Previous and current workshop leaders include (but are not limited to):

123Poling • AccroBrandon • Alessandra Marchetti • Amanda Rose • Amber Wolf • Amy Hazel • Apollo Sa’Deek • Ashley Fox • Becca Buck • Carlos Franca • Cleo the Hurricane • Crystal Belcher • Dakota Fox • Deb Roach • Derick Pierson • elevatED • FabPole • Head Over Heels • Heidi Coker • Irmingard Mayer • Isis Diamond • Jamilla Deville • Jax Spencer • Jeni Janover • Jonathan Nosan • Josiah “BadAzz” Grant • Juic3 • Karol Helms • Kelly Yvonne • Kenneth Kao • Kilo Kitty • Kristy Sellars • Liquid Motion • Lisette Krol • Lux ATL • Maggie Ann • Marlo Fisken • Micah Walters • Michelle Mynx • Michelle Natoli • Michula • Mone’t Ha-Sidi • Nadia Sharif • Natasha Wang • Nicole the Pole • Oliver Pavick • Pantera Blacksmith • Philip Deal • Phoenix Kazree • PoleMoves • Rafeala Montanaro • Roz the Diva • Samantha Star • Sarah Jade • Sasja Lee • Seanmichael Rau • Shaina Cruea • Suwasit • Tracee Kafer • Terri Fierce • WorkIt Fitness • Vertical Joes/Torwa Joe

How do you become a paid workshop leader at PoleCon? Start here!

Applications for PoleCon 2024 are closed.

Then read this blog for general information.

General info: Volunteer spaces may be available and include the following duties: pole cleaning during performances, checking in attendees to paid workshop rooms, set-up, clean-up, assisting with registration/information desk and other general duties as assigned.

As of 2020, we ONLY accept volunteers who have previously volunteered at PoleCon OR pre-approved groups. To become a pre-approved group you must commit to organizing a set number of people greater than three. Many studios, including the studio sponsor organize pre-approved groups however this is not only for studios. If one of your group can no longer volunteer, you MUST fill that slot with another volunteer. Email to become a pre-approved group. Not all groups are accepted due to the number of volunteers already committed to the event which may change every event.

Applications for the 2024 event are closed.

Read this blog about volunteering for general information.

We are seeking experts in the pole, fitness, nutrition and general business to lead free non-pole workshop classes and seminars on topics of interest to our attendees. Topics may include: how to build highly functioning teams, how to correctly spot athletes of all sizes and abilities, injury prevention, social media for studio owners.

Read this blog for general information.

Applications for PoleCon 2024 are closed.

All genders, all ages and fitness levels are welcome.

If you are under 18 you must have a parent/guardian present who also has a valid Weekend Pass to enter the Exhibitor/Performance area in our Main Hall and to participate in any workshops (free or paid). Parent/guardian does not need to purchase a pay-for workshop that the minor purchases however, they must be present while minor is in the workshop.

If you are press or a photographer please contact us ahead of time at [email protected] with “Press” in the subject line.

Who else should go to PoleCon?

• Going to PoleCon is great for instructors looking for continuing education
• Instructors can also write off PoleCon-related education and travel on their taxes

No refunds on workshops or on Weekend Passes or Workshops for ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.

A limited number of transfers/exchanges possible not less than one month before event (i.e., you can no longer go to PoleCon and want to transfer the ticket to a friend to whom you may do a private sale). Purchaser must show ticket or proof of purchase and ID at registration. A limited number of passes will be sold during the Convention so buy before you come!

To initiate a pass transfer, please email PoleCon.

NEW for workshops (as of 2024 event): Because you are purchasing a purchase option, you can move yourself in and out of different paid workshops.

How to do this:

• Step 1: Log into PoleCon WellnessLiving
• Step 2: navigate to your “schedule”
• Step 3: “cancel” booking for workshop
• Step 4: go to “book now” to book another workshop. It will not charge you again and should apply the purchasing option you originally purchased.

