Are you a professional pole, aerial, or circus performer? Do you have performer insurance? What exactly is performers’ insurance? Often performers are not aware of it, especially if they are covered under the venue or employer’s policy. However, some clubs…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on December 5, 2023 Learn what you legally (US-focused) need to know to start (or refresh) your…
Many pole dancers dream of quitting their “day job” and working in the pole industry full time. Is this the right dream for you? What does it really look like to be a full-time pole-preneur? Let’s talk about it! First,…
This information is from our chat with Jeannie “The Pole Digger” during her webinar November 15, 2023. Age really is just a number, or is it? Pole dancing continues to grow in popularity not just with the 20-something crowd but…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on November 15, 2023 Are you over 50 in the pole community? Talk about fighting menopause, ageism,…
This resource post was created in conjunction with IPIA partner Pole Art Co,. they provide rigging support for pole events. Many pole events including (but not limited to) showcases and competitions may hold pole events outside of established pole/aerial studios…
The internet has a huge number of resources, many for free. Check out these resources for pole dance professionals shared during our Pole Business Panel held at the 4th annual Virtual PoleCon on October 21, 2024. These resources are in…
Becoming a pole instructor can be a very rewarding experience! You can share your love of pole with your new students and meet new people. It can also be hard on the body and is not often an “easy” (relatively…
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 of its incarnations to reflect the…
This advice adapted from material provided by one of our partners, Ameriprise. Log into your IPIA membership account to contact them for information specific to your situation, US-only. If you are a pole business owner, pole studio owner, stripper/SWer, performer,…