JeHanne
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Each comp is looking for something specific and normally they have some general scoring criteria and requirements. It can be extremely subjective and even more so when it is things like 'musicality' or 'costuming' or 'audience participation/response'.
Generally a well rounded competitor is appreciated even though each dancer will normally shine in certain areas (strength, floorwork, fluidity, flexibility, etc). Occasionally there is a dancer that can really nail multiple areas. I have seen dancers also that are growing there technical abilities but really shine with their personality and passion for dance!
If you decide to compete enjoy the experience! If the experience begins to get extremely stressful and you are losing pleasure in it… it might not be the best choice for you at this time. As long as you keep your passion you are doing great planning for it! You can also get great feedback and learn about your strengths and weaknesses, refine technique based on comps.
I know I didn't give you one solid answer but that is because there really isn't one firm answer. It sounds like you might be having some second thoughts… as long as you get out there and live your dream, you can't fail. Regardless of where you place, stepping up on that stage places you in a category of winners. It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there.
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Way to go Lulu!!! I really enjoyed the segment and your awesome attitude! Your climbs are looking really strong. Great job! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Thank you Amy! I looked up Apple Jelly and mapquest says it is about 1 hr and a half from where I will be. That would be doable. I will definitely let them know you sent me if I get out there. Getting a feel for the area. My Dad lives out there and I am planning a visit. : )
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Some dancers definitely prefer 45mm, they find it more comfortable for them since it is a smaller diameter. Any pole can be slippery, Chrome does have a bit of a reputation for that. I told myself if I can dance on chrome… I can dance on anything! 😉 Honestly though when I was warm the chrome was fine.
What poles does your studio use? Are there any other studios in your area that you can visit that might have a different finish or diameter? It takes some trial and error to find what you prefer.
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Nice screen name, tigerlillies are one of my favorite flowers.
Hopefully you will get a lot of good advice here. It seems most competition poles in the US are 50mm and Stainless Steel. 50mm Chrome if XPole is the event sponsor. However there is no 'standard' pole that is used across the board for events or venues.
I am going to go out on a limb here and say buy what appeals to you and what you want to use often. My favorite pole is 50mm Stainless Steel, that's my personal preference based on my experience.
When someone is extremely conditioned and comfortable with pole they can do well on different finishes or diameters. Even if it isn't what they would normally use.
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I like wearing heels for the sexy factor and also since they protect the bottom of my feet. Practice, practice and practice some more to really get the feel for them. Heels take balance, strength and patience to wear. It gets easier with practice… the first time I put on platform stilettos I thought I was going to die… lol! I also fell a few times… maybe everyone has. Not sure if thats a 'just me' thing. Regardless… I love my heels.
I agree that bare foot dancing doesn't make you less. It is a personal preference and our preferences can change. Some dancers will wear heels sometimes and not the other. Find what you are personally comfortable with and go with it.
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You can experience gains in your strength after each workout and recovery but don't rush yourself. You want to allow yourself a steady challenge but also enought time to recover and refresh for the next workout. Keep doing exactly what you are doing. Many people say the best way to improve at pole, is to be on the pole. If you are doing conditioning exercises in class that you can do at home a few times a week that may also help you with general conditioning.
Do not be embarassed that you can't hold yourself up right now. Even fit people have struggled with that. Before pole how many times did you actively support your entire body weight while hanging off of something?
You will get stronger with each class and exercise session. Be proud of yourself!
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Veena's conditioning moves are great. Check out her videos that discuss how to start and suggested workouts per week etc. Allow yourself sufficient rest and when your muscles are recovering you can work on transitions, gentle floorwork or flexibility training. Customize this for you… its your pole journey.
If you are feeling really discouraged or like quitting… see if you are pushing yourself too hard or not allowing yourself enough recovery time. Stretching may cause some mild discomfort or tension but really shouldn't hurt… are you pushing too hard while stretching?
