Issue 3May 2012

Competition!!

New Zumba Classes

Splits Course

Poler of the month

even more inside

magazine

2Cover Photo taken by Adam Jay Pole Dancer is Amy Pearson

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Contents

4. Editors Comments

6. Lessons in May

8. Upcoming Socials and Events 10. Courses

12. Tales of a Twisted Trouper

14. Twisted Trouper of the Month

16. Merchandise

18. Twisted Deals

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Hello Again Twisted Troupers!

We have had a great April of Pole Danc-

ing and everyone has been making some amazing progress in class.

We have a brand new facebook fan page which you can like to keep up to date with everything Twisted Pole

Here is the link: http://www.facebook.com/twistedpolenot-tingham

Thank you to everyone who came along to

the social on the 27th April it was nice to see you all and it was a great night.

Our new splits course starts this monday at 8pm. This is the last split course with Lauren Red so please don’t miss out!!!

We have loads com-ing up this month and the following months including:

* Zumba

* Zombies

* X Runner

* Emma’s Pole Dancing Competition

* Splits

* New Poler of the month

* New Deals!!

* Brand new Pole Grip!

* Beginners Course

* Clothing- some of you may have noticed that we have q huge rail of eveing gowns and dresses in the stu-dio. These are provided by That Dress. Feel free to browse through the dresses and try them on in class!

See you soon !!

Hannah x

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Hannah Capocci and Cat Sambell Photography by Kelly Cross

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Lessons In May

Bank Holiday Weekend

This weekend all lessons are on as usual. On monday we have the new splits course starting at 8pm and the lessons at 6 and 7pm will be on as well as usual. The 2-3pm class on monday is cancelled.

On the 3rd and 4th June there will be no lessons

ZumbaNew Zumba Lessons are starting on the 10th may!! This amazing class that gets you moving is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness pro-

gram that blends red-hot interna-tional music, created by Grammy

Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive.Since its inception in 2001, the Zum-ba program has grown to become the world’s largest – and most suc-

cessful – dance-fitness program with more than 12 million people

of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes.

ONLY £3.50 for the first 2 classes!!!

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Current Lesson TimetableMonday:

2-3pm Group Lesson6-8pm Group Lesson8-9pm Splits Course

Private Lessons Available

Tuesday:7-8.30pm Beginner’s course** Booking needed

Private Lessons Available

Wednesday:8-9pm Group Lesson

Private Lessons Available

Thursday:6.15-7pm Zumba

Private Lessons Available

Friday:6-7pm Group Lesson

Private Lessons Available

Saturday:Private Lessons Available

Sunday:3-5pm Group Lesson

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Upcoming Socials and Events

There are quite a few exciting socials and events coming up in the next few months and we hope that you can join us for them!

EPD CompetitionApril Cat and I sent entered Emma’s Pole Dancing Competition by video entry into the doubles category

and we have just found out that we got through to the finals!! The finals are being held on the 3rd June at the Guildhall Theatre in Derby. Tickets are £15! Come along for support and to watch some great pole acts!!

http://www.emmaspoledancing.co.uk/

competition/

X RunnerA group of Twisted Troupers have also just entered the X Runner which is being held in Nottingham on then 23rd June. We have never done an-ything like this before so it is all very exciting. The Race consists of a 5km run with different obstacles along the way. It will be a fun and muddy day. I am finding out whether late entries can take place so if you are interested in joining us please email me. The more the merrier!!

Zombie Evacuation RaceThis is going to be good! A race to escape the zombies and survive! Except we will not be taking part in the race but are entereing to be the zombies!! Come and join us on 27th October dressing up as a zombie and chasing the runners or -er look-ing “pretty” eating corpses. There will be a group of us so we can trav-el down together. Sign up below http://www.zombieevacuation.

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CoursesMake Your own 6 week CourseWant to take your pole dancing further

but can’t Make it to the courses that are booked or want to do your course with friends? Book your own 6 week course

for 1.5hours a week at only £10 per per-son. There are 5 levels and the Moves learnt each week are planned and

fixed. Minimum 5 people.

Beginners Course 5th JuneThese courses are a great way to learn a pole moves intensively and with

other people at the same level as you and are very focussed.

They are targeted at the com-plete beginner to those who have had a couple of lessons. There are planned moves to learn each week but ultimate-

ly you are working at your own pace within the class. The class starts off with a warm-up and exercises to increase core and upper body strength. Then you will be allowed a time to practice moves from the previous class and move on to the new ones after that. The class is finished with a cool-down.

The next 6 weeks course will be held from Tuesday 17th April 7-8.30pm for only £60. Contact now to book in.

Maximum 10 people so don’t miss out! £5 off if you recommend a friend and they pay for the full course!

Splits Course with Lauren Red

One of the best ways to improve the way your pole dancing looks and

feels is to increase your flexibility. Not only does an increased flexibility and stretching improve your quality of life, it also reduces the likelihood of injury

and muscle pain due to a fuller range of movement in your joints.

The amazing Lauren Red takes our flex-ibility classes and will introduce you to safe and fun stretching methods and ways to increase your back flexibility

and both front and box splits as well as stretching for other muscles if you have

any requests.

We have splits courses running for 6 weeks at only £40. Our next course

starts Monday 7th may 8pm. Places go fast so book now!

