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,…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Eliskip Polewear
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? Eliskip Polewear is a new and small polewear company based in New…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Sorte
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? It was the first time for Sorte as a vendor at POLECON…
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…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Velvet Arrow Photography
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? At Velvet Arrow Photography, our mission is centered on fostering self-love and…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Catrina Pole Wear
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? When I first started pole dancing, I couldn't find polewear I like…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: US Aerial Federation
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? We are the US Aerial Federation. Our Federation is recognized by…
PoleCon Exhibitor Spotlight: Heaux Apparel
All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? The goal of Heaux Apparel is to help women of all shapes…