WHAT’S IN A NAME: IMPROVING INCLUSIVITY
What is the first thing that happens when you enter a pole studio? Many times, you are greeted by the front desk staff who will ask for your name, check you into your class, and give you a waiver to…
Covid-19 and The Pole Industry: Part 2
Covid-19 has made this year a tough one for every community and industry. And, unfortunately, the pole community and industry being no exception. In part one of this series we spoke with Colleen Jolly, owner of Pole Con, performer, and…
Covid – 19 and The Pole Industry: Part 1
The Covid-19 pandemic has spared no business or industry from its reach; but the industry on everyone’s mind in our community is, of course, the Pole Industry. I had the opportunity to talk with several industry leaders on how the…
Men Of Pole
The Men Of Pole Showcase is always a show stopper at Pole Con International. It’s an absolute thrill to watch these shooting stars as they blaze the stage! These guys leave the audience in awe with their presence and precision,…
The Top Three Words that should be banned in Pole
What really gets me hot is hearing words that should just be banned, torched and otherwise eliminated from our pole vocabulary because they restrict our abilities, confuse us or downright discourage us—despite being abused ALL THE TIME in the studio…
5 TIPS FOR STUDIOS TO BE MORE TRANS INCLUSIVE
Happy Pride Month! This is a particularly special pride month for me because it is my first being out as a NB trans person. Honestly, I don’t think I could have discovered this part of myself without pole and aerial.…
Get the Most Out of Your Dance Pole By Cleaning and Storing It Properly
There is no doubt that pole dancing is rising in popularity and some participants want the activity to be recognized as a sport and eventually become part of the Olympics. It is a great form of exercise that not only builds strength, endurance, and creativity, but is also empowering…
So you want to run an event?
The pole world is full of entrepreneurs all trying to improve/change/fix and otherwise influence our amazing community. Pole events, whether they are as deceptively simple as creating a studio student showcase or as complex as a multi-day, multi-national convention, are…
How to Stay/Get Involved in the Pole Community Without a Local Studio
So originally when I planned to write this article it was going to be about how to get involved in the pole community even when you don’t have a local studio, namely what it might be like if you live…
How to Create the Perfect Set-up for Your Pole Dancing Instruction Videos
Over the past two decades, pole dancing has transformed from a strip-club-only activity into a hybrid of sport, art, exotic dance, and fitness craze that many people want to try. Pole dancing is gaining popularity as a form of exercise with many…