A fiercely confident pole instructor is showing the world that there is no size requirement for sex appeal. Ro’Yale - also known as Da Queen of Curves - started pole dancing after a temporary separation from her husband left her questioning who she really was. After just a few lessons, she knew she had found a lifelong passion and suggested that her studio - Vertical Joes - start offering pole dancing classes for plus size women, but she never expected them to offer the position to her.

Videographer / director: John-Paul Steele
Producer: Hannah Stevens, Nick Johnson
Editor: James Thorne