Maria-Elena Kadala
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I have the same issue … my solution is to wear a bra that fits, and put a crop top over it.
Walmart has had some decent sports bras in my size, but it’s hit-or-miss. -
It’s a bargain! a tremendous resource, even if you’re taking classes at a studio. I’ve had the Veena lessons since 2010 and recommend them to everyone. She has progressions that most studios do not, plus the strengthening/stretching, foam rolling, and the routines are priceless if you’re putting together a performance!
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The good news is I JUST installed Chrome, and the videos run!
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Thanks, Colleen … I had done that, did it again, rebooted … still no luck.
Webbie’s been helping, but it’s a problem too obscure to resolve at this point. -
I love the training materials! I appreciate the organization. I already have some certifications, and these are a welcome adjunct to the materials I already have, especially since they relate to lessons videos.
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This was four years ago, in which time we’ve learned more about the truth of PPP — does it even exist any more?
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I haven’t checked in for ages (recovering from snow shoveling injuries) but I am loving these new quick lessons. They are ideal for those who’ve been thru the abundance of fundamental lessons already in the library, so if we don’t get something, we can study that portion. Plus you make it easy by referencing them all.
Great work, as always!
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Veena, first let me say that I often turn to your videos for ideas and inspiration!
I’m not a dancer, so choreography is a foreign language to me, but I’m learning. This past year I’ve had some injury and health set-backs, and in my recoveries, I’ve been emphasizing correct form (which I didn’t learn in the beginning), working on my Other Side, and actual dancing. I’ve also fallen in love with spin mode — I need to take motion sickness pills to do it, but it’s worth it — to the extent that for a recent studio showcase, I had two poles on spin. Also working really hard on the dancing, and self-expression (I’ve got the dead-pan thing nailed down a little too tightly!)At my age (60) I won’t compare myself to others … I appreciate what my body can do, and simply try to improve. And if I want to compare myself to other sexagenarians, there’s Greta Pontarelli and Bel Jeremiah … so I’m much better off comparing myself to me! There’s no rainbow Marchenko in my future, but I’m doing some things I never expected to achieve. Also working on those fundamentals to make them really pretty, and delighting on perfecting my pirouette.
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I was surprised by the realization that with the physical strength gained from pole came emotional strength. Healing from a protracted and ugly divorce, with recurring drama. The stress prompted physical illness, time off the pole — and it was discouraging to have to start over. Over time, it became the measure of my recovery.
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This has been my focus in recent months, even taking Pole 1 classes for my non-dominant side — VERY humbling
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Have the organizations folded, or were there no competitions?
Frankly, with all the drama that surrounded them, I wouldn’t blame the organizers for suspending/discontinuing them.
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Gotta agree with AriesWolf … beyond that, go into CAR instead of CKR.
Also, from a chopper, descend as slowly as you can, to build the strength to go up strong & smoothly.
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It’s terrific! has a nice clean look to it. And I love that you put all this effort into it when you didn’t *have* to, it was already great.
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I think the diversity of the champions reflects the diversity, percentage-wise, of the participants. There are sports where some races are more predominant, and that’s probably a reflection of the social environment in which one grows up. For example, we don’t see as many white basketball players, or many white tennis players, but we do see some.
Now that scoring is being standardized, for sure ability will count more heavily than looks. Size is certainly going to make a difference … we see this in gymnasts, whose prepubescence is prolonged by low body fat. This isn’t to say a larger curvier woman can’t compete, but it just requires more strength to move that extra weight, even if it is muscle.There are some polers who’ve made a mark outside of competition:
Aerial Amy comes to mind, as does Keex (Kira Lamb); both are bloggers.
We have Veena, who never competed, and didn’t even perform until a year or so ago!I disagree that the choices are made on looks alone … look at the performances!
And you aren’t limited to looking at “champions”, look around here, look on youTube, and you will find role models all over the world! -
I have a 12' ceiling and Platinum Stages 45mm, which I have installed with pressure mount.
If you are going to have a circle between the ceiling an pressure mount, be sure it is secured into the studs.
You can get a stud finder at Home Depot, and you should also get a magnetic level to be sure the pole is plumb when installed. There will be minor ceiling damage, but nothing that can't be spackled and painted easily.
I inquired about Veena's pole, and they can custom-make something for the height you specify.