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.…
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…
5 Tips for Training on a Budget
I started pole and aerial when I was in college. At the same time I was taking my yoga teacher training; so I know why way around a budget. Pole and Aerial are very expensive passions that most of us…
PoleCon 2020 Updated Transfer and Refund Policy
Right now, to keep the event going, I need most people who have already purchased passes/workshops to either come to the new event if possible or find someone to transfer their passes/workshops to who can come to the event under…
PoleCon 2020: Rescheduled to August 13-16, 2020
Due to the continued uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic, PoleCon has been rescheduled to August 13-16, 2020. Please communicate only via email about the rescheduling (no DMs, Messenger, comments on posts, etc.) so we can keep track of all…
How to Stay/Get Involved in the Pole Community Without a Local Studio
So originally when I planned to write this article it was going to be about how to get involved in the pole community even when you don’t have a local studio, namely what it might be like if you live…
PoleCon 2020 Update: Coronavirus
We are living in a very strange time. I’ve always been very honest and upfront with the PoleCon community and here are the details of where we are today. Early into the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, when the Arnold was just canceled,…
Super Pole at the Super Bowl Part 2
Whoa .… JLO’s pole performance at the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show was so extra we needed a second article acknowledging all the effort, training and teamwork required to “Get Right” in time for gameday. Last time, we spoke to…