“All those workshops are for super advanced polers” “I don’t want to waste my money if I can’t even invert” “There’s no one that looks like me anyway” Do these lines sound familiar? Have you been telling yourself why you…
I took my first pole class in the summer of 2011 and by 2012, I was absolutely hooked. Google-ing around one day I found the International Pole Convention, held that year in LA. I saw hordes and hordes of people…
A new way to learn pole dancing outside of the studio setting—we sat down to talk with the founders of 123 Poling, Irina & Dev, to learn what makes their service the best on the market. Colleen: What Is ‘123Poling’?…
We sat down with Kerry van der Helm, publisher and editor of Volare Magazine to talk about the pole industry, media and where she thinks the industry is going. In a world filled with quick, online access to tidbits…
PoleCon historically has been a great place to learn a new pole trick, connect with friends and to bask in the sweaty glow of your favorite pole star. Did you also know that PoleCon is a great place for business?…
Here are four of our favorite winter cocktails to help you celebrate or keep you warm on those long winter nights! Candy Cane Cocktail (from Martha Stewart Living): Ingredients 1 candy cane, crushed, for garnish 2 ounces strawberry vodka 4…
Unlike our blogger Ariel, I cannot claim to be a native, just a huge fan of all the amazing food New Orleans has to offer. Here are a few NOLA inspired recipes I've collected that can bring a little spice…
Welcome to the blog of the International Pole Convention! Here, you'll find articles about our exhibitors, workshop and seminar leaders; recommendations from local New Orleanians on where to go and what to eat in our host city; as well as…