A study done in the 1960s by Robert Rosenthal discovered just how powerful are brains are in manifesting actions into physical reality. He called it the Pygmalion effect after the Greek story where the sculptor creates a woman out of…
Hi folks! Thank you so much for coming to #VirtualPoleCon! This was my sixth PoleCon event and our first ever purely virtual event. I’m continuing the tradition of providing you personally with my recap and combining it with our survey…
Black Men Pole is a new movement founded this year by Kendrick Clevor from LA. We sat down to chat with Kendrick to understand more about the movement and how to get involved. Read more below and then check out…
Covid-19 has made this year a tough one for every community and industry. And, unfortunately, the pole community and industry being no exception. In part one of this series we spoke with Colleen Jolly, owner of Pole Con, performer, and…
Acts of Appreciation Keep You in a State of Gratitude Self-help gurus are often extolling the direct, tangible benefits gratitude can have on us personally, on our families and even on our careers. Even something simple like regularly keeping a…
Pole dance, the sultry dance style you’ve seen at the Emmy’s, in the Super Bowl and on major TV and movies, has just gotten serious. A new trade association has been founded to support the businesses behind your favorite dance…
The Covid-19 pandemic has spared no business or industry from its reach; but the industry on everyone’s mind in our community is, of course, the Pole Industry. I had the opportunity to talk with several industry leaders on how the…
Recently, I was asked where PoleCon attendees come from and I wasn't sure how to answer that question. So we looked at our data -- from purchased tickets only 2015-2019 events (does not include workshop leaders or exhibitors) -- and…
The Men Of Pole Showcase is always a show stopper at Pole Con International. It’s an absolute thrill to watch these shooting stars as they blaze the stage! These guys leave the audience in awe with their presence and precision,…
We sat down to talk with Jax Spencer! She’ll be teaching a paid workshop for the first time at #polecon2021 ! What do you love about being a pole instructor? The students. The community. The love. Oh, and the heels.…