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WOW… this is so cool, I wish I could make it in! I’m only like an hour away! I just saw Veena’s post on FB today and had to come see what was being planned… You guys are gonna have so much fun!!

Take lots of pictures!!
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Here’s my experience… (you can see my pictures on my profile I’m pretty sure). I work for a school system and I had them at one time posted on my FB page in a PRIVATE album. Only certain people were allowed to see that album (not all my friends could see the album, only select friends). Anyway, SOMEhow… a principal got wind of my pictures and at a faculty meeting brought them up! Yeah… they were discussing social networking sites and how you need to be careful about what you post. She used my pictures as an example of what NOT to post (didn’t show them, just described them in detail), saying "a teacher had posted a picture of herself wearing BOOTY shorts and a BRA upside down on a STRIPPER POLE!!! Can you believe that?!?" and of course the whole room was agasp with shock and awe… It just really pisses me off the negative connotation that she spun on what we do. I mean sure… in this day and age, I’d probably make a hell of a lot more money than I do teaching if I wanted to dance professionally, but I’m in this for SPORT and FITNESS.

I can’t tell you how much pole dancing has done for me as far as confidence goes… my body has changed so much for the better. But if I had a dime for every time someone tried to judge me for how I do it, I’d be a rich be-atch!

People that judge you are just jealous and that’s all there is to it. They just wish they could be 1/2 as hot as you, period! Unless you are wearing a cloak, sitting on a bench and banging a gavel… your ass shouldn’t be judging ANYone.

Love the pic, girl!

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Girl, I can SOOOOO relate to this! And I agree with what someone else said already, "if you looked like crap, no one would care" On the contrary, you look smokin’ hot, and you should be proud!! Work it girl! The issue is theirs, not yours. Your response should be "Don’t hate, APPRECIATE!"

Lovin the fabulosity!!
Keep it alive!!
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All such great advice… that’s why I love you girls so much!

My other problem is, my pole at home is WICKED slick. Not like the poles in the studio… I feel like I can do ANYthing in the studio, then I come home and try just simple spins and wind up hitting the floor with a THUD because the pole is too slick. I was thinking about getting a pair of workout gloves just to help with grip for that reason (I don’t have a spinner). Mighty Grip helps, but I have to keep putting it on, and on, and on….

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Thanks, Sissy!
I’m excited too! I took it as a compliment when one of the girls in my class said I wasn’t allowed to perform first… "Then we’d all have to live up to her standard!" https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif I’m not all THAT… but I’m looking forward to everyone’s routines! we all have a great time together!

Any suggestions are welcome!! I’m hoping my hubby will tape it for me… husbands are coming to watch, but I’m not sure about other audience yet… not everyone may be comfortable with opening it up to a larger audience.

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Yup… shudda seen her with the lighting effects on stage… heavenly! You rock Karol! \
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OMG, if anyone knows where I can get a copy of that Mizanthropic song, PLEASE let me know!! I love it… I can’t find it ANYwhere!!

I can’t wait to see everyone’s vids…

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AWESOME Sissy!! Rock it out girl… I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to see your vids for practice!! You know we’re all backing you here!
XOXO
Sugar
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YES VEEENAAAAAA!!! Anything is helpful at this point!!

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C’mon Karol! Don’t leave us hangin! We’re all DYIN!! I’m built like you… ("23lbs soakin’ wet"! lol!!) You gotta teach me how to work the magic! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

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OMG, that is so funny! I was JUST thinking about this last night!

I can’t do this to save my life, and thought it was just my "whiteness" coming out! (my very conservative friend likes to tell me, "You’re WHITE!" when I try to do it… isn’t that nice?? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif ) Someone please tell me the secret! My studio is having a big show in December, and I would really like to use this move in my choreography, but not if it means i’m going to embarrass myself! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

Where’s the tutorials? Anyone have links?

I have also been trying to hook the "Rockstar"… any secrets there? Tutorials?

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Awesome! Thanks for sharing!! They’re beautiful, and you did an outstanding job!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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That really sucks that you can’t post your performance! I know everyone would love to see it that wasn’t there! Wish I could’ve stayed for the afterparty… I would’ve loved to have met you!

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Here’s the vid to Jessalyn’s routine… mind you, we only saw 90 seconds of it on Sunday at the USPDF’s… and it was 90 seconds of INDREDIBLE stuff! She chose the most powerful moves to show off for her comps!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56AFAlYObRg&feature=PlayList&p=317A6B643EB887BB&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=10

Go Jessalyn!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

XOXO
Sugar

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I don’t know what the vid is called… I’ll look for it tonight and post a link to it! Of course, in the comps, she only did 90 seconds of it, but in her video, it was like 3 or 4 minutes long.