This October, strippers, sex workers, and pole dancers will gather in Portland, Oregon for a five-day celebration of artistry, community, and empowerment.

Curated in honor of Nirvana’s 10-year anniversary as a pole dancer, the Stripper Summit uplifts the very community that shaped her journey and continues to inspire so many around the world.

What began as a personal milestone has grown into a larger mission: to provide dancers with tools, resources, and perspectives that spark meaningful shifts in how we approach our work, our lives, and our collective future.

The Stripper Summit is a non-profit experience created entirely for the community, by the community. Every dollar raised goes directly to the strippers and sex workers who bring this event to life through workshops and performances. In addition, all donations for the community panel discussion will be gifted to the panelists—honoring their lived experiences, their voices, and the wisdom they share that strengthens our community’s growth and expansion.

If the pole dance community has made an impact in your life to any capacity, we welcome you to join us for the Stripper Summit, this October 25th-30th in Portland, OR — or online!

WHATS HAPPENING:

Workshops (Oct 26–28) – Three days of immersive learning featuring nine workshops led by current and former strippers who are leaders in the field. Each 90-minute session shares skills, practices, and perspectives that support both professional dancers in the club and civilian movers in their artistic expression.

Workshops can be attended in-person as well as online.
Each participant receives a recording whether they make it to the live session or not!

The workshop menu goes live this October 5th with instructor profiles, class details, and information on how to access! Be a step ahead of the game by purchasing one of the workshop packages today to ensure your spot when the menu hits the public!

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Community Panel (Oct 29) – A 3-hour gathering for dialogue, reflection, and connection featuring 10-15 panelist speakers who are leaders in their community! Panelists and participants will explore solution-based conversations around the realities of our work, lives, and community—focusing on growth, resilience, and collective empowerment. Breakout groups will create space for more intimate exchanges and community building!

We’ll have a curated array of vendors who provide:

• educational materials and/or services related to finances, law, healthcare, childcare, therapy, etc.

• massage and bodywork resources, tools, and/or services 

• dance wear, dance related clothing and/or heels

• crafts, jewelry, and/or accessories

The community panel is a donation based event intended to provide accessibility to the conversations that truly make an impact! All donations are gifted to the panelist speakers who lead this experience! We invite you to come explore the vendors, connect with one another, and listen to insightful perspectives on important topics within our community.

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The Stripper Showcase (Oct 30) – A powerful evening of performance featuring 22 dancers
— including local and traveling strippers, and special guests from Nirvana’s community!

Since the very beginning, stripping has been at the heart of pole dance—shaping its technique, its aesthetic, and its culture. This showcase honors the artistry, power, and presence of strippers, transforming the stage into a space of deep reverence and celebration.

Everyone in the pole community is invited—strippers, sex workers, civilian dancers, and anyone who loves this movement.

Bring your friends, your family, your partners, your sugar daddies, and your singles $$$ to support the dancers who make this culture what it is!

WHY IT MATTERS:

Stripping was the foundation of Nirvana’s journey as a dancer, teacher, and soul in progress. From the very beginning, this art form shaped her life—expanding her self-worth, personal authority, and the confidence to move through the world with a powerful magnetism. It taught her how to be an entrepreneur, how to connect deeply with others, and how to make a living doing what she loves. Stripping opened doors to incredible opportunities, from high-profile performances to traveling the world, and connected her to a community that has become a home full of inspiration, support, and shared growth.

It is this love for her craft and the community she’s grown with that fuels the Stripper Summit. By creating this space for learning, dialogue, and performance, Nirvana honors her roots while giving back to the people who built and continue to expand this culture—offering tangible skills, deeper connection, and renewed inspiration to carry with them long after the summit concludes!

WHO’S INVITED

The summit welcomes strippers, sex workers, pole dancers, and allies who support this community! Whether attending a workshop, joining the conversation at our community panel, or cheering and tipping at the showcase — this space is for you!