minicoopergrl
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The first time I did a fireman I was giddy as all hell. When I climbed the first time I was in shock I could actually do it. Now I can climb that pole like no ones business!!
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voted for you on 3 different computers and my blackberry. I think I may take over all the computers at the dealer to get you in!
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Here’s some things I would love to see in a competition — an improv portion where the performer doesn’t know what music they will be performing to. I think it would really show off who has skills. Also, do big pole jams put on like dances in conjunction with the event. Especially in large competions, the people with similar skill levels will migrate together. And who could resist the lure of watching say — Amber and Jenyne jam together. I really hope that the social side of comps will grow!
Mindy
I love the improv idea thats really cool!
Thats one thing I like about the Ms Xpose comp. We have 2 different pole catagories – Pole Princess and Pole Diva. PP is NO INVERTS, and PD is inverts. You only have to invert once during the routine. We also have a floor/chair catagory as well, obviously no pole involved. I think this was discussed either here or on a Vertical Dance board that Wendy and Anna were possibly thinking of expanding the catagories to include a level for no inverts and things like that. With USPDF being new, they may add this later on as it grows.
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Hellls yes i want one.
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Ill eventually post a before pic but here are my goals and stats.
Current weight : 255lbs
Goal Weight: 215lbs I like being curvy!Fitness Goals – im training for Ms Xpose 2011 and this 100 day challenge fits in perfectly
Gym – 2-3days a week
Warm up on the bike 10min
Weights arms first and working on my rotator cuff and my grip
legs – lots of squats and the inner/outer thigh machine (I call them the OBGYN machines!)
Push ups in a 30-20-10 format – 30reg/30rev (dips) etc
Abs while elevated on the ab bench including reg crunches, lower abs
lots of stretching afterwardsPole Class – once a week with the ocassional pole play when my oldest doesnt have school, maybe twice a week.
Pole Goals
Invert comfortably
split grip
middle splits
side splits and lift my back leg up. I so want to put my shoe in my hair once!
Scorpio/GemniI think everything else will fall into place right?
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As someone who is putting together an event and being a compeitior. I totally see where it all comes from. I also commented on Alethea’s status. Do your research, there should be an open line of communication between the organizer and those particpating in it. Ask for forms, ask everything you can when you think about it. You should also see how long they have been in the pole world. When I sent my emails for both judging and for compeitiors, I was sure to mention a brief blurb about me in pole and referenced my YT site (which I know isnt alot of creditbility but im giving them what I have) along with the studio I currently attend. That way if they wanted to check any type of credentials I may have I gave them the opportunity to do thier own search.
When I got the idea for the battle, I thought about whats currently out there as a comp. Yes we love seeing other folks doing what were doing but there arent many group comps and some instructors who love performing dont really get a chance to perform. Thats where the idea hit me. I wanted to see more group performances. Im thinking for next year for the battle opening up the rules by allowing groups who are clients at that studio perform and represent that studio. Im a former competitive cheerleader and my sister was a competitive softball player. I thought about all the work we did and the behind the scenes work that was needed to be done to get into these events. In both of those each group/individual (sometimes there were solo cheerleaders who competed in thier own catagory), they had to pay an entrance fee. This was typically packed into the price to play the sport from the organization we were playing for. I never saw that done on a pole competition and didnt find it fair to charge people to compete, so I threw that out. I also talked to a few folks before I decided I wanted to do it. I emailed Jessalynn who put together PoleCon and she was very helpful in steering me in the right direction. I knew I wasnt going to go anywhere without a date and location, that held me back for a few weeks until I got ahold of the folks at Mist. From there I would spends many nights doing emails after emails. Ive lost alot of sleep working on this event, but its all for a good cause.
I love the little competitions, they kinda remind me of local pagents. Also you can put those on your pole resume! Its a great resource to find those who are local and cant really afford to travel. That 90% of the time can hold someone back from competing. I also love the big time comps too, its the best of the best going for it. The best thing is you can get feedback from them all and get good notes from them.
I totally agree about having more showcases! I love what Charley put together and how shes coming back with another on. Makes me think about trying to host one in my area(my plate is full enough currently, its like a buffet style plate LOL). Its almost like seeing a local band from time to time!
As for having too many comps – IMO I think we should have more local/regional comps and few national comps. As previously mentioned, some folks really didnt like the way USPDF is being ran so they started thier own. I do believe we should have a standard set of rules for these comps no matter who is running it.
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I think we need a shirt that says that!
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Im in – Lets do this!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
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The Outsider – APC
The Nurse Who Loved Me – APC (video done)
Dropping Plates – Disturbed
Breakdown – Seether (video done)
The Sound of Madness – Shinedown
Pet – APC (other version of Counting Bodies Like Sheep)
3 Libras – APC
Gently – Slipknot
Snuff – Slipknot (video done)
The Heretic Anthem – Slipknot – I put this on my mix cd I gave to Alethea and she loved that I put that on there. I want to dance to this one so damn bad but the beat is hard to keep up with.The ones with video done, ive made videos before and they should be on here.
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Im not a big fan of calorie counting, I like things to be very effortless. Ive been a clean eater for over 6mos now. My main issue is portion sizes. I try to plate my food before I eat it esp. when im at home. I also avoid HFCS as much as possible.
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How many of you own, attend or have attended a studio which uses crash mats? we do not have crash mats at the studio I attend
How many of you wish or think studios SHOULD use them if they don’t?I really wish we had one or two of them for the advance classes, privates and pole play
How many of you use a crash mat or would prefer to have one to use at home?I would like to have a crash mat for learning tricks that Im not confident in. Ive landed pretty hard sometimes and its not fun.
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Polers are from Venus, candy is from Mars, laugh all you want but VICTORY IS OURS!!!
love it! Great job everyone for their letters! A fail that became a win!
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ok, Ill put you in my address book. Any chance Diva Fit could pass on the word about my event? I have links, logos, promo posters etc.
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Thats totally understandable. I tried to email all the diva fit locations but I never got an answer back.
Update: I have 4 studios in.
Pole Pressure – DC
Esteem Fitness – VA Beach
Poise Dance Studio – Philly
Platinum Dance Studio – Philly -
Ive had both of them. The Silver ones will not have any top foot grip, so you may bruise there. I wore them for a competition – its in my videos as Pole Princess. Mine busted at the heels and ripped in half. The glitter did come off but I still had some left to for sparkle.
