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Brett Copes from Fight or Flight makes them. I tried to order from him and didn’t have a lot of luck. Hopefully it will be easier for you guys.
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We need to ask USPDF as a community. Why don’t they post their scores? What are their exact scoring requirements? Why dont they allow their videos to be posted on YouTube? How can they remain transparent when judges and competitors are from the same studio? How can some performances be flawless and not place while others do? The whole way they operate seems like they have something to hide. These scores and videos should be made public.
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Ladies, this conversation is getting way out of hand. The title of this post is "Unethical Competitions" not "Unethical Competitiors" There is no reason to be offended. USPDF basically makes the decision on who gets to be the next big name in pole dancing in the US for the coming years. We empower them to make those decisions for us. If they are doing things that are not transparent, and we continually support it, then what reason do they have to change? If we keep supporting organizations that have bias and can't stick to their own requirements, they will continue to do so. We are feeding a tiger and hoping it won't bite us in the ass. That is the point of this conversation. Please don't be offended!
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That was really pretty! I know most of the comments on here were about the number of tricks you did, but I think it comes down to personal preference. I like to watch tricks, and I confess that when I watch a video, I usually skip through the floorwork. I have two critiques:
1. When you do a trick, try to count slowly in your head to 10. That way the crowd has time to register what you are doing, and there is adequate time to react (clap) I have a hard time with this too, I feel like sometimes I am in a pose forever before I hear people start to clap. 🙂
2. Transitions: at one point in the routine, you did a hood ornament, then came down, then lifted back up into a Jade. Instead, try to group poses like this together (from hood ornament, you could lift right into jade) so there is less time spent coming down, it helps conserve energy too. By saving time you can add larger bits of floor stuff if you wish, or you can use that time to hold your poses longer.
https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gifI applaud you for putting yourself out there and asking for criqitue! You rock Ollie!
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This the only pic I could find. I will try and find the vid of Anastasia doing it….
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"You however are demonstrating a product on the level of professional competitors. Who would never perform on such a stage anyway."
Payton, They used PS Star Standalone poles at "Rock the pole" (if you don't know what that is, look it up on youtube) and every time they tried to clean them, the pole popped out of the base. Also, the base and pole wobbled so much, a couple people fell. These are PROFESSIONAL COMPETITORS.
I personally have competed 3 times before and if I was given that pole to compete on, I would be very nervous. I have an x-pole lite, I use it 5-10 times a week in various locations and my group uses it to practice and perform doubles and triples. I have never been scared to do so, because I can't tip it over by looking at it.
I'm really sorry that you had a bad experience with x-pole, but I know that if you gave them the same attitude you are displaying on SV, it's no wonder you received bad customer service as you claimed. You get back what you send out. JUST SAYING.
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Go for it girl! It takes a lot of guts to compete, and it's an awesome experience. Freestyle as often as you can in class or at home and keep trying to incorporate new moves in your freestyle. Please keep us posted about your progress. 🙂
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This is how I stretch for eagle.
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I'm a full time hairdresser, I teach 4-6 classes a week ranging from 45 minutes up to 2 hours. I practice with my group Aerial Intensity usually once a week for 2 hours at least. I train on lyra once a week, then I perform on a regular basis with a local burlesque/ aerial arts group. 🙂 I love my life!!! 🙂
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Pole dance dictionary has some basic and intermediate doubles 🙂
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Dude, you are almost there! Honestly, I would try it from a brass monkey, that way your legs are already comfortable and secure, then you can bring your body around and arch.
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Holy Eff Charley! I would call that a Dangerous Brass Monkey, and I would try it from brass monkey. GL hon be safe 🙂
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Yay Aerial Intensity!!!!!!!