Short Introduction
This article will give you a comprehensive overview of pole dancing. Pole dancing had a long past, from the ancient to the medieval or middle times up to the modern, down to the present day. So many arguments had been made concerning the actual origin of pole dancing.
Some people are also of the view that it is a game that should be abolished, while many people do not agree to that fact. However, this article is an honest attempt to propagate the thesis that pole dancing is a good game that should be treasured any time any day.
This is a sporting activity that should be played seasonally, both in winter, summer, autumn and spring holidays. If you have a vacation or holiday, take some time out to learn this exercise or even watch the players and you will be happy you did.
Historical analysis of pole dancing
Pole dancing has unclear origins, but the fact is that it has come to stay for our own good. Just as it has several historical origins, so many poles were identified with it in the past such as Victorian era maypole, Maypole in the 12th century, and 1950s burlesque.
One of the good things about pole dancing is that its history gave us a good understanding of how different groups and cultures perceived and still perceiving it.
It has been in existence in many societies for ages. This implies that it doesn’t have a common origin, some historians are of the view that it originated from tribal or ethnic dancing in Asia, while others traced it to Africa where a bride will dance with a wooden pole to the groom to showcase the kind of lovemaking she desired from her future husband.
This type of dance is good, because if the husband is not romantic or erotic as the case may be, he will start to learn it. It will also show the husband how romantic the wife he is intending to marry are. In African culture, just like in many parts of the world, men love their wives to be deeply romantic. This oils the marriage.
Through the dance, the husband will also know how romantic or seductive her would-be wife is. In African cultures and traditions, a wooden pole is used by women to seduce men. Another version traced its origin to Europe.
One may say that the African way of using pole were purely erotic or romantic in nature, but this is not the case for all kinds of pole dancing. The aim of this sport or activity is not to demonstrate any negative connotation. Pole dancing is not a negative dance; it is something that should be treasured at all times, a good game in all sincerity and honesty.
India is also another nation that uses Pole dancing for non-erotic reasons. The word ‘Mallakhamb’ signifies ‘gymnast’s pole’. It is an ancient sport in India; it resembles pole dancing in a way, even though it is specifically designed for men.
It is also used in China, and its origin in this soil dates back to at least 1000 years. Just like the Mallakhamb, this is an activity that requires among other things a physical body with an impressive capacity for balance, strength and skill.
One of the earliest known history of pole dancing emerged in the 12th century following the introduction of May pole. The sole aim of this dance was to showcase or propagate fertility; in this case, women will dance around a wooden pole for fun. The wooden pole is usually vertical and phallic in nature, and most often, it is performed in May.
It lasted between the 12th century till the middle of 15th century, following the destruction of the pole as a pagan idol. There is a classical difference between this kind of May pole to the ‘chaster’ version propagated by the Victorian era, using ribbons.
Mallastambha has a close link with pole dancing. This is purely a strength training called stambha. It started as an ancient Indian sporting activity, which builds one’s physical appearance just like pole dancing, even though it was used exclusively for men.
Men through the use of this pole develop agility and dexterity; they would turn, twist, hold and bend positions of the pole. After this period, much was not said about pole dancing. It seems it disappeared from human historicity for ages till the early part of the 1920s, during the depression era.
During these times, women will always dance around the tent poles, holding poses, and sliding up and down in a consistent consistency. This entertainment gesture became popular and was well-known as ‘hoochie coochie’ dances. From this time, pole dancing kept on becoming popular till the later part of 1950s.
One of the first pole dance in the United States happened at Oregon as far back as 1968 by the famous B. Jangles. It was so fun-loving, that within a shortest period of time, it spread to all parts of Vancouver in Canada- where pole dance became the order of the day all through many nightclubs.
The dancers will dress in seductive themed costumes to the viewing pleasure of the audience. Pole dancing spread quickly across the United States, especially all through strip clubs and gentlemen’s clubs. This dance came in vogue and dominated other dance noted in the United States.
It gradually became a common dance in entertainment ceremonies and events. The materials or equipments used in this dance is manufactured in United States, Japan, Germany and China, and then distributed evenly all over the world. Though so many countries are involved in its production, but America is the highest producers as well as the best consumers of the product. The dancing equipments are moderately prized, so you can truly afford it. Some people prefer American equipments more than the rest.
