Ride or Die: My Pole Bestie
Let us all just take a moment to toot our own horns and say the pole community is a pretty damn good one. Yeah, pole is great for the workout, it’s beautiful for our soul, and it provides a unique…
What’s your “go-to” shoe?
When I first began poling, I had probably never worn a high-heel more than four inches tall …Needless to say, when I was shown what a “pole shoe” looked like, I was both intimidated and fascinated. My very first pair…
MUSICALITY: What is it? Why is it important? How can I use it?
Musicality is a word that often comes up in pole discussions, but what does it mean? A quick dictionary search tells us that there are two ways musicality can be defined. One way is the ability to perceive music, and…
Who is your Pole Crush?
Whether you’re a newbie to the magical world of pole dancing/aerial arts or you’re a seasoned veteran, there is probably at least one well-known poler whose style resonates with you. Those of us who have attended events (such as the…
Book Your Luxury (and fun!) Transportation to PoleCon 2018!
PoleCon is an annual event that honors the culture that surrounds the pole dance and pole fitness communities. It doesn't matter your age, identity, or size; everybody is welcomed to enhance their knowledge and skill set. This community is inclusive…
The Importance of an Intentional Warm Up Routine: For Competition Training and Otherwise
The vast majority of pole dancers (without a gymnastics/dance/intense sports background) who are just starting out often follow whatever warm-up routine they learn in class. Over time this warm-up is committed to muscle memory and becomes a staple anytime the…
The Perfect Body Wave
What is the most iconic sexy skill? That’s right, the body wave. A simple yet complex way of moving that will lock an audience into a trance. A body wave is a sensual way of emulating a snake which,…
5 At-Home Core Exercises That Can Supplement Your Pole Training
One of the best ways to help increase your pole growth is by strengthening your core. Our cores are just that: the core of all of our movement. They connect our limbs to our torso and help stabilize the crazy…
Your First Pole Photoshoot
Okay, so your pole studio has booked a professional photographer to do a photo shoot and immediately you begin to salivate over the IG hashtag possibilities…(#booty). Even if you have never modeled before, much less had some stranger with a…
Interview with Tall Girl Poler: Shaina Cruea
Extremely tall pole dancers are not commonly seen within the pole community, whether male or female. The vast majority of dancers tend to be smaller in stature. Pole dancing has gained a lot of steam publicly over the past few…