#pole perspective

Refusing to make pole dancing an Olympic event would show just how sexist sport really is

[Rebecca Reid | Metro] If you’re good at something, and you’re ambitious, you want to be the best of it. When it comes to sport, being the best means (broadly speaking) the Olympics. Which is why it matters that there is currently a debate over whether or not pole-dancing should be considered to become an Olympic sport. The main objection to this idea? As if you even need to ask. Everyone knows…

Dancers take up pole position

[JUDITH AISTHORPE | NT News] Local competitor Jacqui La Croix competed in her first comp two years ago and is hoping to improve on her second place result. Ms La Croix said she’s been perfecting her routine for the past four months. the routine touches on heart break, love and empowerment. She said the routine and pole dancing in general was empowering. “I love how I feel empowered and strong and…

Pole dancing puts a writer’s ego in check

[Sophia Starmack / Banner Correspondent | Wicked Local Truro] “Any body, any age, any gender can do this…Pole dancing is for everybody.” If the instruction “Wear booty shorts and don’t use lotion” makes you nervous, you’re not alone. When I hung up the phone with Jena Clough of DreamFyre Pole Fitness, I had to wonder what I’d gotten myself into. Clough had been gregarious and encouraging,…

Pole Fitness: Here’s how you can make pole dance a part of your exercise regime

[Etti Bali | Hindustan Times] Want to add a little bit of dance, drama and pizzazz to your workout regime? Pole dance or pole fitness may be the thing for you. Recently, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez dabbled in the dance form to prep for a role and seemed smitten. In addition to offering a full body workout, pole dancing also adds an element of fun to your exercise regime. It is an…

[Vidya Prabhu | Hindustan Times] The year was 2008. Krystel Arbia, a Milan resident, had just delivered her third son. Desperate to get back in shape, she tried Pilates and yoga, in addition to running and Thai boxing. Nothing worked though; till she read in a magazine about pole dancing as a fitness routine. “It intrigued me, so I tried it. And guess what − it worked beautifully, both as a…

Sport360 takes on Pole Fit Dubai

[Hiba Khan | Sport360] When you think of pole dancing, fitness may not be the first thing that pops to mind. But you would be surprised to know it has become a popular technique across the globe to improve fitness and agility. However, I have to admit I was a bit hesitant when I got the opportunity to try out this unique programme. With whatever knowledge a quick Google search equipped me with, I…

Mom Blasted for Encouraging Toddler to Pole Dance – but We Love Her for It

[CHRIS YUSCAVAGE, OLGA ENCARNACION | Complex News] “Ok everytime you see a pole doesn’t always mean stripper,” another commenter wrote. “There are actual pole dancing classes that don’t involve taking off clothes for money.” Is pole dancing an appropriate activity for young children? Believe it or not, that’s been a hot topic that has been at the center of debate on the internet over the course…

Eagle Theatre Cast of ROCK OF AGES Trains in Pole Fitness

[BWW News Desk | Broadway World] “Pole fitness is a beautiful, empowering, sexy and even elegant way to build muscle and push your body to new limits!” Eagle Theatre’s upcoming riotous and raucous production, ROCK OF AGES, running January 20th – February 19th, has the onstage talent taking their skill set to a new and healthier level. Pole Fitness Trainer, Christina Laschuck-Roche digs beyond the…