Runemist34
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I, too, am of the ample bottomed, short torso variety…and to be honest, I don't know the "best" way of fixing it! I've tried just about every kind of underwear that there is, and I find that, for me, there isn't really a "best."
I don't like thongs, at all. I don't like how they look, how they sit, how they feel…nothing. Husband also doesn't like them, so it works out for me.
However, given that, all I seem to be able to find is "low rise" everything. It's annoying, as "low rise" seems to not…well, rise at all. I eventually end up with fabric around my thighs and not my rear, which kind of makes the whole point moot! Or, I keep trying to hike them up higher…which, I gotta say, is TOTALLY sexy! </sarcasm>
Right now, I'm just wearing mostly a mishmash of everything. I like them to cover me, so I'm wearing mostly full booty panties and bikini types. I find these cover me well enough…and as for sexy/sassiness, well, I think I would prefer to provide that part, rather than get it from my underwear 😉
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Eagle, they're just normal DVD format, I generally play them in my computer (it's a Mac) and they work just fine. They're rated for basically everything.
The only trick is that I got them like, 2 days ago, so I'm not really "finished" with them yet… >_>
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That looks really nice, but…unfortunately, with my shape, I probably wouldn't fit it. I'm a 34 E, creeping up to an F, so…yeah…
Though, if you find it fits girls that are larger in the…girls, then let me know! I'll have to add it to the list!
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Ah, I should have known! Thanks Webmaster, you're very smart 🙂
*Shakes fist at US border* dangit! 😉
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I just realized…the first album I ever "owned" was actually 2 of them, and they are…erm, somewhat embarrassing!
The first was C&C Music factory, best known for their songs "Everybody Dance Now" and "Things that make you go Hmm", and…well, it could be fun!
The other one (even more embarrassingly) was Nineh Cherry, who was a young woman and did bad 80's rap and R&B, and…yeah. Horrible stuff. For some reason, I still enjoy it.
I even purchased the CD's when I lost the tapes! Oh man >_<
Have to do pirate me some C&C music factory now. Excuse me… >_>
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Loopy: Unfortunately, I'm not allowed. It says when I try to purchase the video from Amazon.com that I must be a US resident in order to purchase the product. So…unless I can, erm, "acquire" someone's account/credit card/address, I don't think it's possible. *sigh*
Also, Sorry EagleSpirit, I suppose this is somewhat off topic, isn't it?
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Eagle, I just got the Polepeople DVD's, but I haven't done them yet…and I don't know if you want them or not!
Loopy…how do you get those downloads?! I looked ALL over Amazon.ca ('cause I'm Canadian, eh?) and couldn't find anything like this downloads thing you got goin' on. Is this a US only thing? If so, this makes me sad! I wish you could send it to me or I could download it or SOMETHING!
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lol, the first album I ever PURCHASED? That was Dance Mix '96 from Much music, and I don't *think* I have it anymore. I do, however, have the second one. If we do this one, it would be really cool!
I'd love to start doing videos and challenges, and I think this one would be awesome to start with 🙂
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MissKitty, you aren't alone in the realm of super-tight hamstrings! Apparently, one symptom of my Patellofemural syndrome (which means my quads aren't strong enough in some areas, and too strong in others, thus my kneecap/patella is rubbing the big bone in my thigh, the femur) which I've had for 9 years…I'm only just getting physiotherapy now! It's been wonderful.
My Physiotherapist suggested that I keep it as simple as possible: put foot up on a chair or some other low piece of furniture, and keep my back straight, and lean forward slightly. Do each for about 30 seconds…and I forget if he said twice a day…but I do it whenever I can remember! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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Eaglespirit, that sounds really cool! I'd love to see a video sometime 😉 And since my recent hiatus, my repertoire has shrank considerably. I probably *could* still do some moves, but I'm trying to take it easy and let my body progress properly, rather than just jumping in and seeing what extremes I can handle! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_safesex.gif I think that's a bit of the problem, because like you, I don't have a lot of pole moves…I did take a little belly dancing before, quite a long time ago, but mostly all I focused on was shimmies! I should try and see what more my brain has in there…https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Wow, ladies! I'm so impressed with you reactions 🙂 Thank you!
Amy: I took your advice, and looked at a few other dancers! It's hard for me to tell their "style" when I find a lot of dancers are…just doing tricks, really. I figure I'll check out some Veeners instead of Youtube!
Ollie: Thanks ^_^ I do very much like a lyrical style, but I can imagine it would get tough to create a routine! Then again, you should see ME make a routine…ugh! It's just frustrating.
