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HA! I just scrolled up to the original thread and realized it had absolutely nothing to do with the Olympics. Oh well, so I added my insignificant 2 cents about pole in the Olympics.
As for Bringing Sexy Back… I've LOVED watching all the videos! Ain't nothin' better than seeing women own, honor and embrace their sensuality.
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It's funny, I never hear about other aerial artists (ie. silks, lyra, trapeze) or professional dancers clambering to be represented in the Olympics. I could be totally wrong but it seems that this is more about erasing the stigma and becoming validated and recognized as a viable sport.
I guess I'm pretty neutral on this topic, though. I support the athletic pole tricksters with Olympic aspirations as much as I support the polers that wanna keep it sexy. This sensual and athletic artform can evolve in so many directions, creating competitive and performance opportunities for anyone interested.
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Is there weakness or pain associated with the clicking noise (crepitus)? If so, you might want to get it examined by an orthopedic surgeon or physical therapist for joint instability &/or tears in your rotator cuff. Better to manage and treat it now before it becomes a major injury.
As a massage therapist & Pilates instructor that works with a lot of pole dancers, I feel that every pole dancer should focus on:
STRENGTHENING exercises for…
rotator cuff (4 muscles with the job of stabilizing your arm in it's socket)
rhomboids (muscles b/w shoulder blades which are strong *hopefully* scapular stabilizers)
lower trapezius (which pulls your shoulders down away from your ears)
STRETCHING exercise (& massage therapy) for…
latissimus dorsi
pec major & pec minor
upper trapezius
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squats & lunges in all their forms & variations. pilates is great for the booty too!
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I love my curly hair.
I love my smile.
I love my "V" taper into my small waist.
And, above all, I love my body's power; its ability to respond quickly to both strength training and rehabilitative treatment.
(Oh, and I love, LOVE, L.O.V.E. this super-positive thread!)
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The diversity here is fascinating. It's proof positive that our careers don't necessarily define the spectrum of our talents. We can be simultaneously intellectual, artistic, athletic, entrepreneurial, logical, creative… capable of so much!
I'm a professional dancer/aerialist that just completed a 4 year run in Off-Broadways, "Fuerza Bruta: Look Up". I'm also a licensed massage therapist, certified Pilates instructor & writer.
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@chemgoddess1: I know nothing about late submissions. I simply watched some of the video submissions and was left in awe at all the talent. What a tough job it must be picking the competitors!
And, as for girls that train at NYPD… how many of them have actually won a USPDF title? But dancers/instructors from "competitive" studios in NYC have won (rightfully earned) titles. And think about this: if what you're saying is true, why would the USPDF want a dancer from a "competitive" studio to represent them for a year? For the record, Wendy (owner of NYPD and Co-Founder of USPDF, which are 2 separate business entities) has absolutley nothing to do with the judging process.
And what does one's personality beyond the the context of their performance have to do with the judges' scores…? That's ludacris!
Some of these assumptions and accusations within the community are so unfounded and baffling that I simply have to step away from the discussion. In my experience, this type of "discussion" on facebook and StudioVeena has never been productive; simply a divisive and a sad commentary on the true state of the pole "community". (The exact opposite energy that appealed to me about the "pole community" in the first place.)
Peace & Pole, y'all. PEACE & POLE.
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Out of curiosity, of what benefit would it be for the judges to be "biased" in a pole competition? And, if there was bias due to studio affiliation, don't you think the outcome of the last few competitions would have been far different? Consider carefully the accusations you're making; personal accusations attacking the integrity judges plus the talent and worthiness of performers. And, in my humble opinion, the pole community should be grateful to have judges from outside of the pole community but with extensive dance, aerial & competitive experience. Don't you think that might prevent the bias that you somehow feel runs rampant in the USPDF competitions?
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AWESOME!!! Congratulations, ladies. I SO wish I could've been there.
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There are still some spots left in my INVERT DRILLS workshop too!
Friday, April 29th from 10-11:30 at New York Pole Dancing.
I've posted 3 videos to give you a little taste of how we get down in Invert Drills.
INVERT DRILLS WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
What’s the key to nailing the gemini, scorpio, chopper, superman,https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d0cd761-4d54-44f7-909f-69900ac37250split, cross ankle release, handstands and other inverts? Technique, strength, flexibility, coordination, timing and… practice!INVERT DRILLS is a boot-camp style workshop that begins with a 45 minute warm-up and deep stretch focusing on spine mobility plus hip and shoulder openers to maximize flexibility for splits and backbends. The remaining 45 minutes is dedicated to a series of drills designed to simulate specific inverts safely and with a focus on proper muscle recruitment, technique and endurance. Open Level. No inverting experience is required.
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There are still some spots left in my INVERT DRILLS workshop too! Friday, April 29th from 10-11:30 at New York Pole Dancing. I've posted 3 videos to give you a little taste of how we get down in Invert Drills.
INVERT DRILLS WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
What’s the key to nailing the gemini, scorpio, chopper, superman, jade split, cross ankle release, handstands and other inverts? Technique, strength, flexibility, coordination, timing and… practice!
INVERT DRILLS is a boot-camp style workshop that begins with a 45 minute warm-up and deep stretch focusing on spine mobility plus hip and shoulder openers to maximize flexibility for splits and backbends. The remaining 45 minutes is dedicated to a series of drills designed to simulate specific inverts safely and with a focus on proper muscle recruitment, technique and endurance. Open Level. No inverting experience is required.
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AWESOME! Such clear & concise explanation with great visuals!!!
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I think everyone has nailed it. There's a difference between confident and cocky. Confidence balanced with genuine humility means that we recognize our abilities and our progress; while also recognizing our growth potential.
Try this:
Make a list of 10 QUALITIES YOU LOVE ABOUT YOURSELF.
Make a list of 10 THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT YOUR POLE DANCING.
Then, print out each list and hang them where you can see them daily; preferably before you start your day. Repeat them out loud.
Yep, totally awkward and uncomfortable at first. But you'll feel your energy shift. Like the other ladies said, you have to become a fan of (love & appreciate) yourself 1st. When you can do that, it'll be easier to accept compliments. You'll feel like you actually deserve them.
And like others suggested, POST VIDEOS OF YOURSELF HERE! I can't think of a more supportive community!
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@litlbit: You most definitely have a thorough education in the human body!
That's one of the reasons I mentioned QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE education because I've worked everywhere from mid-level to top gyms alongside "highly qualified & certified" Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors and some of the stuff I've seen them do with clients is appalling and potentially dangerous. I'm sure they could name origins and insertions of muscles and calculate your BMI and VO2 max, but many of them knew nothing about muscle mechanics or ideal alignment.
By the way, I actually started off as an ACE certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor. But later I earned 2 comprehensive Pilates Certifications and another as an Active Isolated Stretch Technician. But my real education came from earning my degree in massage therapy and years of hands-on work in injury prevention and rehabilitation. My years of experience in fitness, bodywork and rehab is embedded in the Climb & Spin Inc's educational programming.
I feel like Climb & Spin and select other pole dance certification programs are working hard to elevate standards in the pole dance fitness industry by beefing up their programs and offering more than just tricks and choreography. To me, this is ideal. I believe that people within our community should create comprehensive pole dance education specific to our industry. For example, all of my Pilates training came via the Pilates industry. I wasn't required to become a group fitness instructor 1st.
I really think pole fitness is heading in that direction. It just takes time. And it will be so exciting when, like Pilates, potential pole dance instructors have so many solid certification options to choose from.