Maria-Elena Kadala
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I am currently planning my workshops for my USA tour. Please share to studios (both pole studios, as well as local dance studios which offer things like zumba or belly dancing) to all you know!
I am currently looking for studios to host my workshops for the month Feb 1st, 2011 to March 7th, 2011.
I will be on the West Coast from the 1st to the 15th, the desert from the 16th Feb through to 20th and then the east Coast from 21st Feb to 7th March.
…To express your interest Please email on my face book, address is
rodney james syaranamual or mailto:rodney.syaranamual@gmail.comDON’T MISS IT!!!
And if you’ve tried the moves he does in the chair, you realize you’re gonna get a serious workout.
AND you’ll fall in love … with yourself!Like what you see??? well, come on, because you might never … ever … see that again!
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I’m going to try and add all the sets I’ve made to my website this week http://www.sweetvixencouture.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" , there are alot of them lol.
LOVE the onesie in your profile pic, if that had a sports bra top, it would be exactly what I’m looking for. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Many of us "mid-century modern" women have issue with the middeline of our bellies, due to some combination of pregnancy and/or gravity+time. The sad reality is that while our muscles may be nice and tight, thanks to pole, the skin doesn’t fit quite as well as it used to. Some of us have had surgery. I have a scar from navel to bikini line, and a bikini-line scar plus the saggy skin. I need to wear a real bra underneath; built-in shelf bra won’t do.So hurry up and get your onesies on the site!
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I found this one on Alethea’s facebook page
Behind the Sexy Scenes
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Back Around by Earnie & the Automatics
Love Potion #9 by Sally Kellerman
Black Velvet by Alana Myles
I Put a Spell on You by CCR or Van Morrison
Spanish Sky by Chris Isaak
Pulling Back the Reins by k.d. lang
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My aunt got me onto ginger last winter … she uses ginger tea for her arthritis, which was so bad in her knees she could barely walk. She boils fresh ginger root in water. I started grating it into green tea, because that’s good for you too. But in warmer weather, I don’t feel like a warm drink, so I grate the ginger into my fruit/green smoothies, and it helps with ALL inflammation, even allergies/asthma (which I wasn’t expecting). Keep the root in the freezer makes it easier to grate!
And having said that, focus on what you can do, instead of what you can’t. Your body will continue to change with your efforts, and all there are some things you will never be able to do, you’re still able to do more than you ever expected to, right?
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… with the ummm (ok I"m gonna avoid medical terms cuz we already freak the guys out as it is) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
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I’ve never had to do stage make-up, but I wear my regular make-up when I referee, and it has to hold up to 90 minutes of running & sweating. Because I’m outdoors, the first thing that goes on is sunscreen! On top of that, I wear Jane Iredale mineral foundation; moisture sets it! I use the translucent colorless matte for games, for everyday I wear a color. I found that Maybelline eyeliner stays on really well, and the Maybelline waterproof mascara as well.
I love Revlon’s new long-wear lipstick, not as drying as most long-wear, or get flaky. And since I’m working with a whistle, it’s well-tested https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Those are just basics, I don’t do anything exciting with the eyeshadow, very neutral, also, Jane Iredale (neutral palette) but it stays. -
Where are the 12 finalists listed? I’m not finding it.
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I also like using lavender and arnica oil when massgIng for it’s healing properties
Thanks for mentioning these things, I have them on hand, and I should get into the habit of applying right after I clean my pole!
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On the bendy chat, David (StellarMotion) said not to train every day … so on alternate days you would do your generic stretches to maintain flexibility, on other days to train to increase your stretching. Also keep in mind that if you are poling you are developing muscle, and the tightness may come from the previous day’s workout.
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OK…on second thought. I am backing out of this topic as it is turning into something different from what I started and that is very disappointing to me.
Anyone who knows me or even knows OF me knows that I am fair, ethical, and honest. I’m not going to get dragged into something I don’t care for, so I’ve made my point and anyone who READS what I wrote will see that.
You raised a valid point.
