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Final amateur list has been posted on USPDF site.http://uspoledance.com/pole_dance_competition/2010_amateurdivision_USPoleDanceCompetition.php
We were missing Kyra Johannsen.

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Hi Amy,
I think it sounds like a really cool opportunity. I also think that, if you get further along into it and they want you to do things you aren’t comfy with (costumes, choreo, etc.), you can express your concerns. If they fall on deaf ears, you can walk away, knowing you did the right thing.
That said, if they want you to sign something agreeing to do this blindly and with penalties for pulling out, then don’t do it.
The pay thing wouldn’t bug me too much. You’re in town so it won’t cost you anything–assuming they are covering the costs of whatever costumes they want you to wear.
And I think the shoe thing is fine. You can wear the shoes and still make your dancing classy. You can also dance barefoot and look like total trash. (Not YOU, but I should say "one can…")
Look at it as a chance to do something very fun and to add to your resume that will be rather impressive. I’d say go for it!
Ottersocks (Ellen)

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That sounds terrific. I had forgotten to say that the trainer I stretched with really recommended it highly. May have to put it on my Hanukkah list.

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brooknotary.com has some video, nothing on pole, she’s a choreographer and aerialist. She was a judge at nationals last year.
And I understand that the workshops at Body and Pole will be less expensive than the USPDF ones, but that’s all I know (other than that B&P is small and there will be a lot of pole sharing….)

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im going to have a pole jam by myself saturday night in a santa costume https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif hmph!

ME TOO!!! I will be thinking of you all. TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY FRIEND FLEUR! Send her and Veena back to us out here in one piece. Have a great time, everybody. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_santa.gif

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Here’s the enrollment status as of right this minute (where it says "registered!" it’s because I was logged in so it was displaying my info):

Thu March 18, 2010 Classes (click for details) Staff (click for bio)

5:00 – 6:30 PM (1 Reserved , 11 Open) Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. Alethea Austin

6:30 – 8:00 PM Registered! (3 Reserved , 9 Open) Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. Jenyne Butterfly

Fri March 19, 2010 Classes (click for details) Staff (click for bio)

no scheduled classes or training sessions

Sat March 20, 2010 Classes (click for details) Staff (click for bio)

10:00 – 11:30 AM (0 Reserved , 12 Open) Climb and Spin – Wendy Traskos (Beg – Int.) Wendy Traskos

11:30 – 1:00 PM (0 Reserved , 12 Open) Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. Jenyne Butterfly

1:00 – 2:30 PM Registered! (1 Reserved , 11 Open) Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. Brook Notary

2:30 – 4:00 PM (1 Reserved , 11 Open) Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. Alethea Austin

4:00 – 5:30 PM Registered! (1 Reserved , 11 Open) Miss USPDF 2010 – TBA Wendy Traskos

5:30 – 7:00 PM (0 Reserved , 12 Open) Miss USPDF East – Karol Helms Karol Helms

7:00 – 8:30 PM (0 Reserved , 12 Open) MIss USPDF West – Amber Richard Amber Richard

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It is only members right now. I’m not clear on when non-members can sign up. I know the package discount offers for members expire mid-January and so that may be the date when non-members can sign up.

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Awesome, Amy!!! So glad it was a good experience! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Yes, got this email on Monday, I think it was sent to all members. I have purchased the 3 workshop package and signed up for Jenyne on Thursday, and Brook and Miss USPDF on Saturday. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
There will be other workshops that weekend held at Body and Pole, which is a new quite small studio.
USPDF email follows here:

Discount Packages for Purchase:
Packages listed below are available only to USPDF members. They’re all sold on a first come first served basis. All discount offers end Jan 15, 2010.

Member Discount Packages:
Package #1
2 x Tier 1 tickets, 2 workshops

Reg Rat: $320

USPDF Membership discount 15% (save $48): $272

Package #2
2 workshops at regular price- get 3rd workshop half off
USPDF Membership rate: $187.50 (save $37.50)

Package #3
12 x Tier 2 tickets

Value: $780
USPDF Membership discount 20% : $624 ( $156)

Package #4

4 x Amateur Tickets (General Admission)
Value: $80
USPDF Membership discount 30%off: $56 (save $24)

Workshop Schedule*
Thursday March 18-
5:00 – 6:30 PM Alethea Austin
6:30 – 8 PM Jenyne Butterfly
8:00 – 9:30 PM TBA

Saturday March 20 –
10:00 – 11:30 AM Wendy Traskos
11:30 – 1:00 PM Jenyne Butterfly
1:00 – 2:30 PM Brook Notary
2:30 – 4:00 PM Alethea Austin
4:00 – 5:30 PM US Pole Dance Champion (TBA)
5:30 – 7:00 PM Karol Helms
7:00 – 8:30 PM Amber Richard

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Thank you monkeystar! I am going only to Rome, and just for a few days of vacation. I appreciate your reply! Happy holidays and happy poling!

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Yep, shaking means you have tightness in the muscle you’re stretching (not weakness.) When you get the book and are trying this, if you shake, back off on the resistance. You don’t need as much as you’d think. Good luck!

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Resistance stretching just refers to the stretching technique that’s being used in Cooley’s book/dvd and Dara Torres’ dvd. Basically, it’s the idea of contracting the muscle you’re trying to stretch while you’re stretching it. It both stretches and strengthens the muscle.
No special equipment needed. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
Think about "making a muscle" (flexing your bicep.) Now think of someone gently pulling your fist down away from your shoulder while you try to keep your fist at your shoulder. If you RESIST and let them ultimately straighten your arm while you’re keeping tension in your bicep the whole time, you’ve just done a resistance stretch of your bicep.

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Hey Sascha
I’d say of the two, go for the DVD.
However–and I keep forgetting to tell everyone this–the resistance stretcher I did the session with **highly**recommended the DVD Dara Torres and her trainers have put out. They do resistance stretching, and she said it is very easy to understand and explains the work very clearly.

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I will say that my powder coated ‘lil mynx can be horrible sometimes, especially when it is warm.

Goddess, can you clarify what you mean? Horrible how? I have a Lil Mynx stainless and have been thinking about getting a custom powder coated to put in my room with 15 foot vaulted ceilings. I thought I’d read that they are much better for gripping, which is what I’d like–not worried about spinning being difficult. I’d love your thoughts. Thanks!

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Come to think of it, it will be easy for you to spot me. I’ll be one of the ones in the "Amber Rocks the Pole" t shirt!!