[Voodoochild]

WOOOOOO SAPPHIRE!!! i cant wait to pole with youu!!!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cyclops_ani.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Yea!!!! Everyone should come to the open house!!! I will probably be performing along with other girls (some instructors like the amazing AMY and some students). There is complimentary wine and free pole play! Cover charge is ONLY $5! And we will have a dj! AND our aerial hoops are up and ready to be played on!! Dude, for real, everyone should come! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GELINA!!!! I hope it’s a good one! <3

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My boyfriend and I are just going to be hanging out around the house for v-day. Hopefully we can finally finish my stage so i can give him a show!!! We were supposed to go see a Lollie Bomb show (its a fetish burlesque group) tonight but they were sold out =(. Check them out on facebook they are some super hot ladies!!

We are probably going to cook a valentines dinner together (he dosent know yet but I got him 2 beautiful steaks for v-day lolol)! Then we have a partner yoga class to go to!! im soooooooo freakin excited! When we get home ill put on my cute lil outfit and do some dancin for my man =]

Gah i love him https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif im such a romantic lol

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Wow freakiel thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you! Gosh I’m blushing https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif

I’d like to go still but I have classes to teach that morning and I think it would be alot of stressing for nothing. Thanks for all the responses! It’s those that don’t believe in you and bring you down that makes you stronger and more passionate!

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You both make very valid points. I think I wanted to audition to show people that pole dancing does not = stripper. I wanted to spread the word! Well…Here’s an update…I emailed the coproducer of the show just to make sure that a pole routine would be ok and she said that they don’t think a school is a proper venue for a pole dance routine.

I tried to explain to her that I planned on taking a gymnastics approach but still she didn’t understand. So i guess there’s my problem solved. I’m not upset about not being able to do this, I’m more upset that people don’t understand what I’m so damn passionate about. It made me want to dance for vengance…I guess that’s what happens when you pick pole dancing as your outlet. Ugh it just makes me so frustrated…

I totally invited the lady to come to one of my classes this weekend though! Lol!

[Voodoochild]

I pole dance for many reasons, first of all im an ex-cheerlreader. i cheered for around 9 years when I was in school so I think the gym is the most boring place ever!!!! Any workout ive ever done hasnt been exciting enough, challenging enough, or physical enough! Second, being the Leo that i am, im extremely competitive, so when my friend got a pole and was doing some tricks on it i decided that i wanted to take some classes. I found a studio and was immediately hooked!
 
Ive never been so sore in my life!!!! I love how pole dancing challenges me everytime i practice! There is always something different to learn or work on! I love the way my body has changed mostly because when i started pole dancing, losing weight wasnt my intention. When im dancing i feel so free, like im the only one in the room, all my worries go out the window and i dont have a care in the world. I can be as dirty as i want or as gymnastic-like as i want. If ive had a bad day i cannot wait to go home or to the studio to dance it out!

I love music…I can be so moved by music that sometimes I will randomly burst into tears or begin laughing. So being able to freely connect my mind/body to music really is very special to me. Allowing the music to move my body as it will allows my mind to let go of thinking about the movement and focus on the sensual flow of energy, the feeling of my skin and hair, and my emotions.
 
Im so much stronger than i used to be physically and mentally! Im more confident now and feel more comfortable in my own skin now than i ever have in my whole life! My self esteem has skyrocketed! I feel so feminine yet strong at the same time when i dance. I could go on but i think you get the picture https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

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Thanks for all the responses ladies!!

Here is my Favorite Aerial hoop vid. This chick is amazing!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W20HMC5OfBY&feature=youtube_gdata

I’ll definitely checkbout that book/DVD as well!!

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Well I got my massage last night!! It was pretty awesome except for the fact the the lady wouldn’t stop talking!! Lol I’m kindof a quiet person. Anyhoo, my sciatic nerve is feeling better today! She said it was out of place and booooy did it hurt when she was rubbing my lower back area!! It is still a little sore today (which is normal) but hopefully it will subside in a few days! I plan on going to see my chiropractor on Monday (no sense in going today with a weekend full of poling ahead of me=P) so I’ll keep y’all updated!

Thanks again for all the advice!!

Love!!!!
Voodoochild

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Yay! I had so much fun too!! Thanks to everyone who came and shared their knowledge, kindness and spirit! I had a blast and learned alot! I’m gonna be practicing that double Gemini for Mary Kay! Lol!
You’re welcome Rach! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif it was my pleasure to help!

Hopefully we can do this again really soon for all of those who couldn’t make it!

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I’m getting a massage tomorrowwwww!!! HHOOOOOORAAAAAYYYYY! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif:):)

I’m so happy this is finally happening! My nerve got better for a while I think because I was SOOO active for a week or so. Now I’m hurting pretty badly again ( it’s a vicious cycle) so I finally made my appt yesterday! Omg I can’t wait.

I’ll post again afterwards to let everyone know (or whoever cares) how I’m feeling!

Love and Light
voodoochild

[Voodoochild]

Welcome Chea! I’m in Dallas as well! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I’m super excited for your pole to go up! Can’t wait to see some vids!

