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?

A friend directed Gina Bushey to her first pole dancing class because the friend knew Bushey had a flair for performance. She was a cheerleader in high school and performed in theater and dance. “I ...

The phrase "men's pole dancing" might bring scenes from the movie "Magic Mike" to mind: a stage full of guys with sculpted pecs, low-slung jeans, ripped abs and bulging biceps tearing off their Velcro ...

Some students looking for an unconventional workout left their weights at the ARC and brought their courage and sass to Illini Pole Fitness, where they learn how to climb a pole like the pros. Miranda ...

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 ...

Regina Armand’s passion for pole dancing and aerial arts led her to create Aerial Loft, a dance studio in Mineola, that offers a safe and supportive environment for people to express themselves, build ...

Back in May, I convinced two of my friends to try something new: pole dancing. The event, Pole in the Pearl, was taking place at The Pearl, offering an hour of beginner instruction followed by two ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to include additional information about the owners' training in pole, flow and spin arts. WAUSAU – Following a performance by Green Bay-based band Brass ...

Envision a Hollywood A-Lister's workout. You're probably picturing Jennifer Lopez working with a personal trainer or Kate Hudson doing her favorite Pilates class. But Lupita Nyong'o, as she recently ...