Pole Inspiration
Do you feel like you’ve gotten stuck in a rut in your pole training? Can’t remember the last time you learned something new? Not sure what to work on when you go to the studio? There was a time a…
A Pole Dancer’s Survival Guide to Working with Men
Long before I discovered Pole Dancing I decided that I wanted to be a bad ass. To me, that always meant succeeding at something difficult. Something that really challenged me mentally, physically, and even emotionally. Something unexpected or unusual. So,…
From Couch to PoleCon
Growing up in the ‘90s was, to put it lightly, a little counterproductive when it came to healthy living and fitness. We’re talking about a time where pre-packaged, over-processed foods were in their prime and marketed as “healthy” options, the…
Swinging Both Ways
Do you swing both ways? On the pole, I mean. Everyone has a dominant hand/side that we unconsciously choose to do almost everything in life and this includes pole dancing. You learn every spin, every invert, every technique leading the…
The Pole Dancer’s Bill of Rights
As pole dancers, we demand certain inalienable rights in the pursuit of our sport/dance/passion/hobby/career. The right to a positive experience. All pole dancers (studio owners, teachers, students, competitors, etc.) have the right to a positive and healthy experience in pursuit…
What’s In A Stage Name? by April Rayne
April Rayne is not my legal name, but that doesn’t make it any less ‘real.’ This is not a persona I wear, it’s who I am. April Rayne is the name I have chosen to represent me. Names are important…
An Interview with Lindsay Lithe
PoleCon workshop leader and performer, pole competitor and instagram sensation—we sat down to talk with Lindsay "Agent" Lithe. Mica (M): How did your pole journey start? Lindsay (L): I was in a bad relationship and wanted to get back to…
Hand Balancing and Pole Tricks
Handstands seem to be the new must have trick for pole dancers. If you are on Instagram, you are bound to see videos of your favorite pole stars working on handstand presses and bendy handstands. You've probably had to do…
To Assume is to Make an ___ out of You and Me: 10 Do’s and Don’ts of What to Say and Not Say to a Pole Dancer
Not sure what to say when you discover your new friend or possible love interest pole dances? Check out these 10 do's and don'ts of what to say and not say to a pole dancer! 1). WHAT TO SAY: “Will…