Historically PoleCon has held workshops that were labeled: Beginner or All Levels Intermediate (basic climbing and basic inversions) Advanced (advanced inversions and combinations) A few workshops every year get labeled with a mixed tag such as Intermediate-Advanced. Most of the…
Helping people find the connection between their bodies and brains to execute pole moves is HARD! While visually showing someone is part of teaching, verbalization and explaining the movement will aid in communication and understanding. A “cue” is a short-hand…
Thank you to everyone who took our survey! We read every response. <3 *this is REALLY long. Thanks in advance to everyone that reads it!* This year (slightly less than last year) <10% of attendees took the survey. “It's my…
❓Why is posture important? Or perhaps more accurately; “how we can use looking at static posture to help us understand how our body is moving or not moving from a wholistic perspective.” Think of static posture as the body’s alignment…
Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2024 BACK in the DMV! This is my ninth, live PoleCon as CEO/owner, the thirteenth overall live event since its founding, and it just keeps growing! From one attendee: “This year was…
I asked this a few weeks ago via social media and many people had some great ideas! Here are the top three. ❤️They have patience with their students❤️ Patience is so important! Everyone learns at different speeds and in different…
Prior to 2015, (2010-2013) there were no consistent showcases at PoleCon. Some years, there was a “Showcase of Stars” and in other years, performances were sprinkled onto the main stage without specific organization. From 2015 to today, PoleCon showcases on…
Since PoleCon historically has been in a new location every year, the local studio sponsor has provided critical help with local resources and providing some equipment. PoleCon has used local studio help since 2015 and formally recognized local studio sponsors…
Psssst… you don’t have to do everything your instructor tells you to do. You can say “no.” Only you know what your body is *actually* feeling. If you feel unsafe, not ready, or if a movement is just not working…
(also posted on the IPIA website) We held the fourth annual Virtual PoleCon just this past Saturday October 21, 2023, to a small but enthusiastic, virtual crowd! This event was born during the pandemic and has changed in all four…