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  • JayF1

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    March 16, 2012 at 8:08 am in reply to: Is this really “Constructive” Critisism?

    "I'm a thick girl and I know it!…I work out!"….wiggle-wiggle-wiggle-wiggle yeah!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

  • JayF1

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    March 16, 2012 at 6:07 am in reply to: Is this really “Constructive” Critisism?

    I may have to ask my classes about this…because I use the words "thick thighs" ALL THE TIME!! To me, in context of instructing, it's no more than a description, not a derogatory term.

  • JayF1

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    March 14, 2012 at 10:43 pm in reply to: Is this really “Constructive” Critisism?

    This is definitely one of those, "it's not what you say, but how you say it"…but I think it also depends on the person getting the critique.

     

    As an instructor…with thicker legs…I get what the sub was trying to explain. From what I read here…there were other contributing factors to why she was having difficulties executing the move this particular night. So, although we may feel insulted for her, I would have had to be there in order to judge the context.

     

    ALL that being said, this move is considered an "advance move" am I right? So it's a move that has to be executed by someone that not only has some skills, but also one that has been poling for a bit. It would seem to me, that she's probably already aware of what her body does and how she goes about to modify her technique in order to execute the move.

    So if I were put into that position…I would not take it personally. But then, I'm obnoxious and annoyingly positive…and have worked hard enough to get thru my own made up barriers…that I try to see any critique as a chance to better myself…even if it's just improving the way I let role off my back.

  • JayF1

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    December 21, 2011 at 7:26 am in reply to: Plus Sized Dancers

    Hey honey…you can give me a call anytime for my perspective as a curvy dancer/instructor. There's a fine line in approaching women regarding their fitness level be it due to age or weight.

    I can tell you for sure…it is STILL 90% mental on how we curvier girls limit ourselves. And just because we don't get a move right away…does not mean we can't do it.

    I've been with Mary Ellyn from the beginning…and she has NEVER made me feel as if I was limited due to my weight…and even now as I've shed allot of weight…I'm still curvy and have no problems reiterating to my students that if I can, they can!

     

    You rock for being so cognisant of how sensitive this can get! I commend you! xoxo

  • JayF1

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    August 21, 2011 at 3:49 pm in reply to: Midwest Competition role call – who’s going?!

    Of course, I'll be there…can't wait to see everyone…I'll be running around like a nut along with Empy…but PLEASE make sure to come say hi!!

  • JayF1

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    April 11, 2011 at 9:52 pm in reply to: The Great Midwest Pole Competition and Convention 2011

    Beyond exciting!!! Can't wait to see everyone!!!

  • JayF1

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    March 29, 2011 at 8:03 am in reply to: How did you start poling?

    Empy (Mary Ellyn) made me.

  • JayF1

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    March 15, 2011 at 7:35 am in reply to: Dancing VS Tricks

    I love a balance of both…I disagree with Charley…You DO have a great flow of both! I’m a dancer. I do flow, I do move my body naturally. But honestly…I don’t have more pole tricks simply because I don’t feel good enough to flow them into my dance. That’s what I’m working on right now. Not that I cant do them…I just want them to flow as naturally as a transition…without pause. It’s a challenge…especially when you are into your music, and mostly freestyle…it’s hard to throw a trick in there. But thats the great part of poling..to challenge yourself out of your comfort zone.

  • JayF1

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    March 15, 2011 at 7:35 am in reply to: Dancing VS Tricks

    I love a balance of both…I disagree with Charley…You DO have a great flow of both! I’m a dancer. I do flow, I do move my body naturally. But honestly…I don’t have more pole tricks simply because I don’t feel good enough to flow them into my dance. That’s what I’m working on right now. Not that I cant do them…I just want them to flow as naturally as a transition…without pause. It’s a challenge…especially when you are into your music, and mostly freestyle…it’s hard to throw a trick in there. But thats the great part of poling..to challenge yourself out of your comfort zone.

  • JayF1

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    March 7, 2011 at 6:54 am in reply to: Spring Break Showcase

    Absolutely amazing weekend!! Charley, outstanding work!
    I was SOOOOO excited and in awe and overwelhmed in meeting everyone!! Glitter I just wanted to take you home…Veena you were simply stunning…ALL of the performances were just emotionally inspiring. Makes me so proud to be a part of it all!!

    The support and commeraderie was over the top!!! Can’t wait to do it all again!!!!

  • JayF1

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    March 3, 2011 at 6:43 pm in reply to: Spring Break Showcase

    Can’t wait to meet everyone I haven’t already had to pleasure of meeting. Very excited…and I know everyone performing will be fantastic!!!!

  • JayF1

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    March 2, 2011 at 8:09 am in reply to: "The Roxy"?

    Okay. Have been working on it and I LOVE THIS MOVE!!

  • JayF1

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    February 26, 2011 at 6:01 pm in reply to: "The Roxy"?

    Okay…tried it a few times…definitely have the principle of it. Think with a few more practices it should flow…AND definitely warm up and stretch before hand!!!

  • JayF1

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    February 25, 2011 at 10:06 pm in reply to: "The Roxy"?

    Guess what I'm practicing this weekend!

  • JayF1

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    December 30, 2010 at 3:39 am in reply to: 2 pole or not 2 pole….

    What other things do you do for strenghth? It doesn’t have to be just poling…but it will all benefit your poling.

  • JayF1

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    December 29, 2010 at 1:16 pm in reply to: BBW dancers?

    Hello! I’m Jay…I’m 5’4"…was 260 and now huvering around 199/98. It took me TWO years to do that…thru poling, other exercise and moderation…But here’s the deal…I’m STILL and always WILL BE a curvy woman…and I love every bit of it. I can invert. I can do many of the moves that our curved-challenged sisters can do…but the best part…with all of this, we curvy-women can dance our asses off!!! Welcome to the ultimate in feeling sensual… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

  • JayF1

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    December 23, 2010 at 3:07 am in reply to: Dan Haga 2.0

    Well it’s gorgeous. I love corsets.

  • JayF1

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    December 22, 2010 at 1:50 pm in reply to: Dan Haga 2.0

    They are AMAZING!!! Simply gorgeous…the poses are fantastic. What is the real color of the corset? Girl you are one bendy woman!!

  • JayF1

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    December 18, 2010 at 4:57 am in reply to: Beautiful Doubles

    Now that was beautiful!!!

  • JayF1

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    December 16, 2010 at 12:37 pm in reply to: Cross Knee Release!! Whohoo

    Woo-hoo!!! Looks great! Congrats!

  • JayF1

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    December 15, 2010 at 1:15 pm in reply to: So, finally asking for about 4yrs its gonna happen!

    We have both 45 and 50’s in our studio…50 is DEFINITELY better for climbing and gripping with your legs.

  • JayF1

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    December 15, 2010 at 1:01 pm in reply to: Poling/stripping in front of people….stressed!

    another update: went back tonight to talk to the hiring manager. the first thing he said to me was "you need to lose some weight, thanks though" so now im wondering what the point of auditioning was when the only person in charge of hiring new girls doesnt watch the auditions https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif oh well, im glad i at least got up there and did it even though im too fat to be a stripper lol. thanks again for the support guys!

    Their loss!! Very glad you got up there too!! I agree that you should try another club…

  • JayF1

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    December 15, 2010 at 12:56 pm in reply to: My secret to the CAR

    I think BECAUSE of my "extra love" as you put it…LOL…on my legs, CAR has always been easier for me. Feels more secure. So congrats on it getting better for you!

  • JayF1

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    December 13, 2010 at 8:25 pm in reply to: Poling/stripping in front of people….stressed!

    Congrats!!! See! It sounds like you did just fine! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

  • JayF1

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    December 11, 2010 at 6:18 pm in reply to: Poling/stripping in front of people….stressed!

    I agree…keep it simple. Enhance on what you know you do well and move slowly. I think the hardest pole dance move, or any dancing move, is eye contact. I think that showing confidence in your face will far out way and out do any pole move you may do. So combine all of that and you’ll do great!!

    I’m not a club dancer, I am a voluptuous girl that HAS danced on the pole at a club…didn’t take of a stich of clothing…but the crowd seem pretty interested! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

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