JBStarryEyedGirl
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I SUBMITTED TO ELITE!!!
I filmed my submission like 10 times, and although I didn't do as much as I want to do in the competition, I focused on doing the compulsory moves really well. Hoping some more practice sessions and new trick combos will clean up my routine if I get accepted. Crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Here is a link of my video!
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Aha! I thought I have seen the recliner before by a dif name – blondebird calls it a cradle invert.
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4cc5908b-cea0-494d-9e12-29630ac37250
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First off, PULL UP BAR! =) You can stick it on any doorway and instant workout. You can do a variety of pull ups with different hand grips to work different muscles. You can also do reverse crunches, with legs tucked, piked or straddle, and try twisting and lifting.
I also highly recommend yoga to keep you flexible, I love bikram yoga (done in a super hot sweaty room – not recommended if you don't like saunas, or yoga. lol).
Also venture into some dance classes, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, jazz, etc! You could take rock climbing, or gymnastics tumblings, or giant trampoline classes.
Or you can go hardcore into things like P90X, CrossFit, bootcamps.
I also hula hoop for fitness.
There are so many things to do! Get excited, and try something new!
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Where did you get this list of tricks? Lots of people call difference tricks by different names. Was there any description?
Here is a video of the recliner invert:
I think this may be your shoulder straddle split:
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One of my pole co-workers went to "The Girls Room" in Dallas for a bachelorette party and said it was fabulous!
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I learned the hard way.. more clothing, more clothing, more clothing. It is the total opposite of pole lol! Definitely full leggings, long sleeve shirt. Even better if you have a leotard, or a tank top tucked into your pants underneath. I have gotten "burnt" under my arms, my wrists, my thighs, the back of my knees, my back, my hip, etc… And it took me that many incidents to learn.. more clothing.
And I second hair pulled back, do NOT get hair stuck or in your face while you are high in the air and upside down!
Something else – cut your nails! Long nails can tear holes in silks!
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So I had a private lesson with Michelle Mynx, who is hosting the Gateway competition. It was my first time at her studio, and dancing with her, and I have to say it was very informative! I am still not decided if which division to enter, she did confirm that I have the skill level to enter any of the 3 divisions. So I'm really deciding between submitting for both essentials and elite, or just elite. I'm just concerned that I would get overwhelmed trying to create unique routines for each division. I guess I'll do some freestyle and see how I feel when I film my submissions this weekend. She did say that the deadline has been extended – though it has yet to be updated on the website. Really nervous to try this, but excited at the same time! I'm looking forward to seeing all the talented girls perform and perhaps make some new pole buddies! She also told me that Aerial Amy will be a judge and will be teaching workshops that weekend! SCORE! Time to booty pop? LOL.
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Update – They have also added a "polelesque" division:
Polesque*
A combination of pole dancing and burlesque.This level is open to dancers of all skill levels who incorporate elements of burlesque into their choreography.
Open to dancers of any age (18+) or gender.
Open to all dancers regardless of their months or years of experience.
Solo Performers Only.
2 standard 45mm X-Stage Poles. One pole will be set to static and one to spin. Choice of using both poles or only one.
No limits to the type and skill level of moves allowed.
Winning this division does not secure a spot in the Midwest Pole Competition.
Criteria:
No limits to the type and skill level of moves allowed.
3 Compulsory moves: done in any order
One spin combo on static of at least 2 spins, both upright or horizontal, each with one full rotation around the pole for each spin. May not touch the floor between these two spins.
One layback (thigh hang, ankle hang, cross ankle release).
One acrobatic combo of any level consisting of two or more positions on the pole.
At least half of allotted performance time must be spent on pole.
Props are allowed, but setup and breakdown must take less than 60 seconds.
Contestants will be judged on: extensions, transitions, overall execution of tricks and/or spins, creativity and grace in clothing removal, musicality, stage presence/command of audience, and theatricality and costuming.
It is not required, but contestants may strip down as far as pasties and/or merkins.
All performances must comply with all local nudity laws.
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After 2 1/2 years of stretching, yoga, barre classes, aerial training, and pole. I have finally achieve my front splits! I noticed that when I do a combo of yoga and barre warm ups my flexibility increased much faster – so lots of lunge stretches! Just a few inches away from my middle splits now! Whooo for the Christmas Splits challenge!
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I'm diggin this discussion topic! I'm always looking for unique dismounts, so many pretty options to try out. Please post more! =)
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Hey ladies, thanks for all the great feedback and info.
I think I will meet with Michelle first and let her evaluate my skills, and then decide what to go with. I spent a day looking up all the competitors videos from last year to get an idea of what I would be up against. Pretty tough competition out there! =)
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Lol, Sarah – who got all tatted up?
I would recommend you keep it covered for at least 5-7 days. Once it heals you can use electrical tape to cover the area for another 2-3 weeks when you are poling. You just don't want to rip or tear the skin during the color setting and healing process.
