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…
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…
Announcing PoleCon 2026!
PoleCon 2026 officially returns to the Live! Casino and Hotel in Maryland May 28-31, 2026! Our “look” this year reflects all the locations PoleCon has previously been held in. Our current (2014-present) HBIC celebrated 10 years and running more than…
In This Economy!?: Pole dancing with champagne dreams and a beer budget
You can’t escape it. Whether it’s the news reporting it, prices reflecting it, or slumps in business because of it. This economy is kicking our ass. As a freelancer, the drop-in clients and new inquiries have been crippling, costs keep…
Interview with New PoleCon Instructor: Kimberly Nobrega
We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon: West 2025! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon: West this year! Can…
Interview with New PoleCon Instructor: Sinnamon Noir
We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon: West 2025! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon: West this year! Can…
Interview with New PoleCon Instructor: Cosmic Grip
We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon: West 2025! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon: West this year! Can…