Dance Pole Safety
and Injury Prevention

Dance pole safety and the prevention of pole dancing injuries are becoming hot topics, with more and more people getting involved in the vertical arts as a way to get fit and have fun.

In any discussion of safety, we need to start with the type of equipment you plan to use. This is because different dance poles have different safety issues.

For example, a friction fit dance pole that relies on proper fit and installation is inherently less safe than a permanent pole dancing pole that's bolted to the floor and ceiling.

While it would take an extreme amount of force and neglect for the permanently mounted one to come down, the friction fit pole can do so relatively easily, owing to its design.

To read more about safety for your specific type of setup, just click on the following links:

Of course, you should always defer to the manufacturer's advice and suggestions on specific dance pole safety matters. After all, they built it and they should know its limits!

If in doubt, contact the manufacturer's customer service department. More than likely they will be able to give you a definitive answer or some solid advice if you're ever concerned about a safety issue with your equipment.

In addition to the safety issues that are specific to the type of pole you use, here are some general dancer pole safety tips that will help you reduce or avoid injuries by ensuring you use your equipment and accessories safely.

You may also want to check out these two pages that discuss practical steps you can take to avoid fitness pole injuries, and how to treat common poledancing injuries like sprains, strains, bumps and bruises should they occur.

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