Comments on: Breasts and Pole Dancing

By: Tiamari

Tiamari — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:09:47 +0000

I so wish I had a “big boobs” problem…. (sigh)

By: Joy Leng

Joy Leng — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:55:26 +0000

i have to agree with Libby. Yoga absolutely works. It not only strengthens my balance and coordination, it helps me find back my alignment when I pole consecutively for a few days.

It is always good to alternate pole with other exercises that does strengthening work or find your alignment back.

By: Deena

Deena — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:29:00 +0000

I am considering implants. I’m curious as to the damage pole dancing could cause to them. Are there any special considerations?

By: Lara

Lara — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:25:34 +0000

This is really good advice thanks, i am an instrcutor and a 30DD. I always find when teaching that inverting or doing certain moves mean my boobs are either on show- which is not the impression i want to give – or in the way of me and the pole. I have now got myself a sports bra which means i feel more confident about teaching and i also feel more like i am giving a lesson rather then a show lol!!

By: Xanthe

Xanthe — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:07:28 +0000

This is a great post, as I am top heavy. I am also heavier by mass, so a lot of the spins using 1 hand to hold the body up, i do struggle sometimes (basically slip all the way down before i do my spin!), but I find chalk does a lot of the job. One thing i’m still working on is going upside down. Because of the strength needed to hold the body while inverting, I’m still struggling to do this. I am working on it, and I will succeed one day!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:26:26 +0000

Hey Cambs Anon,

I know it can be frustrating when other progress quicker than you feel you are, but rest assured as time passes you will see that you can do moves much more successfully than others. I once taught a student that struggled with most of the spins because of her short height and gymnastic frame, but once she got onto the reverse climb – wow you should see this girl scale the pole! You will find that your body shape will allow certain moves to be easier and certain to be harder – I find this myself – and try to let all my students know not to get frustrated or beat themselves up over it. If in doubt take a rest and move onto a different move and come back to the specific move next session. Sometimes taking a break is almost more beneficial than hammering on at the move, as it gives a chance for the body to learn at a distance!

Good luck with it all!

Lucy
x

By: cambs anon

cambs anon — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:20:29 +0000

Ive started poling, and im on my 8th week and loving it, the oly thing is I havent mastered the moves (such as the giselle) quite as easy as my other class members, im smaller in height but bigger in body size, will this hinder me, as I get really frustrated?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:27:08 +0000

Great article! I tend to wear a halter bathing suit top under a sports bra (a little sexier, and gives a better shape) when I’m doing inversions, but a supportive regular bra when I’m teaching an intro or low-level class (where I’m unlikely to go upside down). Thanks again for the info!

By: Ruthann Jagge

Ruthann Jagge — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:08:31 +0000

EXCELLENT article and one I have been needing to read!

Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!