Great Trick videoApril 11, 2008 this is a great video if your wanting to learn new pole tricks. it doesn't help you if you are wanting to learn how to get from move to move or transitioning from walking around the pole to getting to the trick. i would say this video is for someone who has got the basic moves down. it was great help for me as it shows u step by step how to do the ticks. the pause and rewind was my friend during this video. they do take some time to learn unless you are already good with your basic tricks. i watched the whole movie before i started my work out to me that helped me pick up the moves a bit faster. so this is not a first timer video. take some classes then buy this dvd!
Pantera's approach to poleNovember 27, 2007 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm surprised this is called POLE TRICKS 101 because the majority of tricks are very advanced. She's quite the amazing pole dancer, though I find her a bit scarey with those body tattoos, pierced nipples and platform stilettos. This is definitely not your pole dance as exercise DVD. (I would recommend the very thorough KT Coates 2 DVD's. Check her out at [...]). Still, Pantera is a pole phenomenon and I admire her athleticsm. I like the red arrows that show you where to apply pressure to the pole but the shots are often cropped too close and you miss important details. Other key pieces of info are also missing (such as how to get into an advanced pose before an even more advanced pose). And she doesn't cover transitions at all. Maybe we're to assume that'll be covered in POLE TRICKS 201? If there is one, I don't think I'll buy it.
Wow!June 8, 2007 What a great thing to aspire to. This video is HARD but very inspiring. Be sure you are warmed up she gets right into it. Great costumes ; ).
KNEW I WOULD ENJOY IT!March 16, 2007 If your a real pole lover this ones for you. Pantera is awsome!! She takes it to the next level,so you might wanna STRETCH really good before watching!! Beginners may want to wait on this one!
not a good learning DVDFebruary 25, 2007 8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been pole dancing for several years and perform many feature shows as a result. I bought this DVD because I was told that it was good for advanced pole dancers and thought it might give me something new to try.
The overall tricks are impressive and unique. But I have to admit that they do not always show you the most graceful or easiest way to get into position or carry out a move.
My two biggest issues with this DVD is that... 1. The camera is often focused dead center of the pole. There are MANY tricks that you can not see her feet or her complete grip. This annoyed me to no end. I can not understand how such a crucial issue could have been overlooked! You almost have to just guess where her feet are at times. So it makes trying to follow the instructions rather difficult.
2. They do not show ANY dismounts. They show you how to get into the tricks but they do not show you how to safely get out of them! Many of the tricks that are being shown on this video can not be dismounted in the same way they were mounted. I suppose they just expect the viewer to hang there and try to figure it out for themselves. ???
I would also like to add that the performance footage that they show at the beginning and end of the video are performed on a spinning pole, yet the instructional breakdowns are performed on a stationary pole. Holding your position and the amount of momentum needed to work on a spinning pole is COMPLETELY different then that of a stationary. They should have completely avoided any footage of the spinning pole as those tricks will not look the same on a stationary one.
All in all...it is always entertaining to see Pantera on the pole. So if you are a fan, definitely buy this DVD. But if you are looking to actually learn and perform these tricks for yourself....find another DVD or get a private teacher! Poletricks 101 is not worth the money.