[Voodoochild]

Awww! Well we will miss you sapphirecatzeye!! Hopefully we can arrange something in Houston very soon!

Hey simplysweet, how much are the shirts again? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_razz.gif

24HOURS!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Alright, for those who want to go out Saturday night, what did you have in mind? Dinner and drinks, pub, club, strip club, quiet or crazy?

I can’t believe it’s a Blue door now…that just seems wrong!! Lol

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http://www.youtube.com/user/ashleeeg728

hooray =]

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Yay shirts!!! That is incredibly sweet of you Simpllysweet ;] !!!!

I plan on bringing my camcorder as well. Im going to be doing alot of resting since after the jam I have to teach two classes =P yea… so i can record alot!

Here is a list of girls that ive jotted down, please correct me if anyone has decided to come along or decided not to come =[

Gelina
Mindy4pole
Saldivar
Simpllysweet +1
MissJulie
Ashley ?
Zgurl95
Bttrswtbeaty
Saphirecatzeye
Clary
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I think some of The Girls Room instructors may show up?? Maybe? lol

Oh and I still plan on going out with you ladies that night, so whoever wants to come dont forget to bring your fancy schmancy sexy goin out clothes ;] lol im hyper

[Voodoochild]

Hey Simpllysweet! On Friday you might run into some traffic around 4-7pm but just take some deep breaths and it should be fine ;]. The traffic shouldn’t be tooo bad on Saturday, especially since it will be pretty early in the a.m. when we kick this thing off. Where are you coming from? Everything is still on for Saturday the 16th from 9am-12pm, $35 per beautiful pole dancer =]

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Thank you all for your help and concern! I took a heating pad to work yesterday and today and used it a few times throughout the day and it seems to help while im sitting down. I did go to a pole class last night and worked really hard and it seemed like when im stretching my left hamstring area (and all surrounding areas that have to do with my sciatic nerve) i feel the pain and tightness but once im working out (poling/ab work/ dancing) it dosent even bother me.
I did read that most times to relieve sciatic nerve pain, you should do specific exercises and stretches to strengthen the back and lower abs and legs.

I really think that (in addition to my work) the main cause of the extreme sciatica was the way that I was doing backward stretches for the hip flexors and lower back. I have learned how to do other stretches for those same areas which seem to be less taxing on the hip joints but which also seem to be just as effective. Do you think you could be doing something similar with your stretching?

Stellar, I have been doing alot of backbends/arches lately…maybe i should give those a rest and see if it gets better? =]

Thanks again everyone!! ill keep you posted!!

p.s. i DO plan on getting a massage soon AND hopefully seeing my chiropractor!!

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=D here is what I plan on bringing: orange juice, coffee, bananas, grapes, and probably some little breakfast burritos. I want to bring alot cus I’m not driving from very far at all and we will be working so hard we will need to fuel our bodies (especially since we will hopefully be able to go out later that night for some fun https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Rach, feel free to bring more fruit or anything else you want, we will have a fridge and a microwave for our convienince!

See you all very soooonn https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

<3voodoochild / Ashlee

[Voodoochild]

Wow Mindy that picture of the front door is genius!!

On how we get things started: Im sure every girl has a different way of warming up, maybe we could collaborate so each girl (or whoever wants to share their warm up) could lead us in their own warmup? This might take a while but since we have 4 hours it might be a good idea to reallllly warm up =P

Personally i know i want to get that dang cartwheel!!! And the extended butterfly, the elbow hold thing, twisted ballerina, well the list goes on….!

Im super excited =]

voodoochild
(aka Ashlee https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif )

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https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I was gonna bring some OJ and coffee and some fruit if someone wants to bring donuts or some breakfast burritos? I cannot freaking wait!

[Voodoochild]

Only 3 more weeks until our jam!! YAY! I’m super excited to meet all of you!

I plan on bringing some refreshments to nourish our hard working bodies that morning so if you want to bring something please let me know!

And on a side note I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEARS! Let’s cross our fingers for some cold weather! Lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_santa.gif

Love and light
voodoochild <3

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The spot where my pole is the ceiling is 10’5". So with the vaulted mount my pole needs to be at around 10’5"?, so it reaches the mount but when we turn the tube the mount turns with it ( might have something to do with the two inches of drywall that’s there before the stud). I think if we just put that board under the pole it will add about 2-3 inches so it might be ok…

Thanks for the help! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

[Voodoochild]

Guess what guys!!!! I finally got my pole yesterDay!! Yaaayyy! Now I’ll really get some practice in before the jam!

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This is what we have so far:

Saturday January 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm
at The Girls Room – 1921 1/2 Greenville ave. Dallas Texas 75206
$35 per person – the studio has two bathrooms, kitchen, one main pole room with 15 poles, side room with 5 poles, side room with mirrors only, couches to chill on, and abundant bars and restaurants right next door https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

all I really need is a head count. Karyn has given us the go-ahead. She may even come to record the festivities https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Just let me know if anyone has any problem at all with the time, and when it gets closer to the date I’ll give my cell number out in case of any last minute questions or needed directions. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif