Pole dancing, you may not have thought of it as a sport, but it is a sport and skill.  It requires gymnastic, ballet and modern dance be implemented and harmonized around a pole.  Spins, climbs, body inverts, and static poses are some of the endless variety of tricks and moves you will learn as you begin to dance on the pole.  It takes practice, but the pole dancer can become better and better incorporating sexy floor moves into her dance routine.

There are 3 primary types of pole dancing.  Exotic dance, empowerment, and fitness are the three main genres of pole dancing.  Different people decide to poll dance for different reasons, but it is a good idea to try all the styles, or incorporate a blend into your dance routine for best results. You can find someone to teach pole dancing for fitness.

Generally, when people refer to pole dancing they may be referring to sleazy dancing in a strip club.  This is not what exotic pole dancing is all about.  While many women do feel sexy practicing exotic dance, most women find that keeping elements of exotic dance in their routine is empowering.  Exotic dance need not be trashy.  It can actually be thought of as an art form.  It is a type of dancing that is an art when performed skillfully, and has been likened to watching the movements of a swan. 

Dancing at the pole, many women experience a sense of empowerment unlike any they have felt before.  The emotional benefits and increased sense of self-confidence contribute significantly to the woman’s overall sense of well being.  An empowered woman feels stronger, more confident, and ready to take on the world.

Pole dancing is now considered a legitimate form of exercise.  Why shouldn’t it be?  It burns up to 400 calories in an hour.  It provides muscular strength and endurance work, as well as extensive toning in a full body workout.  Muscle definition will begin to appear in a short time and will be noticeable especially in the arms, thighs, and buttocks.  Three of the biggest “trouble” spots for women. 

Pole dancing is beneficial in many other ways.  You will find your posture and flexibility increase as your fitness level rises.  All of this can be gained while enjoying a fun, invigorating exercise.  Flexibility, strength and self expression are essential to pole dancing, but these will develop and improve the more you practice.  You can begin pole dancing at any size, weight, body style, fitness, or flexibility level. All  you  need is a removable dance pole for your home. 

Pole dancing and physical fitness seem to have a positive effect not only physically, but psychologically, as well.  Physical exercise is known to affect the brain’s release and use of endorphins and serotonin.  These hormones not only make you feel better, but can help relieve pain and even induce an almost euphoric feeling.