Don’t Pole on That! A Note About Safety
If you’ve read my other blogs, you know I’m more of an aerialist than a pole dancer, but in the past week or so I’ve seen some horrifying examples of how poles are installed. Now, for these examples, I don’t…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Al the Rebel
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? I’m Alex: metalsmith, designer, and the rebel behind AL the Rebel Jewelry,…
PoleCon presents, IPIA Webinar Recap: Interview with Neola Wilby, Author of “Strength and Conditioning for Pole”
This information is from Neola Wilby’s webinar ”Interview with Neola Wilby, Author of "Strength and Conditioning for Pole” held on April 28, 2022. IPIA Members can view the entire webinar at this link. If you purchased a ticket to PoleCon…
How to structure your pole dance routine: it starts from the minute you walk toward the stage!
Your pole dance routine could be a carefully choreographed piece, or it could be a freestyle. Regardless of which style works best for you, here are some overall structural components to consider. These components are applicable to either a judged…
Nasty Woman: How Sex Work Gave me Freedom and Supported my Pole Dreams
As “elder” millennials, we were raised to believe that the only way to be successful in life is to graduate from high school, go to college, earn a degree, and then earn another degree. This will catapult you into a…
What to expect on pole dance competition day
Wohoo! You’ve been training hard and now it’s time for your competition! This post talks about how to prepare for competition day and what to expect. **Most of these tips apply to showcases too!!** The night before Make sure you…
The Art of saying “No”: Recognizing mental health triggers and unsafe environments.
Why do we always want to cry or have a complete meltdown at the most inconvenient times? Why is it that the more we try to hold it in or push through quickly, the worse it gets? It’s like when…
Announcing PoleCon: West 2026!
PoleCon: West 2026 officially heads to the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West September 11-13, 2026 860 N Riverview, Mesa, AZ 85201 Get Your Pass Now! Buy your Day or Weekend Passes at this link! *we switched to Groovio in…
What’s in Your Gig Bag?
We talked about what’s in your pole bag before, today, we are going to talk about what’s in your Gig Bag. I’m primarily an aerialist, but I’ve done my fair share of lollipop lyra gigs. These are the things I…
PoleCon Hub Page: Nutrition
PoleCon Hub Pages organize PoleCon blogs written by different voices within our community into themes to make it easier to find what you need. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contribute to the blog. Email us for more information on…