Pole dancing for fitness has become a popular activity for middle age people during last 2-3 years. Started in California, Las Vegas and New-York City at the beginning of our century, now pole workouts are widely practiced in most cities across North America. Let's take a closer look at Denver, CO as an average Midwest city to examine the changes that have happened in the interest of general public to pole dancing lessons.
Two years ago Denver had three pole dancing studios which were regularly attended by approximately eight to twelve students each. Now there are five studios specific to pole dancing and several dance and fitness studios offer pole dancing classes as well. From LoDo "pole disease" expanded to Colorado Springs, Golden, and Parker.
Besides increasing number of studios the new trend is to offer more types of pole dancing exercises connecting them to yoga, ballet, gymnastics and even burlesque type group shows. Pole studios work on improving self-image of their students beyond pole dancing. Most of them offer sensual movement, lap dance, boot camps and flexibility classes. And yes, it is now accepted as male fitness activity too. More and more people have come to understanding that pole dancing is not just about moving hips and taking off closing. Pole dancing combines beauty of arts, excitement of sports and fun of night clubs. It helps people to gain confidence, encourages to workout to have strong healthy bodies. It is available for people of all ages (18+) and body types.
Now pole addicts in Colorado can choose between stationary or spinning pole (Chick Coop, SpringsSalsa, Good Mood Club), co-ed (L'Ru studios, Colorado Free University, Good Mood Club) or girls only groups, Strip n' Fit 40+ (L'Ru studios), pole ballet (Tease studio), partner pole ( Chick Coop and Denver Movement studio plans to offer a special workshop for couples). Estetique studio works on a new burlesque on pole workshop for those interested in a group show type dance. Unfortunately there are not enough brave and strong men to do men only groups yet. Most of men still believe their place is on spectacular seats in strip clubs. Hopefully, this will change with time.
So next time you will have hard time getting to your old fashioned gym with boring machines and sweaty people around, think outside of the box and look for a pole dancing studio for workout. Good mood and sore muscles are guaranteed.
Useful links to web-sites of studios offering pole dancing classes in Colorado:
http://www.denvermovementstudio.com
http://www.thechickcoop.com/
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Link to esthetique;
www.esthetiquestudios.com
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yes, thank you for addition
Great story! I love the trend and am eager to give it a try myself. I wrote a couple of articles about pole dancing over the past couple of months -- it's pretty impressive athleticism!
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