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I don’t lie when I comment. Ever. I think everyone here IS sexy and everyone here IS doing a great job, because, as chemmie said, we here are all learning, we all know one another well, and just posting a video, for some, is a huge accomplishment. If someone wants or needs serious critique as a competitor or professional, there are other forums for that.
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I think it’s more than unfortunate that the media in this country have such a vulgar misunderstanding of their profession. They feel their obligation is not to report facts but, rather, to stir emotions. If there’s no controversy, there’s no show. No show, no advertisers. No advertisers, no money. Unfortunately, we, the viewing public, must share the blame. We eat this crap up, let it upset us, and demand nothing of substance from television producers, reporters, and advertisers. Shame on them. Shame on us. Can’t blame Anderson Cooper for trying to make a buck. It’s obvious he’s reporting on a topic he hasn’t researched. He’s just the pretty face reading the teleprompter. If I made my money as a daytime television producer, I’d dig up all the controversy I could to keep my job, and I wouldn’t worry too much about research or facts, because my viewers aren’t interested in facts. Choose any topic: everyone holds and maintains their own opinion, regardless of the facts. They just tune in to watch pretty people argue. The ladies did a good job answering the questions posed by Anderson Cooper. Unfortunately, the only people who understood their answers, were those who already agreed with them.
To my fellow Veeners, please don’t be upset by pole controversies. It’s a waste of energy. Energy that you should spend on acts of love and kindness. Go dance with your kids instead. And, remember, if love guides your child-rearing decisions, those decisions will always be right. No matter what Goldie Hawn says. -
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Pancake, this is so funny. I almost suggested the same after watching chloe loves milo’s baby warm up video last night. We should dance in sweats with kids and pets. I’ve seen several vids here with kids and pets and significant others. It would be fun to see everyone poling with their family!
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Done. I absolutely loved it!
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As much as I love watching all the phenomenal talent on YT, I honestly find my inspiration here. I really enjoy watching everyone here work on tricks or flow or finding their style. I love reading video and discussion comments, and seeing everyone, regardless of their background or ability, coming together to help and support and befriend one another. That said, the Veener whose videos I’ve faved most is tracee. She has a dance background, which impresses me as a woman of little to no grace 😉 But, my favorite thing about tracee is that her dancing is raw and powerful and genuine. You can see that her movement comes directly from her soul. She is an honest dancer, and there’s nothing I respect more than an honest person.
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My favorite combo is fan kick to back hook spin to Inverted V to Gemini Climb to Cupid (Star) to Shooting Star to Falling Star (with leg switch so I end in Scorpio). Then all sorts of different stuff from there 🙂 The combo I’m working now is an aerial fan kick to CAR to Straight Edge to Brass Monkey to Eros and then I get stuck ….lol!
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I just figured it for an editing challenge…do some ceiling stuff each practice and put the clips together. That or a 12 second video. Lol!
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Love this idea!
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@OzarkSiren – another amazing idea! Love it! Sharing the pole love …. what an awesome community.
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What the….what? Holy wow! Thanks for sharing. She’s awesome and adorable.
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How awesome is this idea?! Way to go KiKi 🙂 Good luck to all participants.
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Reviving this thread because I’m looking for a Skype buddy on Thursdays late mornings or early afternoons (CST). Anyone available?
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Yes. All exercise is very therapeutic. I find pole dance especially helpful because it allows us to take charge of our health while conquering new and strengthening challenges. For victims of abuse, pole provides the added bonus of feeling good about our bodies and reclaiming our sexuality. Win win win 🙂
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It was on NBC here yesterday. I watched it while I did paperwork. Some time between 11am and 1pm CST.
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Thank you for the ideas. The tornado looks fun! We plan to try the Janeiro in class next Monday. Sore today…I’ll need the whole week to recover before I try. Can’t wait!
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I e-mailed you. I’m in Turtle Lake, WI, and I have a 50mm chrome X-Pert for sale.
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Whoop! Go Lyme 🙂
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I started with a 50mm chrome x-pert. I now have a 50mm Platinum Stages Brass Multi-Piece. In studio I’ve used everything but a Lil Mynx. I’m short and not so flexy so maybe a thinner pole would have been better for me, but my grip is strong and the 50 feels sturdy and works well for me.
There are tons of forums here re: pros and cons of each finish, size, and brand of pole. Read through them. They’ll be very helpful.
The most important criteria is how and where are YOU going to use your pole? Will you have to take it down regularly? Do you need something that travels well? Will you be moving? Is ceiling height an issue? The forums here can help you answer all of those questions. -
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Love this thread. I have a BS in Marketing and Finance that I’ve never really used. I was pregnant when I graduated and wanted to be a Mom, so I worked as a substitute teacher until my son was 8. Then I bought a bar. I’m crazy! I love/hate it but Idk what else I’d ever do. I really don’t ever want a desk job. My bar is for sale but I doubt I’ll ever accept any offers. I work like a maniac (80+ hours per week) but I’m pretty sure a 40 hour week wouldn’t be enough for me and I doubt I could work for anyone else after 5 years working for myself. Yep. Pretty sure I’m completely nuts 😉
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I read your novel 🙂 and wanted to respond because it sounds like we grew up with a similar understanding of pain and tolerance. I’m so glad you’re finding the Pilates helpful. I dealt with a rediculous amount of back pain for years before I discovered how strengthening and stretching my abs and back relieved my pain. Of course, I didn’t need to suffer that pain in the first place. I fell down drunk at the age of 19 and fractured my tailbone. Of course, I didn’t know I had fractured it until some time later because I never visited a doc or chiropractor. I lived with my pain. Pain, to me, was just a normal part of everyday life. It’s “what you get” when you make bad choices. So, I’ve suffered broken ribs from a horse trampling me (my fault for riding her on the road before she was ready) and a few other breaks and countless sprains without seeing a doc because I grew up with a belief that you should “live and learn” from your mistakes and “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”
Now that I am older, and hopefully a bit wiser than my former self and the two very proud but impoverished parents who raised me (God bless them), I try very hard to care for this one body I was given. I have daily aches and pains that result from years of misuse, years of working on my feet, carrying more than I should just to prove that I could, years of bad choices that I now must “live with”. But, alas, I have learned 🙂
There is no shame in admitting and treating your pain my dear. You want to live in that gorgeous body for 80+ years. Take care of it and make good choices for you so those years can be joyful and rich with amazing experiences. I guarantee you, you will not regret caring for yourself when you have amazing memories of the places you’ve been and the experiences you’ve enjoyed because you were ABLE.
As for the emotional pain, I’ve experienced plenty of that myself as well. For me, it’s more debilitating than the physical pain. I’ve found it takes me more strength to admit and treat emotional pain than it does physical aches and pains, but it’s equally important. I can’t work on the physical if I haven’t managed the emotional.
Good luck to you. It sounds like you have a hubby who wants you well. Let him help you. -
I’vebeen been doing this for a year and my hubby has watched me a couple times just working on tricks. I had him spot me once and then just did a little dance for him afterwards. I threw a few tricks in but mostly danced. Afterwards I asked him what he thought. All he could remember was the tricks. He said it looked painful. I said, “I was going for pretty. Didn’t it look pretty?” He said, “Yeah. Pretty painful.” So that’s that I guess. I’m not offended. I know he thinks I look best in a white tee and jeans or wearing my Carhart jacket and shooting a gun. I know how to get to him if I need too…lol!
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Sorry. Only hit save once. I swear! Stupid mobile phone.
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Oh. Legend. The gal from the chair dance??? Yes! Please. I love her 🙂