Are you on happy? Did someone annoy you? Are you looking for a place to recreate yourself and be happy? Then go to a place where they are playing pole dancing. The truth is that you will never return home the same, after looking at the activities of its experts in this game, you will truly marvel at how these people enjoy this game.
Over the years, I have taken time to observe people play this dance, and I have been truly marveled at it. It is a type of dance that has won the heart of millions of people over time. Very inspiring, educative, entertaining and unique.
Throughout the 1900s, Fawnia Mondey participated in many pole dancing competitions, and was deeply successful. After some time, he started to teach the dance to interested applicants, and was even among the first to release the first ever instructional video on pole dancing. It quickly spread all over Australia and the UK following the emergence of the instructional video.
Till this day, pole dancing is still seen both as an erotic and sensual activity by many. It is still found in many strip clubs. So many people have recognized it as a great sport. It is gradually evolving as an aerobic form of dance, some fitness clubs provide pole dancing where a lot of men and women are signing up both to gain self-confidence and for exercises as well.
People are signing up for this dance because they want to make a decent living out of it. The city of New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Texas and so on are filled with some active pole dancers.
Pole dancing is a sort of games that unites people; because a lot of people are always involved in it. So many articles and discussions have come up on pole dancing in the present times. Some governments are really interested in seeing to the future of this exercise, while a few governments are not in support of it. But whether they support it or not, pole dancing has come to stay, and that is why it keeps making waves at all times. People play it just to catch fun of it, and also to make money out of it. Pole dancing has a very good past history.
It is in a constant state of evolution. Currently it is used widely as a form of street release, sensuality, artistry, and a form of fitness. Both the US and the world federations have given this sport a great recognition; this is why people are seeing pole dancing with new eyes- where dancers will be dancing to the cheering admiration of many.
Pole dancing is practiced by both men and women. It is no longer a game practiced by young ladies to taste their fertility or lovemaking rate. This dance or game as some call it is no longer limited to brothels. It is not a dance that is limited to only the rich, instead both the rich and poor can play it with ease. You can take it up today as part of your fitness routine.
This is a dance you will never regret. Feel free to ask those that have danced it in the past or those that are currently dancing it, they will tell you their experiences, because it is indeed worth having. Experience had shown that a great majority of women that take part in pole dancing courses end up having their own poles in their various homes.
The list is endless, both in the United, Europe, Canada and the developing world. Pole dancing can occur any time any day, once you master the game, you can dance for your own pleasure. The rules are simple, easy to use, and convenient.
Pole dancing will continue to grow into a reputable, accepted, and respected form of exercise and dance fitness. Many people have used Chinese pole acts including Cirque du Solei. In Chinese pole acts, the skin ought to be covered fully with rough rubber.
There are so many dance that resembles pole dance, though the performance is slightly different. Some people have even started to refer to it as ‘pole fitness’, while some are of the view that pole dancing should keep to its name and become a dance that is highly accepted or played by women only.
Pole dancing involves a wide range of dancing up and down across a highly polished metal pole; it is a conglomeration of freestyle movements, gymnastic moves, modern and ballet dance in several dimensions including moving and static positions on the pole.
Evaluation and conclusion
It is no longer news that pole dance became popularized in the strip clubs of both the United States and Canada; this is a conglomeration of dance and gymnastic. The dancers usually use vertical pole which is either spinning or static, dedicated dance studios or train in gyms. Competitions in pole dance are judged by transitions and tricks, not by sensuality.
To be successful in this dance, you need an unprecedented amount of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and great amount of strength. It is a dance that is designed not just to arouse but to amaze. In the pole dance, there are lots of spins, climbs, and inverting body weight- before you get to an advanced level, you require a lot of training. Keep in mind that you will not be successful if you didn’t acquire the necessary training.
Pole dancing as we have it today started during the depression in America, where the carnival troupes and the travelling entertainments will go from one place to another, while this is going on, and girls will keep dancing along the road to the cheering men.
It entered into the North America in the late 80s, few years after that, a dancer that had participated in so many competitions started to teach the dance to thousands of people in Canada, especially to those that weren’t club dancers. Her experience with this dance was simply outstanding and unique.
