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…
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…
Since PoleCon historically has been in a new location every year, the local studio sponsor has provided critical help with local resources and providing some equipment. PoleCon has used local studio help since 2015 and formally recognized local studio sponsors…
Psssst… you don’t have to do everything your instructor tells you to do. You can say “no.” Only you know what your body is *actually* feeling. If you feel unsafe, not ready, or if a movement is just not working…
(also posted on the IPIA website) We held the fourth annual Virtual PoleCon just this past Saturday October 21, 2023, to a small but enthusiastic, virtual crowd! This event was born during the pandemic and has changed in all four…
This post is a way to explain what historically has happened at PoleCon events. PoleCon Supports Discussions in the Pole Industry through Panels This information may be helpful to people new to the event looking to understand what is offered/has…
PoleCon 2024 will be held BACK in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia Metro Area) May 30-June 2, 2024 at the Live! Casino Hotel Maryland. Book your hotel room at this link! The host hotel WILL SELL OUT. Located between DC and Baltimore…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PoleCon and Pole WKND enter Strategic Partnership as Pole WKND makes its return to the UK on 25th May 2024 at Peterborough UK. Pole WKND, the popular UK event founded in 2018, is relaunching! While the event…
About a year and a half ago I made a concerted effort to reframe how I was looking at the world. I chose to focus on kindness. For me this means granting others grace and compassion and generally believing that…
Thank you to everyone who took our survey! We read every response. <3 This year (same as last year), ~10% of attendees took the survey. There were TONS of new people this year! Thank you for coming and for sharing…