Teaching any workshop can be daunting. A new environment and new students can bring new pressures. Here are tips to have a successful workshop with additional PoleCon-specific tips based on feedback from our attendee surveys. Be prepared Make sure you…
In September, Kristy Sellars became the 2019 Australia's Got Talent Champion! She competed against performers of all ages and styles, before wowing the judges and winning the votes of thousands of Australia’s television audience. Her title comes complete with a…
Thank you for wanting to volunteer at PoleCon 2020! How do I volunteer? PoleCon 2020 volunteering is ONLY available for people who have volunteered at previous PoleCons or approved groups. To become an approved group, the group captain/organizer must email…
We’ve all been there, we feel like we’re kicking butt on a combo or routine that we’ve worked so hard to perfect. We’ve been watching ourselves meticulously through our mirror, analyzing every move. When showtime comes nearer, we feel pretty…
Thank you for wanting to share your experience at PoleCon 2020! Ethos At PoleCon, we always look for people that represent the diverse styles and bodies in our community. We also look for what is popular right now in our…
Thank you for wanting to be a part of PoleCon! First, read the how to create your menu blog. This blog explains in detail how to create a “menu” of options for your workshop(s) in a professional way. You’ll need…
Life is undoubtedly cool! We have many plans, many happy moments, creative ideas for the future. But the negative side of this life will exist anyway no matter how hard we try. There will always be duties, problems, not ideal…
I know this may be a tough subject for some of you all, so I’ll try my best to tread lightly – but this is something that needs to be discussed. Blackface, wearing African garb, or really anything from a…
Thinking about going to Pole Con but not sure what to expect or how to plan for it? Then let me share with you what my first Pole Con was like, the 2018 Orlando Pole Con. I’ll share what I…
“I’m sorry I didn’t shave my legs” “I’m sorry I didn’t have time to do my flexibility homework” “I’m sorry I’m so tired” I hear “I’m sorry” multiple times every day, in every class from women (yes, women and very…