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 September 19, 2025 Wellness, Coaching & Injury Prevention in the Aerial Community with Cohesive Movement Center…
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life” you may believe that working in the pole industry means that you don’t really work. If, however, you have worked…
[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 February 13, 2024 Nurturing Minds, Empowering Souls: A Journey into Mental Health and Community Building within…
[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 January 25, 2024 Learn to prepare your body with dance science training tips for a…
Let’s talk about how to appropriately ask your students if they have any pre-existing injuries or impairments that may affect their participation in pole class. Here’s a scenario for reference: You are in class and the instructor asks: “Does anyone…
What happens when one of your “regular” students out grows what you teach them (or how you teach them)? Perhaps they feel like you have nothing left to teach them or maybe they are simply ready to move on. If…
This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on June 23, 2023. Typically webinar recordings are free for IPIA members only however this is a very important topic that we want all pole businesses to have access to. Emergency…
Pole dance events can include pole competitions, showcases, or gigs. Although the risk is rare, emergencies and injuries can and will happen at pole dance events. Is your pole dance event prepared for those risks? Do you have a plan…