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…
Why You Should Record Your Practices
We’ve all been there, we feel like we’re kicking butt on a combo or routine that we’ve worked so hard to perfect. We’ve been watching ourselves meticulously through our mirror, analyzing every move. When showtime comes nearer, we feel pretty…
How to teach a paid workshop at PoleCon
Thank you for wanting to be a part of PoleCon! First, read the how to create your menu blog. This blog explains in detail how to create a “menu” of options for your workshop(s) in a professional way. You’ll need…
Pole Dance as an Escape from Reality
Life is undoubtedly cool! We have many plans, many happy moments, creative ideas for the future. But the negative side of this life will exist anyway no matter how hard we try. There will always be duties, problems, not ideal…
My Experience at My First Ever Pole Con
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…
There is no “sorry” in pole dancing (Op Ed)
“I’m sorry I didn’t shave my legs” “I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do my flexibility homework” “I’m sorry I’m so tired” I hear “I’m sorry” multiple times every day, in every class from women (yes, women and very…