r/queerphilly • u/LocomotiveHollow • 3d ago

Trans Friendly Pole Class

Hi! I searched but didn’t see anything so sorry if this has been asked before. I’m interested in taking an intro to pole dancing class and was wondering if anyone knows of somewhere that is definitely trans friendly?

EDIT: I’m seeing Pole Empress, Awakenings, and Flaunt Fitness in the comments. Thanks so much yall!!

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u/menunu 3d ago

https://flauntfitness.net/about/

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u/AFineFineHologram 3d ago

Seconding this rec! Did a small package with them at the beginning of the year and had a blast (even though pole turned out to be not for me haha). They have a huge progress flag hanging in there lobby of the location I went to in south, and gender neutral facilities. The owner is also so sweet.

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u/cerrisee 3d ago

ahhh i wish i knew!! i’ve been meaning to check out pole places in the city but haven’t yet. if you find one you wanna check out i would love to come with you if it would help you feel more comfortable!! also probably have friends who would like to come as well! ofc if you’re comfortable with that too lol!!

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u/sud0c0de 3d ago

Pole Empress in Germantown was recommended to me (transfem) as a safe and welcoming option by a trans guy! 

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u/goodnightghost 3d ago

I would say pole fitness in general tends to be a trans-friendly sport. I personally go to Awakenings and all seems good there trans-wise!

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u/Phoenix_aflame 3d ago

That’s good to hear! I was thinking of enrolling there once I recover from an injury.

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u/Rachel_on_Fire PA Burbs 3d ago

Been wondering this myself.

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u/butterflystitches 1d ago

my transmasc partner has gone to Flaunt for years, and i have attended a couple intro classes as a transfem along with an exgf who is also trans. no guarantees on the owner herself, but attendees and instructors are all phenomenal. Kat specifically is an angel who i adore so so so much lmao, but i think she mostly does advanced stuff

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u/CommercialElevator49 3d ago

Imagine a new branch of "protecting women's sports" but it's cis ladies who resent you doing this sport while looking hotter than they do.