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…
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…
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…
If your high school was anything like mine, there was a class called “Career Development” where you learned how to apply to college and how to build a resume. Maybe you skipped this class thinking “I’m gonna be an artist,…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”] Check out the sample Artist Resume Examples and Templates Make a copy to save on your own Google Drive https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pSjqmIlrYEZfpQvIksHKRYihyLf96LN3JjcWJrVqwms/edit?usp=sharing
In Part 1 we talked about creating contact information that is unique for your business, rather than using your personal data (like phone, address, and email). We also talked about how important creating strong passwords are and how to protect…
Data security is a big deal these days. Open any news app and you'll likely encounter an article about a data leak or breach. These articles can be super overwhelming for those with little to no interest in computers, or…