moonflower
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I used to have one of those mirrors that you hang on a door next to my pole, but it was too small to see anything. So now I just film my practices from my laptop and watch it the video instead. I much prefer to have a mirror big enough to see everything so I can adjust my moves while I pole. Mirrors and company is the best part of going to a studio to practice.
I keep having these daydreams that I'll walk into the pole room one day and see that my bf has installed wall to wall floor to ceiling mirror for me as a surprize. It hasn;t happened yet.
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I made the shorts in the tutorial a while back. I plan on posting a tutorial once I figure out how to grade the pattern up and down to other sizes. Grading patterns is a pain in the bum.
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Thanks! If you ever make make any of the projects I post, please be sure to take a pic and send it over.
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I've been suscribing to veena for years now. The community really makes it.
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LittleEngine, you are completely right about pushing yourself a little by little!
If you take a small step everyday, even if you fail, the fall is really small and you can get back up easily. And after a while, it adds up. If you where to throw caution to the wind, it's a lot scarier.
I still kind freeze if I have to freestyle in front of someone, so ti's not perfect. But I've come a long way. I started by posting videos here on studioveena and it was REALLY scary at first. But it gets easier everytime. I recently did my first competition and I was THIS CLOSE to beign sick with nerves back stage.I started shaking and thought about backign out, but I survived! And I know that means it'll be a little easier next time.
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Congrats! Isn't it a great feeling?
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Looks like torn skin on the shoulder to me…ouch! I"m not sure it's pretty enough to counter the scary/pain factor. Now if the drop of super gorgeous…no needs shoulder skin.
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Looks like torn skin on the shoulder to me…ouch! I"m not sure it's pretty enough to counter the scary/pain factor. Now if the drop of super gorgeous…no needs shoulder skin.
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$470, so glad I dont; need to say how! Looks like lots of us have lives worth living. At the end of yoru life, it won't be the things you did that haunt you, it will be all the things you didn;t do.
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I find a journal keeps me motivated too, Jasmin46. I kinda feel like I "owe it" an entry if I skip a practice. And I love the idea of having a place to put mental pole things, like blogs i read or elements I liked from the latest comp.
I want to get these journals out just in time for the new year. The big question: plain old black printing, or hot pink? 😛
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That's a great idea! I'll be sure to check back on your page when it get sfilled up!
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Those are great ideas! I also talked to my bf about make a program for me to track my pole progress. But I realized it needs to be more portable, and I read somewhere that writing things down my hand actually reinforces your intentions and that many successful people actual keep a journal of some sort. Something about the brain needing to process the information, so it becomes more of a reality. I dont; remember where I read it though so if anyone has research or info to back that up, let me know.
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I love your work Leen! The first time I saw your work on my facebook feed, I pushed my phone into my bf's face all the while screaming, " OMG OMG it looks like me!!! POLING!"
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The teddy hurst so much for me that after the initial joy of getting the move and practiciing it for a few months…I stopped doing it all together unless I get a request to demonstrate it. It leaves horrible wear-long-sleeves-in-summer-bruises on my arms.
I might pick it back up now that winter is here.
So I think you are doing it right.
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The teddy hurst so much for me that after the initial joy of getting the move and practiciing it for a few months…I stopped doing it all together unless I get a request to demonstrate it. It leaves horrible wear-long-sleeves-in-summer-bruises on my arms.
I might pick it back up now that winter is here.
So I think you are doing it right.
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The 1st one can be done from a pole split, it just doesn't LOOK like it because I'm not rubber.
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I've decided after almost hitting my head that this move requires a very strong grip, or atleast not child sized hands. I got into something similar to the 2nd pic from a wrist sit.
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I sent you my info so we can keep in touch. Also feel free to add my on facebook.
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I'm going to be there! Wildcard competitor in amateur. I'm staying at the Sandman Hotel.
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I own an older style brass x pole as well and the matte finish did not get along with my skin. I tried to sell/ trade it but had no takers.The chrome x poles are AMAZING once they are broken in, but it takes some time. I also own a Platinum Stages brass and that finish works wonders for me and it's the only thing I can use in winter, however, my PS brass pole has already started to warp.
I'm going to wait for people to review the new xpole brass, and if the finish is good, I"m getting one as well. I think I'm addicted to buying poles.
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I find if I push my hips forward, it helps keep the pole in the knee pit for the cupid. Like so many pole moves, the cupid is really a push pull grip with the top knee pulling and hte bottom leg pushing away, you need to have your weight leaning away from the pole to work. pushing the hips forward will help with that.
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Thank you! I started pole 4 years ago. I still need to practice my transitions and keeping my toes pointed but it's getting there.
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You should add us all onto your facebook and we can comment on how amazing that pic is, and that anyone who thinks it's "too naked" are being closed minded and judgemental and most likely just very jealous of your amazing skills.
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Wow! Derick is amazing in every way possible. Great form, great technique, great performance!
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I finally got myself a youtube channel. There's only one video right now, but more will be on their way.
http://www.youtube.com/user/MoonflowerPoles
Can't wait to connect with Veeners on youtube as well!
