Pole dance
Pole dance
Pole dance (pronunciation: /poʊl dæns/) is a form of performing art that combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. This performance art form takes place not only in gentleman's clubs as erotic dance, but has also recently gained popularity as a mainstream form of fitness, practiced by many enthusiasts in gyms and in dedicated dance studios.
Etymology
The term "pole dance" is derived from the English words "pole", referring to the vertical apparatus, and "dance", referring to the movement and performance. The origins of pole dancing are believed to trace back to the traditional Indian sport of mallakhamb, which involves gymnastics performed with and upon a wooden pole or rope.
Related Terms
- Acrobatics: The performance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination.
- Dance: A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
- Fitness: The condition of being physically fit and healthy.
- Mallakhamb: An ancient Indian sport in which a gymnast performs feats and poses in concert with a vertical wooden pole or rope.
- Gentleman's club: A members-only private club of a type originally set up by and for British upper-class men in the 18th century.
See Also
- Pole dance in popular culture
- Pole dance as a form of exercise
- Pole dance moves
- Pole dance competitions
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pole dance
- Wikipedia's article - Pole dance
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