A New Warm Up?
Most warmups, get your heart rate up, might make you sweat, and hopefully prepare your body for the class ahead by practicing some movements you might find in class. With so much of warm-ups focused on your body, have you…
Pole Dance Enthusiasts Convene in the Washington, DC Baltimore Metro Area for May 28-31 International Pole Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than 1,500 pole dancers, including people of all genders, all ages, backgrounds, and body shapes return for the 15th annual International Pole Convention—or simply “PoleCon”—at the Maryland Live! Hotel and Casino May 28-31, 2026! “This is…
They Were Just “Roommates”! A Guide to Finding the Perfect Pole Event Roomie
You did it. You took the plunge and registered for the competition you’ve been dreaming about for months. Maybe you submitted an audition tape and got accepted to a showcase. Your name is officially on the set list, and this…
Creating Efficiency in Movement
There are lots of ways to understand what “efficiency” means in a movement context. Efficiency could be seen as using the least amount of tension to provide the most amount of force in a given situation. This might be about…
Make a Decision! Guide to choosing pole events for even the most indecisive Libra
It often feels like there are never enough pole events and opportunities available, and when they do arise, they seem to cluster together. For example, May brings a wave of major gatherings: PoleCon, the return of Pole Expo in Las…
5 Specific Tips to Help Your Hypermobile Students
Hypermobility refers to the ability to move joints beyond the “average” range of motion. It is a generalized term that represents several overlapping and interconnected medical diagnosis centering around disorders of connective tissue. Hypermobility can also be trained such as…
Why I Stopped Competing
Reflecting on PSO Northeast and My Changing Perspective PSO Northeast was quickly approaching, and it's usually an event I look forward to. Despite the inconvenience of it being held in Boston in November, this competition has always been among my…
A Tool to Improve the Mental Side of Performing or Competing
Performing or competing can be fun and exhilarating! It can be a great way to show off what you’ve learned to friends and family, and it can be a great way to help you stay focused and perfect moves! While…
Xscape Limitations: A Movement Without Boundaries
Xscape Limitations is more than a class I created — it’s a movement that grew out of my own lived experiences, my challenges, and my belief that every person deserves access to the freedom and joy of pole dance. When…
How to structure your pole dance routine: it starts from the minute you walk toward the stage!
Your pole dance routine could be a carefully choreographed piece, or it could be a freestyle. Regardless of which style works best for you, here are some overall structural components to consider. These components are applicable to either a judged…