PoleSkivvies
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What gets me most is it’s the same old, tired arguments that are always used when women do anything out of the norm. Somehow, the desire not to be seen as sexual objects in a time when very few other roles were possible, has become a demand that no woman be sexual, even when many roles are possible.
I am a feminist, but have long felt that feminism has yet to get comfortable with sexual arousal and desire. It’s like, every generation, we keep saying and doing the same thing – it’s just now we’re saying and doing it about pole dance.
Big sigh.
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Ooh, that does sound interesting! Can’t wait to hear what you find out. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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In my case it is, because the ceiling starts making cracking sounds. LOL (Luckily, it does this a second before it actually starts to split!)
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I’m glad they are sending you a replacement part – it does sound like something in the setup is a dud.
I have an Xpert and found that it moved in the middle and seemed to have some spin to it, even when on static, but it turned out I hadn’t tightened it fully. I’m sure you’ve tried this, but the xjoints have to be tightened evenly – if one part is turned, the other should be turned, too. Other than that, it’s been fine – though after a month or so, I had to take it apart and set it up again – the Xjoint had gotten out of alignment somehow and it couldn’t tighten properly without reassembly. Since then, I’ve learned they need to be reassembled from time to time normally, and I haven’t had any problems since.
Hope your new part fixes your problems – it’s a great pole, when it’s working right!
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Ooh, I loved this – saw it when Jamilla posted it on Facebook. Just some amazing acrobatics!!
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@Veena – I’m just at a computer too much, plus the seat of my car is too big for me (you wouldn’t believe the number of pillow I have to add to fill up that bucket seat!), so it just hits wrong and, eventually, the muscles started flipping out.
@CheeryBomb – thank you! I’ll give that stretch a try!
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Hang int here – we all go through that. When I got my Xpert – after returning a different pole that I did not like – I was all unmotivated. I had been so excited about the new pole that, having to return one and order another was wearing me down. But I pushed through and just tried to dance and play, and it all came back!
And, personally, I found the grip on my Xpert so fantastic that that became motivation itself. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I think that’s a great idea! I’ve been focusing more on the dancing part lately, trying to get that fluidity, so I’ll be sure to think on this next time I’m on the pole.
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I am totally working on the splits thing, too. I’ve had this annoying hamstring pain for months, but when I do my prep stretches for center splits, it goes away. So, I guess that tells me where my muscles are really locked!
Does anyone else get knee pain from attempting center splits? Something in my right knee does not want to give, so I proceed very cautiously and slowly, but I’m wondering if there are other stretches I can do to help it release.
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@Empyrean – That is so cool – I’m taking Sally Ann’s class, too! And happy birthday!
@Jessalyn – WA-HOO!!! I’m so excited! I cannot believe how many amazing pole dancers will be at this event!
Everyone, please drop by and say hi to me – PoleSkivvies will have a booth! Plus, I’m giving a talk on stage fright. I would so LOVE to meet everybody in person!!! I’m staying at the Gaylord, too, so I can be in the thick of things! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
See you there!
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Ooh, what is the House of Pole?
And I’d love to meet you, too!
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Ooh … I hope I can make those dates work … I used to live in DC and it would be so fun to go back for a pole event!
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Ottersocks, that is really interesting to know! I like that tricks aren’t emphasized as much as flow – keeps it safer, since competitors won’t feel forced to be more and more daring, just to get the points, which happens with some sports.
I hope Alethea feels better soon – ouch!
And, if anyone’s interested, I did post on the event here: http://poleskivvies.com/
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Thanks, BlueEyes, for sharing that bit about the judging criteria! I was a little confused about that.
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Good progress!
