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By Susan Peach
Your Pole Pal is busy reorganizing the plus size pole dancing section, so some of the FAQ are still here on this page. But not to worry, soon all the information for plus size pole dancers will all be in one place. Thanks for your patience during this re-construction phase!
Wouldn't it be awesome if EVERYONE who wanted to try pole dancing had the confidence to give it whirl? The truth is, many plus size women have legitimate concerns about taking up the sport. These range from worries about whether or not they'll feel comfortable in class, if a particular weight-related health issue might be a concern, or where to find plus size pole wear.
If you have a question about plus size pole dancing, please browse the questions below first, in case yours is already answered there.
If not, Your Pole Pal invites you to submit your question using the form below. She'll get right on it, and hopefully the answer will help YOU get right on a dance pole!
NOTE: there is currently a very large backlog of questions that have been submitted by site visitors. Your Pole Pal is working hard to get all of them answered, but new questions may take some time to receive an answer at this time.
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Plus size dancing
Where can I find plus size pole dancing in Chicago?
Susan from PDFF says...
Great question Shawnna! I did some digging and unfortunately as of …
222 pounds and barely have any upper body strength
Hi I'm 18 years old and I'm 222 pounds. I don't have that much upper body strength and that's mostly where my problem areas are. Will the instructors be …
Am I too heavy to lift myself up on the pole?
I'm about 190 & I was wondering if I would be able to pick myself up during the Dance. And what all do I need to work on to be able to lift myself?
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can heavy girls invert on the pole with enough work?
I'm quite bottom heavy. Is there any hope in a smooth inversion and working upside down?
Susan from PDFF says...
Don't give up Sandy, there's …
IS X-Pole thicker than Lil Mynx?
You talked about pole thickness....I'm looking at Lil Mynx 45mm or 50mm.
I heard that the 50mm is thinner than 45mm on any pole because it is "stretched …
Having trouble sliding around the pole smoothly
I'm 229 pound with very thick thighs and it is very uncomfortable for me to do some of the spins on the pole.
Like the ribbon and the fireman rubs …
My right ankle has limited mobility. Will I be able to pole dance?
I have gained about 40 pounds since my car accident a little over a year ago from not walking for several months and now my limited mobility. I can't do …
Is 165 considered heavy weight
I'm about 165 or 170. I feel like I am heavy, what do you think? Thank you.
Your Pole Pal replies:
Hi Lorraine! :) I assume your question refers …
Are there boy shorts out there for plus size girls with tank tops?
What type of clothes for plus size women who are interesting in pole dancing?
Also are there boy shorts and cute tanks for pluz size women. I am 227 …
I'm 400lbs and want to start pole dancing
Where do I start, what do you recommend, please be honest I'm a big woman I can take it. What's the best way to mount a pole if you don't want to mount …
Will the Mi Pole brand pole hold my weight?
I currently weigh 245. The Mi Pole brand says it will easily hold 250. I've also read customer reviews stating that it will hold more than this. Its design …
Handicapped
I use to dance for a living. Now I have gained 120lbs from sitting in a wheelchair. I want information on pole dancing with one leg and what type of …
What about height, weight, or size? Does it matter? Really?
Big girls like to dance and be sexy too! Some of us size 16 & voluptuous+ need to feel comfortable going into a class of size 6 little girls. We can not …
Susan Peach was an early pioneer in pole fitness and is now the voice behind Your Pole Pal, a long-running resource for the pole community. With more than 30 years of experience teaching pole, dance, and fitness, she helps newcomers navigate the world of pole with confidence.
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