PoleCon 2023: Recap
Thank you so much for coming to PoleCon 2023 in the DMV! This is my eighth, live PoleCon as CEO/owner, the twelfth overall live event since its founding, and it is by far the largest event ever with several people…
Pole Dance Enthusiasts Invade the DMV for June 15-18 International Pole Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE More than a thousand pole dancers, including people of all genders, all ages, backgrounds, and body shapes gather for the 12th annual International Pole Convention—or simply “PoleCon”—at the Maryland Live! Hotel and Casino June 15-18! Open to…
Drag bans hurt pole dancers too
The title is click-baity on purpose >> If you aren’t paying attention to the “drag bans” because you think they don’t impact you as a cis-gendered, straight person, they impact everyone, and you should pay attention. So-called “drag bans” which…
Poling and Grief
Editors Note: Jess started working on this blog entry over a month ago. It was completed before she learned of the tragic incident following a local DC-area competition. She offers her deepest condolences to everyone processing that loss. Perhaps her…
What to expect as a PoleCon exhibitor?
PoleCon can be a great place to sell your product or service and to network with other pole industry professionals. Read below for what to expect as an exhibitor. Please note, since PoleCon moves every year, some information may change…
What to expect as a first time PoleCon Performer
Congrats on being accepted as PoleCon performer! PoleCon is not a competition and being accepted does not mean that you are “the best.” Conversely, being not accepted also does not mean that you are NOT “the best.” Every year the…
What to look for in a pole studio as a first time pole student
The hardest thing to do in pole is to walk through the door of a studio for the first time. It can be scary, daunting? and outright confusing. If you’re lucky enough to have multiple studio options available to you,…
New partnership with 123poling.com — FREE 1-Month Membership with your Weekend Pass to #polecon2023
PoleCon and 123poling.com have worked together since 2015 when they first covered PoleCon 2015 in New Orleans, as videographers and later as the popular DJ PoleCon keeping everyone hyped during the evening showcases. (The featured photo on this blog is…
How to stay within your window of tolerance as a pole dance student
Pole dancing is hard! It’s physically hard, it’s mentally hard (and can be super confusing – which leg do I use?!?), and it can be emotionally taxing as well. The key to being successful in your pole dance experience –…
When It’s Time To Change Up Your Training Routine, What Do You Do?
Like everyone else, my training routine got a huge shock in March of 2020. I eventually found my way through it, with the online classes offered by my home studio, and the occasional extra workshop when I could afford it.…