Another group of historians and researchers traced the origin of pole dancing to the Sumerian times. The myth goes like this; there was a beautiful and friendly goddess that descended to Hades in search of Damouz, her lover. She removed a jewel and a veil in every seven gates of Hades. All through the time Innana was in the earth, it was barren, but when she returned, the land became fruitful and abundant again.
Innana was a good dancer and her dance lived on for many years, just the dance of the great seven veils of Salome in the Old Testament. Strip tease became popularized with the passage of time in the whole of Mesopotamia, Sumeria, Africa, East and Southern Europe through Gypsies, as well as Asia.
Till date, the art of strip tease still contains great elements of the art form. Pole dancing is a combination of both feminine sensual movements with lots of acrobatic feats of flexibility, and strength. A pole dancer is an entertainer in every sense of the word.
Most recently pole dancing is being performed in lots of corporate conventions; there is ongoing competition both on the local and international levels about this dance.
Many see it as a stand-alone art. Some see it as a viable sporting activity, while some are making efforts to see that it is recognized as an Olympic event. It is something beyond a sleazy practice. This makes it a regular activity for all kinds of people.
What most people find particularly interesting about this dance is its beautiful and exotic nature of expression which surrounds it, as well as the great fitness practitioners will enjoy by engaging themselves into this great sporting activity.
Just like the athletic event, pole dancing is performed with high level of grace and style. There are hundreds of schools where one can learn pole dancing all over the world. This will tell you that it is an activity that has been highly recognized worldwide.
To gain more insights about this game, feel free to enroll into any of such programs or you download some instructional materials, eBooks, and read some articles and discussions about it from the internet. It is something you will always treasure.
Some of the reviews posted by past dancers and even current dancers will also help you in understanding this game. When you are engaged into this game, you will experience good physique and will remain constantly remain physically fit.
Pole dancing activity to a great extent enhances our body and mind- despite the arguments about pole dancing, women had continue to be active players of it, because it helps in challenging their minds, shaping their mindsets, extending their self expression as well as strengthening their bodies.
It is a type of dance that has come to stay. This is a good dance for you, your family and friends today. Let your people know about it, and we are assuring you that they will never regret using it!
This article will give you a comprehensive overview of pole dancing. Pole dancing had a long past, from the ancient to the medieval or middle times up to the modern, down to the present day. So many arguments had been made concerning the actual origin of pole dancing.
Some people are also of the view that it is a game that should be abolished, while many people do not agree to that fact. However, this article is an honest attempt to propagate the thesis that pole dancing is a good game that should be treasured any time any day.
This is a sporting activity that should be played seasonally, both in winter, summer, autumn and spring holidays. If you have a vacation or holiday, take some time out to learn this exercise or even watch the players and you will be happy you did.
Historical analysis of pole dancing
Pole dancing has unclear origins, but the fact is that it has come to stay for our own good. Just as it has several historical origins, so many poles were identified with it in the past such as Victorian era maypole, Maypole in the 12th century, and 1950s burlesque.
One of the good things about pole dancing is that its history gave us a good understanding of how different groups and cultures perceived and still perceiving it.
It has been in existence in many societies for ages. This implies that it doesn’t have a common origin, some historians are of the view that it originated from tribal or ethnic dancing in Asia, while others traced it to Africa where a bride will dance with a wooden pole to the groom to showcase the kind of lovemaking she desired from her future husband.
This type of dance is good, because if the husband is not romantic or erotic as the case may be, he will start to learn it. It will also show the husband how romantic the wife he is intending to marry are. In African culture, just like in many parts of the world, men love their wives to be deeply romantic. This oils the marriage.
Through the dance, the husband will also know how romantic or seductive her would-be wife is. In African cultures and traditions, a wooden pole is used by women to seduce men. Another version traced its origin to Europe.
One may say that the African way of using pole were purely erotic or romantic in nature, but this is not the case for all kinds of pole dancing. The aim of this sport or activity is not to demonstrate any negative connotation. Pole dancing is not a negative dance; it is something that should be treasured at all times, a good game in all sincerity and honesty.
India is also another nation that uses Pole dancing for non-erotic reasons. The word ‘Mallakhamb’ signifies ‘gymnast’s pole’. It is an ancient sport in India; it resembles pole dancing in a way, even though it is specifically designed for men.
