Wow!
To all the dancing ladies out there, never let anyone tell you that your job isn’t hard work!
By the time I left my pole dancing class, I was covered in sweat. But I was also transformed from the inside out.
To be honest, I almost had second thoughts. When I first walked into the studio I almost turned around and walked right back out. I talked myself into going by telling myself that there would be plenty of other women my size in the class.
Boy, I was wrong. In fact, I’m fairly certain that at least a few of the women could have worked as super models.
After a few deep breaths, I managed not to turn run screaming out of the classroom. The one bright spot, was the teacher. He was probably the most interesting man I’ve ever met. So yes, I stayed.
However, the first time I got up on the stage and tried out the pole, it was a bit of a disaster. Actually, it was more like a reverse belly flop. I was so embarrassed that I was sure I was done and was ready to slink out the door.
But I stuck it out with the encouraging words of the fantastic teacher. He told me to forget about my size and concentrate on feeling confident and seductive in my own skin.
I listened to the music, and didn’t even worry about the laughter that I expected to hear in reaction to my attempt at twirling the pole. Instead I danced, getting lost in beats, with the certainty that every curve of my full figure was enticing. By the time I was done, I was greeted with applause.
I learned something important. There’s no special outfit, diet, or class that will create pride in my own body, I have to be the one that does that. So from now on I plan to walk with my head held high, and a bit more of a sway in my hips.
My best advice to you is this:
- Look in the mirror.
- Instead of noticing all of the things that you don’t like, notice the way your body’s unique shape creates an allure that no other body on this planet can. You’re a unique beauty that ought to be shared with the world.
- Only you have those hips, only you have that bodacious rack.
- Wear them both with pride and swish those hips!
Love,
Sammy
Single Wide Female (SWF)
Hi, I’m a curvaceous size 20/22 (UK size) bid and I started burlesque dancing a year ago. I’m not the biggest/smallest/oldest/youngest there, what I am is a happy person surrounded by the greatest group of women I know. We are all going through different things but the support, joy and encouragement these ladies always give is amazing.
Reading your books is like being at class, it gives the same sense of joy and encouragement.
Thankyou
Thanks so much for reading! My biggest hope is these books encourage other women to try something new, even if they’re a little scared or unsure. I am not the most confident all the time, but trying something ends up building my confidence. I always discover new skills I didn’t think I had!
I started pole dancing at Christmas! It was petrifying walking into that class, I’m not a large size but I am quite short so the extra weight looks even bigger!
Even though I am surrounded by women who look like they’ve come from a magazine shoot I am so happy in class! It’s great to see my strength and confidence increase and get loads of photo’s a videos while I’m at it!
Everyone at class is so supportive, it easy to think that these gorgeous women will shun you, or be so full of confidence at all times, when actually they have their “not so confident” moments too!
I like how you put that into your books! Especially in Sammy’s travels.
Keep writing! x
Good for you! It must feel great to do something that you may not have pictured before. Appreciate your comment and support. <3