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Love it! Just shared this on my studio's page! Love the Aussie girls, they freakin werk it out!
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I feel like the essential category wouldn't be challenging enough for me, but I don't consider myself to be in the same league as last years Elite winners. I'm lucky enough to be able to schedule a lesson with Michelle Mynx, hopefully she can give me some feedback and coaching.
Who else is interested in entering??? Come to St Louis and pole with me!
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So I am thinking about submitting for my first pole competition!
I missed Midwest Pole last year cause I was getting married, and my family threw me a bridal shower that weekend. Don't get me wrong, it was awesome, but there was no pole dancing there lol. I am super excited to have a competition in the St Louis area that I don't have to travel to, hurray!
There will be 2 divisions: Essentials and Elite.
Midwest Regional – Essential Pole Division:
This level is open to dancers who have accomplished a skill level consisting of mastering the following moves and who may be working at the advanced level but have not yet mastered advanced skills nor qualify for the Elite division. (See the advanced division)
Open to any aged dancer including ages 40 and up.
Open to both men and women.
Open to students as well as instructors who are not yet qualified to compete at the advanced level.
NOT open to previous competitors of the Elite division.Static pole only.
Moves are limited to
Floor work, transitions, spins, combination moves of any number of one or two-handed spins in a row3 Compulsory moves: done in any order
+One split grip spin without legs on pole (Bottom hand thumb up or thumb down is acceptable)
Example but not limited to: Straddle spin, Carousel spin, Chair spin, etc+One spin combo on static of at least 2 spins, both upright or horizontal, each with one full rotation around the pole for each spin. May not touch the floor between these two spins. No inverted spins.
Examples but not limited to: Reverse grab to back hook, front hook to back hook, straddle spin to back hook, Inside leg hook spin to attitude hooked heel spin, front hook to fireman, spinning supermen to tuck spin, etc+At least 30 seconds of continuous floor work (crawling, reclining, kneeling, somersaults, shoulder/hand stands, etc.)
Clarification of moves allowed:
Horizontal and upright full and half bracket spins – two handed or single handed. Unlimited combination of spins with either aerial or grounded transitions between spins, transitional moves and poses which include at least one foot on the floor at all times and all floor work including splits and inverted poses while not on the pole.
Example of moves allowed: Fireman/basic spin, cradle/tuck spin, chair spin, upright chopper/boomerang spin, spinning superman, reverse attitude grab/blind spin etc. Any number of combo spins such as front to back hook with grounded or aerial transitions. Transitions: Pirouettes, back slides, standing knee hook pose, etc. Floor work: splits, shoulder stands/plows, head/handstands, somersaults/rollovers, etc
Exception: Head can be below hips during back arch as long as one or both feet are on the floor.
Examples of moves not allowed: No inverted spins such as inverted chopper/boomerang, Phoenix (combo of reverse attitude grab to twisted grip inverted chopper) No spins or poses which require a step up onto the pole in order to execute (no standing fireman) No hands-free spins. No climbing, seated poses or standing poses on the pole up above the floor. No horizontal or upright poses on the pole such as sits, planks, standing crucifix, laybacks, suspended mid air poses of any type (feet off floor) inverts, ballerina, knee holds, flag, superman, etc.
Note: A good rule of thumb to follow – You must have one or both feet on the floor at all times except for spins and floor work.
Horizontal spins are allowed – inverted spins, standing or climbing spins are NOT.Clarification of floor work: Hips may be over the head during floor work. Example: Handstands/forearm stands, somersaults, shoulder stand positions, etc. Handstands/forearm/shoulder stands may be done against the pole but you must not lift or sit up onto the pole as in reversing up from a layback position into a seated position.
Midwest Regional – Elite Division:
Open to all dancers regardless of their months or years of experience.
No limits to the type and skill level of moves allowed.
Any aged dancer may apply including 40 years old and over.
Open to men and women.
Open only to residents of the Midwest StatesChoice of static and spin or using only one pole. One pole will be on static and one on spin.
3 Compulsory moves: done in any order
+One spin combo on static of at least 2 spins, both upright or horizontal, each with one full rotation around the pole for each spin. May not touch the floor between these two spins. No inverted spins.
Examples but not limited to: Reverse grab to back hook, front hook to back hook, straddle spin to back hook, Inside leg hook spin to attitude hooked heel spin, front hook to fireman, spinning supermen to tuck spin, etc+One sequence of three distinctively different poses on either spin or static pole, changing body direction, without returning to floor between poses (Ex: Ayesha with straddle legs to ayesha with straight legs to ayesha with fang legs does not qualify but Ayesha to Brass monkey to pole sit does qualify) The key is changing torso alignment, not necessarily changing hand grips although change of hand grips is allowed if desired.
+At least 20 seconds of continuous floor work (crawling, reclining, kneeling, somersaults, shoulder stands, etc.)Moves not allowed: None