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MaKayla Keating, 22, emerges from the wings of the stage wearing a skintight halter top and skirt — both almost blinding with sequins. She walks up to a vertical metal pole anchored to the ground, ...

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 ...

When I started pole dancing, I was looking for a stress reliever. I had settled into a routine that mainly seemed to consist of, well, just work. This kind of one-track commitment was new for me: I ...

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 ...

Pole dancing requires a lot of strength, balance, and coordination, making it a great workout if you're looking for something new to try. If you don't feel quite up to taking your first pole fitness ...

Blackstage Pole’s Instagram page is a collection of reels teasing the upcoming pole dance performances that will take place at its annual show in London. Some performers in the reels are barefoot; ...