We're starting a series of most uncommon, weird, interesting and unique things you can learn in India. The idea is to learn something beyond just salsa, guitar and yoga; take a new hobby or learn a new skill. We're calling this series "Would you learn this?" and we would absolutely love to find out if you'd like to take a course like this. We'll also try provide you information on where you can join this course in India (Online/offline/distance). Here it comes the firs in this series - "Pole Dancing".
Learn Pole Dancing in India
You would have seen girls dancing around pole(s) in a lot of Bollywood and Hollywood movies. But did you ever think of learning this dance style? If you are a man and thinking how weird would that be to learn pole dancing, you would be surprised to know that this is increasingly becoming popular for males as well. And please, don't just think of striptease when it comes to pole dancing. Its an art and you require lot of strength and flexibility to master that.
Who Should Learn Pole Dancing?
Well, pole dancing is mostly learnt by females as men may think it to be too feminine. Also, you need to be fit to learn pole dancing. There are lot of exercises you're supposed to do as part of learning pole dance and unless you're fit, you might find it difficult to cope with it.Pole Used for Dance
Usually the pole used for a typical pole dance is made of hollow steel or brass that has circular cross section, from floor to ceiling. The best option would be to use a pole that is fixed at the ceiling. If you can't use that typical pole, there are detachable poles that be used. Make sure to have a secured based foe detachable poles to minimize the chances of injury.Why Would You Want to Learn Pole Dance?
- Its a lot of fun
- Its a great workout. Requires lot of strength
- Could be a new hobby
- Could be a great weight loss technique
Tips for Pole Dancing:
- Dress appropriate yet attractive. There is no fun if you are not dressed for the occasion.
- BE confident. Know you can do it
- Use the right kind of music. It can make or break your mood.
- Maintain an eye contact with your audience.
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