What is in a poler’s purse?
The other day, my friend picked up my purse and said “Gahlee, is it a dead body in your bag.” I replied, “ No! Just a few essentials I need! What’s in your purse? I know a lot of polers…
BElieve in YOUrself : Staying true to you while still being inspired by others
Looking on YouTube, it’s not hard to get inspired by the smorgasbord of incredible pole athletes that are out there. With so many talented dancers, how does a novice performer stand out? Sometimes, a little bit of confidence and personal…
Tutorial: Obtain The Marion Amber
The Marion Amber is the proverbial wolf in sheep’s clothing, it appears to be a simple Butterfly variation, but alas it’s anything but a Butterfly. The Marion Amber requires serious strength, unique body positioning, new muscle firing patterns and finding…
An Interview with Sarah Jade
Hey there fellow PoleCon attendees, Back in November I was able to attend Sarah Jade’s “Bad to the Chrome” weekend pole camp at her studio Buttercup Pole Dance in Tampa Bay, Florida. The weekend itinerary included over eight hours of…
So You Lost You First Pole Competition…Now What?
Whether you’re in it to win it or simply wanted the experience, loosing a competition can make any pole dancer feel less than confident in their abilities. Here are some tips on how to handle the pain and get back…
An Interview with Crystal Belcher
PoleCon workshop leader and performer, pole competitor and half of our fabulous MC duo—we sat down to talk with the extraordinary Crystal Belcher. Mica (M): How did your pole journey start? How old were you? How many times a week…
Knowing when it’s time to jump ship: Your home studio
Ahhh, that feeling when you take your first step into the pole studio... The slight intimidation factor juxtaposed against the excitement and yearning! The music, the colors, the smiles and warmth and welcome of the instructors and regular students. No…
What is a Label? Improve your self image, improve your performance
Label: la∙bel /′lᾱbəl/ [ley-buh-l] 1. a short word of phrase descriptive of a person, group, intellectual movement, etc. 2. a word or phrase indicating that what follows belongs in a particular category or classification. Each day we are inundated with…
How to combat your Post-Pole Con blues
Many polers experience significant downtime after a large pole event like Pole Con. It's almost like going through a "what do I do with myself for an entire year?" revelation. Have no fear, I'll share a few tips on how…
Connect the Dots: 5 Tips on How to Connect with your Audience while Performing
It’s your big moment. You’re finally performing that one routine you’ve been working on since what feels like the dawn of time. You get onstage. You perform your heart out. And then….crickets. Sounds like a nightmare, doesn’t it? There’s a…