While every studio is structured differently, pole instructors must (at a minimum) be an expert at “their moves” (and regularly learn new moves); be an engaging coach always motivating, entertaining and challenging; be a proponent of effective safety strategies—aware of…
Pole studios share much with gyms who offer deals and promotions on a cyclic basis. Unlike most traditional gyms that often focus on losing weight or getting a “summer body” those tropes likely won’t work for your clientele. Check out…
Heels are a great way to enhance a performance. They catch attention, your legs appear to go on forever, and – especially for exotic numbers – heels are a fabulous way to accentuate your assets. Heels are powerful. However, beware!…
Dear New and Potential Pole Students: I’ve been asked recently what advice I would give a new pole student or someone considering class and here’s what I’ve compiled: 1. Just fucking do it! You are *NOT* too fat, too weak,…
Mo’ money, mo’ problems? For the pole-prenuer—unlikely. From getting capital to start up your business, propel your business forward or just to manage cash flow between slow months, getting more money is always a challenge. There is no “best way”…
With PoleCon just a few more months away, the excitement and hype is in full swing. The schedule is up and many pole stars are available to learn from. As a veteran attendee and someone who has taken many a…
Thinking about starting pole, but you are unsure what classes will work best for you? Do you feel nervous about being in a group setting full of spinners and tricksters that will seemingly (and possibly literally) spin circles around you?…
PoleCon’s East Coast Intensive is almost here! As you prepare for your trip to Baltimore, a city overflowing with art, culture, history, and lots and LOTS of beer, we’re providing you with an everything-you-need-to-know guide to help you make the…
Serious question Ladies and Gentleman. Why do we still have naysayers and various people still debating whether or not pole fitness is an actual sport?? According to google’s trusty dictionary, the definition of a sport is an activity involving physical…
My personal pole journey began a little over seven years ago. At that time, it seemed that it was nowhere near as popular as it is now. Not too many people had heard about it. When people would ask what…