Putting on Your First Pole Show: Part 1
So you’ve been performing for a while and want to go to the next level. Or maybe you own a pole studio and have many students who are ready to perform at something bigger than a recital. Or maybe you…
Choreography 101: Improv
Scene: After a recent showcase. STUDENT: That was so amazing! Everyone did such a great job! ME: Are you going to perform next time? STUDENT: Oh, no. I don’t know how to choreograph. The preceding scene has happened to me…
Pole Dancing as a Parent
Pole Dancing, while becoming a little more mainstream, is still taboo in some circles. Pole dancing is associated with stripping, which is considered shady or immoral by some people. Should we tell our children that we love to pole dance?…
Help! My Flow is Broken!
Most blogs are written about something that the writer knows, or has experienced, that he/she attempts to explain or advise upon. In most blogs, the writer is super knowledgeable about the topic and the reader comes out feeling informed. This…
TOP 10 WORKSHOPS FOR THE BEGINNER POLE DANCER
PoleCon 2017 is almost here, and that means it’s time to grab your spots in workshops now! But… how to choose what’s the best fit for you, especially if you’re new to pole? I had a conversation with one of…
Pole Inspiration
Do you feel like you’ve gotten stuck in a rut in your pole training? Can’t remember the last time you learned something new? Not sure what to work on when you go to the studio? There was a time a…
Quiz Time!: What’s Your Pole Style?
It’s just a simple, vertically-oriented bar, but a pole can provide so many different things. What does the pole do for you? This quiz will help you identify your place in the pole community! 1. You get to class and…
A Pole Dancer’s Survival Guide to Working with Men
Long before I discovered Pole Dancing I decided that I wanted to be a bad ass. To me, that always meant succeeding at something difficult. Something that really challenged me mentally, physically, and even emotionally. Something unexpected or unusual. So,…
6 Tips for the Newbie Personal Trainer
If you're looking for a job in fitness, either as a career change or as your first career, there are some things you should know. This is especially true if you'll be required to find your own clients and set…
See No Evil, Say No Evil, Hear No Evil: The 3 Step Guide on How to Deal with Internet Trolls
So you got your first negative comment on social media feed? Congratulations! You are now so awesome that you are a perceived threat to someone’s ego and they decided to let their low self-esteem be taken out on you! As…