Let’s talk about that magical, bendy move that eludes even some of the bendiest polers, the eagle. This is, hands down, the most rewarding pole trick I have ever mastered. It takes an enormous amount of strength, flow, and of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…