[heathalynne]

Awe!! You were so excited about it too! What are you going to do about the workshops? Credit?

Was thinking about buying but realized the stage is on the other side. Lol. My vision is horrible.

[heathalynne]

2nd on white distilled vinegar. Spray a towel and rub the pole hard for at least a minute. You just need to break it in with use. When it's broken in, you only need to rub for a few seconds.

[heathalynne]

So wait, I'm all types of confused. LOL! The respect grip and princess grip are the same? Then that's not the cheating grip. It's actually harder than cupped hands.

Is chinese grip with both thumbs facing up and fingers in front of the pole? If yes, that's the "cheating grip" I was referring to.

[heathalynne]

@Gin Blanc – Sorry that happened to you and with such impeccable timing. Hope you recuperate soon! Not as severe but 2 weeks before a workshop, I damaged a nerve and it was painful to lift my arm. I can only imagine how you feel. 🙁

 

UPDATED:

Thu   April 28, 2011
3:30 – 5:00 PM Floorwork & Flexibility w/ Alethea Austin – all levels USPDF # rhianichole, Gin Blanc
5:00 – 6:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # heathalynne, ILoveChrome, Gin Blanc
7:45 – 9:15 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. USPDF # amy, Gin Blanc
7:45 – 9:15 PM DOUBLE TROUBLE Level 3 (INT) KYRA & MARLO B&P #
 
Fri   April 29, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF #
10:00 – 11:30 AM Kira Lamb – Climb & Spin – Beg. – Int. Adv.  USPDF # keex/teacher
10:45 – 12:00 PM Flexibility Training (OPEN LEVEL) Isaac Pena B&P #
 
Sat   April 30, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher, Angel1201
10:45 – 12:15 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms  USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, PoleKitten87
11:30 – 1:00 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF #
12:00 – 1:30 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P #
12:15 – 1:45 PM Miss Trixter 2010 – Estee Zakar – Beg thru Adv. USPDF # Gin Blanc
1:00 – 2:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # lilblondie, amy
1:45 – 3:15 PM US Pole Dance Champion 2011 – TBA  USPDF # Gin Blanc
2:00 – 3:30 PM MARLO – Aerial Showgirl – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, Angel1201, heathalynne, BareEssence
3:15 – 4:45 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv.  USPDF # lilblondie, ILoveChrome
4:00 – 5:30 PM KYRA – Over The Top – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P #
4:00 – 6:00 PM Contortion At SANKALPAH Yoga Studio Jonathan Nosan B&P/Sankalpah #
4:45 – 6:15 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # BareEssence
6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – Elements Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P #
6:15 – 7:45 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # ILoveChrome
 
Sun   May 01, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM US Pole Dance Champion 2011 – TBA  USPDF #
10:00 – 11:30 AM ISAAC PENA – Wake Up The Body Flexibility Training B&P # 
11:30 – 1:00 PM Mina Mortezaie – USPDF Pro  USPDF # amy
12:00 – 1:30 PM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher
1:00 – 2:30 PM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF #
1:00 – 2:30 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # Angel1201
2:00 – 3:00 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P #
2:30 – 4:00 PM Denise Brown – USPDF Pro – Beg/Int. USPDF # ILoveChrome
2:30 – 4:00 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, heathalynne, Gin Blanc
4:00 – 5:30 PM MARLO'S SIGNATURE MOVES – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, lilblondie, amy, BareEssence
 6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – LINES Level 4 (INT/ADV B&P # lilblondie
 

[heathalynne]

Yup that's why they say respect grip is cheating. B/c it's less strength/core and just like regular flipping. Easier.

Felix is using princess grip in this vid. Inside hand with thumb facing down and outside hand with TG and thumb facing up. 1:15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_G4gHRc-M4

Is that the one you guys were talking about?