Be proud of yourself for starting up again. You will get back to where you were and likely pass it before you know it.
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Hi Poleclimber. The Ellies that I bought were not made to change the battery so that really was lame. The pleasers that I have bought do allow battery changes. I am not sure which shoes allow battery changes and it is likely different with each brand/make. I hope the shoes you have do allow a battery change.
We've all bought on 'wow' factor, so do not beat yourself up over it.
Best of luck to you!
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I currently have some weight to lose and that is okay. Sexy is inside of us. We can rock out our inner sultry vixen no matter what our age, shape or body type. Never minimize your light especially because of something like a few extra pounds.
Stay focused on your exercise, dietary choices, poling and also incorporate some feel good things into your life just because.
We usually can control our dietary and lifestyle choices… what our bodies internalize and do with those choices is up to our bodies. Nurture yourself and be proud of where you are at and what you are working towards.
I agree 100% that you will be even stronger when you do lose weight… your body is used to moving and lifting more. So when you weigh less…. that will be an added bonus. I wont say things like it isn't challenging and more difficult when carrying extra weight because it can be. I will say honor yourself and your body and know you can be sexy and beautiful right now regardless of what you weight.
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I have a Vitamix and it is hands down the most kick ass blender in the world! I blend instead of juicing so I can get the fiber and food nutrients in the flesh/skin of the fruit/veggie etc. I was burning out blenders every 3-4 months so I got a Vitamix and it is going strong. I make green smoothies so a combo of veggie with some fruit. Love it!
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You are welcome Veena!!! I felt that she could inspire many of us! 🙂
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Also symptom management during acute flare can be helpful. Drugs like 'provigil' are daytime wakefulness agents that have off label use for chronic disease. Phenergan is an amazing anti nausea drug that may allow you to keep food down in extreme cases. I am sure there might be homeopathic options out there I am just not familiar with them.
I hope you get some additional feedback from others too and that you feel better.
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There is no one size fits all approach to restoring your level of energy. Something that works well for one person even if they have the same condition may not work as well for you. Or the other way around. Do not judge yourself if you do not respond to an approach the way you would like. Kudos for you for getting out there and continuing to try alternate approaches to improve your wellness and quality of life. That takes strength!
It is very important to allow yourself rest when you need rest. Self nurturing and accepting that you are experiencing low energy without judging yourself is also important. Life can be very challenging when one faces a chronic and aggressive illness. I know first hand. I allow myself rest. I stay hydrated with water. When I am unable to eat I do supplement with smoothies. I like the Sun Kist protein smoothies and Bolthouse Green Goodness smoothies.
Work with your doctors to see what the recommend to improve your quality of life during acute flares. There are pharmacutical drugs and sleep studies that can be done. If the fatigue doesn't let up, have them also test your hormonal/endocrine/nutritional values to make sure there are not other sources of chronic fatigue. Some examples would be anemia, thyroid disease low hormone etc. It is easy when we have one disease for all symptoms to be lumped into the 'causitive factor' when there could be a secondary disease process or deficiency that is uncontrolled.
If you know with certainty there is no other cause contributing to your fatigue then continue to experiment as you are with supplements and different food items. If you feel ensure may help you, try it. Find a supplemental source of nutrition that you can stand the taste of. Maybe experiement with some frozen yogurts (for probitics and a nice cool texture).
Also recognizing if something sets off the low energy and low stamina. Are you working too many hours? Are you investing yourself in other people's drama? Look at if there is anything that is initiating the flare up.
Live as low of a stress life as possible and have hobbies! If you love pole, pole and stretch when you are up to it. Garden or read a good book. Build a support system of loving people that accept you high or low energy.
I wish you the best and I am very sorry that you are dealing with this situation. You can message me anytime and I would be more than happy to listen if you ever want to vent.
Please take care and I hope you find some relief.
Hugs.
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I thought you would like this post Lyme based on some of your other posts! 🙂
