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The origins of pole dancing are a bit vague but seem to have had its roots in the strip clubs in Canada and then spread to the US.  Within a short time it reached the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

This origin in the world of the erotic has largely confined pole dancing to the world of lap dancing bars and night clubs.The popularity of pole dancing as a form of exercise has grown over the past few years, partly due to the fact that Hollywood championed pole dancing in shows like “Desperate Housewives” and “The Sopranos”.

It rapidly became the ultimate showbiz workout with the likes of Kelly Brook, Kate Moss and Terri Hatcher writhing around poles to keep fit.Pole dancing is a simple form of dancing that borrows much from the world of gymnastics in that it requires muscular endurance and coordination as well as sensuality.

It involves dancing with a vertical pole where the dancer may simply hold the pole, or use it to perform more athletic moves such as climbs, spins, and body inversions. However pole dancing is more than just a sexy routine danced around a pole, it requires strength, flexibility and athleticism in order to execute the moves well and with ease.

The objective of learning to pole dance is not to titillate the women’s partners, although that might be a bonus factor!  The purpose of the pole dancing is to help women feel confident in themselves as well as getting fit. Pole dancing is moving from the seedy image of lap dancing clubs to the respectability of dance studios, gyms and even normal homes. 

While most dance poles are permanently fixed in one place, it is possible to purchase poles that are attached to a base and sturdy enough to not require ceiling supports.  These poles allow for the same range of movements and exercises as those which are permanently attached.  It is possible to find poles that operate in the same manner as most shower rods. One end of the pole is stood on the floor and the other end is extended until it is snug against the ceiling.  It is then locked in place.  These types of pole are not really sturdy enough for exercise and are meant instead for erotic dancing. 

Aerobic dancing or exercises with a pole, requires the pole to be safely fixed and this will normally mean going to professional classes. The dancing uses a vertical pole where the dancer may simply hold the pole, or use it to perform more athletic moves such as climbs, spins, and body inversions. 

It is more than just a sexy routine danced around a pole; it is a full cardio workout that can easily burn of 250 calories or more.The workout is normally accompanied by music in a similar way to normal aerobics.  Just like aerobics, the pole dance session consists of a series of individual exercises carried in time with the music. From an erotic dance performed in a strip-clubs, pole dancing has evolved into an art form, performed in mainstream theatre and corporate conventions.

Competitions are now common where pole dancing is showcased on its own without any reference to nudity. Pole dancing has now also begun to grow into an exciting and effective form of exercise. 

To manage this surge in popularity, recognised schools and qualifications are being developed and this is leading to is new breed of instructor and dance/exercise class.