New York Pole Dancing

Mention pole dancing to an ignorant friend and you might get a wink and nudged by an elbow. Now bring up New York pole dancing to one who has been educated and you will get quite a different reaction. The art of pole dancing, and it is indeed an art, has far too long been regarded with sleazy attitudes and it is time to bring it out into the light of truth.

New York pole dancing is to your physique a combination of weight lifting(your own body’s weight), squats, thrusts, crunches, a very deep core training, and fun! Please do not, however, attempt to climb on a floor support in your basement and execute a move without first being properly trained. Pole dancing is no joke and APFA (American Pole Dancing Association) accredits professional companies to introduce and train neophytes in the powerful, yet sublime art of dancing on a vertical pole. Another overseer of this discipline is Mechanics In Motion so, once again, this is a serious undertaking. The fun comes after one learns the proper methods.

New York pole dancing offers several levels, including an open level for those just wishing to play but even this funtime is preceded by a thorough warmup supervised by professional eyes. Once challenged, the beginner can begin to strengthen themselves for the next level and maybe eventually take a shot at level 5 or ‘Cirque De Pole’ but this level is strictly governed and must be instructor approved!

Ballet is considered an art form and it is quite fascinating. Pole dancing, once one has gained the power, the fluidity, and the flexibility can take an observer’s breath as well as any ballet leaps. Pole dancing is not sexist either; it takes a real man to dance with gravity as his partner!