My Experience at My First Ever Pole Con
Thinking about going to Pole Con but not sure what to expect or how to plan for it? Then let me share with you what my first Pole Con was like, the 2018 Orlando Pole Con. I’ll share what I…
Instagram is Shadow Banning the Pole Community
Instagram is making pole dancers worldwide furious because their profiles have been shadow banned in what we consider a generalized blanket of unfair censorship of the pole community. Shadow-banning is when social media won't recognize your hashtags or limits the…
There is no “sorry” in pole dancing (Op Ed)
“I’m sorry I didn’t shave my legs” “I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do my flexibility homework” “I’m sorry I’m so tired” I hear “I’m sorry” multiple times every day, in every class from women (yes, women and very…
Changes for PoleCon 2020
Hi PoleCon Community! Continuing the tradition/precedent set last year in announcing changes, here are my upcoming changes for the 2020 event. I’ve reviewed all the survey responses from the 2019 event and have emailed a few folks (who provided contact…
How to Fix Your Post-PoleCon Blues
You’re back home, back at your regular pole studio, home space (maybe both) missing your friends from all over the world and you’re wondering how you’re going to survive until next year. Perhaps you’re still reminiscing the amazing BGP showcase,…
Keep Calm and Pole On—How to handle an injury before your pole dance performance
With 6 weeks to go before my first trip to PoleCon, i was prepped, planned and positively ready to rock the BIG stage with my PFRPT friends in the Groups and troupes showcase. Then the unthinkable happened…. i broke my…
PoleCon 2019 Survey Results!
Thank you for taking our survey! Every response helps us get better and better! I personally read every single response and email a few people that require responses or have specific questions. The winner from our survey is Lauren B!…
How to prepare for a pole dance performance?
The right moment came—you are ready to show everything you have learnt and to dance on the stage! Then some doubts appear, will you be successful or not? Just come down and explore the topic of performance with us! 1.…
How students motivate their teachers
While every studio is structured differently, pole instructors must (at a minimum) be an expert at “their moves” (and regularly learn new moves); be an engaging coach always motivating, entertaining and challenging; be a proponent of effective safety strategies—aware of…
PoleCon 2019 Recap
Hi folks! Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2019 in Denver, Colorado! This is my fifth PoleCon as CEO/owner, the ninth overall event since its founding, and it was AGAIN touted as the best one yet! Everyone was…