It is also used in China, and its origin in this soil dates back to at least 1000 years. Just like the Mallakhamb, this is an activity that requires among other things a physical body with an impressive capacity for balance, strength and skill.
One of the earliest known history of pole dancing emerged in the 12th century following the introduction of May pole. The sole aim of this dance was to showcase or propagate fertility; in this case, women will dance around a wooden pole for fun. The wooden pole is usually vertical and phallic in nature, and most often, it is performed in May.
It lasted between the 12th century till the middle of 15th century, following the destruction of the pole as a pagan idol. There is a classical difference between this kind of May pole to the ‘chaster’ version propagated by the Victorian era, using ribbons.
Mallastambha has a close link with pole dancing. This is purely a strength training called stambha. It started as an ancient Indian sporting activity, which builds one’s physical appearance just like pole dancing, even though it was used exclusively for men.
Men through the use of this pole develop agility and dexterity; they would turn, twist, hold and bend positions of the pole. After this period, much was not said about pole dancing. It seems it disappeared from human historicity for ages till the early part of the 1920s, during the depression era.
During these times, women will always dance around the tent poles, holding poses, and sliding up and down in a consistent consistency. This entertainment gesture became popular and was well-known as ‘hoochie coochie’ dances. From this time, pole dancing kept on becoming popular till the later part of 1950s.
One of the first pole dance in the United States happened at Oregon as far back as 1968 by the famous B. Jangles. It was so fun-loving, that within a shortest period of time, it spread to all parts of Vancouver in Canada- where pole dance became the order of the day all through many nightclubs.
The dancers will dress in seductive themed costumes to the viewing pleasure of the audience. Pole dancing spread quickly across the United States, especially all through strip clubs and gentlemen’s clubs. This dance came in vogue and dominated other dance noted in the United States.
It gradually became a common dance in entertainment ceremonies and events. The materials or equipments used in this dance is manufactured in United States, Japan, Germany and China, and then distributed evenly all over the world. Though so many countries are involved in its production, but America is the highest producers as well as the best consumers of the product. The dancing equipments are moderately prized, so you can truly afford it. Some people prefer American equipments more than the rest.
Are you on happy? Did someone annoy you? Are you looking for a place to recreate yourself and be happy? Then go to a place where they are playing pole dancing. The truth is that you will never return home the same, after looking at the activities of its experts in this game, you will truly marvel at how these people enjoy this game.
Over the years, I have taken time to observe people play this dance, and I have been truly marveled at it. It is a type of dance that has won the heart of millions of people over time. Very inspiring, educative, entertaining and unique.
Throughout the 1900s, Fawnia Mondey participated in many pole dancing competitions, and was deeply successful. After some time, he started to teach the dance to interested applicants, and was even among the first to release the first ever instructional video on pole dancing. It quickly spread all over Australia and the UK following the emergence of the instructional video.
Till this day, pole dancing is still seen both as an erotic and sensual activity by many. It is still found in many strip clubs. So many people have recognized it as a great sport. It is gradually evolving as an aerobic form of dance, some fitness clubs provide pole dancing where a lot of men and women are signing up both to gain self-confidence and for exercises as well.
People are signing up for this dance because they want to make a decent living out of it. The city of New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Texas and so on are filled with some active pole dancers.
Pole dancing is a sort of games that unites people; because a lot of people are always involved in it. So many articles and discussions have come up on pole dancing in the present times. Some governments are really interested in seeing to the future of this exercise, while a few governments are not in support of it. But whether they support it or not, pole dancing has come to stay, and that is why it keeps making waves at all times. People play it just to catch fun of it, and also to make money out of it. Pole dancing has a very good past history.
It is in a constant state of evolution. Currently it is used widely as a form of street release, sensuality, artistry, and a form of fitness. Both the US and the world federations have given this sport a great recognition; this is why people are seeing pole dancing with new eyes- where dancers will be dancing to the cheering admiration of many.
Pole dancing is practiced by both men and women. It is no longer a game practiced by young ladies to taste their fertility or lovemaking rate. This dance or game as some call it is no longer limited to brothels. It is not a dance that is limited to only the rich, instead both the rich and poor can play it with ease. You can take it up today as part of your fitness routine.
