Class: Pole Dancing

Posted on January 2008  
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Shorts and heels. Those are the only things you need to bring to pole dancing classes at A Sensual You, a cozy studio just off Girard. I’d heard of the pole dancing fad a few years ago, but now I see why women still flock to 90-minute classes: exercise, presents for their men, bonding with the girls, or just the chance to let their inner sex kittens out. (“Diva,” by the way, is an actual walk.) Take just one class helmed by teacher “Dutchess” and her eight-inch clear heels, and you’ll be hooked, departing more relaxed, flexible and confident than after any session of Pilates, yoga — or therapy. A

A Sensual You, 954 North 8th Street, 484-410-9787, asensualyou.com. Classes start at $35.

Originally published in Philadelphia magazine, January 2008
 

User Comments:

Girls Night In
Posted by Taryn | Dec. 30, 2007 at 8:02 PM
COMMENT:
This is the best thing I have ever done! I had BG come to my home with the pole, invited my girlfriends over for a party, and we had a ball! She was wonderful and very encouraging.
Taryn, is that you?
Posted by Anonymous | Jan. 14, 2008 at 12:06 PM
COMMENT:
From Sachem HS class of '80
Best Workout!
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 8, 2008 at 10:01 PM
COMMENT:
This is the best workout I have ever received! These ladies are awesome. I can actually move. I go once a week now. I actuall went from a size 10 to a 6 in 4 months!!
great workout
Posted by Anonymous | Feb. 9, 2008 at 5:49 AM
COMMENT:
This has been a great class for me. This help my love life out with my husband. Asensual you helped me ralize after 12yrs of marriage I can still be sexy to my man.
PLATINUM POLE DANCE STUDIO
Posted by PLATINUM POLE | Oct. 28, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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COME TO PLATINUM POLE DANCE STUDIO FOR POLE DANCE LESSONS! LOCATED RIGHT IN GERMANTOWN PHILADELPHIA! CLASSES ARE MONDAY- SATURDAY! VISIT click here OR CALL 267-582-3778
POLE DANCING & POLE FITNESS
Posted by Anonymous | Jul. 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM
COMMENT:
There's a HUGE difference between 'stripper' pole dancing & other forms of pole dancing for art & fitness. Even more evolved, are differences in the fitness industry between 'pole fitness' and 'pole sport.' World Pole Sport & Fitness has grown immensely over the past few years all over the globe. Competitive pole arts have become technical, difficult & exciting-and are hugely popular among men, women...and yes, even the youth! Many true, athletic pole & aerial schools include training for all ages & genders now. Worldwide competitions have men & women categories, and ages are getting younger & younger. Pole Sports are well on their way to the Olympic Arena-and have already completed several of the IOC requirements to become a test sport in the Olympics-2020 in Brazil. Whether you like it, agree with it, misunderstand it or otherwise...Pole Fitness & Sport will continue to move forward-well beyond it's stereotypes. It has maintained it's popularity because it works...people love & enjoy it because it is a fun, challenging, highly effective, non-monotonous form of exercise that also allows for artistic expression & opportunities to advance, perform & compete internationally. Anyone really can gain...
POLE DANCING & POLE FITNESS
Posted by Anonymous | Jul. 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM
COMMENT:
There's a HUGE difference between 'stripper' pole dancing & other forms of pole dancing for art & fitness. Even more evolved, are differences in the fitness industry between 'pole fitness' and 'pole sport.' World Pole Sport & Fitness has grown immensely over the past few years all over the globe. Competitive pole arts have become technical, difficult & exciting-and are hugely popular among men, women...and yes, even the youth! Many true, athletic pole & aerial schools include training for all ages & genders now. Worldwide competitions have men & women categories, and ages are getting younger & younger. Pole Sports are well on their way to the Olympic Arena-and have already completed several of the IOC requirements to become a test sport in the Olympics-2020 in Brazil. Whether you like it, agree with it, misunderstand it or otherwise...Pole Fitness & Sport will continue to move forward-well beyond it's stereotypes. It has maintained it's popularity because it works...people love & enjoy it because it is a fun, challenging, highly effective, non-monotonous form of exercise that also allows for artistic expression & opportunities to advance, perform & compete internationally. Anyone really can gain...
POLE DANCING & POLE FITNESS
Posted by Anonymous | Jul. 16, 2010 at 8:16 PM
COMMENT:
There's a HUGE difference between 'stripper' pole dancing & other forms of pole dancing for art & fitness. Even more evolved, are differences in the fitness industry between 'pole fitness' and 'pole sport.' World Pole Sport & Fitness has grown immensely over the past few years all over the globe. Competitive pole arts have become technical, difficult & exciting-and are hugely popular among men, women...and yes, even the youth! Many true, athletic pole & aerial schools include training for all ages & genders now. Worldwide competitions have men & women categories, and ages are getting younger & younger. Pole Sports are well on their way to the Olympic Arena-and have already completed several of the IOC requirements to become a test sport in the Olympics-2020 in Brazil. Whether you like it, agree with it, misunderstand it or otherwise...Pole Fitness & Sport will continue to move forward-well beyond it's stereotypes. It has maintained it's popularity because it works...people love & enjoy it because it is a fun, challenging, highly effective, non-monotonous form of exercise that also allows for artistic expression & opportunities to advance, perform & compete internationally. Anyone really can gain...
 
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