Interview with Black Men Pole
Black Men Pole is a new movement founded this year by Kendrick Clevor from LA. We sat down to chat with Kendrick to understand more about the movement and how to get involved. Read more below and then check out…
Pole Dancing In P-Valley
P-Valley is the sensational new series created by Katori Hall that is shattering viewership records on Starz since premiering on July 12th, 2020. It is an adaptation of her play, Pussy Valley and portrays people working at a strip club…
Gratitude and Appreciation
Acts of Appreciation Keep You in a State of Gratitude Self-help gurus are often extolling the direct, tangible benefits gratitude can have on us personally, on our families and even on our careers. Even something simple like regularly keeping a…
PoleCon: A Global Community
Recently, I was asked where PoleCon attendees come from and I wasn't sure how to answer that question. So we looked at our data -- from purchased tickets only 2015-2019 events (does not include workshop leaders or exhibitors) -- and…
Interview with Jax Spencer
We sat down to talk with Jax Spencer! She’ll be teaching a paid workshop for the first time at #polecon2021 ! What do you love about being a pole instructor? The students. The community. The love. Oh, and the heels.…
PoleCon 2020 Canceled, PoleCon 2021 June 24-27, 2021
It is with heavy heart that I announce PoleCon 2020 in August 2020 is canceled. It is not safe to hold the event at this time. >>>PoleCon 2021 will be held June 24-27, 2021 at the Sheraton New Orleans (same…
5 TIPS FOR STUDIOS TO BE MORE TRANS INCLUSIVE
Happy Pride Month! This is a particularly special pride month for me because it is my first being out as a NB trans person. Honestly, I don’t think I could have discovered this part of myself without pole and aerial.…
Get the Most Out of Your Dance Pole By Cleaning and Storing It Properly
There is no doubt that pole dancing is rising in popularity and some participants want the activity to be recognized as a sport and eventually become part of the Olympics. It is a great form of exercise that not only builds strength, endurance, and creativity, but is also empowering…
Using Gymnastics To Protect Your Body Against Pole Dancing Injuries
Pole dancing is a fantastic way to stay fit, but it does bring with it a heightened risk of injury. In a study conducted by the University of Zielona Gora in Poland, researchers found that 36.7% of pole dancers will face an…
SWOT Analysis
A SWOT analysis is a straightforward, yet powerful process to help you make business decisions. SWOT is an acronym that stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. You can use this process as a planning tool for opening or revamping…