It could be a scene from any workout class: about a dozen women, outfitted in tank tops and T-shirts, sports bras, and stretchy pants, waiting expectantly for the instructor to begin. The difference?

I took a beginners pole dancing class. The class combined flexibility, strength, and, of course, a lot of dancing. I left feeling energized, empowered, and confident. Society has ingrained in us the ...

Back in January, my friend Claire forwarded me a Groupon deal: five pole-dancing lessons at Philly Premier Pole Dance for 25 bucks, tagged with the message, “Do this with me!!!” With my passion for ...

When I first heard about pole dancing fitness classes, I was instantly intrigued. The naughtiness appealed to me, as so many naughty things do. I also loved the idea of dance-fitness classes because I ...

My legs are spread open in the instructor’s face as I attempt a basic wrist sit move (where you grip the pole with one hand under your butt, then kick your legs wide open), and she’s telling me off ...