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’s parent company, the IPIA, conducts anonymous surveys every two years on the financial status of the pole industry as part of it's work as our industry's first trade association. So far, the IPIA has conducted three surveys over the…
In 2022 Dr. Johanna Nicholas published a study on injury rates in pole dancers. 66 pole dancers (primarily women) from 41 studios across Australia were followed for 12 months and asked to self-report injuries in an initial questionnaire and in…
For those of us starting our pole journey in the club or studio, usually we don’t get a whole lot of choice in who our first teachers are. They are simply the first person we start interacting with (or watching…
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…
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…
I remember staring at myself in the mirror, trying hard to remember the trail of damage I had left the night before and the few days leading up to it. I had gone on another one of my “ok, this…
In recent years, Pole Sport and aerial acrobatics have transitioned into highly popular recreational activities for adults with no prior athletic background. However, beginners face unique stressors, including fear of heights, fear of inversions (being upside down), and body image…
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…
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…