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Day after first time poling and a Revelation
Happy St. Patty’s Day!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/alien.gif
Today is the day after my first time poling and I have a few things to get off my chest…
First off, let me reiterate the utter respect I have for every single vertical dancer in the world. Even the most sleaziest, greasiest, stretch marked, bullet holed, stab wounded, bald headed, crooked wig wearing, lip stick on teeth, knock kneed, pigeon toed, cock eyed, no neck havin, pole dancers gets my undying admiration! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
When I decided to partake of pole fitness I knew there were gonna be some challenges. BUT I had no idea of the exact difficulty and skill that it involves. I’ve tried many a things. I’ve ran track, played football, handball, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, done hip hop, latin, modern, african, yoga, pilates, kick boxing, kung fu, karate, jazz, tap, even tried ballet, rock climbing, ice skating, marathon running, row boating, and more! BUT pole dance is by far the most challenging endeavor I’ve ever done!!! You ladies AND gents glide across that pole like you are made of air and you make it look so easy, and while I knew it wasn’t easy, there’s no possible way to fathom the extent of the impact that it has on the psyche until one actually physically put their hand on the pole. Even the beginner moves require a huge amount of skill, technique, study, and practice! I tip my hat and bow to each of you.
At this point in time I’m unable to find the words that can truly express how I feel. There are a lot of emotions running through me. Excitement, Happiness, joy, that I stumbled upon pole fitness and had the priviledge of meeting all of you and being able to join you on the forums and that everyday, pole fitness is spreading wider across party lines. Wonder, awe, and amazement at each of you alls amazing individual talents and skills. Confusion, Anger, frustration on why pole dancing isn’t more wildly acceptable as a multi- culturally diverse and reputable sport, and fought against so heavily to be allowed in the Olympics. Each of you’s mastery of this sport is a true testiment to hard work, perseverance, dedication, and will. I can’t see how anyone could turn their nose up at something so breath-takingly beautiful and health beneficial.
On this momentous day, I am blessed beyond measure. I am thankful for the opportunity to vertical dance. I am thankful to have met each and every one of you. I am thankful for your kindness and support. I am thankful for the priviledge of seeing everyone’s unique and individual expression of this truly fine art. And most of all, I am thankful that I get to learn, share, and grow with you. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I wish everyone many many years of poling health. I love you all.
Sincerely,
Jungle Cat https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cat.gif
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Ok your intro totally cracked me up! I was worried you were going to say you wanted to give up after you realized how hard it is but you didnt https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif I am very proud that youre so eager to learn I can’t wait for you to post a video to share with us! I’m excited to watch your progress…I still have A LOT to learn so we are both definitely in this together…I will try to help you as best I can with any questions you have along the way. Oh and I am waiting for you video of you in the indian headdress hahahahah!!!!
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Awwww Jungle Cat https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
the intro was kinda funny, but the rest was beautiful, your a very good writer! lol
and i love that it came from the heart. i wish you the best in poling…once you start you dont wanna stop!
im new to this too, and it is a challenge. but its a great feeling when you learn a new move, and you get to chare it with everyone!
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WOW! what a beautiful post you made jungle, you should be a writer, that was absolutely beautifully written. i’m far behind too in pole, so we’re all in this together https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif the thrill you get when you finally nail that move you’ve been working on makes all the sweat and bruises worth it. stay positive, we’re here on the side-lines rooting for you!!!! i’m so happy that you’re here on the site, you’re such a wonderful person, it’s been such an honor getting to know you!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_spiderman.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif
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awwwww you’re such a sweet and thoughtful person! and funny (crooked wig wearing!!! LOL) your post seriously put a huge smile on my face. Poling is a beautiful art, but definately not easy! but when you accomplish a move that seems literally IMPOSSIBLE at first, it makes it all worth the pain and struggle! I too wish you the best, and we’re all here to help eachother.. can’t wait to see a vid from you!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_farao.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif
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Hehehe I wanted to make you guys smile! But I always wanted to convey the seriousness I felt too. I do truly love you guys. I plan on doing a video this weekend. It will probably be pretty boring lol I haven’t really mastered any tricks yet. I’ve practiced some stuff but mostly I’ve been doing floorwork and stretching towards splits using the pole. It’s been rainy all week too. I’ve been waiting for a bright sunny day because my cam is kinda crappy and it’s hard to see me. It’s bright today so I will test it out. Another thing is all the music I have is on my computer and when I try to record vids and play music at the same time, the audio doesn’t came out right. *sigh* I don’t have a stereo so I will have to wait for a good song on the music channel on TV to get me grooving I guess lol All the CDs I have are old!
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It sounds corny, but it is kinda hard to put into words how you feel about this sport…at least I know it is for me. There has been such a huge transformation on my mind/soul and body that I can’t even explain it. Glad to see you can share your feelings with everyone! Can’t wait to see your first vid! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Wow that was really beautiful! I hope I will have a beautiful revelation as well when I get my pole begin to dance https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif
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Aww thank you so much! And yes you will!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif It is a day you will remember for the rest of your life!
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Awesome post!
I think pole dancing can be so beautiful….like…ballet on a stick! Every artform takes practice and causes frustration if it’s worth it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I think pole dancing can be so beautiful….like…ballet on a stick!
Hehe is that anything like Jose Jalapeno on a stick???
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OMG that was too funny!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif That was awesome!!!
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