International Pole Convention Recap!  

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the 

International Pole and Exotic Dance Fitness Convention.  This year's convention was a huge success with pole dancers dancers, instructors, and enthusiasts attending from all around the world.  Here is some coverage of the event:

ABC: http://www.wpbf.com/health/28208806/detail.html

Sentinel: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sun-sentinel.com%2Fnews%2Fpalm-beach%2Ffl-pole-dancing-fitness-20110611%2C0%2C1080859.story&h=dc8b6

CNN: http://www.kplctv.com/story/14897722/pole-dancers-from-around-the-world-gather-in-fl

Poling Around Town from UnitedPoleArtists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAnVRrJqf_c&feature=related

 

X-Pole US would also like to thank Pole Pressure, Jessalynn, her family, and our international teams, the UK, Mexico, and New Zealand for making this event bigger and better than ever!

 

Whether you're teaching pole fitness classes now or you're just getting started, registering for an X-Pert Pole Fitness professional training is one of the best moves you can make. The first and only program of its kind, the 2-day, 16-hour training is accredited by AFAA and ACE - the top fitness certifying organizations - and endorsed by the PFA. 

 

With X-Pert, you'll learn everything you need to teach a 60-minute pole fitness class, from the basics to dance choreography to exercise science.  You'll receive 1.6 ACE and 10 AFAA continuing education credits, a detailed instructor manual with a full photo library of pole moves and comprehensive class outlines, an X-Pert t-shirt, and exclusive discounts on X-Pole products.

 

The next training session is in Los Angeles on June 25th and 26th!  For more info, click here!  To register, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join us at Girl Next Door - A Pole Dance Soiree this July 3rd at King King in Hollywood!  Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.  There will be some very special guests in town performing and watching this show!  Click here to buy tickets before they sell out!    

  

Also join us for the X-Pole FLY Afterparty from 10pm-midnight at King King immediately following the show!  Ticket cost is $10 after 10pm or free if you already have a show ticket!

  

Next round of auditions for the Girl Next Door Show are July 17th at the Pole Garage in Santa Monica. 

Please RSVP for the audition on or before Friday, July 15th at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This July 8th and 9th, Kelly Maglia Vertical Theater (KMVT) and Jagged: A Contemporary Pole Dance Company as seen on America's Best Dance Crew team up to bring you Catalyst, a never before seen production at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. Please join KMVT and Jagged for a magical evening of gravity-defying pole dance and mesmerizing music theatre. Mermaids and sailors; fairies and snakes; jealousy, betrayal, and murder... "Catalyst" will drop you into the depths of the ocean, lift you to the sky, and ignite your inner fire.  The cast will include a variety of dancers from all backgrounds including ballet, jazz, modern, and pole dance.  Marlo Fisken and Annemarie Davies along with many of the USPDF Competitors including Nadia Sharif and Mina Mortezaie are included in this A-list cast!  Tickets on sale now at the El Portal box office!

 The most renowned pole performers in the world will be showcasing their individual style & technique in Pole Reflections this July 30, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Performing in their chosen genres, with no required elements; for the first time - these artists will be presenting you with a production that comes from the heart: showcasing the artistry of true pole performance.  Click here for a full list of performers and to buy your show tickets.

 

          

It's always nice to hear about events at your local pole studios.  This month in the San Diego area, dance & style collide at The Dollhouse Fitness Exotic Runway Show Sunday June 26th!  Your favorite Dolls will be rocking the runway in the hottest new Fitness, Burlesque, and Exotic looks.

 

Also, San Diego's Premier Pole Crew, GRAViTATiONAL POLE will be competing for San Diego's Best Dance Crew at the San Diego County Fair Thursday June 23rd.  Let's wish them luck!!

 

If you'd like X-Pole's help with one of your own events, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thanks!