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Tips, destination guides, and insights for the pole & aerial community.

Apr 20, 2026

How to choose the right pole camp or retreat

With hundreds of pole and aerial camps worldwide, choosing the right one matters. A complete guide to matching your goals, level, style, and budget to the perfect camp.

Apr 20, 2026

What to pack for a pole camp: the complete checklist

The definitive packing list for pole camps and retreats — training essentials, recovery gear, destination-specific items, and what to leave at home.

Apr 20, 2026

Pole camp vs retreat vs intensive vs workshop: what's the difference?

Camps, retreats, intensives, workshops, and conventions — these terms mean different things. A guide to every type of pole event and which format is right for you.

Apr 20, 2026

Your first pole camp abroad: the solo traveler's guide

Going to a pole camp alone is one of the most rewarding ways to travel. Practical tips for choosing a solo-friendly camp, staying safe, and making lifelong friends.

Apr 20, 2026

Why every pole dancer should try a pole camp at least once

From accelerated progress to global friendships, here's why a pole camp is one of the most rewarding experiences in the pole world — and why most people can't stop at one.

Apr 14, 2026

Aerial silks retreats: where to train fabric worldwide

Aerial silks is the most popular apparatus at camps and retreats. From dedicated silks intensives to pole camps with fabric programming.

Apr 14, 2026

How to enter your first pole competition

Everything you need to know about entering your first pole competition — choosing an event, preparing your routine, and what to expect on competition day.

Apr 14, 2026

Exotic pole competitions: categories, judging & where to compete

From Exotic Generation to national championships — a complete guide to exotic pole competitions, categories, and how they're judged.

Apr 14, 2026

Best pole camps and retreats 2026: the complete guide

A comprehensive guide to the best pole and aerial camps, retreats, and workshops happening around the world in 2026.

Apr 14, 2026

Pole retreats for beginners: everything you need to know

You don't need to be advanced to attend a pole camp. Many retreats welcome beginners — here's how to find the right one.

Apr 14, 2026

Exotic pole retreats and heels camps worldwide

From Mediterranean heels intensives to tropical floorwork escapes — the best exotic pole retreats around the world.

Mar 18, 2026

Pole camps in Asia: Bali, Thailand & beyond

From Bali's rice-paddy studios to Thai beach retreats, explore the best pole camps across Asia.

Feb 28, 2026

Where to find pole camps in the Americas

Mexico, USA, Costa Rica, Brazil and beyond — a guide to pole camps and retreats across North and South America.

Feb 12, 2026

Tropical pole retreats you need to know about

Beach, sun, and pole — the best tropical pole retreats from Bali to Mexico to the Canary Islands.

Mar 5, 2026

A guide to pole competitions worldwide

From sport pole championships to exotic showcases, everything you need to know about pole competitions around the world.

Mar 22, 2026

Aerial retreats: silks, lyra & trapeze camps around the world

A guide to aerial retreats worldwide — from dedicated silks and lyra camps to pole retreats with aerial programming.

Jan 20, 2025

Best pole camps in Europe

From Austrian mountain spas to Mediterranean islands, discover the best pole camps across Europe.

Jan 15, 2025

What is a pole camp?

A pole camp is a multi-day event where pole dancers come together to train, learn, and connect - usually in a destination setting.