When most people think of pole dancing, the terms "athleticism" and "fitness" might not come to mind first. Instead, it's mostly associated with strip clubs and titillation. But pole dance — both ...

The bass dropped as Beyoncé’s “Cuff It” echoed across the Louis Room in Norris University Center. From pirouettes to climbs, students took turns moving their bodies around three gleaming poles to the ...

Chris Silya is a pole dancer and aerial acrobat active on social media, where she regularly posts videos of her training sessions and performances. Her practice attracts the attention of a growing ...