What we see these days of TV audiences voting on "talent shows" is very much about "voting early & voting often", and this has become such a pervasive approach that no one even considers that validity of it. And that is a sad statement on a democratic society.Beyond that, we individually have to cope with our own excitement, and bias, and resultant enthusiasm for some one with whom we may have established a relationship. That probably won’t change, but we certainly need to temper that with the ethics of voting.
This was an experiment on the part of the hosting organization, and it will be interesting to hear how they felt about their experiment when the final decision is made. In other competitions, organizers were accused of favoritism, and in this one the organizers tried introducing some element of democracy, and that has created controversy.
It’s still a relatively new sport, so there’s a lot of learning for all. What I have observed is people trying to do their best, with the best of intentions, and the sport is growing by leap and bounds and spins! We look at Olympic figure-skating, and hear the accusations of favoritism, nationalism, and cheating judges!!!This was a worthwhile experiment, this is a worthwhile thread, and we’ve all had something to learn from it.
Every competition has several Veeners competing — who do we cheer for? — ALL of them! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I would love to see more one piece poling outfits, made with crotch coverage and open sides, I have a swimming suit like that but it has studs on it, so I don’t wear it much for pole.
Yeah, that’s especially important for those of use who are a little older, and those who’ve had abdominal surgery. My abs are nice and taught now, but the skin isn’t fitting as well as it used to, and with body rolls and undulations …. eeeek … you don’t want to know. I just need something down the middle, open sides, like the suit Veena described, but a lot of those have hardware that I think would scratch the pole.
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My understanding is that the hand is under the body in plank position, the same side as the leg that is up the pole. In your case, right leg and right arm are extended.
From either gemini or scorpio you can just grab the pole and put yourself into a V and come down, or you can bring both legs up into the invert and dismount whatever way works best for you.
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Works great now! the only thing was that the seeker-slider did not work in the expanded (full screen mode) — odd, not tragic.
Here are the questions:
1. What country are you located in: USA
2. What operating system is on your computer: Vista
3. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate the video performance on your computer: 9
4. What web browser did you use: FireFox
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I got a media not found error
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You are the same age as my son and he developed psoriasis in his early twenties, so I don’t know if it’s the same thing.
Are you sure it’s not an allergy to the metal?
Don’t be embarrassed, be concnerned! Definitely get medical treatment, and don’t stop until the doctors have an answer for you — not because it keeps you from poling, but because it’s not normal, and came on suddenly. It could be a symptom of something more serious.Keep us posted.
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Sage,
I’ll miss you, and I need to miss Bendy Buddies again tomorrow: I’m having a PDT on hands (and face) for the skin cancers, so I’ll be crispy and drugged.
Thursdays keep getting occupied for me, so perhaps there are others for whom a better day/time would be helpful? no reason we can’t have more than one!
Thank you so much for organizing this in the first place, I’ve learned tremendously from all the flexperts who have shared their time and knowledge so generously! and who can forget the night Sissy went vajayjay-walking? priceless! -
I still think we should approach them for sponsorship for pole events, because they are the vanguard of demonstrating the pole dancing is as wholesome as M&Ms!
Maybe that should be the September Challenge? a dance for the next Ms. Green commercial!
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Now would be a good time to approach M&M about being a sponsor for the upcoming Pole event???
Since they do advertise with a pole? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gifALL the pole events should deluge them with requests for sponsorship! or maybe Ms Green could sponsor the Ms Sexy competition?
We can have such fun with this!
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I like have my "crash" mat for learning new tricks.
First I borrowed the dog pillow, I bean bag chair is another good choice.
Then I found a folding exercise mat at Target ($30) which is great as an exercise mat (my bony ass needs two yoga mats) and I can fold it to be a good crash mat, but I don’t always end up positioned over the mat.
As I’m working toward more advanced tricks, i would like to get a real one, for practicing those things for the first time.
