I know, I know. My last two blogs were all about the plight of being a fat-bodied dancer. I wrote them with love, hoping to raise awareness and give folks something to chew on. I started there because it’s the…
When you started this pole journey, you were so excited. Every new step felt like a win, and everyone at higher levels was inspirational. You looked forward to classes and maybe even invested in a home pole. You shared content…
Historically, fat bodies, especially those of women, have been celebrated, desired, and even upheld as the beauty ideal across many cultures and eras. The move away from that is a more modern phenomenon, often whitewashed and rooted in fatphobia. It…
Another summer begins, and another PoleCon East comes to a close. As we procrastinate, unpack, and edit our videos, and mourn the end of such an epic event, it’s also a good time for reflection and implementing what we have…
Get Your Booty to the Poll (GYBTTP) was a 2020 campaign that used pole dance to encourage Black men in Atlanta who are part of the club culture to get out and vote in 2020. At the time, the ad…
The past 12 weeks, I’ve had the honor of being part of my studio’s second ever Student Performance Troupe. The Student Performance Troupe is a group of six students, led by one of our circus-school-graduate instructors, who spend 12 weeks…
The neat thing about having curves is that you are inextricably a muse for movement. Your body is a living testament to the art of flow, a canvas where rhythm and grace collide in a symphony of undulation. Every sway,…
Thank You for Applying to PoleCon! Goodbye. Showcase selection explained and how to make the best submission for next year. January has always felt exceptionally long. For one, everything we had put off until the New Year is not circling…
Maybe you’re an ancient crypt keeper of the judging world, or maybe this is your first time wielding the mighty clipboard of power. Either way, one thing is undeniable: Judging is hard work! Competitors put their hearts on the line,…
Down But Not Out Check out part 1 for some more thoughts about mental health and pole at this link. As much as we all hope and try to be, we are not robots. We are fragile organic beings that…