5 Non-Physical Ways to Train
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…
What do you think about kids and pole?
Kids and Pole...Yay or Nay? As a Victorian (Australia) pole studio recently came under fire by local news organizations, one of our own in the pole community was viewed in a negative light for teaching youth how to pole dance.…
Taking Care of Business —- Nope. Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Business
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.…
What does PoleCon do with my money?
In the continued quest for more transparency, someone recently asked what the fees for PoleCon – the price of a pass, the cost of an exhibitor booth and workshop costs – actually pay for? Major Costs for PoleCon ~$115,000 Renting…
Netiquette Lessons for the Online Pole Community
If you are one of the few lucky polers who live in a major metropolitan area, you most likely have your pick of pole studios filled to the brim with talented teachers, amazing cross-training opportunities (try trapeze! contortion! break dance!)…
Meditation for Aerialists
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…
Pole Is For EVERY Body
We come from all corners of the globe. Pole dancers represent all backgrounds, races, creeds, ages, philosophies, abilities and sexual identities. We perform different styles of dance as diverse as music itself. Yet we are all a family! Each and…
5 Tips for Dealing with Aerial Anxiety
After spending 12 days in a psych ward, coming back to pole was bittersweet. While I was excited to be able to dance and see my pole fam again, my aerial related anxiety wasn’t completely worked through. My mental state…
Pole Dancing In The Dogg House
Recently, the University of Kansas issued an apology to anyone who may have been offended by Snoop Dogg’s performance Oct. 4 at “Late Night in the Phog” to close out the celebration for its college preseason. The athletic director for…
How to Have a Successful Workshop
Teaching any workshop can be daunting. A new environment and new students can bring new pressures. Here are tips to have a successful workshop with additional PoleCon-specific tips based on feedback from our attendee surveys. Be prepared Make sure you…