Pole Expo 2014

Lee lee started this discussion · 2/26/2014

All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go...well, only 1/2 of that is correct so far! But I am so excited to be going to my first pole conference ever in September. I was researching last year's expo and I thought it might be nice to have one spot instead of several where other dancers could talk about Pole Expo (and because my non-dancer friends are already sick of hearing about it). If you have gone, please share any advice you might have on workshops, what to bring or even where and what to do in the evenings. If you are going, I would love to know, maybe a few of us could schedule a meetup? For anyone who is not familiar with Pole Expo, there is some more basic information here: www.poleexpo.com. Passes are on sale now and The Palms Resort is already taking reservations for the discounted rooms. Workshop will be up in early March.

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luvlee · 2/26/2014
I honestly did not leave the hotel but maybe once! All the action was there. I went to SV,s pool party! My phone is dying! I will add advice and what to bring later!
Lee lee · 3/25/2014
Workshops are on sale now!
CrazyKosters · 3/25/2014
I want to go sooo bad! If i can go, i would like to meet up with people from studioveena as well!
calipolepixie · 3/25/2014
I am trying to go as well! I'm dying to meet my FB pole buddies & SV peeps. I probably won't know until May if I can go for sure though :/
x falcon 3 0 x · 3/25/2014
Woohoo! I was the 1st one to get this year's pass according to Fawnia (yes, I was sitting on my laptop at midnight when they went on sale lol) I went last year, too. Stuff to bring? A yoga mat or beach towel for any of the stretching classes, a notebook, a video cam, along with the rest of your stuff that you would bring to a pole class or that you have on hand at home. Some instructors allow video and others don't, so expect to draw pictures. I drew lots of stick figure poses in contortion class. At night I went and saw 'O' at the Bellagio. Cirque de Soleil owns the nightclub Light at Mandalay Bay, so if you're into clubbing, they've got pole as well as other aerial acts going on above the dance floor. Light is the most impressive club in Vegas imo.
luvlee · 3/26/2014
We have our passes! I am so ready! I have browsed workshops. I will be doing a Lyra one this year too! I will be doing about 3 or 4 but I am not sure which ones yet.
SharkyHill · 3/26/2014
I will be there! Still trying to figure out what workshops I want to take. I've got it narrowed down to five, but not sure if that's too many! Last year when I went, vendors, including Bad Kitty, were doing discounts on their merchandise. Some would discount more if you paid in cash (like Onzie).
polesilks · 3/26/2014
We are really looking forward to going to Pole Expo again this year and have already booked booth #A. Its amazing and Fawnia and her team run it so well... It has a special place in our hearts as it was the first time I had ever flown long haul first time in the USA and to top it of my boyfriend Pete dropped the big question "will you marry me?" not in any place but he had been talking with Fawnia and it was done in front of 1100 people on the Friday night in the Rain Night club... OMG and our picture keeps popping up every where... See these from Sam Green... Cant wait to meet you amazing people again and have a great time.. Sue x
Lee lee · 3/27/2014
Lots of great tips so far! Thanks! I'm grateful that I'm going with people from my studio, but I can't wait to meet some fellow Veeners too! Stiletto Jeau - Funny about being the 1st to buy a pass. Polesilks - What a lovely memory! Thank goodness you said yes! :)
SharkyHill · 3/27/2014
Oh, also, bring a small towel for you to use to wipe down your pole (or use one from your hotel room). Last year they had towels, but they were community towels that were probably not changed out all weekend!
Lee lee · 3/29/2014
SharkyHill - Eww at the thought of not changing the towels, but I added a towel to my list of must-brings. Do we have to bring our own spray/alcohol for the poles?
luvlee · 3/29/2014
I brought a travel size of alcohol for the poles.
SharkyHill · 3/30/2014
I believe they had some there. I don't remember that being an issue.
luvlee · 3/30/2014
I always just took hand towels from the hotel room to clean the poles. They brought me extra ones every day. I am going to take a look at the workshops tonight!
Mechie · 4/2/2014
Question - For those who been to Pole Expo (or Pole Con)... Does a person's pole skill play a major role in workshop experience? The reason I asked is because I've never been to a Pole Con nor Pole Expo. My pole "level" is more intermediate according to my instructor (I still consider myself a newbie though...). I went to a "pole jam with name-not-mention" pole star last year and the experience was less than appealing. Even though the "name-not-mention" wrote TONS of stuffs about how pole-newbies should be encouraged and how she love ya and all that jazz...An actual class with her revealed "blog vs reality"...The jam I went to was wasn't free...and the skill level in that class vary from beginner to advance...During the entire class, "name-not-mention" only focus on the advance students and total ignore the beginners and intermediates...It's like "Oh, you can't do this move...then too bad" kind of attitude. Which...is sad. Since flying out and buying pass for Pole Con is not cheap...I just want to hear some of the experience you ladies encountered...to see if it's worth. =) Thanks!!!
TLizzard · 4/2/2014
Mechie...sent you a PM - have question for you. thanks!
Mechie · 4/2/2014
@TLizzard - check your mailbox~~
Lee lee · 4/2/2014
This will be my first pole event, but when I took a workshop with a pole expert at my studio, she was really good at modifying moves so that less advanced people could do them. However, there were only 12 people max in those workshops so the chances of getting one-on-one time were great. I don't know if you've looked at the Pole Expo site, but they do state the levels that are recommended in the workshops. I personally am taking that with a grain of salt because I know that although I may be allowed to attend a workshop that is more advanced than me, I won't feel like I am getting the most out of my money. If there is something that you are interested in, sure go ahead and take the class but I've heard that most of the signature tricks workshops are for the more advanced students and others may have to just take notes for future use. If you are worried about wasting your money, I'd suggest sticking to workshops that sound like they are around your level or at least something you know you want to work on in the future.
Mechie · 4/3/2014
@ Verticali - Thanks~~ the workshop I went to last was also limited amount of people, I even called in advance to make sure it's for all level and not just advance only. But the "name-not-mention" only gave attention to those 3-4 advance students. Well, I guess at the end it just depends on the instructor. I'm definitely not ready for advance signature move~~ But if the workshop said they are for intermediate or all level...I just hope that will be the case. I just don't want to waste my time or money and take a class when I'm not ready for it~ Thanks again~
Lee lee · 6/20/2014
Does anyone know how to book a private lesson? It doesn't say on the website, but I know that bloggers have mentioned it in previous years.
SharkyHill · 6/20/2014
Verticali, you have to contact Fawnia directly. Just go into the contact us section of the website and type your request in there. Fawnia is really good about getting back to you quickly.
Lee lee · 6/20/2014
Thanks! Any chance you know the approximate costs? I don't want to bother her if it's way out of my price range.
korinne · 6/20/2014
Verticali- I booked one for a friend's bday in 2012- it depends on instructors- they set their own price. I booked with Jamilla for 85$ but there were people charging upwards of 150. (Jamilla ended up not coming and we had estee instead and it was wonderful.) Even though it's way more than the workshops, it's totally worth it. The personalization makes it so much more worthwhile than taking multiple workshops that aren't quite what you're looking for.
SharkyHill · 6/20/2014
I would imagine that they are more than $85 this year since $85 is what each pole workshop costs. But like Korinne said, privates can definitely be worth it!
korinne · 6/20/2014
I got confused and I lied. Sorry. It was 180 and we split it among 3 people. Worth it though. The workshops were all 85.

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