Cordelia McConnell

Unfortunately, it is very difficult to pull the thought of "erotic entertainment" away from the mere utterance of the sport. However, stripping is not the same as pole dancing. Pole sport celebrates grace, strength, and flexibility. We aim to look at pole dancing in a new context: fitness.

Women and men can feel empowered while they partake in the aerobic and anaerobic activity of pole dancing. While pole dancing originated in strip clubs, it is widely becoming more mainstream. One might want to lose weight, gain back a little their of youth, or build confidence - all with healthy, competitive exercise. The UK has recently released a petition to place pole dancing in the 2012 Olympics as a form of aerial gymnastics.

So here we have it: a judgment-free network for pole dancers, male or female.