Dalijah Franklin’s move to New York City almost sounds textbook. The Warren, Ohio, native planned to become a commercial dancer in the Big Apple, and after graduating from Ohio State University with a ...

Pole dancing has always been an art form to those who practice it. It’s a physical feat, a spiritual ritual, a display of athleticism. In India, Mallakhamb — which translates to "wrestler's pole" — ...

When Mishtha, a 23-year-old working professional in Delhi, told her mother about taking pole dance classes on Sundays, she was met with immediate disapproval. Her mother's reaction was blunt: "Next, ...

When pole dancing is mentioned the most common thought that comes through people's minds is exotic dancing. Ms. Texas Pole Dance/Fitness Competition creativity director Moses Carroll said he ...

Regina Armand’s passion for pole dancing and aerial arts led her to create Aerial Loft, a dance studio in Mineola, that offers a safe and supportive environment for people to express themselves, build ...