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Pole dancing 101



This pole dancer is performing a knee hold. (wikipedia)

In some gyms across the country pole dancing classes have caught on. Said to be a way for women to "get in touch with" their sensual side pole dancing involves aerobic moves on a vertical pole. Some incorporate spins and inversions (upside down).

You can find a gym with a pole class; you can buy a pole that is bolted from your floor to your ceiling or you can build a pole. For more information on how to build a pole here is a website.

A quick lesson on pole dancing comes from

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It seems that the Pole Dance Doll is a real children's toy. Some parents are up in arms about it. There are several versions of  these dolls but they are geared toward adults as novelties. Gizmodo featured an image of the "Pole Dance" doll marketed toward children. The doll's packaging says "the pole dancer starts dancing when music begins" http://gizmodo.com/5348675/pole-dancer-d.The doll's base plays music and lights up.

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