AerialMck: I agree with you, and I would take that further…All art says something about you. Seriously, all of it. That's what art is about! And yes, I like the dances that are like that too…connected, and not.
Vamp79: This is similar to the issue I'm having…all spins and tricks, and I'm looking stiff, and after a few minutes, tired! Personally (and I know a lot of Veeners are gonna dislike this comment) I'm not fond of Leigh ann. She's pretty, she does all of her stuff great, but I find her boring to watch. I don't feel like SHE's having fun, so neither am I! And, oddly, I don't think she's hearing the music we are, either. I do, however, like her style as well! She's very sensual and moves her hips a lot…and I've got a lot of hip to move, so I try to do the same 😉
Mizvix: I've always been a very introverted person, and all of my self-expression became funneled down to one thing: Writing. Physically, I was closed, and disconnected. So, this is a pretty big thing for me! I don't have the strength to be "up on the pole" as I can't invert anymore (I was working on it a long time ago!) and strength has always been an issue for me. So, I'm hoping this time I can achieve as much as I can imagine!
Thank you for all of your support, girls! I really appreciate it! I wasn't sure how this thread would go down, but I'm so happy to get so much feedback! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif Now I'm reminded why I came back 😉
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AHA! This is actually one of my most-used spins, and I do it nearly automatically (when I can't think of anything else to do!), but it took me a long time to get it all in order.
First, I did learn this spin originally with legs together. It still freaks me out to do it that way (which means I still need practice) and, to be honest, I can't really get this one to look right on the left side, only my right, dominant side.
One of the main issues I had with this was how to get into it. This is a very "chest first" move. As Veena said, your main, weightbearing arm is straight, which unfortunately means you must have some strong shoulder muscles to keep from hurting yourself! But, anyways, what I mean by "chest first" is that, I found, I have to thrust my chest forward into the spin, rather than allow myself to shrink back…thus making things more like the chair spin, in my mind.
I think about it like jumping in, with all enthusiasm…chest first, and go for it. Feel free to keep your legs closed at first, because I'm told that's easier for some. And yes, this one's tough. Keep at it! I know you can get it 😉
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Umm, forgive me, but with the incredible amount of names that some moves can have, I'm having a difficult time knowing which spin you're talking about. I think "front hook" and most people think "Sunwheel" or "Fireman with attitude" or whatever, so…
Could I get a video? Or even a picture? 🙂
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Polergirl: I like hearing about your progression 🙂 It sounds like you've got a good handle on it as an art, and as a "science," in a way. Thank you 🙂
Charley: I like your idea of "meat and potatoes" being transitions, and tricks being an accent. They way I was originally taught to dance was all (or mostly) tricks, one after the other, stringing them together, so I'm finding it quite difficult to incorporate (or even understand!) transitional moves. So, I think that helps.
HollySatine: I know, I know…it's difficult to be introspective about one's own art and say "I have a style!" But I'm always a believer that you can cultivate what you want, rather than falling into it. And, I agree with you! Stage presence, face, and imperceptible body movements and language that have a great effect on style 🙂
And, for everyone so far…*sigh* yes, I know…practice. Augh. I've been reworking my schedule these days to try to get practice time, but it's hard for me to actually get into the habit. Chaos is also a habit 😛
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I agree that this is all very scary to think about, and I think this example throws into sharp relief the fact that we are doing a dangerous sport that is unregulated. Much like cheerleading, we have no "crash mat" of regulation, understanding, or industry safety under us, and if we are learning something wrong, and end up teaching it to others wrong…well…
It's also frightening to think about the people in my own town. The local pole studio closed, but the instructors moved on, and opened their own dance studio, though not COMPLETELY focused on Pole, it's quite a big thing for them. My own previous best friend is their "best" pole dancer. I tell the story about how she learned the reverse grab spin from me (I couldn't do it due to lack of strength, but because of her quick progression, I could show it to her by way of explanation), and then showed it to her buddies at the studio…in their ignorance, they named the move after her.
The scary thing is that, while she has had a Fitness trainer's course, I took the same one…and it's much more based on simple movement, rather than what I like to call dynamic movement that we do in dance. Like the difference between lifting weights, and dancing. So, the fitness trainer's class wasn't exactly helpful in my mind to what she's teaching. She's the first one to surpass the original pole instructor in town, and moved into things like the Shoulder mount by watching youtube videos, and possibly (hopefully!) other videos that were on DVD.
I have great, great hope that she is not instructing people poorly. I almost have the urge to go there and ask her to demonstrate her stuff for me, just so I can make sure. We may not talk a lot (or at all), but I still feel concern for her safety…and that of other people.
