[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on December 15, 2020. Learn about the "Get Your Booty to the Polls" PSA and how you can get…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] This post contains a sample injury report form that you can use or adopt for your pole studio or business. If a student gets injured while at your…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] Emergency action plans are written procedures to deal with emergency situations (injuries, fires, etc.) specific to the location of your pole studio. In a previous post, we reviewed…
While video auditions have been common in the pole industry for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced even more live competitions and other pole-based events to go virtual. As our industry adopts an increasingly digital mindset, it’s important for…
Outside of teaching specific, scheduled classes, there are no common working hours for pole industry professionals. Many pole-fessionals may also maintain their pole business pursuits in addition to a regular “day job.” This can make it hard as a business…
Whether you are a performer, stripper, or pole-dancing hobbyist, it is definitely important to take care of your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. Self-care is nothing short of important and necessary. As dancers and performers, we can easily tire ourselves…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on November 17, 2020. Biomechanics and Injury in the Pole Athlete How can I modify my body mechanics to…
Pleaser Shoes, established in 1993 and based in California USA, has long been the preferred brand of footwear (when footwear is worn) of all those who pole for work or for fun providing a variety of platform stiletto shoes and…
Pole injuries do occur. Perhaps you came down from the pole and landed wrong on your ankle. Or maybe that nagging pain in your shoulder has finally started to affect your pole moves. If you have sustained a pole injury…
The pole industry is made up of wonderful people, who, for the most part, want the community to thrive. It’s common to see dancers loaning hairspray backstage at competitions, competing studio owners sharing hugs and business owners trusting each other…