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Update from my last post: I am now a research associate in a cognitive neuroscience lab. I’m studying episodic memory in rats with hopes of clinical applications to Alzheimer’s populations.
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I have the mipole light. It’s a lot of fun, but if you plan on video taping you will need more light because it is insufficient. Also, it only lights about 90% of the way around your pole because their is a piece that comes out to fit around your pole, so there are not lights there.
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I'm sexy as fuck https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cool.gif
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@amrdoyle
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Thank you Corby, that was a very helpful and realistic post. The number one rule is definitely to listen to your own body.
You've all given me a lot to think about. Thanks for the input!
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I also fear that this will stigmatize those of us who choose to dance sensually further. Now that there will be an outlet for the only-athletic aspect, people will say, "oh, and you still grind on that pole? You choose to dance like a stripper? Whore." Have you read the comments on that article?
This seems like a greater threat than help to pole dancing as we know it, I think. Not to be dramatic, or anything.
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Ouch. Did you sue, kasanya?
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Thanks, Chem!
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Well, I definitely don't want to half-ass it. My thinking was, I don't have the time, business ability, or money to promote this as a full-fledged business. If I could promote myself as a legitimate instructor who just lacked a home studio, I would love to do that. I will look into the insurance because that seems to be the greatest barrier and legal encumbrance.
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Pokeyd– My inexperience with athletic training is exactly why I'm not trying to promote this as a real business, but more along the lines of babysitting service in terms of officialness or what have you. I don't know body mechanics but all my friends I've taught have said I am a great teacher, so I thought why not bring the joy of pole to more girls by teaching a few spins and climbs. I doubt I would ever teach any advanced moves.
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Thanks, Krista. Is that insurance absolutely necessary? How expensive would it be? There is a dance studio I can rent for $7/hour, so that's reasonable. There is no one else around teaching pole so I guess I can charge what I want, but I'm aiming at college girls so cheaper is better. I was thinking $25-30/hr but that was before considering the possible expense of insurance.
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The comment about "separating the boys from the men" really rubbed me the wrong way. Adding sensuality to a performance does not detract from the pure athletic ability of the performer. For example, Alethea Austin could kick anyone's butt in both strength and flexibility (which is what I assume the S and F stand for in the new, sterile nomenclature) but she would lose points left and right for being her sexy self. Pardon me, but what the fuck.
Hate this. Perhaps its a niche for some people but I hope it never becomes the standard. VIVE LEs HAIR FLIPS! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rambo.gif
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aw man, I got 40 bucks for an event I danced two songs at… now I feel ripped off.
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I haven't been in a sexy block so much as I have been in a dancing block altogether. It was so upsetting! Why don't I want to dance? I would turn on a song and dance for about 20 seconds and then be over it. I think I broke the dry spell today though. It sucked, but I had to face what I've been feeling recently, which is not incredibly happy and sexy. I've been feeling very sad about a particular person. So, I did the worst thing ever and went to those songs that made me think of him and danced my heart out. The song was over before I knew it. And I felt so much better afterwards… it was really cathartic. Pole is cheaper than therapy 😛
So, maybe you're just not in the sexy mood and need to work out some feelings before you can get "sexy." Although I still think my sad dancing was pretty sexy, in it's own way– as yogabeachbabe said, a strong body is sexy by itself.
I wish you good luck! Figure out what the real cork is and find a way to unplug it.
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Whether you could "tell" or not, that was a rude comment. He knew you were a beginner– What did he expect, Jennyne Butterfly? If this boy does not encourage you, I'd question if it's worth keeping his company any longer!
