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Ok this isnt the exact article but this was the Church I was talking about http://www.alittleleaven.com/2007/08/pole-dancing-mi.html Mind you this was in 2008
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Here's my thought on this. First let me tell you that I am a Christian woman, it's not just a lable for me, I walk the Christian life and honestly feel that my poling doesn't make me in any way shape or form wordly or secular, but to be honest does anyone from my church (which also happens to be my kids private school) know that I pole, NO WAY! Why? Bedcause yep, I would be judged there. Do all Christians judge pole dancing, no! But just like with anyone else who doesnt really respect the art, technique and so on about pole, its very misunderstood. I actually read once that Ballet was once thought to be very permiscous and daring and was thought to be trashy, it wasnt appreciated at first either and now look how well respected ballet has become! Anyways back to what I was saying, I don't hide who i am for anyone…if you know me and we hang out you also know I have a pole in my bedroom! lmao I am not ashmaed of it, my mom is one of my biggest supporters and I have a lot of Christian friends who pole dance too. I have often pondred dancing to my collection of Christian music, which Jungle Cat was the inspiration behind thinking of that. I even have songs that are from Christian singers but not about God, like Flyleaf has a cover song to NIN's Something I Can Never Have, So I have danced to the Flyleaf version and they are a Christian group, now I havent yet gotten comfortable dancing to worship only because a lot of my dance is very sexual, as well as emotional but I dont know how to leave the sexulaity out……..
WITH ALL THAT SAID i would actually like to attend a class like this to help me incorportae a diffrent style of dance. i am already pretty expressive in my dancing but wouldn't know how to do it in a way to give God praises. So I say its a good thing, I like the vid that Veena put up b/c it def explains it better! Its a class give every other Sunday in a Pole dance Studio that happens to be owned by a Christian woman, thats all. I think its a great idea and would hope that the idea spreads.
I read an articel a while ago, im gonna dig it up…its about a church that has poles in it so people can dance during worship, for me, that was over the top! It seemed to be more of a shock value thing, and for me that wuld be too weird. I believe that God gave us these bodies, and even in sexual form, it can be artsy and beatiful but swinging a pole in front of people who see the art behind it is totally diff then going up to the alter and swinging a pole in front of people that (like any human) that might be aroused by it, you feel what i am trying to say?? Im gonna look for that article n post the link for u guys if anyone wants to read it lol
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I literally jumped into pole fitness all by myself, never have even had a foot in the door at a studio. Well I did take the novelty one hour long "Stripper 101" while vacationing in Vegas, if that counts! After that I was sold on pole dancing. My friend had a pole in her garage and we played on that a few times and then I did all my homework on a pole and bought my xpole. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it and have learned everything I know from practice at home. I have watched youtube, had a month of Veena (and am saving up to do the 1-year, she's fantastic!) I own 3 Dvd's (the 1st and 2nd Live Once Dvd's, plus a Dvd from Sedussa Studios) I have to admit, as much as I enjoy the DVD's (Live Once is my fav so far) most of my learning has been online since my DVD player is downstairs and I keep my pole upstairs.
Now, I do want to say that I wish I could take a pole class, but the closest studios to me are in Philadelphia and another city over an hour away from where I live. i have three kids and no sitter, so even if I had the money to burn in gas plus classes I still wouldnt have the time. I would love to see how a class is formatted, the techniques being taught and so on, but without the ability to go to a class, at home poling is all I know.
I can tell you that I am just about 100% certain that if you take classes now and you get a pole at home, you will find yourself addicted to the pole. I can't even walk in my room to grab a sweatshirt without at least spining on my pole once. And everytime I see am amazing pole dance either here or on youtube, I just get so motivated to hop on my pole. It's great b/c I can do it when ever I feel like it!
I can use it before bed to wind down after a hard day, or in the morning as a great workout to start the day. I can do it when my kids have driven me so nuts that I need a moment away and can escape for even just one or two songs. My personal recomendation is a home pole, Veena lessons, youtube and maybe a class here and there if you have one local to you, if not there are some good DVD's https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
A word of caution on the knock off xpoles, I am glad to hear that the pole u have Dustbunny is fully functional and sturdy. I have def heard some horor stories about the fakes being unstable, chipping and so on. Just be careful if your buying another one. I was super tempted to buy one because of the price, but then I read a bunch of comments about them that scared me away. I have no clue how true they were, as I have never used anything other than my own xpole, and shoot if it were just as good, I wud prob go for the cheaper model too. Just make sure its safe https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I have certainly struggled with so many areas of my confidence for so long and it was actually pole dancing that FINALLY helped break me out of that cycle. But even now I still have a hard time accepting compliments. I used to be the kind of girl who would point out my own flaws first, just so someone couldn't ctach me off gaurd and hurt my feelings. So now when someone gives me a compliment I sometimes respond with :really because I thougth (lists 5 diffrent negative things) and then I change the subject.
Heres an example: My mom was watching a pole vid of me (she is super supportive) and was like Wow, thats so beautiful, your amazing! And I responded with really? I hate the way my stomach looked when I was inverting and you can totally tell my roots are growing in bad when I hang upside down (followed by a nervous laugh) and then a switch of conversation.
