You can say “no”
Psssst… you don’t have to do everything your instructor tells you to do. You can say “no.” Only you know what your body is *actually* feeling. If you feel unsafe, not ready, or if a movement is just not working…
Virtual PoleCon 2023 Recap
(also posted on the IPIA website) We held the fourth annual Virtual PoleCon just this past Saturday October 21, 2023, to a small but enthusiastic, virtual crowd! This event was born during the pandemic and has changed in all four…
How PoleCon supports discussions in the pole industry
This post is a way to explain what historically has happened at PoleCon events. PoleCon Supports Discussions in the Pole Industry through Panels This information may be helpful to people new to the event looking to understand what is offered/has…
The Sinister Six: The Top 6 Creepy Pole Performers to Check Out
One of the best things about pole dancing is its open-door policy on free expression. Whether you’re dynamic and sporty, or a graceful “polerina”, there is a place for you in this community. The classically trained dancer, the curious artist,…
Ink, Poles, and Piercing Holes: How to navigate new piercings and tattoos while pole training
Not only is pole-wear cute and a way to express and empower ourselves but…. It’s great for showing off tattoos. As a full-time body piercer of 10 years, I have acquired a ridiculous amount of ink and metal on my…
Private Dancer: A guide to private training session and how to get the most out it.
“I’m investing in myself”, I whisper to reassuringly as I book another $110 private session with my pole coach. If you have ever chanted those words like an affirmation when clicking on a class package purchase, competition registration, convention pass,…
Announcing: PoleCon 2024 May 30-June 2, 2024
PoleCon 2024 will be held BACK in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia Metro Area) May 30-June 2, 2024 at the Live! Casino Hotel Maryland. Book your hotel room at this link! The host hotel WILL SELL OUT. Located between DC and Baltimore…
PoleCon and Pole WKND enter Strategic Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PoleCon and Pole WKND enter Strategic Partnership as Pole WKND makes its return to the UK on 25th May 2024 at Peterborough UK. Pole WKND, the popular UK event founded in 2018, is relaunching! While the event…
A story about kindness
About a year and a half ago I made a concerted effort to reframe how I was looking at the world. I chose to focus on kindness. For me this means granting others grace and compassion and generally believing that…
Down The Rabbit Hole: Facing Imposter Syndrome and Comparison Anxiety
Hot take, Pole is hard. I know right? I’ll give you a moment to soak that in. … you good? … ok great. So, as I was saying, pole is hard. It will push you past where you feel comfortable…