[Fleur]

My training routine:

Pole 3 times a week (every other day) for 1.5-2 hours, including a long warm-up.

On all days I am not poling I do 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer increasing resistance every 4 minutes, going forward and backward, and changing the incline, followed by shoulder exercises (rotator cuff strengthening, etc), and finish with deep stretching.

I take 1 day off per week usually. It is important to give your muscles some rest sot hat they can rebuild and strengthen.

Fleur

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YES Roxy!!!! Let’s do it!!!

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I think it could make a difference in the sense that the lighting is usually poor and there are distractions around the dancer that take away from the performance but I don’t think it affects Wendy and Anna’s decision otherwise. Wendy was a stripper at one point and many (if not most) of the contestants so far have worked in clubs as well.

It’s also important to realize they might not be looking at the same things we do. Tricks are great but if you don’t have flow, you won’t be the most interesting person to watch onstage. They are trying to find a lineup of girls with skills and artistry AND different styles to keep it interesting.

Just my thoughts https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Fleur

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Cool Roxy! I’ve never been either so I want to do all the touristy things!

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Just wanted to let everyone know I plan to do ome sightseeing in D.C. on friday morning-early afternoon (before traffic!). I would love some company if someone wants to come along! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Fleur

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Amateur division update:
1.Amy Richard
2.Amy Guion
3.Mina Mortezaie
4.Becca Butcher

ARGH!!!!

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Update as of 11:30am West Coast time:

1. Amy Richard
2. Becca Butcher
3. Amy Guion

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Allright "Amateurs" START POSTING RESULTS!!! I know you all got your emails because my sister got hers and she made it in!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Amateur results as far as I know:
1.Amy Richard
2. Becca Butcher

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Allright "Amateurs" START POSTING RESULTS!!! I know you all got your emails because my sister got hers and she made it in!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Update:

Here is the list of pros who have made it into the Nationals as far as I know:
1.Karol Helms
2.Amber Richard
3.Leigh Ann Orsi
4.Estee Zakaar
5.Takeila Fox
6.Lauren Goldstein
7.Zoraya Judd
8.Jessalynn Medairy
9.Sarah Cretul

Pros who we haven’t heard from yet: Alethea Austin, Denise Brown, Brynlyn Loomis, Gabrielle Valliere

Pros who are out : Faith Daniels

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Welcome to Studio Veena Takeila https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Here is the list of pros who have made it into the Nationals as far as I know:
1.Karol Helms
2.Amber Richard
3.Leigh Ann Orsi
4.Estee Zakaar
5.Takeila Fox
6.Lauren Goldstein
7.Zoraya Judd
8.Jessalynn Medairy

Pros who we do not know yet: Alethea Austin, Sarah Cretul, Denise Brown, Brynlyn Loomis, Gabrielle Valliere

Pros who are out https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif : Faith Daniels

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I talked to Faith the other day and it doesn’t sound like she will be coming to New York https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

I don’t know that picking the pros is that easy in the end, they have to eliminate one person! I know I would have a hard time picking!

[Fleur]

Getting a group of us together is a good idea since there are some package deals being offered to USPDF members:

Package #3
Access Code: FLOORWORK
12 x Tier 2 tickets
Value: $780
USPDF Membership discount 20% : $624 ( $156)

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

So if we can get 12 people who want tickets to the pro competition and 4 who want tickets to the amateur competition, we can take advantage of the deal!

Fleur

PS: I’m REALLY BUMMED I don’t get to see EITHER show!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mad.gif

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For anyone interested in the workshops I will be giving that weekend, here is the information:

At Chic Physique Fitness in Bethesda:

POLE DANCE WORKSHOP (beginner/intermediate) December 18th 7:00pm – 8:30pm
In an hour and a half, you will learn a choreographed routine incorporating tricks and transitions. Amber will break down each movement so that it is appropriate for all levels and will teach you her signature balletic style which emphasizes extensions and fluidity.

MASTERS WORKSHOP (intermediate/advanced) December 18th 8:30pm – 10:00pm
It’s all about the tricks in this one and a half hour workshop! Amber will teach you some of her signature tricks and you are encouraged to come in with requests.

CONDITIONING & FLEXIBILITY WORKSHOP (for all)December 20th 9:30am – 11:00am
In this workshop, we will start with exercises specific for injury prevention. Amber will teach you how to strengthen you rotator cuff muscles before showing you how to improve your flexibility in a safe manner. We will then learn a short floorwork routine, long pants or leg warmers are a must for this one and a half hour workshop.

At Pole Pressure in D.C. :

MASTERS WORKSHOP (intermediate/advanced) December 20th 1:00pm – 2:30pm
It’s all about the tricks in this one and a half hour workshop! Amber will teach you some of her signature tricks and you are encouraged to come in with requests.

You will need to register through the studios at http://www.chicphysiquefitness.com or http://www.polepressure.com
Prices are determined by the studio but will be in the range of 50-75 dollars.
I’d love to see some of you there, especially if you can’t make it to the pole jam! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

~Fleur

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dance to holiday music?