This is a dance you will never regret. Feel free to ask those that have danced it in the past or those that are currently dancing it, they will tell you their experiences, because it is indeed worth having. Experience had shown that a great majority of women that take part in pole dancing courses end up having their own poles in their various homes.
The list is endless, both in the United, Europe, Canada and the developing world. Pole dancing can occur any time any day, once you master the game, you can dance for your own pleasure. The rules are simple, easy to use, and convenient.
Pole dancing will continue to grow into a reputable, accepted, and respected form of exercise and dance fitness. Many people have used Chinese pole acts including Cirque du Solei. In Chinese pole acts, the skin ought to be covered fully with rough rubber.
There are so many dance that resembles pole dance, though the performance is slightly different. Some people have even started to refer to it as ‘pole fitness’, while some are of the view that pole dancing should keep to its name and become a dance that is highly accepted or played by women only.
Pole dancing involves a wide range of dancing up and down across a highly polished metal pole; it is a conglomeration of freestyle movements, gymnastic moves, modern and ballet dance in several dimensions including moving and static positions on the pole.
Evaluation and conclusion
It is no longer news that pole dance became popularized in the strip clubs of both the United States and Canada; this is a conglomeration of dance and gymnastic. The dancers usually use vertical pole which is either spinning or static, dedicated dance studios or train in gyms. Competitions in pole dance are judged by transitions and tricks, not by sensuality.
To be successful in this dance, you need an unprecedented amount of cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and great amount of strength. It is a dance that is designed not just to arouse but to amaze. In the pole dance, there are lots of spins, climbs, and inverting body weight- before you get to an advanced level, you require a lot of training. Keep in mind that you will not be successful if you didn’t acquire the necessary training.
Pole dancing as we have it today started during the depression in America, where the carnival troupes and the travelling entertainments will go from one place to another, while this is going on, and girls will keep dancing along the road to the cheering men.
It entered into the North America in the late 80s, few years after that, a dancer that had participated in so many competitions started to teach the dance to thousands of people in Canada, especially to those that weren’t club dancers. Her experience with this dance was simply outstanding and unique.
Another group of historians and researchers traced the origin of pole dancing to the Sumerian times. The myth goes like this; there was a beautiful and friendly goddess that descended to Hades in search of Damouz, her lover. She removed a jewel and a veil in every seven gates of Hades. All through the time Innana was in the earth, it was barren, but when she returned, the land became fruitful and abundant again.
Innana was a good dancer and her dance lived on for many years, just the dance of the great seven veils of Salome in the Old Testament. Strip tease became popularized with the passage of time in the whole of Mesopotamia, Sumeria, Africa, East and Southern Europe through Gypsies, as well as Asia.
Till date, the art of strip tease still contains great elements of the art form. Pole dancing is a combination of both feminine sensual movements with lots of acrobatic feats of flexibility, and strength. A pole dancer is an entertainer in every sense of the word.
Most recently pole dancing is being performed in lots of corporate conventions; there is ongoing competition both on the local and international levels about this dance.
Many see it as a stand-alone art. Some see it as a viable sporting activity, while some are making efforts to see that it is recognized as an Olympic event. It is something beyond a sleazy practice. This makes it a regular activity for all kinds of people.
What most people find particularly interesting about this dance is its beautiful and exotic nature of expression which surrounds it, as well as the great fitness practitioners will enjoy by engaging themselves into this great sporting activity.
Just like the athletic event, pole dancing is performed with high level of grace and style. There are hundreds of schools where one can learn pole dancing all over the world. This will tell you that it is an activity that has been highly recognized worldwide.
To gain more insights about this game, feel free to enroll into any of such programs or you download some instructional materials, eBooks, and read some articles and discussions about it from the internet. It is something you will always treasure.
Some of the reviews posted by past dancers and even current dancers will also help you in understanding this game. When you are engaged into this game, you will experience good physique and will remain constantly remain physically fit.
Pole dancing activity to a great extent enhances our body and mind- despite the arguments about pole dancing, women had continue to be active players of it, because it helps in challenging their minds, shaping their mindsets, extending their self expression as well as strengthening their bodies.
It is a type of dance that has come to stay. This is a good dance for you, your family and friends today. Let your people know about it, and we are assuring you that they will never regret using it!