**You can only do this from pole workshop to pole workshop or non-pole workshop to non-pole workshop (because the purchase options are priced differently).**

The purpose of THE INTERNATIONAL POLE CONVENTION is to celebrate the diverse pole dance community through education and events. We take our commitment to diversity very seriously and are always striving to reflect every aspect of that community.

PoleCon offers a select few licenses for countries outside of the United States. Previously we have officially licensed Australia, however that license is now available for purchase.

Interested in learning more? Contact Colleen.

PoleCon: Intensive is a mini-PoleCon with 4-hour workshops, food and an epic gift bag. Like main PoleCon, the event moves around. Read about previous Intensive events on our blog.

The below are physical safety procedures in place at PoleCon for all live PoleCon events. These policies are regularly reviewed and may be updated. If you have suggestions for how to improve these policies, you may share them at [email protected]

General

PoleCon has one medic certified in CPR/AED always stationed by the main stage (this practice has been in place since 2016). They will have ice, bandaids/bandages, and an AED.

PoleCon has walkie-talkies/radios that coordinate between the main stage, the PoleCon registration and the workshop rooms in case of any issue.

If an aerial or pole playground is present during a PoleCon event, it is monitored by the company providing the equipment and/or a volunteer. Anyone who uses the equipment after hours, is poling at their own risk.

PoleCon does not extend the “legs” of stage poles because many people complained of kicking their toes. Legs can be extended on any stage pole to provide additional stability.

**Starting in 2024, all paid workshop leaders must be CPR/AED certified.

Insurance: All PoleCon workshop leaders are required to have insurance. PoleCon also maintains event insurance.

COVID-19 Safety

PoleCon does not require masks for the 2023 event. Masks are optional. Some workshop leaders may prefer masks are worn during their workshops. If this is the case, they will provide them.

PoleCon reserves the right to modify COVID-19 safety protocols based on the laws and regulations governing the location of PoleCon at the time of the event. PoleCon will communicate this information as soon and as clearly as possible with attendees.

All PoleCon paid workshop leaders agree to the following COVID-19 related clause in their contracts (in practice since 2021): to work with PoleCon on all required health mitigations to safely attend the event including but not limited to wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination and/or negative PCR test or other as required by the federal government, local government, and/or hotel which may become relevant or required. As of December 2022, masks are optional at the event, negative tests or vaccines are not required. Artist knows this can change at any time.

All PoleCon attendees agree to the following clause (in practice since 2021 and in the attendee event booklet): by attending PoleCon, I acknowledge the evolving nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to the virus and become infected as a result of my attendance at PoleCon, despite safety measures in place. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any expense, liability, illness, injury, disability or death related to testing positive for the virus during or after the event. By attending PoleCon, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless PoleCon from all claims arising out of COVID-19. I understand and agree that this release of liability includes any claims towards PoleCon, as well as conference personnel or representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurrence exists before, during, or after attendance and participation at the event.

Code of Conduct

All attendees agree to the following clause (in practice since 2021 and in the attendee event booklet): Attendees must respect commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property during PoleCon.

Attendees must receive explicit verbal or non-verbal consent before any interaction that involves physical contact.

Attendees must respect current and applicable rules and regulations for safety regarding COVID-19.

PoleCon reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the convention pass and/or workshop passes of any attendee not in compliance with this policy at PoleCon and/or before PoleCon if a legitimate safety concern is warranted as defined by PoleCon staff and relevant legal counsel.

Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their physical safety is at risk during PoleCon or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately notify the PoleCon front desk/registration desk so that the matter can be handled in an expeditious manner which may include involving local law enforcement.

Liability Waiver

All PoleCon attendees must sign a liability waiver (and photo release) and provide emergency contact information in the payment/scheduler system. Full text of the waiver can be found at this link, when you log in to your account: https://www.wellnessliving.com/login/polecon