[heathalynne]

Like Cinara, respect grip is the only grip that SM ever worked for me. It’s how your hands are in a regular invert with both thumbs facing up. But lots consider it a cheating grip so 🙁

[heathalynne]

IDK, i don’t get the dynamics of SM either. I can do reverse shoulder mount and shoulder spins but when it comes to SM… Oy! I have the core for it, but am still traumatized. Maybe some day. Haha!

[heathalynne]

Lol you’re welcome! See you in NYC! 🙂

[heathalynne]

From the looks of it, the SV ordering site is a different username than the regular SV site, even if they look the same (diff URL). If you’ve ordered before, you can login. If it’s your first time ordering, simply sign up. 🙂

[heathalynne]

Happens to me a lot. One month I'll have it, next month gone. Just breathe and try not to be frustrated. Remember, there's many other tricks you can do, there's always time to relearn.

[heathalynne]

Veena, have you tried Google Checkout? Since some of the girls are having problems with Paypal, would be a nice option. You can create an invoice link or send invoices via email. They have high security standards too.

[heathalynne]

What helps me the most is keeping my arms bent or slightly bent. Helps engage the arm muscles. Rest is core. 🙂 Straight arms will force you to use more core, slightly bent arms will make it easier.

[heathalynne]

Yes I absolutely love stretching! I also tried a flexibility class yesterday and omg i LOVED it. It was taught by a contortionist/yogini. He did some resistance stretching too.

The only thing I don’t like is the fact that my nerves will not let me go for the life of me. Some day. 🙂

Can’t wait to see your modified tut vid! Sounds like a perfect combination.

[heathalynne]

Anyone know of any stores in NJ or NYC that have big mirrors?

And do you transport it?

[heathalynne]

UPDATED:

USPDF

Thu   April 28, 2011
3:30 – 5:00 PM Floorwork & Flexibility w/ Alethea Austin – all levels USPDF # rhianichole
5:00 – 6:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # heathalynne, ILoveChrome
7:45 – 9:15 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. USPDF # amy
7:45 – 9:15 PM DOUBLE TROUBLE Level 3 (INT) KYRA & MARLO B&P # 
 
Fri   April 29, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF # 
10:00 – 11:30 AM Kira Lamb – Climb & Spin – Beg. – Int. Adv.  USPDF # keex/teacher
10:45 – 12:00 PM Flexibility Training (OPEN LEVEL) Isaac Pena B&P # 
 
Sat   April 30, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher, amy, Angel1201
10:45 – 12:15 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms  USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, PoleKitten87
11:30 – 1:00 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # 
12:00 – 1:30 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # 
12:15 – 1:45 PM Miss Trixter 2010 – Estee Zakar – Beg thru Adv. USPDF # 
1:00 – 2:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # lilblondie
1:45 – 3:15 PM US Pole Dance Champion 2011 – TBA  USPDF # 
2:00 – 3:30 PM MARLO – Aerial Showgirl – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, amy, Angel1201, heathalynne
3:15 – 4:45 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv.  USPDF # lilblondie, ILoveChrome
4:00 – 5:30 PM KYRA – Over The Top – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # 
4:00 – 6:00 PM Contortion At SANKALPAH Yoga Studio Jonathan Nosan B&P/Sankalpah # 
4:45 – 6:15 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # 
6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – Elements Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # 
6:15 – 7:45 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # ILoveChrome
 
Sun   May 01, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM US Pole Dance Champion 2011 – TBA  USPDF # 
10:00 – 11:30 AM ISAAC PENA – Wake Up The Body Flexibility Training B&P #  
11:30 – 1:00 PM Mina Mortezaie – USPDF Pro  USPDF # amy
12:00 – 1:30 PM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher 
1:00 – 2:30 PM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF # amy
1:00 – 2:30 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # 
2:00 – 3:00 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # 
2:30 – 4:00 PM Denise Brown – USPDF Pro – Beg/Int. USPDF # ILoveChrome
2:30 – 4:00 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, heathalynne
4:00 – 5:30 PM MARLO’S SIGNATURE MOVES – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, lilblondie
 6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – LINES Level 4 (INT/ADV B&P # lilblondie