Getting Older as a Poler
I've been thinking a lot lately about how my pole practice is evolving - as a teacher, performer and competitor. These deep thoughts started when I had another birthday that ended in a zero, and they got more intense when…
How to Send Your Music—for a showcase, performance or competition !
With technology making it easier to listen to and to access more music than ever before, it’s getting harder and harder for people to comply with the direction “send me your music” for PoleCon or even any studio showcase. Despite…
How To Make A Costume On A Budget
Pole performers and competitors know how expensive our tiny little pole costumes can be. When I first started competing and performing, my costumes would cost me close to $100 dollars a pop for not-so-great costumes. Not to mention the cost…
Packing List for Your Pole Vacation
Whether you are planning to attend PoleCon, a summer pole camp, workshop, or just travelling on vacation and squeezing in some pole classes during your holiday, here is a check list of essential things you must have: Pole wear: Bring…
Are You a Pole Slut?
Urban Dictionary defines “Pole Slut” as someone who plays Dance Dance Revolution in the arcade while putting all of their body weight on the pole located on the player platform. But that is not what we’re talking about here. We’re talking about the neon…
The Importance of the Dress Rehearsal
There’s nothing like putting on that new costume for the first time. There’s also nothing like hearing that first stitch rip and wondering if you’re going to have a Janet Jackson-worthy Wardrobe Malfunction. You can’t always predict when your dance…
Lets have a little rendezvous with New Orleans history: Voodoo!
Voodoo is a belief system that originated from African slaves. New Orleans was the first city in the United States that voodoo was brought to and it is a huge part of New Orleans culture and the city's originality. It…
New Orleans and All that Jazz
New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and blues and was the only place in America during the time of slavery that allowed slaves to own drums. They created, played, and danced to music as a form of communication and…
Competition Prep or Moderation in a Time of Pole-fection – Fact or Fiction?
Irmingard Mayer, reigning PSO Artistic Pro National Champion, just put out a beautiful video chronicling her road to nationals. She shares a few tears, her adorable chubby cat and her frustrations during her 6-month journey. After watching the 5-minute video…
A Beginner poler's pep talk to attending Pole Con
So you're thinking about coming to International Pole Convention 2016, or know someone who attended last year and swooned over their posts and photos. I want to take the time to reintroduce myself. My name is Ariel Blanco, and I…