[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…
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…
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…
You’re ready to expand your pole business–how exciting! … and you’ve chosen to add an aerial apparatus of some sort like flying pole, sling, lyra, trapeze, silks, or other option. These apparatuses appeal to you and your students because they…
In Part 1 we talked about how SMART goals can be applied to your business, but SMART goals can also be applied to your training (which impacts your business!). To recap, SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound…
What is a SMART goal? It’s more than just the opposite of a “dumb” goal. SMART is an acronym commonly used in business and personal training. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Creating a goal within this…