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Laura Brown My Twisted Pole journey started June 2011. I was organising a hen party for my friend. As she’s Polish we thought it would be funny to have a go at Pole Dancing; I like a good pun :) I found Twisted Pole and instantly liked it, i’d had a look at other pole companies in Nottingham but Twisted stood out and offered the best package for our evening, plus Hannah was so lovely to deal with! Ten of us took part and we all gave it a good go. We had so much fun and learnt quite a few moves. I remember the day after not being able to move my arms above my head, but it was worth it! It wasn’t really until late July that myslef and Grazia- a fellow Twisted Trouper and hen party partaker decided we wanted

to return to Twisted because we had pole withdrawel symptons. So we signed up for the begin-ners course and quickly progressed. I knew from then on that pole dancing would be my new hobby and now addiction lol I absolutely love pole! and have met some really awesome people! everyone is so lovely and welcoming. Hannah and Cat are fantastic instructors, but not only that, friends :)

My new pole goal is to achieve the knee hold and really nail my twisted grip handsping; and i know with both Hannah and my other pole buddies supporting me anything is possible! Twisted Meow love x

Tales of a Twisted Trouper

Tales of a Twisted Trouper

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Melissa ThompsonI first became interested in pole dancing when I finished university. I had been part of an improvised comedy troupe for three years, and knew I was sorely

going to miss having a creative outlet. A friend of mine that I met just before I finished my degree was a pole dancer, and the more she enthused about it, the more curious I became. I was keen to become more fit, and so after looking around for pole teachers in Nottingham, eventually I gathered up the courage to email Hannah and go along to a starter course.

I was a little nervous at first; I admit that despite having a friend who danced, I was a bit concerned that it would be like what is perhaps the stereotypical image of pole dancers, which would have me wearing huge stiletto heels. Thankfully, it wasn’t at all; Hannah was an incred-ibly friendly and welcoming teacher, and I felt instantly relaxed.

While I at first found it very difficult to do anything, one of the most rewarding things I’ve found with pole danc-ing is finally getting that move you’ve been working on.

It’s often a little painful and I personally bruised like a peach at first, but the satisfaction of finally understanding how a spin works, or being able to hold yourself in a static move, is phenomenal. I’ve never been someone who was keen on exercising, but I have so much fun at Twisted Pole that it doesn’t even feel like you’re working out, despite what the aching muscles say the next day!

I’ve made some amazing friends through pole and I’ve had some absolutely incredible experiences because of it-- I really think that emailing Hannah and starting up dancing at Twisted Pole was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life.

At the moment, I don’t really have any moves that I’d really like to work towards, but I’m determined to improve the strength of my handspring, and increase the length of time that I can hold it for. Pole dancing has definitely improved my life in several dif-ferent ways, and I can’t wait to see what else comes from it!

If you would like to share your pole journey with Twisted Pole please email hannah@twistedpole.com

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Twisted Trouper of the Month

The poler of the month is some-one who has really excelled and shown great progress throughout the month and in general. Please pass all your suggestions on to us of who you think deserves to be the Twisted Trouper of next month.

As winner of this title the poler will receive a certificate and a Twisted Pole towel.

May 2012Gee UhmCongratulations to Gee Uhm who is this month’s winner!!!

Gee started pole dancing about 3 months ago. Since starting she has gone from strength to strength quickly learning spins and building up her strength both in class and outside by ensuring she keeps doing press ups and practicing at home. She is a bit of a daredevil and has been push-ing herself as much as she can in order to achieve the pole moves that she places as her goals. Last week she managed to get her knee hold as seen on the right.

Everyone always knows when Gee is practicing a new move or an old one that still hurts because she is so loud! But we love it!!

Well done Gee!!

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Twisted Merchandise and

Shop We are so proud of all of our students and hope that you are proud to be a Twisted Trouper too! We have lots of different pole clothing which can be ordered or picked up at the studio. You can even get your own stuff printed from £3!!!

Pole Shorts £7These pole shorts bearing the Twisted Pole logo are extremely comfortable and are stretchy which makes them mold to the shape of your body. They will not get in the way when you need to do

thigh grips of any kind

Pole Top From £7We have several types of top available including strap tops-both thin and thick straps as well as racer back (£12) and crop tops (£7). They all bear the TP logo

on the back and front. They come in a variety of colours.

Pole Towels £5 If you are looking for your own pole towel then we are selling these with the TP logo on for only £5!

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Twisted Pole Hoodies From £20There are 2 types of hoody- women’s fit and unisex which are a bit bag-gier. They combine in most colours and have a large TP logo on the back printed and embroided logo on the front and embroided name. You can also have a sleeve with e.g. “Pole Dancer” or “Twisted Troupe” printed on it. It is £25 for all of this including a zip hoody or you can get a non-zip hoody with no sleeve print for £20.

Pole Bags From £1We have both tote bags(£1 or £4) and duffel bags avail-able (£20).

We also sell lesson vouchers, 1oz and 2oz bottles of Dry Hands, Mighty Grip gloves and foot protectors. We will be getting Dew Point in the next couple of weeks

THE AMAZING STICKUM NOW

IN STOCK ONLY £7!!!!

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Twisted Pole DealsWe have some new and old Twisted Deals for you to take ad-vantage of.

Private Lessons for £15

If you have never had a private lesson with us before and have only been to group classes or haven’t yet had a class with Twisted Pole then you will be eli-gible to take part of this fantastic deal. It is only £15 for a one hour 1 to 1 private lesson at time and

day of your choosing.

This Deal is only available during may so take ad-vantage of it now!! If you recommend someone else who hasn’t had a pri-

vate lesson with us before to take

this deal up you will get a group lesson half price!

**10 Lessons**We already have a great deal for 5 group sessions only £26 (buy 4 get 1 free). We now have an even better deal for you along-side this for 10 lessons only £50! Which means that it is only £5 per lesson. These can be used in any group session but not at course lessons.

Watch this space or check the website to keep up to date with future deals!

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