If you are a pole instructor, warming up your students in preparation for a movement class is something that you do all the time. It might even be something you do so much that you don’t even think about it…
Starting a business—especially a pole based one—can be a rewarding experience, both emotionally and financially. In some ways, starting your own business is easier than ever before; while in other ways it’s infinitely harder. In this post, we’ll talk about…
Money is complicated – not just how to make it, spend it, track it and all those other quantitative things that are important as business owners — but also about how we feel about it. We’ve talked about how to…
As a student of pole dance, it is important to take a multitude of different classes. This includes taking classes outside your local pole dance studio. If you live in a big city, you may have the privilege of going…
[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 May 12, 2022 "Ask Angie" -- 60 minutes of pole-specific physical therapy tips with ACRO PT…
[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 April 28, 2022 Interview with Neola Wilby, Author of "Strength and Conditioning for Pole" Meet Neola…
CPR training and certification is recommended for any individual teaching pole dance. In an emergency situation, CPR can save someone’s life. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a set of lifesaving actions that include performing chest compressions and providing…
If you are a stripper or sex worker, I consider you an athlete. Even if you don’t do advanced pole dance or pole tricks, you are an athlete. According to the Merriam Webster definition, an athlete is “a person who…
The popularity of pole dance events, shows, and competitions is increasing all over the world. Establishing and maintaining safety of pole dance athletes participating in these events is crucial! Although injuries and emergencies are rare, pole dance is undeniably a…
Pole dance is demanding on the body. Instructing pole dance can be even more demanding. But it doesn't have to be. In the pole industry, we tend to put a lot of pressure on our instructors to be advanced polers…