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That should say Leg Avenue Ruffle SHORTS in Red and I forgot to add the Fuzzy Black Halter Top and Shorts set to the list as well.
That’s a lot of clothes! 😀
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Seems to be common, I had the shoulder mount once and now I’m wondering if I dreamed it, lol – I know I didn’t but I only had it for about a week. My problem was likely inconsistent training though. I’ve been off the pole for about a year now (was preggo, had baby, haven’t had time to do anything) so I’m worried I may not even be able to even invert anymore! I believe consistent strength training can fix any setback though.
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I forgot to mention that these days being good at what you’re doing includes more than just dancing well; you should be an advanced hooper, pole dancer, and it helps if you have some other skill toy in your set such as poi, fans, etc. It really helps if you are good enough to use the fire versions of thees toys and have good make up and costuming abilities. Circus arts have become really popular in the dance music scene so you have to stand out to get the gigs — or be REALLY attractive.
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From what I’ve seen, you really just have to run into the right people and it has to be obvious you’re good at what you’re doing. It’s both who and what you know in the dance music go-go industry. I’ve also seen go-go groups post audition dates on their facebook pages, so be on the look out for that too.
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Eplilators are torture devices! lol Shaving down there should NOT put you at increased risk for infections as long as you keep it clean as usual. Pheromones will still be present and effective, you don't need the hairs to hold them there (ew, kinda, lol). If you do shave there, just do it when the hair and skin are softened from the shower and of course use a sharp razor. I don't dispose of mine every time (expensive and a lot of waste to me – but to each their own) but I do make sure its clean and sharp.
BTW, Tendskin used to be pretty pricey (like 50 bucks for a bottle!) back when it was a new, hard to find item and I only purchased it once before learning it is mostly alcohol and acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Here's a recipe I found after a quick google search just now: http://www.thelimericklane.com/2012/03/homemade-tend-skin-recipe/
Witch hazel, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and aloe are also good deterrents and remedies for ingrown hairs.
In the end, its a personal decision as everyone's hair and skin has different temperaments and people have varying ideals of beauty. Personally, I can still remember the first time as a teen when I shaved the lady garden completely and it felt so niiice, smooth and breezy! There's nothing like the first time but I do enjoy the 'clean' feeling every time. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I still shower shave, although over the years my leg hairs have gotten so sparse I can go for quite some time before they get scary looking. I'm looking for a solution though too, mostly for the bikini area, which cannot take frequent shaving without my skin getting very angry. I've been considering going to get waxed but the expense is prohibitive and doing it myself is not going to happen. So shaving it is..
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Off topic — but Charley, you have a very interesting cat.. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Just wanted to chime in and say don't feel bad Lyme, I bought an Emjoi brand epi many years ago and used it one and a half times and never touched it again, lol. It was the most painful 90 bucks I ever spent. I think its still shiny and new looking, collecting dust in a storage box somewhere.
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Thanks for starting this post, it seems like I'm usually the first on the World Dance New York bandwagon around here but I haven't gotten the latest Lady Morrighan DVD because I'm expecting and won't be doing too much new/fun exercise for another few months.
I've been really curious about the Stripper Dance release because I have her other three exotic dance DVDs and wondered if she really expands and adds new floorwork and if the routines were good. I have danced at clubs before so I'm really hoping she has something I can use when/if I go back to work. Private Dancer was definitely the best of the first three and if you say these latest two offerings are your favs then I'll likely not be disappointed.
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Oh, and as far as the original poster's article masquerading as science, that's just laughable at best and dangerous at worst. Rely on real evidence from published science and medical journals.
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When it comes to cancer, every case is going to be different. What works for one person may well have no effect for the next. This includes both chemo/western medicine and alternative remedies. The key, as previously stated is to have all of the hard facts that you can get. Not everything out there has been tested and researched properly and not all doctors are 100% correct about prognosis and treatment. As a serious student of medical herbalism (NOT homeopathy, they are not the same), I will say that most treatments of the alternative nature are far too little and too late to knock out an advanced cancer of any type. However, there is no need for exclusion in treatment, you can have both intensive alternative treatment (that has some scientific backing) AND modern medicine. There is research out that that strongly suggests that both is better than either one on their own.
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descalzada, that sounds like a "Golden List" to me! If there is anyway you could copy and share said list, that would probably make a lot of polers out there pretty giddy (me included)! I know so many of us struggle with floorwork ideas and creativity…although, I understand if your teacher wants to keep her trade secrets too, but I sure hope she's willing to share!
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That is really clever and original, thanks for sharing! This just might be what I need to pick me up out of my pole rut!
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Wings can be found very inexpensively on eBay; do a search for isis wings and there are several sellers that have a variety of colors for under $20. 🙂
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I figured you might worry about puckering or buckling but it was never an issue for any of the leotards. She sold them, they never looked homemade and as someone with a professional seamstress and tailoring education, she was a perfectionist about those types of things. I would imagine over-stretching would certainly cause this problem however, but as you said each pattern has it's own nuances and your milage may vary.
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Awesome primer info Moonflower! I have to add just one tip though; I grew up watching my mother sew TONS of gymnastic leotards for my sister and her teammates and the one of the most important things she always told me was to make sure you gently stretch the lycra fabric as you feed it to the machine to be stitched. This helped ensure the stitches had room to expand and contract when finished garment was in use. Like you, she also used the narrow zig-zag stitch. 🙂
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It's extremely generous of you to share pattern drafting techniques with the lay person. It's a liberating and fun hobby to make your own clothes, especially with the cost of these things today. Many seamstresses will make pattern drafting tutorials very technical or vague and usually not free; for a reason – to 'protect' their craft to some degree. I'm interested to see your updates and what crafty people come up with!
