Angel1201
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8 & 9 sold. Sorry, I’ll edit my original listing and take them off. Everything else is still available as of 2/16.
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Webbie, Awesome input, I agree 100%
Veena, YES!!! You ROCK!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
As for an alternative organization, perhaps each state/region should have reprentatives that help set up events, competative and non-competitive. Let’s do this thing!! For the love of pole!!!
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Just in case a new organization might be getting set up (ahem), I think it’d be great to open it up to polers that want to perform for the love of it but who might not necessarily be in top athletic form. Costumes, fun songs, silly routines that get the crowd smiling and cheering on. Group performances, duets, dudes dancing, burlesque, etc. Wouldn’t it be fun if it was more inclusive of the rest of us out here who work our asses off on moves and just want to feel a little love from an audience! Just some input, just in case (ahem,) another organizationjust so happens to maybe possibly come to life https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
And a less expensive yearly pass too!!! Young polers just starting off in life don’t tend to be wealthy!!
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Angel Farthing. Even though I’ll be uptown, I still wanna meet up with all of you! I’ll need to get some digits!
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Veruca & VV – That sounds AWESOME!! VV- Hubby’s gonna get a chubby!! Veruca – I would so LUV to see that show – it sounds like a riot!
I on the other hand am doing nothing remotely Valentine-ish. I bought my mommy a car at an auction last week and since I live in Baltimore and she lives in Buffalo, I’m going to drive it to her. Halloween is my fav holiday anyway. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_batman.gif
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This sucks on so many levels. You have to cancel, the students lose out on a fantastic experience, and Karol, Alethia and Jenyne all lose income. This makes me livid. I have learned that some studio owners are ridiculously uptight, paranoid over the competition and make decisions that hurt people. I used to work at one of those places. Hang in there Lian. You know in the end the good girls always win!
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I’m so sorry you are dealing with this Lian. I heard around town that you are a sweetheart and you defintely don’t deserve this! I had heard about this workshop craziness but didn’t really want to say anything before now. I agree this is totally unprofessional. No one, ever, should be asked to sign a non-compete agreement after the fact unless they are being offered compensation of some sort (additional classes, higher salary). It would be interesting to see what was offered, if anything (besides non-biased judging). My husband was forced into signing one of these without compensation and now we are taking his old employer to court for lost wages and fraud among other things.
Another thing about USPDF I couldn’t believe is the cost everything associated with them. Their instructor training course is way overpriced. I also think their workshops are pretty expensive. Another thing that totally shocked me was that they are charging between $3800 and $7500 to host a competition. Not only do you have to pay that, but you have to pay to fly out 3 judges and pay for their hotels. There is a lot more to pay for – Check it out http://uspoledance.com/Host_Competition2010_uspoledancefederation.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Why not just organize your own competition and not bother with all that nonsense??
Another competition program needs to be created that is truly supportive of these talented dancers and their fans.(hint hint https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif ) Even though it might be cancelled, I’m glad I booked my contortion workshop with Body and Pole!
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I thought the theater was on the upper east. oh shit!
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I’ll be at the Courtyard Marriott Upper East Side. Rates are $200 per room. A bunch of us girls from Maryland will be there.
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Cool! Just send me a Paypal payment for $45 (Xpose, Shelia Kelley, and Bob Cooley, right?) to mailto:abaranyi@yahoo.com and I’ll send them out to you ASAP. Add $4 for shipping (that’s total for all 3), put your address in the comment box and we’re good to go! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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I’m booked for the contortion workshop at body & pole on sat. Also just finally just booked my hotel!! Joel, don’t worry about Karol, she’s sweet as sugar and is a fab instructor too. You’re gonna love her AND learn a lot!
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I have one of Sally-Anne’s performances posted here under my videos. Take a look!
You are right, her fire and wicked sense of humor (butt cheek winks anyone??) come shining through. She is very humble and kind and I hope she comes back to the US for another workshop soon!
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Hey Sissy. Hope your girl is OK. This whole thing must be so traumatic for her and to have it posted for the world to see is disgusting. Since I’m a school counselor, I’ve had these types of issues brought to me. I always try to work with the parties involved to mediate the dispute. I never hesitate to call the other kid’s parents to tell them what their kid is doing/has done. They really should see that video so they know how their kid is behaving. Since this took place off school grounds and deals with a website that all school systems block, there probably isn’t a whole lot the prinicipal can legally do. One principal I used to work for used to tell parents that they needed to contact the police to file harassment charges against the person who posted content and to print out any sort of threats/humiliation/intimidation for proof. A good principal will be able to help in conjunction with the school resource officer, the counselor, and the school psychologist. I often work with kids to identify what it is that is making them a target, I also work with them on social skills and staying safe. Just Friday I had to mediate between a bunch of high school girls who were threatening to ‘jump’ another girl. Turns out no one really wanted to fight and the girls were able to honestly discuss their feelings. The whole thing turned out waaay better than I expected and the girls decided they wanted to be friends. They promised each other that they would work on the things that were frustrating the other and then they went to eat lunch together. I couldn’t believe how little it took to fix the issue! It’s definitely not always that easy!!
I think the problem is that young people are A) so impulsive and B) don’t have the social skills to resolve conflict. Fighting just becomes the quickest release for their tension.
I hope there is a fantastic counselor up at that school. If your girl is getting picked on she needs someone in the building who can help her work things out. It sounds like this issue has been causing a lot of pain and I hope everything comes out in your baby girl’s favor!
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Good for you girl!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif If I lived in Fl I’d be there!!
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I clicked on this thread thinking it was about boobs! LOL. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
