission.  Remember you ARE beautiful and loved.  xoxo Katherine

Opening in Eagan - Grand Opening is Sat. 12/17 11am -6pm

Eagan Open House Just Announced!!!

Yes we are official - the free mini class schedule is posted on our class page, sign up soon - they are filling up already!  Our studio is at 4178 Pilot Knob Rd., corner of Diffley & Pilot Knob.

Our grand opening will feature valuable prize giveaways, free mini classes, free glitter tattoos, special one day promos, fun, surprises & more!  Invite your friends and join us. 

Ultimate Bachlorette party experience

This morning I met a group of 7 lovely ladies at the Residence Inn in Edina, MN.  They had won the ultimate bachlorette party sponsored by KDWB & GO2Wed.  I wasn't sure what to expect, had exchanged one email with the group.  They were checking into their rooms when I arrived and I asked them to change into shorts or workout pants and meet me in the party room. 

They came in unsure of what they were getting into - but after we did a short warm-up we started rocking some hip circles, chair dance moves and sassy walks around the room.  They were still giggling nervously and then started to smile and get into it.  We did some exotic moves on the floor and ended with a full routine and free style.

It once again demonstrated how moving in the natural, flowing way we women are designed to move will open up the pathways to inner beauty, confidence and acceptance of self and others.  We gave hugs all around after only 30 minutes and they were whisked off by limo for a fun filled day.

I cherish the time we spent together and the experience of this morning.

Booty Pop Anxiety

Okay so I'm prepping for our annual Witchy Woman Workshop being held this Sunday 10/16/11.  We are stripping out of knee high stockings and an elastic waist skirt and I have a KILLER routine to share with the ladies.  Problem is, at the end we do a booty pop - and well, I have nothing to pop. Sure my axx is firm, round, shapely but so damn athletic it will not shake/rattle/roll for nothing!  I went to a booty pop workshop in June and promised myself I'd master the pop, drive, shake and blast but have not been diligent.  Forgive me dear students if I ask you to do what I say, not what my booty does on Sunday!  See you then.  xoxo Katherine

Big Butts are Trendy - and if you don't have it, there's always kleenex!

Witchy Woman Workshop - routine 2011

Thank you for dancing with me! The song we dance to was "Witchy Woman" from the Bewitched soundtrack and it is available on i-tunes.

Set-up: chair is facing audience; you are 5 steps behind chair to the left of chair back, hands on hips and witch hat on!

-4 counts of hip dips each side

-hands go to raise hat, 4 hip circles as you raise hat high off your head

-left hand to the side (empty) right hand to the side with hat- drop hat, both hands on hips

-2 hip dips on right, hold

-4 flower petal turns around

-2 cross steps, on step out so your right side is facing front, wiggle for 4 counts running hands down body

-lean back, right hand on chair back, left hand raises gracefully overhead, bend knees for a dip

-come back up, left leg forward and right forward so you are facing front, legs wider than hip width

-1 full body circle, figure 8s, hip circles

-step left foot in front of chair, right meets it, circle to sitting on chair

-reach down to feet, up to knees with hair flip

-open right knee wide, then left, full body circle, 2 chest circles

-push right leg to right, knee bent, extend left leg straight, stroke down to left foot

-raise right foot into the air, remove sock, stroke sock on leg, throw to side

-left foot comes up into air with right, right hand goes to floor as you lean back onto chair seat

-one swoop and 2 triangle legs

-sit up, right leg way to right, then left leg joins, left leg straight, stroke down

-lift left leg up, remove sock, stroke and toss

-both hands on chair seat, both legs on floor, pump opening and closing knees, figure 8 pump

-place knees to right, stand up, flower petal turn to face back and walk to back of chair

-one large slow head circle, stroke down one side of chair slowly with hip to side then other side

-leave chair step to wall, lean back against wall facing foward

-tease with skirt

-body wave off wall, flower petal turn so back is facing audience

-large hip circles, tease with skirt

-begin to remove slowly from top, stop and hip circle when booty is 1/2 exposed, step feet together before removing the rest of the way - let it fall to floor

-step right foot out, big hip circles and booty bounce

-turn and pose with finger in mouth - you did it!!!!!