So you want to be a stripper—Part 1
Perhaps you’ve been curious about what all goes into being a stripper. Maybe a friend suggested to you that you ‘give it a try.’ Whatever the case may be, becoming a stripper is no easy feat, takes a lot of…
The Perfect Trainer
The role of the trainer is crucial! If you start poledancing with a bad trainer, you may become demotivated and lose interest in this sport. It is very important to find YOUR trainer. This trainer should psychologically suit your personality…
How to market your pole studio
Pole studios share much with gyms who offer deals and promotions on a cyclic basis. Unlike most traditional gyms that often focus on losing weight or getting a “summer body” those tropes likely won’t work for your clientele. Check out…
Heel Taming: Learn to Walk Before You Pole
Heels are a great way to enhance a performance. They catch attention, your legs appear to go on forever, and – especially for exotic numbers – heels are a fabulous way to accentuate your assets. Heels are powerful. However, beware!…
Are you a new poler?
Dear New and Potential Pole Students: I’ve been asked recently what advice I would give a new pole student or someone considering class and here’s what I’ve compiled: 1. Just fucking do it! You are *NOT* too fat, too weak,…
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: how to fund your pole dance based business
Mo’ money, mo’ problems? For the pole-prenuer—unlikely. From getting capital to start up your business, propel your business forward or just to manage cash flow between slow months, getting more money is always a challenge. There is no “best way”…
How to Eat for Pole Dancing
Ahh FOOD! If you think about it in many ways most of our daily activities revolve around it in some way or another. Whether we’re meal prepping, planning a dinner, meeting friends for a snack, or going to the movies…
How to pick your #polecon2019 workshops
With PoleCon just a few more months away, the excitement and hype is in full swing. The schedule is up and many pole stars are available to learn from. As a veteran attendee and someone who has taken many a…
What is the difference between group classes vs. privates?
Thinking about starting pole, but you are unsure what classes will work best for you? Do you feel nervous about being in a group setting full of spinners and tricksters that will seemingly (and possibly literally) spin circles around you?…
Things to Do in Baltimore During PoleCon Intensive
PoleCon’s East Coast Intensive is almost here! As you prepare for your trip to Baltimore, a city overflowing with art, culture, history, and lots and LOTS of beer, we’re providing you with an everything-you-need-to-know guide to help you make the…