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Oh Porscha! I can’t believe how long you’ve been in acute pain! I’m so sorry. Is there anything you can do until you can see a GI doc? Maybe acupuncture or something? You poor thing!
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Oh thank you, Sissy, for that link to Expert Village. I had always heard the pose called "jasmine" versus "jazzman"–but I like "jazzman" better! Sassafrassle, I’ve been trying and trying to push my hips forward and they just won’t go far enough. Grrrrr. Practice, practice, practice…grumble, grumble…
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Ooooh, I want shorts too! I’m a SMALL and I’m not picky about colors, either. I’ve been coveting them for a long time and by the time I decided to get them, they were replaced with the new ones–actually the same thing happened with the NYPD skirt…hmmmm, moral of the story: go for the immediate gratification when it comes to shopping!
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I, too, had been looking for those original SFactor shorts.
They have some cute booty shorts and gogo shorts, but I’d question the quality of the material. Maybe Dirdybirdy or PoleSkivvies can make them???
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JC–you are so sweet…and CRAZY. Um, er, I am the girl who has been an active member of this forum since the beginning, and have only recently gotten the courage to put up a video…and I consider this a safe place and all of you my friends! My self-esteem isn’t exactly what you’d call…healthy! Besides, I’ve seen some mind-blowing, out-of-this-world, jaw-dropping "amateur" dancers here in Vegas. If I think of them as gorgeous permanent brass poles (sigh), I’d consider myself a Carmen Electra pole!
PoleSkivvies–that was a great interview! It was a lot more informative than their own website. Thank you!
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Yup, teachers will always teach stuff on their stronger (or more natural) side first. But they should have you practicing on both sides. When you’re on the right side of the pole, technically speaking, it’s a left-handed inversion (at least it is here!). I am right hand dominant, but am much more comfortable inverting on my left side (simply because the teacher who taught me to invert was taught this way herself). This wasn’t a problem until I started learning caterpillar. My teacher recommends my strong hand as the lower hand (closer to the floor) so when I invert on my left side, I’ve got to quickly switch my hands. It’s not a true problem, but in the beginning, every second wasted not actually performing the move, was sapping my energy. As for the names of the moves, I prefer calling something an inside leg hang or outside leg hang. It’s not as glamorous, but it’s plenty descriptive!
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Crap–I LIVE in Vegas and didn’t know about this! Actually I heard about it through the grapevine but didn’t know it was a competition and that I could go and see it. Hey, MrsWildCard, if you’re going, give me a shout and maybe we can meet up. I’m teaching until 2 but hope to swing by and see the craziness. This should be very interesting, to say the least!
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I just sat here with my mouth hanging open watching that entire video. Redke, that was so amazing. You are just freakin’ awesome. Thank you for making such a good and important vid!
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In my experience, it’s all about repetition. The more you practice it, the easier it will become. Honestly! Once you are really comfortable with basic moves, you’ll be able to flow into your dancing. I usually teach my ladies 2 or 3 counts of 8 (16-24 counts) at a time. I make them repeat and repeat and finally do it without me. I’ll stop to ask if there are any questions and then continue for another 16-24 counts. When the ladies start to look confused, I’ll stop teaching the choreography and we go over the whole routine. The choreography for a beginner class should not be overwhelming–it should be fun yet challenging and lead the dancer towards feeling successful and excited about dancing. Try not to get all caught up in getting the right steps on the right counts. Try to feel the movements with the music. It really does get easier!
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I like that! There is definitely a collective consciousness–it seemed like EVERYONE was working on the twisted grip at the same time, didn’t it? But there is the issue, as Roxy pointed out, of everyone being at different levels. Maybe Veena, or another advanced dancer can suggest modifications for each level of a move? I like this idea because it adds to the cohesiveness of our community!
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LOL Nilla–me too!
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I just watched your video, too, and it really looks like you’re on your way to a lovely butterfly. I would add to Georgia’s great advice by saying to nail that inverted crucifix (without hands) before positioning your hands for the butterfly. It seemed like you weren’t getting your body square because of the hand that is gripping the pole between your knees. In the video, it appeared to "stop" you from getting straight and may be throwing off your sense of alignment by twisting you slightly. It’s definitely more tiring when you pause briefly in the inverted crucifix before launching into butterfly, but you’ll also gain more strength. I can’t wait to see your celebration vid!
