PoleCon 2018 Recap
Hi folks! Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2018 in Orlando, Florida! This is my fourth PoleCon as CEO/owner, the eighth overall event since it's founding and it was the best one yet! I'm starting a new tradition…
How To Make A Costume On A Budget
Pole performers and competitors know how expensive our tiny little pole costumes can be. When I first started competing and performing, my costumes would cost me close to $100 dollars a pop for not-so-great costumes. Not to mention the cost…
Pole Dance Cross Training Activities for People Who Hate the Gym
There are a myriad of ways to cross train for pole that do not involve going to the gym. While I have been a bit of a gym rat in the past, I often find that I am easily bored…
Packing List for Your Pole Vacation
Whether you are planning to attend PoleCon, a summer pole camp, workshop, or just travelling on vacation and squeezing in some pole classes during your holiday, here is a check list of essential things you must have: Pole wear: Bring…
Interview with Gemma Lux!
We sat down to talk with Gemma Lux! She'll be teaching and performing at PoleCon AND will be conducting Cleo the Hurricane's new certification held in the days before #polecon2018 officially kicks off. Tell us more about Cleo's new classes?…
Progression to Repel Part 1
Do you ever find yourself in a trance, watching those crazy strong polers and think to yourself, “wow…I wish I could do that…!” Well I have good news for you. With the proper technique and progression, you too can achieve…
WYD? Wanna Netflix and stretch?
Something I have realized is that all of my pole friends are AF: that is to say, married as fuq or single as fuq. I do see my part in this; when I am not at the studio, I’m at…
Five types of annoying people in your pole class
You may have met one or all of them throughout your pole dance journey. Please don’t be any of these divas! 1. The Fashionably Late This person always comes to class late as her clock never works. She arrives after…
Interview with Tanya Christopher (Vertical Kidz)
Tanya, a long time regular teacher at PoleCon, is bringing the first ever workshop geared specifically for kids! What made you want to start teaching kids? When younger I taught dance to kids for afterschool programs as well as over…
7 Grip Aides To Help You Stick
Do you ever have those days where your body is just not working with the pole? Grip aides are a great way to ensure that you have a safe practice session void of doubt or feelings like you might fall…