Now that was a while ago, I have thankfully overcome that in the past year, as I have gotten more and more confident. Sometimes saying things outloud helps and although it can make you appear cocky, if your saying it to the right person it will only help you believe in what your saying. If you find the things that you like the most about yourself and stop hyperfocusing on the few minor imperfections, you'll view yourself as a beautiful, strong, talented and creative woman. Truth is, if you don't believe it, your cheating yourself out of really getting to know the real you!
I can tell you that I can feel frumpy and tired, bloated, have a big red zit on my chin and no make up on but put on some good music and let me get on the pole and in front of my mirrors and I shock myself, I even end up posing for my camera and take picts of myself for no other reason then I feel damn sexy and can't believe its me looking that good. It really is like "take a picture it will last longer" lmao… b/c at that moment I am in my zone and i'm positioning my body in just the right way, in just the right lighting and feel so good about myself. I can't explain it except to say that while dancing I feel like the prima ballerina, the center of attention (even tho no one is around) I feel beautiful and that feeling has finally yet slowly leaked into even when I am not on the pole. But the key is stop thinking anything negative! We all have those certain body issues, but the truth is we some how end up distorting our image in our mind of what we really look like.
One other quick thing, I found something out about myself about a year ago (after I lost about 40 pounds) I used to try to look good when I would go to the store or whatever just in hopes of someone complimenting me, because it would somehow superficially help me believe I looked good. Than something snapped and I realised I dont care if some guy hoots and hollas at me, I dont NEED that kind of attention and nor do I want that, I know I am a good woman, a great mother, look darn good, especially for having three kids (okay Im still working on this one lmao) and any man who thinks he can turn me on by whislting while saying "dayyyum" is not only degrading but not anything that should serve as a measuring mark of my hottness.
Us girls need to unite on the fact that we are not better than eachother (thats just conceided and cocky) but instead lift eachother up and stop the jealously and idol envy of the "pretty girls" because we ALL are the pretty girls. We are each so diffrent in so many ways that there doesnt need to be anyone trying to be like someone else, we need to love our unique flaws, admire our stregth, amaze ourselves at our own abilities and talents and love who we are, caring enough about ourself to stop verbally abusing ourselves!
I noticed when I make time for myself by making sure my eyebrowns are tweezed, nail polish on point, toes looking cute, a lil make up, some body spray, my fav jeans and a cute shirt I literally FEEL 100x's better about myself, as if to say ok whew, I can look good if i wanted to lmao. Its so important to make time for ourselves ladies!!
Okay sorry, I know I didn't exactly answer your questions but i certainly had a lil speech to share, hope you take it to heart sweetie and everyone else who, like me, has struggled or still struggles with these issues, know that confiendense and humilty can go hand in hand and only make you carry yourself with more poise and dignity, as long as you know your worth and never forget it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif So love your sexy self as in Veena's video, which by the way, i LOVE https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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the** 2** mins…didnt mean to hit @…lol
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Hmm, I never even heard of sugaring but it sounds like something I might wanna try one day. Until then I am def a shaver, to me its fast, cheap, easy and gets the job done. I shave evertime I shower, so about once a day, but before you think about how time consuming that is, just think I go over my area quickly, yet carefuly, and if I miss a spot, its not like it makes a differnece, the hair is still just a lil itsy tiny piece and chances are I'll get it next time. It takes about the same amount of time as washing my face or rinsing my hair. BUT if I get lazy and skip a few days thats when the work begins lol…luckily for me I made it my routine n im smooth and clean https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
I don not have a budget to get waxing done and certainly not laser, if I did perhaps I would try the laser, not sure, but prob would try the wax or sugaring.
I have no irratation problems with shaving, always use a clean razor and either shaving cream or conditioner, sometimes I moisturize afterwards, but no particular routine. I think I'de think i would burn the heck out of miss kitty if I used nair or something, it burns my legs and gives me a rash, so I havent ever tried it down there.
I think after you shave for a while you get the hang of it and dont need a mirror or anything if your shaving frequently, I stress frequently,…its no fun to have to trim the *errrr* bush? first and then shave if you get what I mean. If you wanna stay smooth, you gotta be on it…i guess thats where some people get annoyed with it, but to me its just sometihing i do in the @ mins I have my hair soaking up[ the conditioner https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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This is gonna be my 1st challange and I'm super excited to participate! With that said Ace of Base is def gonna be a challange for sure hahaha https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
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I like to dance to songs that people often forget about or even never heard of. There seems to be a "list" of songs people always recomend and those are the ones that can be so called played out, although to me some of them are classic pole songs that I will never stop dancing to! A few of those may be Starstruck by Santogold (altho its a true fav in my opinion!) anything by LL Cool J, and lets not forget Chrry pie by warrant LOL But a few of my fav NON PLAYED OUTt songs would be Mel B feat Missy "I want You Back"… Sylk E Fyne" Romeo & Juliet" …Jojo "In the Dark"… Remy Ma "Concieded" … Cracker "Low" …Rihanna "Te amo" just to name a few.
I really think that if the person dancing is really feeling the beat of the song and/or connecting to the lyrics, than no matter the song choice it can be winner. There have been videos where I didn't feel the song, but if the moves were fluid and the dance was captavating and I watched it right through w/o even realizing I didn't care for the song.
