What to Expect for your First Pole Class!
So you’re going to do it! You just hung up the phone and the appointment is made. Tomorrow at 7pm. You have your own reasons for signing up, we all did. Your very first pole class! But you can feel…
Bend Back, Bennnnnd!
Shortly after I decided to work on getting my splits back, it occurred to me “why stop there?” I used to be a noodle, Gumby, if you will. Just because I was well into my 30s shouldn’t deter me from…
15 Tips for a Great Pole Performance
All of us dance in different ways and for different reasons. For some, it's very personal and only ever happens inside of the studio classroom, or at home. But often as dancers grow more advanced, they want to take to…
An Interview with Ashley Fox
Studio owner, competitor and all around adorable, pint-sized pole-pixie, we sat down to talk with the phenom that is Ashley Fox. Mica: How did your pole journey start? How old were you? How many times a week do you…
Pro Tips: What is a noncompete agreement?
A noncompete agreement is a contract under law in which an employee agrees not to enter into a similar profession which is in direct competition with their employer. Noncompete agreements exist in order to protect the employer from losing clients…
Fighting Injuries Naturally
Every one of us has had some sort of pole-related ache or pain as we've progressed. Hopefully you've avoided serious sprains and tears, but more than likely you've at least been left with aching joints or ligaments at some point.…
Kids and Poles: Why it’s a good thing
Children are natural monkeys. I don’t have children myself, but I have plenty of friends and colleagues who do, and I’ve been around my share of other people’s kids enough to see it. Children are tiny little nuclear powerhouses of…
Nailed It! How Not to Get the Job (in Fitness)
A few days before Thanksgiving, I received the resume of someone applying for a position as a personal trainer at our gym. After scanning the resume, I wasn’t sure this person would be a good fit for our team –…
What’s In Your Carry On? Your Top 10 Pole Convention Essentials
Get ready to strap on your platforms and slap on some iTac! With an exciting 4 days of workshops and free evening performances (don't forget your complimentary lunch Friday and Saturday and breakfast Sunday), you'll be sure to have a…