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Holy crap!!!! That is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen! I mean, to combine contortionism, dance elements, balance, and controlling the apparatus all at the same time…WOW!
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Wow! They were so incredible! The strength, the grace, the beauty…so phenomenal. I also liked how those top 3 women had such different styles. It felt to me that Laurence was very…Cirque Du Soleil–theatrical, dramatic, as if she were taking us on a journey; Prana was such a dynamic powerhouse–muscle and gymnastics, really exciting the audience; and Marion (who was my personal favorite) exuded this quiet sultriness–as if she were in total command, but so graceful that you don’t even question it.
Thank you so much Doroty. That was a real pleasure to see!
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Welcome Aileen! You’ll love it here. Everyone is really sweet and amazing. I used to live on South Beach–we moved a little over a year ago to Las Vegas. Hope everything is still great in Miami!
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K, I just got a black pair and a red pair lol. I have been meaning to get some forever. thanks for reminding me yoga https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
Those are going to look so hot on you Sissy! You’ve got such a nice ass! I love that I get to say that here…!
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I just got my StudioVeena booty shorts and I LOVE THEM! They’re P.E.R.F.E.C.T! They’re low, but not too low. They stay in place without any sort of tugging. They rise really nicely in back, showing off just the perfect amount of cheek. Now if only StudioVeena would make them in a zillion colors…
Thank you Veena and Webmaster!
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Welcome to the family. You’ll love it here–everyone is really great, no bad apples in the bunch! Awesome that you’re a swimmer, you must have great upper body strength. I look forward to getting to know you more!
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Holy crap! That was really amazing! I’m glad you finally got your pole. And be sure that I will be asking plenty of question about flexibility and handstands!
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Hey Jungle! That’s really incredible! So happy for you!
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Hi Ronnie! Welcome to SV! I’m sure you will love it here. All the girls are beautiful, wonderful, funny and supportive people. There is NEVER any negativity and a ton of freedom to be whoever you are and accepted for being that! Oh, and all the gals are sexy, sassy and incredible dancers! I learn from each and every one of them. Am I gushing…yeah, I guess I am…
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Darn–I would had swapped with her in a heartbeat!
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Ooooh, thanks for posting that link. She’s got an awesome flow about her turns and she really uses her body and hair as emphasis! Take a look at Starrgrrrl’s vids–in my opinion, her footwork is really spectacular. It’s like she’s continuously linking her movements together very seemlessly and effortlessly. It makes my jaw drop every time I watch her! Have fun with the pirouettes–remember to go the other way when you get dizzy!!!!
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Do you have any kids? If so, then during pregnancy, the internal organs move all over the place to make room for the baby. If not…I’m sorry, I don’t know! I’m so sorry you’re in pain.
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Any sort of headstand or elbow stand DOES NOT PUT ANY HARD PRESSURE ON YOUR HEAD!!!!! In yoga, it is acceptable to put only about 10% (or less, if you’ve got the strength) of your weight on your head. The majority of the strength is in the contact points on the floor (either your forearms, or your hands). If you put too much weight on your head, it’s your neck that will get injured because it’s not supposed to bear that much weight. Engaging your back muscles and keeping your shoulders down and back (thanks, Veena!) is probably the biggest part of this pose. The rest is in abdominal strength. So for the elbow/forearm stand, put your arms down on the floor (IMPORTANT: your elbows should be no farther away than a forearm’s length or it might agitate your shoulder) and then gently set your head down. You should be able to easily push your head up from the floor. Then walk your feet in as close to your face as you can (bend your knees slightly if your hamstrings are tight)–then your back should be pressing against the pole (or wall if you’re practicing there). From there, your dominant leg will reach up to find the pole or wall and if you need it, the sub leg can gently push up to meet it. The best way is to utilise your abdominals and come up with both legs straight. Until you’re comfortable with this move, it would be best to have a spotter just in case. Now that I know how to make videos, I can make you a short tutorial if it’s ok with Veena. As a former yoga instructor, I find that most people don’t know how to properly teach headstands and this move is all about safety and alignment.
