I asked this a few weeks ago via social media and many people had some great ideas! Here are the top three. ❤️They have patience with their students❤️ Patience is so important! Everyone learns at different speeds and in different ways. Sometimes as teachers in our rush to share knowledge with our students we can get impatient. Maybe we are concerned that we won’t get hired again if we can’t help someone achieve “the thing” quickly enough. Maybe we feel that this reflects on our ego as being a “good” teacher. Or maybe we just had a bad day. ?Story time! I took a private with a pole star once th ..read more

All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? Hi everyone! I’m Anna, the founder of Synchronicity Active. I started this brand a year and a half ago with the goal of designing premium pole and activewear, with an emphasis on performance and ethical business practices. Our garments are conceptualized, designed, patterned, tested, and made by hand right here in Kansas City, MO, USA (mostly by me!), ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail. We cater to pole dancers, aeriali ..read more

Last year on a whim I submitted a less-than-perfect video of a competition piece I had done in Atlanta to the 2023 Pole Con performer application with no expectation of getting in but just figured, “What the hell?”.  I am not the technically cleanest performer and there were several mistakes in the piece I attached in the Google form.  The Pole Sport judges had ripped me apart in the notes leading me to believe that, though I could be entertaining; I was not someone who would be considered in a showcase selection or gig.  I can’t tell you what possessed me but I filled out the o ..read more

We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon 2024! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon this year! Can you tell us a little more about what you’re teaching? My Bawdy Burlesque workshop is all about releasing your inner baddie and learning techniques and choreography from both classic burlesque and neo burlesque roots. This workshop will be partially about learning the different skills and techniques and then we will incorporate them into a fun and flirty routine at the end. All the glitz and gla ..read more

We are sitting down to talk to our new instructors for PoleCon 2024! Learn more about them and then click here to purchase their workshop 1. We’re so excited to have you teach at PoleCon this year! Can you tell us a little more about what you’re teaching? I will be teaching some of my favorite tricks and transitions that sneak into my competition routines. My “go to” tricks including swirling legs, flairs, and static rotation. 2. Is there something that defines your style of teaching or your content that is unique to you? I love the element of surprise. I try to find uncommon ways into tricks ..read more

As someone who has had an on-and-off pole dancing journey, I know firsthand the challenges and possibilities associated with reentering pole dancing after taking a break. If you once embraced the empowering world of pole dancing but took a hiatus, this blog will provide perspective and help set you up for a powerful and safe comeback story. Embracing Change with Open Arms “Life be lifing” has been a consistent sentiment of the times. Sometimes, as much as we love our passions, they take a backseat to other responsibilities. Taking a hiatus from pole dancing is more common than you might think ..read more

All exhibitors spotlighted have previously vended at a PoleCon event. Thank you for being a vendor at PoleCon! Can you tell us a little more about your brand? Thank you for hosting PoleCon—a remarkable platform uniting dancers and entrepreneurs. I’m Agata, the proud owner of Sway, a boutique pole wear brand lovingly crafted in Gdańsk, Poland. Sway encapsulates a blend of impeccably constructed garments and innovative styles, revolutionizing the way dancers express themselves. My journey into pole dance commenced a decade ago, leading me to depart from my architectural career to pursue my passi ..read more

Whether you are beginning your pole dancing journey, visiting a city for the week or weekend, or looking to find a new pole home after moving for the millionth time like me, choosing the right pole studio is crucial to ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling experience. In this guide, we’ll explore key factors to consider (in no particular order) when selecting the perfect pole studio that aligns with your preferences and priorities. Cleanliness and Safety Cleanliness and safety are necessary for any fitness environment, and as intimate as pole studios are, this factor should not be optiona ..read more

Prior to 2015, (2010-2013) there were no consistent showcases at PoleCon. Some years, there was a “Showcase of Stars” and in other years, performances were sprinkled onto the main stage without specific organization. From 2015 to today, PoleCon showcases on the main stage were organized in various thematic showcases to highlight the different types of people who pole dance and the different styles of pole dancing. Performers self-select/identify into showcases and apply using a free form (from 2019 forward). In a few cases, PoleCon may email an applicant and ask if they would like to be featur ..read more

Traveling for work or leisure can be exciting, but how do we balance maintaining our pole fitness journey? Although pole is a lifestyle hobby/profession that can be practiced anywhere you can face obstacles while visiting a different city or temporarily adopting a nomad lifestyle. One of the pros to being a pole dancer is the flexibility in training and progress, which varies for everyone. Recently I have been away from my home studio while traveling for work and adjusting to a different schedule/living environment has forced me to be creative in the ways that I keep up with my pole fitness jo ..read more