Sometimes having access to so much information is a blessing and sometimes it feels like a curse—especially in the digital era when so much information is at our fingertips. Sometimes, we just want someone to tell us the “right” way…
PoleCon and 123poling.com have worked together since 2015 when they first covered PoleCon 2015 in New Orleans, as videographers and later as the popular DJ PoleCon keeping everyone hyped during the evening showcases. (The featured photo on this blog is…
Pole dancing is hard! It’s physically hard, it’s mentally hard (and can be super confusing – which leg do I use?!?), and it can be emotionally taxing as well. The key to being successful in your pole dance experience –…
Many students come to pole dancing as adults and that offers a unique set of challenges. Setting up the challenge These adults have layers of movement compensation and sometimes unsaid expectations about their current movement patterns and future movement goals.…
For many of us, pole dancing can be a magical and freeing or even empowering experience. It can also be a complicated experience impacting not just physical movement and related changes but also emotional changes in ourselves and in our…
One of my favorite things about learning & teaching pole dancing is the sense of community. I live in Los Angeles, which is car-centric beyond all reason, and I really think that's one of the reasons why it's so hard…
You may have to travel short or long distances for competitions as an athlete. Unfortunately, when traveling, you may face numerous obstacles that compromise your body's ability to meet its nutritional needs and performance. Before you board your next train…
That is not the beginning of terrible joke, I promise. But it is a good question. If I asked you, how do you do a sit-up what would you say? Most people would answer this question by listing all the…
It is important to wear the proper shoes when engaging in pole dance. Whether you're buying your first pair or thinking about trying something new, there are a few things to consider such as style, height and width. This article…
I always struggle with this question. I didn’t grow up dancing or moving or playing sports. I came to pole later in life with a bunch of “wacky body stuff” that made it really hard to progress or even to…