Pole dancing can be incredibly nerve-wracking, especially if you’re just starting out. While this is totally normal, you shouldn't let the jitters get in the way of your performance. Meditation is one way to put your mind and body in…
What you do off the pole is just as important as what you do on the pole. When I say off the pole, that means off the pole and out of the studio or gym. Whether you’re on your rest…
I caught part of an episode of “Shark Tank” the other day. While I’m not particularly interested in people begging for money from a room full of rich people ranging from slightly to obnoxiously rude, I am fascinated by entrepreneurs.…
A couple months ago I was attempting a new trick on the lyra by myself. Before I knew it, I was stuck, spinning really fast, upside down, with my legs tangled all around the spanset. I couldn’t let go of…
Thank you for wanting to volunteer at PoleCon 2020! How do I volunteer? PoleCon 2020 volunteering is ONLY available for people who have volunteered at previous PoleCons or approved groups. To become an approved group, the group captain/organizer must email…
Thank you for wanting to share your experience at PoleCon 2020! Ethos At PoleCon, we always look for people that represent the diverse styles and bodies in our community. We also look for what is popular right now in our…
I know this may be a tough subject for some of you all, so I’ll try my best to tread lightly – but this is something that needs to be discussed. Blackface, wearing African garb, or really anything from a…
Thinking about going to Pole Con but not sure what to expect or how to plan for it? Then let me share with you what my first Pole Con was like, the 2018 Orlando Pole Con. I’ll share what I…
You’re back home, back at your regular pole studio, home space (maybe both) missing your friends from all over the world and you’re wondering how you’re going to survive until next year. Perhaps you’re still reminiscing the amazing BGP showcase,…
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…