An important motto to have with pole, whether you are a student or an instructor, is “never stop learning.” Pole sports is an ever-evolving sport that encompasses almost all aspects of dance, fitness and interpretation; and the number of various…
What's new for this Intensive? For this event we really wanted to showcase as many styles of the pole community as possible in a limited time and space. So enter the concept of "Double Trouble." For the cost of one…
It is no secret that pole can be a painful thing for most people. We wind up with bruises, blisters, calluses, burns, and scrapes. We frequent chiropractors, physical therapists and massage therapists and use various balls and rollers at home…
There are a myriad of ways to cross train for pole that do not involve going to the gym. While I have been a bit of a gym rat in the past, I often find that I am easily bored…
Tanya, a long time regular teacher at PoleCon, is bringing the first ever workshop geared specifically for kids! What made you want to start teaching kids? When younger I taught dance to kids for afterschool programs as well as over…
According to the American Council on Exercise, cross training is defined as an exercise regimen that uses several modes of training to develop a specific component of fitness. Reaching that perfect balance between aerobic/cardio conditioning and strength training has been…
Are you an advanced poler looking to take yourself to pro level? Do you feel solid in all of your Ayesha grips but want something more? It is time for you to master the magical grip change! NOTE: Before working…
Instagram is the largest worldwide pole dance resource available free of charge. It connects dancers to other polers, studios, workshops, training camps, conventions, showcases, and competitions across the globe. While Facebook, and YouTube are both excellent resources, Instagram has blown…
It’s been only a few years since pole dancing became acknowledged as a sport in my country of Mexico and I expect a few more years will go by before it is accepted as something “normal.” Stereotypes exist all around…
I hope you have been doing you stretches because it is time to take these splits to the pole! Now, the perfect jade split isn’t going to happen in an instant. My biggest advice, besides consistent stretching, is to do…