[Tovah]

Hello SamH,

I only had one positive experience so far and hope to keep it going that way.

We warmed up and we asked what we were working on and we were both working on one trick i.e. the knee  hold. We giggled & laughed at our vulnerability in ref. to knee hold. She was closer to getting it than I was. Anyways, we moved  on to other stuff & different combo's and stuff she learnt and shared stuff that I learnt and I would watch her and her me and we would encourage each other.  A whole hour went by and we could of gone on for a bit more but her skype / computer cam. was not working and she used her phone to skype for the cam. We were about to spin next and her phone died and funny to as just in time for my show called "Once Upon A Time".

We also worked on some floor stuff.  Anyways, it was fun and I want to do this again because a practice is a practice no matter what.

 

[Tovah]

I didn't know that. Do people meet there? I was never asked to play there before.

[Tovah]

My skype pole name is: lise.lang1

 

[Tovah]

My skype name is: lise.lang1

[Tovah]

Thanks for all the tips on the knee hold. I am soooo close I can taste it.. I am a bit…alot scared at letting go of the top hand.

[Tovah]

@minicoopergrl *BIG THANK YOU*  I so appreciate that. It sounds perfect to shuttle from there to the venue and that means no car rental.

Is there shopping around the venue?

[Tovah]

I am planning to be there. Hopefully stay at the venue or close by or crash at someones place in L.A.  Who will have me over?

[Tovah]

@robynnes,

I also find in interesting that you all seem to extend much grace to all that don't oppose you but don't extend grace to someone like me that has an opinion on the matter.

I spoke privately with Tammy on fb on this matter too btw and we are not angry with each other and in fact it has made us grow.

As for most entertainer…I knew that but that's us as a Canadian country or borders are that way so why not? LOL We let everything in apparently even terrorists….hahaha

[Tovah]

Easy with the yelling out of control. ^

I am aloud to express my opinion that may not be in agreement with yours & I can leave it at that.

One point I do agree with is the ladies in amateur division will grow with this exposure and to be performing at an awesome facility. I apologize should I have offended anyone in amateur division as I meant to remove that comment but I pressed a button instead of deliting that phrase. I wish you all the best.. Unlike some people should you be angry and upset at me then yes, I will own what I said. and apologize for it as that part came out wrong. Again sincere apologies.

[Tovah]

WOW!

You know Olivia is right.

I do believe for example dimes to dollars that Natasha Wang will be giving workshops next year in NYC. Is it in her contract I don't know but for being there is only right as people want to meet her.

Now as for my bit in all of this is that on fb I had asked Crystal a ? and she responded that she was going to Rio. MPDC had not publicized this as I am sure the organizer,Tammy, was aware.

It would of been right for MPDC to announce this months earlier vs the way it was found out on FB.

Crystal did say that many encouraged her to go as she was swayed to go by friends….lol I would pick better friends because it was the wrong advice as her prior desire was to be at mpdc.

I do believe that written or unwritten rule subliminal or not that the winner of mpdc should step down because this is part of the commitment to be present at mpdc and also do workshops for people to meet her. Instead the mpdc has lovely people from the U.S. to come and give workshops. There are 'NO CANADIANS' giving workshops at mpdc.

I beloved that Tammy has a heart for pole but is disorganized because she is very busy with 'two studios, & her five year old' …balancing all of this is challenging and to do the right thing at this level must be challenging and stressful because it requires more strength and energy to do so …plus, to assess potential damages to her studios reputation as she is inadvertently fully impacted from every direction. It is the dynamics of the people involved here.

To me it's  easy. Crystal, can not fulfill her commitment to mpdc and so, runner up Shanyn should take it; but she on fb didn't want the crown from Crystal this way and I understand as for what for a couple of wks…logically then to me everyone needs to move up two spots.

I do not wish ill will to anyone but to only do what is right.

Now at this point I truly don't want Crystal, at mpdc because she will be absent of mind & heart being there. Inadvertently, this tells me alot about a persons integrity & honor towards the hand that has fed you.  I was always told that you don't bite the hand that feeds you. Well …mpdc has fed Crystal and she bit it. I am disappointed in the whole mpdc and wonder how come that she wasn't invited to Denver, International Pole Competition .

Get this there is presently 2 World Competition and 1 International and so, to me = 3 World Pole Competition.& copyrights be gone…lol What country is gona go after what country for this copyright? It's very confusing to me that there are 3 world pole comps in one year & I don't get that at all.

Why couldn't Crystal go to this one in Denver? vs Rio? and she would of made it in good form to mpdc. I also hate to say this but our amateur division is very intermediate/beginner compared to the U.S. Amateur Division and their pro division where probably Crystal doesn't stand a chance and so, maybe this is why Rio. Dunno just TOL (thinking out loud)

We need to grow alot here in Canada in ref. to Pole in so many area and I know this has been a growth experience in different ways for me.

I wish you all the best poling days ahead.in integrity & honor in everything that you do.

[Tovah]

I would think "Cirque Du Soleil" need to nab him up quick.

[Tovah]

The Iron X would be mine for sure…https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I would think I would learn proper technique without panic for the iron X.

Yes,I agree that would be a new level for sychro swimmers.

 

[Tovah]

I found some poles in water when I youtubed "aqua pole". I posted it on my fb profile.

[Tovah]

The history of the disiease is interesting as well. I guess he has to go a get some blood drained on a regular basis for the rest of his life.

[Tovah]

Yes, how did you get bootie shake on the splits? *I will practice at work when no one is looking" lol…