What is Pole Dancing Pole dancing is a method of the performing arts that combines both gymnastics and dance.
It entails dancing and performing various acrobatic tricks with a pole positioned in a  vertical position.  Pole dancing lessons are growing in popularity as a mode of dance and  fitness as is practised by a large number of individuals in dance studios and gyms. There are many amateur and professional competitions in pole dancing all over the globe.

Prior to the early 2000s, pole dancing was mostly performed in strip and exotic dance clubs. Nowadays,  promoters of pole dancing fitness competitions have been trying to change the general perception of pole dance and to push it as a mainstream form of fitness and dance. .

Pole dancing typically contains sensual dance movement but is now being combined with a wider range of non-erotic dance styles and  gymnastics. A significant amount of strength is needed in advanced pole dancing along with, stamina and flexibility. For a more of a sensual pole dancing routine more emphasis is placed on erotic movement than the physical side of competition routines.