You can say “no”
Psssst… you don’t have to do everything your instructor tells you to do. You can say “no.” Only you know what your body is *actually* feeling. If you feel unsafe, not ready, or if a movement is just not working…
Virtual PoleCon 2023 Recap
(also posted on the IPIA website) We held the fourth annual Virtual PoleCon just this past Saturday October 21, 2023, to a small but enthusiastic, virtual crowd! This event was born during the pandemic and has changed in all four…
The Sinister Six: The Top 6 Creepy Pole Performers to Check Out
One of the best things about pole dancing is its open-door policy on free expression. Whether you’re dynamic and sporty, or a graceful “polerina”, there is a place for you in this community. The classically trained dancer, the curious artist,…
Ink, Poles, and Piercing Holes: How to navigate new piercings and tattoos while pole training
Not only is pole-wear cute and a way to express and empower ourselves but…. It’s great for showing off tattoos. As a full-time body piercer of 10 years, I have acquired a ridiculous amount of ink and metal on my…
Private Dancer: A guide to private training session and how to get the most out it.
“I’m investing in myself”, I whisper to reassuringly as I book another $110 private session with my pole coach. If you have ever chanted those words like an affirmation when clicking on a class package purchase, competition registration, convention pass,…
A story about kindness
About a year and a half ago I made a concerted effort to reframe how I was looking at the world. I chose to focus on kindness. For me this means granting others grace and compassion and generally believing that…
PoleCon 2023: Recap
Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2023 in the DMV! This is my eighth, live PoleCon as CEO/owner, the twelfth overall live event since its founding, and it is by far the largest event ever with several people…
Interview with New PoleCon Instructor: Claudia Renee
We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon 2023! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon this year! Can you tell…
Pole Dance Enthusiasts Invade the DMV for June 15-18 International Pole Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than a thousand pole dancers, including people of all genders, all ages, backgrounds, and body shapes gather for the 12th annual International Pole Convention—or simply “PoleCon”—at the Maryland Live! Hotel and Casino June 15-18! Open to…
Are you a “generous” pole teacher?
I saw this comment come up on social media recently. That some pole teachers aren’t generous, they don’t share their knowledge out of potential fear of students surpassing them, fear of declining income, or some other reason. There are likely…