My legs are spread open in the instructor’s face as I attempt a basic wrist sit move (where you grip the pole with one hand under your butt, then kick your legs wide open), and she’s telling me off ...

It could be a scene from any workout class: about a dozen women, outfitted in tank tops and T-shirts, sports bras, and stretchy pants, waiting expectantly for the instructor to begin. The difference?

I TOOK POLE-dance class once, years ago. I remembered loving spinning around the pole, and being asked to crawl across the floor and unleash my sultry side. I figured Sexy Sculpt would push me ...

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to include additional information about the owners' training in pole, flow and spin arts. WAUSAU – Following a performance by Green Bay-based band Brass ...

Some students looking for an unconventional workout left their weights at the ARC and brought their courage and sass to Illini Pole Fitness, where they learn how to climb a pole like the pros. Miranda ...

The phrase "men's pole dancing" might bring scenes from the movie "Magic Mike" to mind: a stage full of guys with sculpted pecs, low-slung jeans, ripped abs and bulging biceps tearing off their Velcro ...