Level of Difficulty: 7/10. The tricks on the pole required a lot of upper body and core strength, but with practice and patience, getting the hang of it was empowering. When I walked into Body & Pole ...

When Mishtha, a 23-year-old working professional in Delhi, told her mother about taking pole dance classes on Sundays, she was met with immediate disapproval. Her mother's reaction was blunt: "Next, ...

Certified instructor Ashley Spalding teaches pole dancing at Wicked Fitness in Murrells Inlet on Friday. Matt Silfer For The Sun News Disco lights shimmer against shadows dancing in darkness as music ...