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September 2007 | Her Body Moves

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Her body moves like a river, flowing gracefully, rushing wildly, floating and gliding, softly carving her presence into the earth...

New Session Signup

Early Registration Now Available Online

Classes begin October 11 and space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot. Register online with PayPal -- it's quick and easy! click here... Or, call Angi at 206-384-1440.

The Gateway To Sisterhood

Someone to lean on...

With constant reports on the hottest celebrities and the newest fashions, hairdos and diet remedies, the media spotlight is tougher on women than ever. It's just not normal, and that's why it's so important to remind ourselves that society is not meant to have perfect people and that the women we see in advertisements, billboards and on TV are not the norm. True empowerment is appreciating others, not comparing ourselves to them.

Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and all women are uniquely different. But, when we learn to look past the physical appearance, you can see just how similar we really are. Women share a special bond because we can relate to many of the thoughts and emotions we each experience on a daily basis.

The women who participate in a pole dancing class find they not only feel better mentally and physically about themselves, but they form a strong bond with other students as a result of the fun and social interaction.

Friendships can improve self-esteem, instill a new level of personal confidence and power while teaching us compassion, acceptance and a different outlook on the world.

By the end of an eight week pole dancing session, women definitely notice a positive change in their body's inherent ability to learn dance movements. However, the best part about pole dancing is bonding with the other women in the group - laughing as you learn new spins and applauding each other for personal dance performances well done! Women can hold off many stressors by affiliating with other women, building new friendships and taking part in women-only fitness activities.

Beauty As A Feeling

How does beauty really feel?

I was watching television last week and a woman was instructing others how to do a striptease. "There's a reason strippers stand up straight, stick their breasts out, arch their backs and shake their booties," she said. "It looks beautiful."

Sure, but that's just half the story and it's missing the best part! There are many different poses a woman can strike in pole dancing class that look beautiful. But what about how you feel? As women we have the ability to position our curvy bodies in so many beautiful ways but when we don't actually feel beautiful something essential is missing. Our womanly essence if you will. Learning how to feel beautiful from the inside is an elusive and sometimes sensitive journey. But worth every step of the way.

When you soften your heart and open your eyes you'll see that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and most important it comes from within.

You don't need an hourglass figure to achieve this sense of beauty. Have you ever been outside on a warm glowing day and felt the sunlight brush gently across your cheeks? In that moment you may pause for a moment and close your eyes to feel the sunlight warm your eyelids and you feel beautiful. There is no mirror to confirm your feeling because it isn't about how you look, but how you feel. This is how it is with dancing. It just feels beautiful!

Relax, enjoy the things you do and love the way you look.When you feel beautiful, others will feel it too! Maya Angelou expresses this beautifully in her poem:

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.
Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
The palm of my hand,
The need for my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

~Maya Angelou

After years of working with students, dancers and women from all walks of life, I'm confident you'll find my pole dancing classes a great way to unwind in a safe and nurturing environment! If you have any questions, please contact me -- I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Angi Carlston

In This Issue

Her Body Moves

The Gateway to Sisterhood

Beauty As A Feeling

Angi Carlston

Owner/instructor of Divine Movement Dance, Angi studied Ballet and Modern Dance at Cornish College of the Arts. She's a certified pilates instructor. Teaching women to pole dance is her passion.

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Divine Movement L.L.C
816 N 38th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: 206-384-1440

Pole Dancing Parties

Groups of 10 Just $350

Pole dancing parties are great for girls night out, bachelorette parties or just because. Contact Angi to help plan your perfect event!

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Classes at a Glance
Pole Dance Classes

Level 1 Class

Starts October 11 & 13

Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.

Level 2 Class

Starts October 12 & 13

Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Level 3 Class

Starts October 11

Thursdays at 6:45 p.m.

Level 4/5 Class

Starts October 12

Friday at 6:45 p.m.

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Online Payment Options

Divine Movement Dance offers online payment options. Contact Angi for an invoice to pay by credit card or click here to use PayPal.

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PoleCat Power Method

Pole dancing is an art and a sport. Careless and improper training can lead to injuries that impede student progress and performance. That's why Divine Movement's instructors are properly trained in the PoleCat Power Method to ensure safety by preventing unnecessary injuries.

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ANGI'S PLAY LIST

Never Is A Promise
Fiona Apple

Sexyback
Justin Timberlake

Drive
Melissa Ferrick

Cold As It Gets
Patty Griffin

Brothers on a Hotel Bed
Death Cab For Cuties

This Is Womans Work

Katie Bush

Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad
Moby

Falling For You
Jem

Goodnight And Go
Imogen Heap

Buildings And Bridges
Ani Difranco

Angel
Massive Attack

My Love Is Like Whoa
Mya

This Is Why I'm Hot
Mims

Say It Right
Nelly Furtado

Ridin'
Chamillionaire

Wikkid 'Lil Grrls
Esthero

Fergalicious
Fergie

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