

My name is Amy and I am an Imperfect Pole Dancer. What is an Imperfect Pole Dancer? The Imperfect Pole Dancer is the dancer who dances for enjoyment but isn’t a professional. They can be overweight or skinny. This dancer can be a dancer who struggles on moves. Someone who could have fears of dancing in front of others. A person who bruises if they look at the pole funny. The Imperfect Pole Dancer could wish to be more flexible but no matter what she/he does they never get there. The description of the Imperfect Pole Dancer can be many many reasons.



So…what makes me the Imperfect Pole Dancer is all of the reasons above. I am a mom of 2 who has lost 50 lbs but I have a belly that hangs and I can’t get rid of it. I am curvy on top and bottom which makes it hard to find the right clothes. I struggle with moves a plenty. For example, I struggled with the basic invert for 2 years before I could accomplish this move with out using my feet. I bruise like a peach. I lack flexibility in my back and I can not do the splits in any direction. I have a fear of dancing in front of others (unless I am drunk…we can save that for a later post).



You may be asking “why do you pole?”. I will have to answer this question by stating that I am addicted to the sport. Truly addicted. I love to feel the accomplishment when I finally achieve a move. I feel empowered and strong when I do extremely hard moves. I love the feeling of being sore after a great class or practice.

What will my blog be about?

Struggles on moves and how to achieve them

Clothing and attire for all body types ( I am curvy and shopping for pole clothes is hard)

Pole move mishaps (because it is okay to laugh at our failed attempts)

Building a playlist with great dance music

Any other topic that peaks my interest along the way

This blog is like a diary but I plan to help you in any way I can along your pole journey. Because, if I struggle with some part of pole dancing then someone else must as well. Being an Imperfect Pole Dancer can sometimes make you feel secluded. You are not secluded. Any one can pole dance. Any body shape, size and ability. You just need to understand that pole dancing is a journey that has many paths which can lead through trials and tribulations, to frustration, but also happiness. We need to celebrate our success in order to feel empowered.