Updates to PoleCon 2027
It’s been a very busy two years running two PoleCon events! PoleCon: West 2025 and 2026 gave us the opportunity to try new things and bring new panels and showcases to the community. <3 Now that we are focusing on…
PoleCon: West 2026 Updates from the Survey
Thank you to everyone who took our survey! We read every response. <3 This blog addresses some common themes and links to previously addressed issues. Because this was the second PoleCon: West at a different location from the first West,…
What responsibility does the audience have?
At shows and competitions, the performers, competitors, and producers all have clear expectations for roles and responsibilities. But what responsibility does the audience have? Pay attention! The performer has worked long and hard to bring thier idea to life for…
PoleCon: West 2026 Recap
Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon: West 2026 at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West! From one performer: “Thank you for organizing such an amazing, informative, and fun weekend! Looking forward to next year!” PoleCon: West 2026…
Pole Dance Enthusiasts invade Phoenix September 11-13, 2026, International Pole Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pole dance, the workout on everyone’s radar comes to Phoenix for the first time this fall with “PoleCon: West”—held at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West this September 11-13, 2026. Open to the public, the convention…
Fix Your Face: 3 exercises to improve your facial expressions during your performance
You’re ready to perform your next – or even first! – pole dance routine. You’ve perfected your moves, bedazzled your costume, and practiced your musicality. But did you practice your face??? Having your facial expressions match your movement enhances your…
PoleCon Set Up, Break Down, and Equipment
After posting about taking the poles back to the warehouse after PoleCon 2026, a PoleCon attendee commented that this info might be interesting to other folks, so here it is – the “fun” of managing equipment at PoleCon. PoleCon owns…
PoleCon 2026 Updates from the Survey
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 was my first time going, and I had the best time! I performed in…
PoleCon: West 2026 Schedule Released!
The PoleCon: West 2026 schedule has been released! Here are some highlights and things to look for! PoleCon uses Groovio! There are few new things about interacting with this system. Check out the details on that below as well as…
PoleCon 2026: Recap
Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2026 at—our for the foreseeable home in the DMV—Maryland Live! Hotel and Casino. This is my twelve live PoleCon as CEO/owner, the fifteenth overall live event since its founding, and it just…