Are you a “dancer”?
I always struggle with this question. I didn’t grow up dancing or moving or playing sports. I came to pole later in life with a bunch of “wacky body stuff” that made it really hard to progress or even to…
What does longevity mean to you?
This has been coming up as a theme in many conversations with other pole teachers lately. I think we’re all worried about aging (I might be projecting here 😝😬) and also trying to understand what longevity actually looks like in…
Pole Con 2021: My experience as an attendee
I don’t know about you but I’ve been reminiscing about last year’s Pole Con, New Orleans 2021! It was long awaited due to the Covid Pandemic having stalled Pole Con 2020. This was the second Pole Con I’ve attended and…
Appreciating the Mind and Body Connection
Have you ever felt disconnected from your body? I have. As a child, I wasn’t very active. I didn’t do sports or dance and preferred to stay in my room and read, immersing myself in fantastical lands that seemed way…
A letter to my students becoming teachers
As you take this new step in your journey, remember that I am proud of you. You are strong. You are capable. Never stop learning. Always keep an open mind and heart. Your students will teach you more than I…
How to make a competition training plan
You’ve decided to compete in your first pole competition! You’ve got your song, your concept and even your costume! Hurray! Now, how to do you actually train for it? There are a lot of schools of thought on how to…
Healthy Eating for Pole Dancers
The days that pole dancing is believed to be just for young women with modelesque physiques are, thankfully, long gone. Today, men and women of all shapes and sizes (and ages) are embarking on fulfilling pole-dancing journeys that provide them with…
8 WAYS TO ENERGIZE YOUR DAY
Be the boss of your body and take control of how you feel, naturally with foods and over-the-counter supplements. I have researched everything first-hand, eat these foods and use these products daily now for consistently higher energy levels. They have been game changing for me. I hope they will be for…
Strip Down, Rise Up PoleCon Editorial Comment
On February 5th, 2021 NETFLIX released the movie Strip Down, Rise Up. A few people have asked how we could share information about this film given it’s controversial nature which showcases several issues that are still present in the pole…
PoleCon Hub Page: Improving Inclusivity
PoleCon Hub Page: Improving Inclusivity PoleCon Hub Pages organize PoleCon blogs written by different voices within our community into themes to make it easier to find what you need. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contribute to the blog. Email…