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Can we create a topic for workshops just so some of us who live in the middle of the country can keep a tab on what’s going on and maybe worth flying out to? I’m probably not going to make this one or the USPDF one, but I’d like to prepare for a field trip this year somewhere https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
That’s a really good idea, MissJulie.
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I’m so excited that you’re all attending!
I posted this in another thread in "Events," but there are some great workshops on the Sunday after the show. I signed up for all three workshops – Jenyne, Marlo and Karol, who’s doing a Drops workshop, which should be pretty insane on the 18-footers!
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I’m asking Amy about this and will let you know.
I signed up for all three workshops. Whee! Karol’s "drops" workshop should be fun, considering Be Spun’s 18-foot poles https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Will definitely make sure this happens, amyxshi! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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Welcome! I currently live in LA but grew up in Austin (go herns.)
And wow – you should be very proud of yourself that you accomplished the Superman after only three months! That’s a very advanced move. Your teachers at The Girls Room must be doing something right! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Hello from LA (Melrose/Fairfax area) and welcome to Studio Veena! I’ve only just been on a month or so myself, but it’s a great community of women we have here.
Your story is quite the inspiration. Looking to hearing and seeing photos of your pole dancing progress!
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Do you have to have a gymnastics or dance background to be accepted into these competitions? I know you don’t have to have one to learn pole dancing but, for competing is it required?
I competed in USPDF West and don’t have any dance or gymnastics background. In fact, before picking up pole dancing at the age of 28, I was a verifiable couch potato/slob/lazy ass that hadn’t been to the gym since accompanying my roommate to an aerobics class my freshman year of college!
Now, had I been practicing dance or gymnastics since childhood, would I be a better pole dancer and performer? Hells yeah. But I make do with what I got. And that’s kind of what makes this sport so awesome –it’s a great sport for non-fitnessy types who never would have exercised had they not discovered pole dancing.
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Well, your evening sounds pretty darn amazing! I’m sure we’ll have many more opportunities to meet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Do you take classes with Michula at Antix? She must be a great teacher – I was so impressed with her students. They had a lot of spunk and seemed so comfortable performing.
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I will be going to Festivus tonight. It is being held in Redlands, the city in which I live! The bar is about 5 minutes away from my house!
Hey cbr600girl, did you make it out to Festivus on Saturday?
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Thanks verucablue – this event looks fun! And it’s a good opportunity to meet the Heart & Pole folks without having to drive to Torrance (I live in Hollywood.)
I might add this to my Saturday evening’s agenda.
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I know Winter… I just talked to her and she didn’t make it
Wow…not that those who were selected were undeserving at all, but they cut some great folks. What a hard decision for Anna and Wendy to make!
I’ve always wondered if filming your submission at an actual strip club affects how the video is perceived. There was a submission for USPDF West (I think her name was Christina?) that was clearly shot before or after her shift. She had mad skills and was doing tricks I could only dream of at the time, and she didn’t make it. I thought she was a shoo-in.
Not that it SHOULD matter, imo – in a perfect world it’s about performance level, creativity, flexibility and all that jazz, but it’s an interesting thought.
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Bah, I got my rejection letter too https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif At least I’m in good company.
I was at the studio last night, and we were guessing who the 6th amateur competitor was, and we guessed maybe Winter Rainone? Her video looks like it was shot by a surveillance camera, but she’s crazy good: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytu5g9Itycc
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I just bought mine too – Row M, seat 107. Was trying to get seats next to Lisa and gator4life, but they were sold already!
And I know I’m a newbie member, but I’m looking forward to meeting all of you!
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blueeyes – that’s a really good guess. Amy Raven’s video was great.
Here it is, in case you haven’t seen it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oBmKXYaHYY
Her looks and style of dancing reminds me of Barbara Dial.
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Nice to meet you ottersocks/Ellen! I’m sure I saw you in the audience – you guys were too cute with the "Go Amber" t-shirts https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif She’s a lucky gal to have such a supportive pole family.
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I’m definitely going. I knew I was hoarding my frequent flier miles for a reason!
For those who attended last year – did USPDF have an official hotel, and did they offer room discounts? I can only imagine the shenanigans that ensue when you get an entire hotel of pole dancing fanatics together…
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GatorGirl4Life – so to answer your question, no, it wasn’t Lisa I heard from!
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I haven’t received anything either, although I know one "Amateur" who has already received her email saying she didn’t make the cut.
It wasn’t Lisa Wilhoit was it?
I’ve been texting Lisa all morning, but she’s been in class so I haven’t been able to reach her. I’ll be surprised if she doesn’t make it though – she blew a lot of people away at USPDF West!
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I haven’t received anything either, although I know one "Amateur" who has already received her email saying she didn’t make the cut.
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Amy Guion made it in too!
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Leigh Ann Orsi got her acceptance email already for the Pro competition, but no one I know who submitted for Amateur has heard anything yet (including me.)
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GatorGirl4Life, finally got a chance to watch your entry (Youtube won’t play at work – aargh) – you did a beautiful job! I loved all your combos on the spinning pole and your jade split. Very strong routine. Good luck!
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I submitted, but only decided about an hour before the deadline! I was afraid to commit since the Championships take place during my annual trip to Miami (my fiancé plays at a music conference every year) but in the end, I figured if by some stroke of luck I happen to make it, that it was more important than laying out by the beach anyway https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I didn’t have time to put together a new video, so I submitted one of my old USPDF practice videos. I’m relieved to hear I’m not the only one who opted to recycle though.
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Wow, she won the title Pole Fit! That’s so great for Alethea!
And very nice site, by the way https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
