[Notradaya]

Felix… Miss Pole Dance World… 100% all the way… she is ART on the pole… when I’m not sure what a person’s reaction will be to pole I show them her MPD Aus dances… she changes people’s perception undoubtedly.

I also love watching Bobbi (http://www.youtube.com/user/bobbispolestudio and http://www.youtube.com/Bobbiv3011) she’s so graceful, and while she does do tricks, having taken classes with her I can say that she’s not always about the tricks… there are even some tricks she just doesn’t do b/c she’s not interested in learning them or incorporating them into her routines… it’s not her style… but she’s beautiful to watch.

I also like Elena Gibson (http://www.youtube.com/user/DJ1001)- nice incorporation of ballet into pole- she was the first YouTube pole dancer I ever saw. Wish she had more vids up!

Those are my TOPS, however there are soooo may good polers I love to watch, Karol, Veena, bertysbooboo, all the girls from BeSpun, SuokDancer, I’m sure I’m missing some… but I always get excited when those girls pop up into my subscription box with new vids. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

the list ^^ is really good actually, all the one’s I’m subscribe to as well… I love it all!

[Notradaya]

It’s been a while since I popped into the SV forum, and I’m glad I came across this thread! JC, I posted on one of your vids on YT already, but I admire you for standing up for your beliefs, and I agree with everyone else here when i echo the sentiments that you should NEVER apologize for praising Christ!!!

I really was happy to see all the other Christians on this forum… sometimes in the world of pole I can feel quite alone in that respect… like I’m the only spirit filled Christian out there poling… And I too have wanted to pole to worship or praise music but I’ve kinda felt like combining those two parts of my world is not okay. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_redface.gif I guess what saddens me there is that I know that my faith does not just sit on a shelf and only come out on Sundays… so why should I not think that it’s all intimately involved in EVERY aspect of my life… including pole!?

I also was encouraged by Foxy when she said that it’s okay to make it sexy and there’s nothing wrong with that. I struggle with that sometimes b/c I love the sensuality of pole too… I embrace all aspects of it… but my vids on YT are not intended to turn men on, or make anyone stumble in their walk with Christ… I don’t intend for them to be that way, and I guess that I struggle with posting them b/c I don’t want them to have that effect, but I really do love to share what I love, so I do.

I can’t wait until I can comfortably have my Fiance come to my pole performances and not worry that I’m making it harder for him as we wait until we’re married to explore what God has gifted to us with our relationship. That’s another hard area… I want him to see what I love, and I certainly love performing with him, but I don’t want to feed his sumo sex drive unnecessarily right now. (If anyone’s read "Every Young Man’s Battle" you’ll get the Sumo reference- Great book by the way for the guys and girls trying to keep the God perspective on relationships and sex).

So that said, my pole has been a struggle when it comes to tying it into my beliefs, but this thread and Jungle Cat, you’ve all inspired me to do some praise dance… if i can comfortably tie it together that way I think it will go a long way to helping me embrace all that pole is meant to be in my life. Thank you for that!!

[Notradaya]

That’s A LOT of info…and good info at that! I think that a lot of people don’t realize that you don’t necessarily have to be a musical genius to be a good dancer… but knowing your music can be the difference between a good dancer and a great dancer.

I also believe that ANYONE can learn to pick up on music, it just takes practice. Granted, I’ve always been a musical person, but I do think that with time, focus and some guidance even the most musically daft person can get it down. This of course can translate into better dancing!

Great post https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[Notradaya]

No tips here but you’re not alone… I learn on and own a 38mm pole… the poles at the gym i go to and occasionally practice on are std 50mm. i can do certain moves at the gym that I just can never get at home and vice versa. the wider pole seems to be great for that forearm grip, and the elbow grip, but my skinny pole feels much more secure with a split grip in the aysha. can’t even attempt the forearm or elbow, just too skinny to grip. my 42mm is not much better either. so it’s not totally uncommon! good luck sorting it out, practice practice! but be safe!