"Just shut up, Karen🙄"

 

I know that's how you'd want to react to this question. At the end of the day, it's none of anyone's business how much we wear! 

BUT, someone still needs to answer this seriously, right? Why do we spend all the $ on professional polewear? So, let's dive into the real reasons.

 

1. Grip is Key

Skin Contact: The main reason pole dancers wear minimal clothing is for G.R.I.P. Skin contact with the pole is essential for executing moves safely and effectively. Clothing can slip, slide, and reduce friction, making it harder to maintain control.

We Need All Sorts of Grips, from Head to Toes:

• Neck: How many times have you pressed your neck to the pole so hard that the pole gives you a hickey?
• Shoulder: Ever hear of a shoulder mount? Maybe some people can do it without exposing their shoulder, but trust me, the friction is your friend when you're new to this.
• Armpit: Remember the time when your whole body weight was supported with that one poor armpit?
• Arm: Where all the pole kisses congregate. Period.
• Belly: Ever done a #pdcradle? This area needs to stick too! (A friendly note for all my beauties with a fresh belly button piercing: just DON'T)
• A$$: Ah ha! I'm showing my A$$ for no reason! I gotta do a #pdTitanic!
• Thigh: Your thighs are your best friend for so many moves, such as #pdpolesits and #pdsuperman.

(What happened when you don't have a good thigh grip😭)

• Knee Pit: All sorts of leg hangs, impossible without your knee pit.
• Toes: From foot grips to foot locks, even our feet need to stick to the pole!

 

2. Safety First

Avoiding Injuries: Wearing less ensures better grip, reducing the risk of falls and injuries. With skin directly touching the pole, dancers can stick better, making spins and climbs safer and more controlled.

 

3. Freedom of Movement

Unrestricted Motion: Minimal clothing allows for maximum range of motion. Tight or restrictive clothing can hinder movement and make it difficult to perform complex tricks and transitions smoothly.

 

4. Body Awareness

Feeling the Moves: Less clothing means dancers can better feel their body positioning and movements against the pole. This sensory feedback is crucial for perfecting technique and ensuring proper form.

 

5. Confidence Boost

Embracing the Body: Pole dancing is about self-expression and body positivity. Wearing less helps dancers embrace their bodies, building confidence and celebrating their physical achievements.

 

6. Practicality

Function Over Fashion: While the outfits may be stylish, their primary purpose is functionality. The designs are meant to support the dancer’s performance, providing the necessary grip and freedom to execute their moves flawlessly.

 

The Takeaway

Pole dancing outfits is all about enhancing performance, safety, and confidence. And no, we're not exposing for the sake of exposing (maybe sometimes we are but only sometimes). We're exposing for our lives. 

So next time someone asks why pole dancers wear so little, roll your eyes (or not) and just point them here. Wear it proud, and dance like everyone's watching—because they are!