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Pole dancing is a form of erotic dancing that takes muscular endurance and
coordination as well as sensuality. It involves dancing sensually with a vertical
pole and is often used in strip clubs and gentleman's clubs. It is often combined
with striptease, and/or lap dancing between performers. The dancer(s) may
simply hold the pole, or use it to perform more athletic moves such as climbs,
spins, and body inversions.
Porn star Jenna Jameson has described some risks of pole dancing: "Almost every dancer has bunions, corns, and bone spurs on their heels. And they all learn to live with constant sprained ankles. I've seen girls rupture their implants from hitting the pole wrong."
The pole
Standard Poles The standard dance pole typically consists of a hollow, steel
or brass pole running from floor to ceiling. The diameter is usually around
2 inches, allowing it to be gripped comfortably with one hand.
Home versions are available which may be used for practice or aerobic exercise. Materials include polished stainless steel, chromed steel, and brass. Each material allows for different gripping ability. Polished steel is one of the slickest materials, which provides for a faster, more fluid dance; brass poles provide more friction, allowing for an easier hold with hands or thighs and creating a slow, sensual dance style.
Poles are held in place by using threading to brace them against a ceiling joist. Stationary and rotating versions are available.
Show Poles There are now poles available for use in clubs that provide amazing visual effects, though they cannot support the weight of a pole dancer. These poles are made with clear plastics and contain water, glitter, and special reflective materials which provide amazing effects when used in conjunction with strobe lighting, as well as lighting hidden in their base joists.
Strip Dance as Exercise
Recently, pole dancing has caught on as a new and increasingly popular form
of exercise, in which women (and sometimes men) use the pole as a workout
prop. This form of exercise increases upper body strength while toning the
body as a whole.
Alternative versions
There are also alternative versions of pole dancing which are sometimes practiced
on techno parades. One is tree dancing, where a tree (or branch) is used as
a pole. Other versions use lantern poles. These dances, which are more artistic
than erotic, are more dangerous than traditional pole dancing.
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