2023-10-16 11:48:00
Dancing around poles has existed since Antiquity, since it was already practiced during religious ceremonies and traditional rites in various cultures, notably in India and China.
Then, during the 19th century, circus and cabaret artists began using poles to perform certain acrobatic acts.
In the 20th century, we observed the emergence of striptease with a association between bars and eroticism.
The contemporary pole dance began to gain popularity from the 90s, becoming one of the trendiest sporting activities of recent years, and was inspired by the historical roots of circus, cabaret and striptease.
Both athletic and artistic discipline, discover all the benefits of this sport which is unfortunately still surrounded by prejudice.
A multitude of benefits for your body
Complete muscle strengthening
Pole dancing uses many muscle groups and the whole body : arms, shoulders, back, abdominals, buttocks and thighs.
The silhouette is found toned.
This discipline involves supporting the weight of the body with the help of a pole and thus allows you to considerably develop your Muscular force.
In this case, it is advisable to favor the pole dance fitness, more focused on fitness.
Better physical condition
You have to perform acrobatic movements and do several dance sequences, you expend a large amount of energy and burn many calories, between 250 and 350 calories per hour.
By practicing this sporting activity, you also develop your endurance and agility.
Improved flexibility
Before a pole dance session, it is imperative to carry out long stretches, to avoid injuries and allow you greater mobility.
In addition, some movements are very large and can even involve large gaps.
This sport allows you to significantly increase your flexibility at the level of muscles and joints.
Development of coordination and balance
You must chain dance movements and maintain your stability around the bar, while performing complex and choreographed figures.
The artistic center is the ideal solution if you want to improve your balance and coordination, while promoting your bodily expression.
An improvement in your appearance
Although this discipline requires a bar, it nevertheless falls within the domain of dance and therefore involves a certain grace, so that the sequences are carried out with fluidity and elegance.
To do this, dancers must master each movement and maintain a posture straight in order to obtain a harmonious result.
A way to develop self-confidence
In addition to its physical benefits, pole dancing helps strengthen self-esteem.
This activity encourages you to surpass yourself.
The more you progress and master complex movements, the more you gain confidence in yourself and your abilities.
Without being vulgar, this discipline integrates elements of sensuality, while maintaining an artistic and controlled appearance.
The exotic pole teaches you to master the sensual part that lies dormant in you, helping you to cultivate a positive image of your femininity and your body.
A sport, but also an art, this activity can be considered as a form of artistic expression unique in its kind, allowing you to express your emotions using your body as a support, a nice way to reconnect your body and your mind.
Finally, know that pole dancing is an excellent way to meet people.
Studios offering this activity help dancers feel better regarding themselves, to accept themselves as they are, which creates a community spirit and strengthens the bonds of the group.
Stop prejudice!
Pole dancing is a discipline that is surrounded by false preconceived ideas and can, in fact, be perceived negatively by some.
So it’s time to set the record straight.
#1: It’s not sport
For those who think that pole dancing is not a sporting activity, we would simply like to advise them to get dressed and do a one-hour session.
They will sweat profusely and find themselves completely sore the next day, which will most certainly change their mind.
Added to this is the fact that there is a global association and international federations organizing competitions.
Pole dancing is indeed a sport!
#2 : pole dance = strip-tease
When we talk regarding pole dancing, it is not uncommon for us to make a shortcut with strippers.
It’s not wrong that they use a vertical bar, but the similarities end there.
It is not the same bar, definitely not the same outfit and these two very distinct activities do not have the same purpose.
#3: it’s a women’s sport
Following on from the previous prejudice, if pole dancing = striptease, striptease = women.
Pole dancing is therefore an activity for seductive women looking to titillate their man.
There is nothing further from the truth, men are more and more interested in this discipline and men even consider it to be a very complete sport.
Moreover, every year, more and more gentlemen participate in the world pole dance championship.
#4: you have to be thin and flexible to practice
Pole dancing is an activity, in reality, very accessible : young, old, men, women, thin, round, flexible and less flexible.
Take lessons, start at beginner level, progress at your own pace and above all have fun.
Like any sport, practice makes you better.
No specific skills are required to get started. The more you train, the more you will develop muscle, strength and flexibility.
To try it is to adopt it: they testify
Anne-Sophie, 34 years old
Not a fan of sport for a penny, I started pole dancing solely to accompany a friend who didn’t want to go to her class alone.
During the first lesson, to my great surprise, I had a lot of fun and I even managed to perform some tricks.
Pole dancing learned to regain confidence in my body and allowed me to make lots of new friends.
Having become addicted, I go there three times a week and my progress is spectacular.
Simon, 30 years old
I chose to learn pole dancing, because it seemed to me to be the cross between bodybuilding and body expression.
I appreciate the great open-mindedness of this environment, the body, gender or sexuality are never questioned and in no way constitute obstacles to practicing this activity.
I hear a lot of prejudice, I’m often asked if I’m a stripper or if I dance naked, it’s a shame.
For the moment, in my group, I am the only man, but I do not despair that the family will grow.
To summarize, if you are looking to sculpt a dream figure, strengthen your muscles and unleash the artist in you, then pole dancing is for you!
Please note that if this activity is preferably practiced at bare skin, it’s neither to be sexy nor to look like a stripper, but simply because bare skin grips the bar better and allows you to perform certain aerial figures, without slipping or tiring yourself out.
Updated by Emma on: 10/16/2023
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