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International Pole Convention 2011, West Palm Beach
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I also took Felix's workshop and I will admit, I was disappointed and felt a little cheated b/c she didn't make it all the way around the room to help everyone, so she never once came to my pole… I'm not sure if all the workshops were like that, but I'd expect Felix's to be just as crowded this year as it was last year. Really all I got was bragging rights that I took her workshop… I want to take Jenyne and Rebecca's workshops but am afraid they will be extremely over crowded as well… I'm also considering doing the pole jam w/ the stars.
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Cool! Thanks for the speedy response, guys!!
Rena– Felix is doing two workshops this year; I hope that will make it less crowded – although I expect there will be more people there overall since this is year two; that might cancel out the effect of two workshops… we'll see!!
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She had 2 last year as well. I’m pretty sure there were 40 in the workshop because I remember thinking, wow, $4,000 for one hour! She didn’t make it over to my pole either. She showed us the ‘eagle’, a transition from inside knee hang to split grip aysha and how to get into the superman from a knee hang. I knew those things so my friends helped me work on the superman drop.
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This was a great networking event and lots of fun! I won't be able to go this year as I'll be just returning from Cali at that time.
It was a lot of fun meeting so many people and seeing the performances. I took a workshop with Sally Anne Giles and attended the pole jam with the starts which was a lot of fun.
There were 21 stage poles in the workshop room and for the jam and Sally's workshop there was one person per pole plus the "stars". Among the stars we had Amber, Denise, Sally Ann, Kyra, and Marlo…Jenyne, Felix, Alethea, etc were not there.
The only disappointment was that the lectures and daytime performances were run simultaneously withe the workshops and it just so happened that the two workshops I signed up for coincided with a few of the day time performances.
The showcase of the starts on Saturday evening was great. Very creative and fun performances.
The vendor fair was a bit small but being the first year, I'm certain it will be much larger this year! Jessalyn put a lot of work into this and did a great job! It's unbelieveable that it was her first production.
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I took Amber Rays workshop. Hers was fun, it was 2 to a pole and we did doubles routines. She had the most fun warm up ive ever had in a pole class. It was very cardio and high energy. It was my first time on an xstage, chrome and spin mode. I had a blast eventhough there were some moves I couldnt do. I think the best part of the class was the next day Stacy of Xpole saw me and said I was really talented since she saw me in the class.
I agree about the speakers, workshops and battle were coicide with my workshop. I really wanted to enter the BK Spins and Tricks Battle but I had my workshop at that time. Personally I think that was an awesome idea along with the Showcase of the Stars. I kept thinking 'omg I am seeing Felix perform LIVE!!' Prana was my fav, along with Amber Ray, they suit my style.
Overall I had a great time, met Veeners and some of my Xpose gals. The best highlight of the night was my friend Donna had the 'Save a Tree, Climb a pole' shirt. Jenyne loved it so Donna got a Pole Con shirt so she could give her shirt to Jenyne!
I was in a great mood when I left, I was inspired and motivated. Actually thats where my Battle of the Pole Studios idea was born. I was sitting watching group performances and BAM idea hit!
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If you can make it at all, do so. I was there last year in Washington and it was a ball.
No competitions, just great fun and lots of "Learning". Some spectacular demonstrations and workshops.
As Nike would say, " Just do it".
Joel
Mighty Grip, Inc.
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Depending on my *Hustle Game* Due to the chaos of life I had to spend the thousand dollars I set aside for this event.
I was really looking forward to it too.
Maybe next year.
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I want to go so bad. But my wedding is June 12th and I live in SC so I don't think it's going to happen. Is it terrible that I actually contemplated cancelling our wedding so I could go?
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I can't wait to go! It'll be my first Pole Convention, so I'm really excited! 🙂
I'm still looking for better prices in hotels. Any suggestions? Or anyone who would like to share a room and save costs?
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Moxie and I are going this year.
I fucking loved it last year. I even almost killed a famous pole dancer with my exuberant Dry Handsing. I met everyone and I need to call Cinnamon Boots 'cause I LOVE HER. I miss the whole of DC, but I like the thought of visiting some nice tropical place I've never been to!
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In case anyone is looking for an alternative to staying at a hotel, check out a vacation rental 😉
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/West-Palm-Beach-Florida.html
I'm in no way advertising for this site btw!
My bf and I rented a wicked little carriage house for the convention and it cost us far less than a hotel would have cost.
There are a few rentals that are pretty close to the airport/convetion/beach too.
Hope this helps someone!!
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I just booked my flight! I'm soooo looking forward to this event! It was FABULOUS last year, and I expect more of the same this year!
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@areta, im glad u r going!!!
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Booking hotel and workshops right now!! AAH!! Doing Contortion, Becca Butcher, and Pole Jam Sunday for now. May add Rafaela or Felix later…
It looks like they JUST released some really cheap fare to PBI from Chi for May, so I am holding off on airfare for a week or two, to see if it goes down for June as well…
Not sure if my hubby can come yet, so it may be just a girls weekend!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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look so forward to meeting some fellow veeners 🙂
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