Teaching any workshop can be daunting. A new environment and new students can bring new pressures. Here are tips to have a successful workshop with additional PoleCon-specific tips based on feedback from our attendee surveys. Be prepared Make sure you…
Thank you for wanting to volunteer at PoleCon 2020! How do I volunteer? PoleCon 2020 volunteering is ONLY available for people who have volunteered at previous PoleCons or approved groups. To become an approved group, the group captain/organizer must email…
Thank you for wanting to share your experience at PoleCon 2020! Ethos At PoleCon, we always look for people that represent the diverse styles and bodies in our community. We also look for what is popular right now in our…
Thank you for wanting to be a part of PoleCon! First, read the how to create your menu blog. This blog explains in detail how to create a “menu” of options for your workshop(s) in a professional way. You’ll need…
Thank you for wanting to be a part of PoleCon 2020! Performing at PoleCon is a wonderful experience! 2019 was the first year we did official Google-form applications and we will do the same this year. Performer applications are open…
“I’m sorry I didn’t shave my legs” “I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do my flexibility homework” “I’m sorry I’m so tired” I hear “I’m sorry” multiple times every day, in every class from women (yes, women and very…
Hi PoleCon Community! Continuing the tradition/precedent set last year in announcing changes, here are my upcoming changes for the 2020 event. I’ve reviewed all the survey responses from the 2019 event and have emailed a few folks (who provided contact…
Thank you for taking our survey! Every response helps us get better and better! I personally read every single response and email a few people that require responses or have specific questions. The winner from our survey is Lauren B!…
While every studio is structured differently, pole instructors must (at a minimum) be an expert at “their moves” (and regularly learn new moves); be an engaging coach always motivating, entertaining and challenging; be a proponent of effective safety strategies—aware of…
Hi folks! Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2019 in Denver, Colorado! This is my fifth PoleCon as CEO/owner, the ninth overall event since its founding, and it was AGAIN touted as the best one yet! Everyone was…