An Interview with Ashley Fox
Studio owner, competitor and all around adorable, pint-sized pole-pixie, we sat down to talk with the phenom that is Ashley Fox. Mica: How did your pole journey start? How old were you? How many times a week do you…
Why It’s Important to Have a Pole Inspiration Wall
Photo Credit: Stef Lim A Pole Inspiration Wall is a collage of different photographs and inspirational messages to help you hone in your pole dance potential and focus on your dance goals. These images can be torn from your favorite…
Conceptualizing a Performance
My creativity is inherent to my being, and I can’t recall it not being a present energy in my life. My first drawing ever (I kid you not) was a diptych; on one side of the paper was an observation…
Pro Tips: What is a noncompete agreement?
A noncompete agreement is a contract under law in which an employee agrees not to enter into a similar profession which is in direct competition with their employer. Noncompete agreements exist in order to protect the employer from losing clients…
What’s Your Dancing Style?
What’s your dancing style? Contemporary dance seems to be the current, most popular style in the pole world. There are so many different styles though, I don’t know where to start!! In the pole world everyone has his or her…
Why go to PoleCon? The Business Edition
PoleCon historically has been a great place to learn a new pole trick, connect with friends and to bask in the sweaty glow of your favorite pole star. Did you also know that PoleCon is a great place for business?…
Kids and Poles: Why it’s a good thing
Children are natural monkeys. I don’t have children myself, but I have plenty of friends and colleagues who do, and I’ve been around my share of other people’s kids enough to see it. Children are tiny little nuclear powerhouses of…
From Tomboy to Sexy Pole Star: Nicole the Pole
Iron X. Titanic. Jack Knife. Shoulder Mount. All performed with sexiness, grace, and style. With over 144 million views on YouTube (and that's just from a single video), Nicole the Pole Williams is most famously known as the performer in…
Barefeet, Ballet Slippers, and Heels
Barefeet, Ballet Slippers or Heels Which do you prefer? So many choices what should a girl do? Personally, I prefer bare feet and ballet slippers. When I took my first pole class. My instructor was wearing a pair of knee…