For those of you who think pole dancing is only for exotic dancers or private dancing opportunities, think again. Pole dancing is gaining such popularity, it is being considered as an Olympic sport in as early as 2016. Over the past five years pole dancing class enrollment has increased so much, studios are forced to add classes of multiple levels and variations of the discipline.
Pole dancing is a form of performing art and is now regarded as exercise which provides both aerobic and anaerobic benefits. It involves dancing with a vertical pole and improves core and overall strength, balance, and coordination. Pole dancing is thought to be a seductive form of dance but many studios are toning the sensuality down a little to accommodate more clients. Perhaps the greatest benefit to pole dancing is its fun factor. Participants say the class time goes by quickly and they hardly feel like they are exercising at all, simply because it so fun! Pole dancing students also enjoy the sense of community with other women in the class, and have an increased confidence in themselves and their sex appeal. But don’t let all that fool you, pole dancing is a challenging work out which will help keep you fit and prevent you for exercise boredom or fitness plateaus.
In Michigan, there are at least two studios worth recommending: Pole Addiction in Ferndale Michigan and Wonder Women Pole Studio in Lake Orion, MI. Both are pole dancing studios with a variety of classes and dedicated instructors. The owners of Pole Addiction and Wonder Woman Studio are experienced dancers and have a sincere and genuine interest in their client’s fitness goals, overall enjoyment and comfort level.
Jessica Reynolds, owner of Pole Addiction in Ferndale, was the first in Michigan to open a pole dancing studio. Jessica was one of the fist people involved in an on-line pole dancing curriculum and has been teaching pole dancing for several years. A pioneer in the entire Midwest, Jessica has published several e-books ranging from basic techniques to how to start your own pole dancing class business. Pole Fitness is nationally ranked and Jessica takes great pride in her curriculum and making people feel comfortable when they take her class. In beginner classes, Jessica often sees what she calls the guinea pig” of a group of friends who has been chosen to try pole dancing for all of them. “They are easy to spot” she says “and it is great to see them come back over and over with their friends.” Pole Addiction offers a variety of classes and schedules. www.poleaddiction.com
The Wonder Women Pole Studio, located in Lake Orion, MI, owned by Elona Gano offers evening and weekend classes of pole dancing as well as classes in Arial Silks, Chair Fit Cabaret, Burlesque Workshops, Teaser Class, Hula-Hooping and more. Elona’s clients love the variety of the classes which prevents boredom as well as challenges the body in new ways. Most of her students are working women who enjoy new challenges and need the stress relief exercise provides. Elona, once a ballet dancer, did not want to continue putting her body through the strain of ballet but still wanted to dance. She began pole dancing classes and immediately noticed an improvement in her overall fitness as well as reduction in muscular and joint pain. www.wonderwomenpolestudio.com
Instructors have clients from in their 20s to their 80s and of a varied fitness levels. Both Jessica and Elona cater the exercise program based on the individuals fitness level and goals. Private lessons and private parties are also offered by both Pole Addiction and Wonder Women Pole Studio. Persons with shoulder injuries are often advised against pole dancing, but as with any health program, consult your physician prior to any exercise regimen.
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