I hate London, and I had my first lesson.
Well I don't really hate London, but it was very stressful! Once I'd got to Victoria it was all going well, but then there was this lost Lithuanian man and things just started to go awry. I was so calm and centred before, but after only having four hours sleep, waiting ages on the tube and not being able to find the place, by the time I got to my lesson I was practically an emotional wreck. They were running late also so I wasn't late, in fact I was the first there (of two). We got changed and I was surprised how small the club is inside, very plush though, the leopard print carpet is quite amusing! We had two very nice instructors, so it was like one-on-one tuition, although we took turns. We warmed-up and then started with walking sexily and the such like, which is actually very difficult to do at the speed she insisted upon...too sloooow. Then walking 'round the pole and different ways you can hold on to it, and where to look and which way 'round to go. There was a great deal to think about and I find that hard! I can feel = act sexy. I'm not so hot on thinking about how to be sexy; it just doesn't feel natural. I think I ended up looking a bit disjointed up there on that pole, more so than the other girl, but not a problem really seeing as it was my first time, but it was her’s too. The only thing that was bad about the experience was that one of the teachers in particular, thought I didn't touch myself enough and that I must therefore not be confident in my own body, which I don't think is true at all! :-[ After that I felt acutely aware of ever movement I made, which made it worse! lol. I think if I practice the touching bit I’ll be alright; do you think I’ll be able to find anyone willing to be my audience while I practice? I might just have to practice by myself, self-groping isn’t something I do a lot, even when I am alone…I’m just odd maybe. I find it easier to perform in front of a large number of people, or one person, far more easily than just a few - it's more of a game that way - I'm a control freak.
Still I ache today, and my boyfriend was very impressed with some of the moves I learnt; I've been practising on the scaffolding that's outside our house at the moment, fun!
We’ve been invited to go along on Friday night and meet the house mum and the dressmaker, plus we’ve got two more lessons to go. I bought some shoes, some 6” clear/mirrored ones, very ladylike (as stripping shoes go) http://www.pleaserusa.com/pic/Kiss-213.jpg. Though I think I’m going to have to go back and get a bigger size. I did try them on, and they do fit, almost; I think I was just in a hurry to get home and couldn’t believe after all that shopping I’d found a pair that I could bear to wear! I have such awkward feet, long and narrow. Ooh that’s another thing, I hate being so tall! I’m 5.8” normally and with shoes I’m very tall, too tall! Will I not frighten the men away? I always hated being tall as a child and the other girl is minute, so I bet we both looked quite bizarre! I think that may have been what was making me a little uncomfortable.
All in all, it was a positive experience; I definitely haven’t been put off. I’m departing now to get some more practice in, just thought I’d share with you my first stripper type experience.
Re: I hate London, and I had my first lesson.
Who gave you the lesson , was it done by a club and if so which one ?
Tyke
Re: I hate London, and I had my first lesson.
You obviously are not that confident though you say you are if you are not comfortable with your height. Be proud to be tall, with my shoes on I am around 6'5" and trust me not a single man was ever scared away from me.
Re: I hate London, and I had my first lesson.
I was taught at SpearMint Rhino, TCR London. No, I love being tall normally! I just didn't like being SO much taller than her, on the same stage. I mean she must have been 5 foot at the tallest, and her shoes were smaller than mine - I expect she felt the same as me. It's also good to know that no-one is going to run far away! The instructors where both short too, I think I imagined that I'd be out-of-place looking, though they both said I looked like some girl called Angel who worked here.
I've managed to get a girl friend of mine to watch me as I fondle myself. I know it's going to be very strange at first, and it will be harder donig with her than with strangers, so once I can do it I think I'll be fine next week, I hope! lol - As soon as I have a pliable male audience I'll be fine, it's just one big game to me, I'm cruel.
Re: I hate London, and I had my first lesson.
what kind of music are you using to practice? make sure it's something you love, pick out your favorite upbeat songs that make you feel fun and sexy...and shift your focus to HAVING FUN! not "what are other people thinking of me? am i too tall, do i look awkward fondling myself?" etc. The music makes such a difference though. I've been dancing for a few months now and am no longer self-conscious, but i still love to start out the night with my favorite stage set ("this is how a heart breaks" by rob thomas and "dance dance" by Fallout Boy :) ) because that stuff gets me right in the mood. Let your focus go to the music, just move to it...if it helps you to loosen up, imagine you're dancing for your BF or something. good luck...and RELAX ;)