Dangerous Curves - West Coast Edition

Last year, I wrote about how Roz the Diva had created a competition for curvy pole dancers.  Dangerous Curves was held on August 25, 2012 at Sacred Studio in Brooklyn, New York.  It was hosted by the hilarious Luenell.  I have not had the pleasure of being able to watch any videos from the competition, but I understand it was an awesome, sell-out performance. 

I spoke on the phone with Roz while I was at Pole Expo in Vegas last September.  We chatted about creating the West Coast edition of the competition.  I don't think there is confirmation of a date or venue yet, but I am hoping that the second edition of this competition will be scheduled in connection with Roz's trip to Las Vegas for the second annual Pole Expo this September.  I am planning to attend that event, and am hoping to schedule some workshops in Northern California for Roz as well (if you are in Las Vegas or California, please let me know if you'd be interested in workshops and I will connect you with Roz). 

Here's the kicker...I may even throw my hat in the ring.  Sure, I have a loooong way to go before I am ready for a competition.  But I feel like, as an advocate for curvy pole dancers, I need to talk the talk AND walk the walk.  Hey, I can't guarantee I'll get in, but I do promise to submit a video for consideration. 

Roz really is one of the most dynamic performers I have ever seen before.  I hope to take a few of her tips to provide an entertaining performance, and I am hoping that having an end goal like this will also keep me on track at the gym.

Now I can start throwing up and sweating.  I don't know why I keep forcing myself to do things that terrify me.  I feel like this is similar to the roller coaster ride I took at Disneyland.  The first two made me almost pee my pants.  But the next four times, I was having a grand ol' time. 

X-Pole US and The Diva Present: Dangerous Curves

I posted about Roz The Diva almost a year ago.  I love how she represents curvy girls and rocks the pole like no one's business.  Check out the Dirty Diana performance on YouTube:



Roz doesn't just pole dance like a champ, she puts on a freaking SHOW!  I had the pleasure of meeting her this year at PoleCon.  I LOVED her solo performance:



Well, Roz has set up a showcase and competition to highlight those with amazing (and dangerous) curves.  X-Pole and The Diva Present: Dangerous Curves!  Here's the description from the website:

Dangerous Curves seeks to highlight the unique contributions of plus size pole athletes. 'Plus size' has traditionally been defined those who wear a size 12 or above. If you fall outside this range but still identify yourself as a plus size athlete, you are absolutely encouraged to audition! The performer with the most dangerous curves, determined by the audience, will get special recognition. A second recognition, The Diva's Award, will be given to the athlete who has demonstrated the greatest commitment to uplifting others as described in their application below. 

The competition will be held in New York on August 25.  I so wish I had the time off from my day job and the money to get to New York for this competition.  I know I'm a bit late with this, but for anyone who CAN get to NY, please submit a video for this competition (see website link above)!  The deadline is THIS WEEKEND!

I really hope this goes well....because the next goal is to get The Diva out to California for Dangerous Curves: West Coast edition!  Would YOU submit for that competition?  Tell me where you'd like to see this competition on the West Coast!