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Instructors will usually reccomend you start off learning on a stationary pole for both safety and proper strength building. A lot of pole moves are executed and held differently on a spinning pole due to the momentum. I got a pole with a spin mode just for the fun of it though. Most clubs don't have spinning poles anyway so if you're only considering getting a pole to practice for work and concerned about the cost, just get a stationary pole.
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If I remember correctly, you have to send exoticdancernet.com a picture of you at work to prove you are 'in the business' which might be problem for someone just in the contemplation stage. I know it was for me a few years ago, so I just browsed around stripperweb instead. Some advice just never goes stale.
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To quickly reply to some of your questions, meow:
Pole dancing isn't 'easy' per se but there is plenty a beginner can quickly learn and accomplish, if you look through Veena's beginner section you'll notice there is a lot of attainable material for someone with no fitness or dance background. Mastering the art of pole dance is dependant on your level of dedication and current fitness level but generally anywhere from 1-3 years with steady practice is how long it takes to accomplish some of the more advanced moves. This isn't necessary in the stripping business but it CAN make you money sometimes – just don't rely on it because more often than not, personal interaction and sexiness (confidence) will get you much further than athletics.
A general guideline for a good dietary plan is to eat as little 'processed food' (prepackaged, out of a box, fast food) and more veggies and fruit, less meat (but definitely get your protein). Everybody is different and dietary needs is a very complex topic but generally the more nutrients you're getting in their whole, natural form, the better.
Most strippers are just women like anyone else. A generality is dependant on your location, city girls vs rural, and the club environment you're working in has a lot to do with what you'll experience. But it's safe to say that all of the other strippers are there to make money, it's a job – don't go looking to make friends, just to work. Always lock up your valuables, watch your money and if the other dancers happen to be really nice and friendly then it's a plus.
A boob job is absolutely NOT a necessity in the profession. What is a necessity is confidence and the ability to talk to anyone with a smile. I've seen totally flat chested girls at my club do very well and the girls with fake boobs do well but there's nights where no one is making money; it's a crap shoot depending on customers. Every guy likes something different and it's really not a huge issue.
An average good night is highly dependant on your location, shift and club but anything less than a 100 bucks in a shift is absolutely terrible no matter where your are or what time it is.
I wouldn't worry about your height and weight too much, just your ability to happily talk to random people all night, feel good about yourself and get on with the job.
Definitely go to stripperweb too. There's so much information there, your head will spin from trying to take it all in. Good luck!
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Sensual, I have also been considering the OmniGym for some months now. I did some browsing around a while back for the best yoga swing around and I came up with the OmniGym set up and some of the orginal products (like the padded lyra) from http://www.airgyrogym.com/products.html – Now I just need the funds to indulge!
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By the way, I have been having great success with the SheaMoisture brand found at Target. I haven't tried their haircare line yet but I have been using the Raw Shea Butter Lotion and Body Wash for both my hair and skin. I use the lotion on my hair as a conditioner and as a protectant against my flat iron's heat and it works extremely well for that. The rest of their product line's ingredients look excellent, so this is a really convienent solution if you don't have a lot of time to use a bunch of different products or make your own. 🙂
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Yes, I did forget about the soapnuts. You can actually find those at most grocery stores nowadays in the organic section where the laundry soaps are. If not, try your local natural food store. You just crush and boil them like any other herb and the water will get soapy for ya. I have a bag of those around here somewhere too..
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Hi JiggaLuv, I have been natural for five years or so now and it has been a roller coaster ride for sure. After chopping off my mid-back length hair into a cute (and at the time, still relaxed) hair syle (regret!) and moving to a very rural area with virtually no other people of the same race (double regret! lol) let alone ones with natural hair, I was on my own. I always wanted to ditch the relaxers and at that point they weren't available to me anyway unless I drove 60 miles into the city to a good salon. But long story short, I haven't seen much length because of breakage and from not having the time to properly care for it (and friends/employers with genetically straight hair do not understand how much time and intensive attention each curly natural strand needs!) but that's my own fault for not keeping up a good routine.
The rural area has been good for one thing to be sure – self-suffiency! And by that I mean, herbal care has been the best discovery for natural hair ever. Remeber the movie 'Coming to America' where Eddie Murphy's character said his long hair has only been touched by natural juices and berries? It's like that and it's a truth.
Aloe, marshmallow root extract, slippery elm bark extract (this stuff is awesome, no– the best ever, but the tree is becoming endangered so use with respect), shea nut butter, coconut butter (the real stuff, not lotion), irish moss (the seaweed), flax and chia seed extract as well as hemp, castor, argan oil and don't forget the rosewater as well as apple cider vinegar rinses for shine. All or some of these things can be combined with a little beeswax as an emulsifier for the softest natural hair ever. There's inifinite solutions in nature, you just have to take the time to learn it and make it. My problem is just laziness in getting it on my strands.
If you don't wanna play kitchen chemist, check out http://www.treasuredlocks.com/, http://www.carolsdaughter.com/ and http://www.curlmart.com/category/10-best-curly-hair-products/. I know there's others but again I'm lazy and that should be plenty to get you started. Don't be like me and waste five years of good growing out time by not having a routine, that's the most important part of the deal.
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Thanks Cherished! After a long night dancing at work, I needed that! Hilarious!
