There is a ton of buzz around artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) lately—especially since Chat GPT came into the world. People are turning to AI for all sorts of things like meal planning, research and writing, and even fitness…
While the IPIA specifically focuses on the business side of pole, we are all humans with human needs and concerns. We also, as pole business owners, studio owners, instructors, performers, and swers often hold space for other humans in an…
While many people start businesses with the goal of making money, there are just as many people that start businesses (or non-profit organizations) because they want to be the change they want to see in the world. Maybe you’ve got…
[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 19, 2024 IPIA Webinar: Neurodiversity in pole – what is it? How can we be…
In the world of “traditional” dance, there are various types of artist residencies. There are teaching residencies, choreographic residencies, research residencies, and hybrids. Keep reading to find out a bit about each of them and see if you’d like to…
Written by a retired service member who is also a pole teacher and performer. As Veteran’s Day (November 11 in the United States) draws near, what is your studio doing to support our Veterans for this year’s holiday? Instead of…
Whew! Who knew there was so much to stay about how to structure classes! So far we have covered student to teacher ratios, class length, drop in vs session classes, and considerations for monthly programming, but we aren’t done yet!…
Now that you’ve determined your class ratio and class length (read part 1 here), let’s talk about your offerings on a broader scale: determining if you’d like to run drop in classes or session classes, and what the longer term…
There are plenty of things to consider when starting your own pole studio or becoming a pole instructor for the first time. One of the first things to consider is how to structure your classes. Some things to consider include…
So, you wrote your artist CV and resume after reading this post, right? Next up, you’ll need a promotional reel or a highlight reel (same thing), to show off your true awesomeness. Never made one before? That’s okay! That’s why…