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I think sexy is still alive and well. Yes, it does seem like in the competition world that people are moving away from it and more towards contemporary dance type pole. Being a sexy dancer myself, I really enjoy all the dance styles currently associated with pole. I feel like there is room for them all. Most ppl know me for my sexy, and heels, and seductive style.. But it doesnt mean its the only way i like to dance. sometimes I like to be sexy, and sometimes I like to be “dancey”. I think people just need to remember what attracted them to pole in the first place and just enjoy the fact that there are now so many different pole styles to enjoy..!
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Im going this year too…!!!
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mrsnaughtywed, Uspdf doesnt exactly discriminate against exotic dancers or anyone in the club industry. They DO ask that as a title holder you agree to not use your USPDF title to promote yourself in the club industry, if you so choose to work as an exotic dancer. And that you arent publicly promoting your "club" business while representing the uspdf as a title holder in the pole fitness industry and the public eye.
There are, however, other competitions out there that feel the need to tell you that youre never allowed to work in a club again, if you win thier title or compete in their competition, under no circumstances. (even though they clearly pick entries who are obviously from a club background)
This is just due to the pole fitness industry's constant battle against the public just viewing us as a bunch of strippers in training.. or superstrippers!
BUT, i havent heard of any competitions just downright discriminating against entries from exotic dancers..
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i agree with you ember, which is why i am offended that competitors are being brought into the arguement here. I dont run or own USPDF, all i wanna do is compete on safe poles, do the moves required of me, and leave a lil peice of my soul on that stage for everyone..!
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oh and for the record, alethea dislocated her knee right before the competition started, i watched her pop it back in and still pull off 2 amazing performances..!
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chloe, no that was not a response to your comment, but to this thread as a whole, in particular the "anonymous" comments.. Im sad that people are posting "anonymously" that alethea shouldnt have won 2010. Who are you to say that she didnt get a higher score in her compulsory and beat me that year by half a point? I had a flawless compulsory, and a couple misgrabs in my optional. I recall everyone having slip ups and misgrabs.
Its like having a best friend, and you overhear them talking trash about you to someone else, when all the while this is someone who you love and respect as your friend.
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wow, i just want to say that i, and a few others, feel personally attacked here.
I have nothing to do with the way USPDF picks submissions or handles their submission process. Do i agree that the deadline wasnt specified as well as it should have been in the info provided on the website, rather than in a reply to a comment at the bottom? YES. Do i think its wrong to allow late submissions, if that was the case? YES. Do i think that there needs to be a bit more transparency in the judging system? YES. Is it my place as a "pro" to boycott the competition, or drop out after ive already signed the paperwork, and completely shit on the organization that has given me, and this community so much recognition and validation? NO. This is only USPDF's 3rd year, and now the whole "organization" only consists of Wendy now since Anna has stepped away to do other things. Bottom line, pole dancing and USPDF and all these other competitions and organizations are still in their infancy when you really think about it. They are constantly changing and modifying and trying to make things better for the competitors. Why do i enter USPDF instead of other competitions? Money, yes. Because the prize money that is available to win. (which alot of these other competitons dont offer such a large cash prize. If you think we all wanted to win USPDF to tour and make money, youre mistaken. Yes, the notoriaty that comes with the title makes that possible, but i have worked my butt off to build my name in the pole community, and im not RICH by ANY means, alot of times i work almost for free! When i started touring, it wasnt because i won East Coast and i set out to get studios to hire me, no.. they contacted me. Prize money and all that aside, travel wise, its the easiest for me to get to.. I wouldve loved to enter the Pacific Pole competition that just went on, but like alot of these newer comps, i found out about it too late, and was already busy or booked on the date the comp was to be held, and wouldve been very costly for me to fly out, get a hotel, etc. Bottom line is, im feeling pretty shat on right now. I love this pole community, and its not USPDF that has made me who i am, its all of my hard work, dedication, sacrifice, blood, sweat, broken toes, tears, support and most of all, YOU, my fans, friends, and community. -
Ill be there..!! Cant wait to see you all..!!
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Yes!! Congrats to everyone..!! Cant wait for this event..!!
I get to see ALL the fabulous midwest gals soon..!!
gotta work on my performance.. lol
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m.e.
Ive been landing this one in sort of a crouched position from static… hmmmm, think i may have done it in my latest USPDF submission vid..
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I refer to The Roxy as that wrapping motion around the pole while hanging the leg up. Roxy-Pink does it beautifully on static and ends it in a perfect split, and shes the first i saw do the move, hence dubbing it 'The Roxy". I started doing a variation of it on spin (because my splits kinda suck) where i could transition into Flying Ballerina.
Its such a fun move once you get comfy enough to whip around into it..!! -
whats a reverse handspring..??
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amen sanchra..!!
Well, my resolution was to quit smoking, one month down. Im doing really well and im over the worst of it..!!
Another goal is my flexibility.. my splits have progressed so much since last year, but this year i want to push them to the next level, as well as my already flexi back.. watch out..!! hehe
Lets all promise to keep each other on track with our goals..!!
xoxo – Karol
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Yay…!!! I cant wait for another fun USPDF competition..!!
I feel honored to be sharing the stage with these beautiful talented ladies who i love so much..!!!
