Controversy of Pole Dance / Art / Fitness..... let's go back to the beginning ... (as quoted by Pole Pioneers) The History of Pole Dancing Modern Pole Dancing can trace its roots back over 800 years to the traditional Indian sport called Mallakhamb. The earliest recorded references to Mallakhamb is found in the 12th century classic Manasollasa (1135 AD) by Somesvara Chalukya. It was also practiced in ancient Hyderabad. Though the sport does not become visible in practice an

Controversy of Pole Dance / Art / Fitness..... let's go back to the beginning ... (as quoted by Pole Pioneers) The History of Pole Dancing Modern Pole Dancing can trace its roots back over 800 years to the traditional Indian sport called Mallakhamb. The earliest recorded references to Mallakhamb is found in the 12th century classic Manasollasa (1135 AD) by Somesvara Chalukya. It was also practiced in ancient Hyderabad. Though the sport does not become visible in practice an

Is Pole Fitness appropriate for children? Tricky question that will certainly raise several eyebrows! I have a 12 year old daughter who loves to have a spin on the pole. She is a keen gymnast and therefore much of the strength needed is already in place. She has been teased at school by the occasional "your mom is a pole dancer' - but, to her credit she has ignored their ignorance. I recently read an article objecting to children being taught Pole fitness (in all or any

Is Pole Fitness appropriate for children? Tricky question that will certainly raise several eyebrows! I have a 12 year old daughter who loves to have a spin on the pole. She is a keen gymnast and therefore much of the strength needed is already in place. She has been teased at school by the occasional "your mom is a pole dancer' - but, to her credit she has ignored their ignorance. I recently read an article objecting to children being taught Pole fitness (in all or any