[SandyBrown]

That’s really cool! I looked at the video but I couldn’t figure it out either. I’m sure Veena will see this and come in and comment.

[SandyBrown]

you should practice pulling up into an invert– kicking is really awful! sorry for the lecture. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rabbit.gif

I agree. Try doing a pull-up first. I became comfortable inverting from the floor when I would do a pull up, bend my knees, and that gave me the momentum to bring my legs up.

I think the weight of the shoes it why inverting with them makes it difficult.

[SandyBrown]

I was in class with amyxshi when Kyra taught this combination. I didn’t do the moves together, lol, but it’s something to work towards. I could barely get the rockstar. I’m flexible but I really need to work on positioning my top leg.

Perhaps it may be easier if you do the rockstar and hold it. Once you stop spinning, then maneuver into the butterfly until you can slowly do the combo without stopping.

[SandyBrown]

I don’t remember how I got into it, but while inverting on the right, I hooked the right leg to prep for it, then I was able to get into it. I can do the move but I’m not particularly excited it. It looks pretty, but for me it doesn’t feel pretty to hold the pose.

[SandyBrown]

Grrr, I switched my workshops again! (LOL)

I switched back to Amber’s 11:30 workshop, and I’m staying in Brook’s 1pm workshop and Leigh Ann’s for Sunday. I would love to take Karol’s workshop, but since some of my old pole buddies are coming up for the competition, we might decide to hang out.

No more changes!

[SandyBrown]

Here’s an interesting blog entry from Yannori (from Express the Sensual) called "No, I Won’t Sign Your Pol’ympics Petition" (I laughed when I read the title)

http://www.expressthesensual.com/2010/02/26/no-i-wont-sign-your-polympics-petition/#comments

[SandyBrown]

there might be hope….i made a proposal to USPDF about having a category for the more dancey girls (similiar to xpose fitness where they have a floor/chair and pole dance with no inverts category) and a dance studio/group category as well. they said they are giving some thought to this!!! so there still might be hope. i am really trying to push behind this b/c there are so many good dancers out there. but even brook notary who had judged comps say pole dancing is lacking transitions, musicality, and things of that nature. here is her workshop description from USPDF: "It’s been an honor to judge the USPDF competitions for the past year. I’m in awe of the talent.Yet, I believe the area of transitions deserve more attention. In this class, pole dancers will focus on how to create strong transitions on and off the pole, and how to seamlessly create a beginning, middle and end without losing consistency. With choreographic guidance, floor work exercises, and pole to pole transition exercises, I’d like you to leave my class with a better understanding on how to perform a full-rounded routine."

so just keep sending in those emails to them to push for a category like this. i think its only a matter of time! i am keeping my fingers crossed https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif

I just switched to Brook’s workshop because of this, anngiern! I think this would make my choreography so much better! I signed up for the last spot in the workshop, I’m so excited. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

[SandyBrown]

So…I changed my workshops around again, lol.

I switched to Brook’s workshop from Amber’s. I’m still in Karol’s at 8pm, and Leigh Ann’s at B&P. I re-read Brook’s description and I realized that this is definitely something that I need for my dancing: better transitions, floorwork, and how to developed better routines.

[SandyBrown]

All of this has really gotten on my nerves. Both entities have stated their side, and it’s clear that there was issues happening on both sides. Also, both entities have decided to move forward. It’s an unfortunate situation all around, but it’s a situation I’m done hearing about. You have students making "USPSF Sucks" Facebook groups, people creating accounts on website (including this site, but I won’t name names) where you can review different studios just to diss B&P and/or NYPD/USPDF, and this is disgusting. We are (or should be) adults here. If you don’t want to support something, then don’t, but why go through all of the ridiculousness in order to bash an entity?

I hope that B&P and the USPDF can settle their situation and are able to communicate effectively and work together in the future.

[SandyBrown]

I also agree with writing down combos, spins, and inversions. Whenever I try something in class, or when I’m watching youtube videos and I see a really cool combo that I know I can do, I’ll write it down and try it later.

[SandyBrown]

I also agree with taping yourself. I find that it helps me correct what’s not looking right, and it also helps in your improvement and gives you more ideas on different spins and combos you can do.

[SandyBrown]

I learned this move over the weekend, and I found it easier to get into when I invert on the right (my dominate). I don’t remember if I had any pain in my hips and/or ribs, but I have two huge bruises on the top of my thighs. Getting into the position was definitely weird, especially when trying to maneuver my hand behind my leg.

[SandyBrown]

IT’S ANYONE ELSE WITH ME I THINK I’M ALONE!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

THU 2:00 – 3:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly
FRI 9:00 – 10:30 AM Michula Nunez
SAT 11:30 – 1:00 PM Amber Richard
SAT 1:00 – 2:30 PM Brook Notary
SAT 2:30 – 4:00 PM Alethea Austin

MOKA77
MONICA MEDINA

MOKA77: amyxshi and I will be with you in Amber’s wotrkshop. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[SandyBrown]

Hey Foxy_Rei,

I was on the USPDF website and noticed the link right under the "Buy Tickets" link in the Competition tab. From the info on the site, it sounds like there will be an area at Symphony Space where we will be able to purchase the $5 tickets. Most likely, you’ll pay the $10 at the door at the actual after-party if you choose to buy your ticket later.

I’m really excited about it! I didn’t go to the after-party last year (I think it was somewhere near where the competition was held), and I’ve already mentioned it to students at my current studio as well as some old pole friends from my first studio that are coming up for the competition.

[SandyBrown]

Here’s an update to mine as well. I’m doing the Climb & Spin instructor certification training and I had to rearrange my workshop schedule:

Thurs
2pm – 3:30: Jenyne USPDF– GatorGirl4life
3:30 – 5 pm: Allegra spinning pole USPDF – ottersocks, GatorGirl4Life
4pm – 5:30: Contortion B&P– amyxshi
5pm – 6:30pm: Alethea USPDF- TrophyWife, PhillyPoleJess, PoledanceVienna
6:30 – 8pm: Jenyne USPDF- amyxshi, ottersocks, Phillypolejess, PoledanceVienna

Fri
9:00 – 10:30 AM Michula Nunez USPDF —
10:30 – 12:00 PM Spinning pole w/Allegra USPDF —

Sat
9:30 – 11am: Estee B&P–ottersocks, bauderlady
10:00 – 11:30am Wendy Traskos USPDF —
10am – 11:30am: Spinning pole with Allegra (MPD Australia) USPDF – Fleur, Karol
11:30am – 1:00pm Jenyne USPDF–
11:30am – 1:00pm Amber Richard USPDF– amyxshi, sandybrown
1pm – 2:30: Brooke USPDF–ottersocks
1pm – 2:30: Jenyne USPDF– terp258
2pm – 3:30: Contortion B&P– PoledanceVienna
2:30 – 4pm: Alethea USPDF- amyxshi, tracee, dayanara, GatorGirl4life
4pm – 5:30: Miss USPDF winner–
5:30 – 7 pm: Karol USPDF- TrophyWife, terp258
7pm – 8:30pm: Amber USPDF- amyxshi, tracee, Foxy_Rei
8:00 – 9:30 pm: Karol USPDF- sandybrown

Sun
10am – 11:30: Amber B&P–PoledanceVienna
12:30 – 2pm: Leigh Ann B&P- sandybrown, PoledanceVienna, LuvlyJ, Gatorgirl4life
2:15 – 3:45: Alethea B&P- PoledanceVienna
4:30-5:30 Alethea B&P – LuvlyJ
7:15 – 8:45: Karol B&P- amyxshi