I also agree with Charly that it’s important to learn how to control a fall. My first real fall I was outta luck, there was no way to catch myself headed face down into the floor, but I did manage to break the fall with hands/arms, and didn’t hurt myself. From the stunned, ashen looks on the rest of the class, I thought for sure any moment there’d be searing pain and gushing blood, but I was really fine! So I got back on the pole, didn’t want to lose my nerve, and the instructor recommended using shoes for traction, but when I got down to the floor one fell off and hit me in the forehead.
Oddly, I was the only one laughing.Since then I’ve learned when I don’t really have the grip, or the balance, and let myself into a controlled descent before I totally fall. I’ve been wanting to try bow & arrow, but was definitely going to attempt for the first time without a spotter, so I did that at a studio’s open house night. I have attended classes in July and August because of hand surgery that would have meant missing half the classes, but I was able to practice at home during part of this time.
Also, now I’m finding it hard to get advanced training at a local studio, so I’ve been using Veena’s lessons.
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Great links!
Let’s all put them on our Facebook pages!Webmaster, you’re such a sweetie for thinking of that … now ask M&M if they can put little zipper graphics on the M&Ms, just like in the commercials?
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helloo, So I am just wondering if there is any ladies out there who have had a hysterectomy (uterus removal) surgery and how that has affected your ability to pole and for how long afterwards, <snip>
I am worried of alot of things but would like to hear any stories or experiences any women have had who has had the surgery after they have already started poling… thank you so much gals for reading this, any input would be soo greatly appreciated, for im a little freaked out and all… Jess https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gifThe idea of major surgery and the implications of a hysterectomy are understandably scary, and your first worry should be your health. My experience was that I felt a whole lot better after the thing was gone!!! It was weird, all these women were telling me I wouldn’t be less of a woman (for losing my uterus) … and that thought had never occurred to me! If it wasn’t going to give me more babies (and I only had one) then I was glad to be rid of it! That was over 25 years ago, and I only started poling last year.
Most important, listen to your body (oh, and your surgeon too!). You will need to take it easy for the first few weeks, so you will lose some strength in all your muscles, and you’ll need to build back up. You’re not going to lose all your strength, but it will take you at least as much time to recover as the time you have taken off. But you’ll probably be back to where you were in 3-4 months time, and that’s not so bad, is it?
Be careful with your abs because you don’t want a tear that will keep you out even longer; you might want to consult a trainer or request physical therapy.You may lose some sensation along the incision, and the internal scar area will feel weird. Massage can help soften the scar so it’s not so tight feeling. It will take some time to recognize what is just tightness from the scar, and what is a strain to the incision, so go carefully. My hysterectomy came 7 months after a C-section, for which I was given an anchor incision, not only across the bikini line, but also from the navel down to bikini line (the pregnancy was complicated by multiple fibroids). And I’d had a previous bikini-line surgery before the pregnancy.
You are going to feel soooo much better afterward! so just be patient with yourself. Start dancing around the pole as soon as you feel up to it, and consider it an advantage to improve your dancing! also start flexibility exercises when you are able. Your physician might permit you to do some non-pole strengthening exercises before (s)he allows you on the pole. You won’t have to start over completely, you’ll recover to the point you were before the surgery, and then you’ll be better than ever.
Keep us posted on how you’re doing!
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"descalzada" means barefoot (in Spanish; I’m Venezuelan), and I’ve always preferred being barefoot.
It’s been my on-line nom de plume for many years … when I was a young engineer back in the mid-70s, the prevailing male attitude was that women should be "barefoot & pregnant", so initially I was using it sarcastically.
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We all have limits and limitations! we all do some things better than others, enjoy some things better than others.
Go for it, and you will do things you never expected to do. Veena has some good lessons on strengthening and stretching hands, pay special attention to those, to maximize your chances of success, and you can start those now while you’re watching for your pole to arrive!
You may have to improvise, and even discover/create a new move because of your "limitation"! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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So I asked my parents for a mirror for my birthday, a mirror to put in my pole room.
Well … what did you get??? when do we get to see a picture?
Happy Birthday, btw!
