What’s your “go-to” shoe?
When I first began poling, I had probably never worn a high-heel more than four inches tall …Needless to say, when I was shown what a “pole shoe” looked like, I was both intimidated and fascinated. My very first pair…
MUSICALITY: What is it? Why is it important? How can I use it?
Musicality is a word that often comes up in pole discussions, but what does it mean? A quick dictionary search tells us that there are two ways musicality can be defined. One way is the ability to perceive music, and…
Who is your Pole Crush?
Whether you’re a newbie to the magical world of pole dancing/aerial arts or you’re a seasoned veteran, there is probably at least one well-known poler whose style resonates with you. Those of us who have attended events (such as the…
The Importance of an Intentional Warm Up Routine: For Competition Training and Otherwise
The vast majority of pole dancers (without a gymnastics/dance/intense sports background) who are just starting out often follow whatever warm-up routine they learn in class. Over time this warm-up is committed to muscle memory and becomes a staple anytime the…
Pole Dancing in a “Conservative” Society (Mexico)
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…
How to stay in shape while on summer holidays
Summer vacation means it is time to de-stress, step outside of our busy life, and let go. Whether it is only for a few days or several weeks, I am sure a lot of us pole dancers do miss hanging…
What is the “PoleCon: Intensive”?
What is the PoleCon: Intensive? The inaugural intensive event is a mini PoleCon streamlined to focus on intense, 4-hour workshops with your favorite pole star. Why do the Intensive? When our workshops at PoleCon were only 60min we heard that…
TOP 10 WORKSHOPS FOR THE BEGINNER POLE DANCER
PoleCon 2017 is almost here, and that means it’s time to grab your spots in workshops now! But… how to choose what’s the best fit for you, especially if you’re new to pole? I had a conversation with one of…
The Pole Dancer’s Bill of Rights
As pole dancers, we demand certain inalienable rights in the pursuit of our sport/dance/passion/hobby/career. The right to a positive experience. All pole dancers (studio owners, teachers, students, competitors, etc.) have the right to a positive and healthy experience in pursuit…
