POLE DANCERS
A pole dancer performs acrobatic and dance movements on a vertical pole, combining elements of gymnastics, strength training, flexibility, and artistic expression. This discipline is practiced in various styles, including for fitness and sport, and involves strength-based moves like inversions, spins, and holds, as well as fluid and sensual dance choreography.
tyles and disciplines
- Pole Sport: A competitive style that emphasizes strength, agility, and technique, with athletes performing complex acrobatic moves. It has been proposed as an Olympic discipline.
- Pole Art: A more artistic and expressive style that can incorporate unique choreography, storytelling, and creative use of the pole.
- Exotic Pole: A style that is often sensual and fluid, influenced by the strip club world, and can involve playing with performance outfits and feminine movements.
- Pole Theatre: A performance-based competition that combines elements of drama, dance, and artistry.
Skills and physical demands
- Strength: Pole dancers require significant upper body, core, and grip strength to perform moves that involve holding and lifting their body weight.
- Flexibility: A high degree of flexibility is necessary for executing a wide range of movements, from fluid transitions to static holds.
- Coordination: Acrobatic moves require precise coordination, balance, and control.
- Endurance: Sustained routines and intense training build stamina and muscle endurance.