I made a photo series about pole fitness enthusiasts practicing in their own homes.
Pole fitness is practiced by many enthusiasts in gyms and in dedicated dance studios. A wide range of amateur and professional competitions are held in many countries around the world.
But what if you want to be able to practice outside of the gym or these dedicated dance studios? Simple: you install a pole in your house. The location doesn’t really matter. The pole can be placed in the living room, the bedroom or even near the kitchen.
Since 2005, there are several dedicated pole dance studios in the Netherlands. There are even special pole dance classes for kids in which they playfully train strength and coordination. There is also an increase in the number of male pole dancers. This year, two men competed for the national title and several men competed at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro. If the International Pole Sports Federation has its way, pole dancing will be an official Olympic sport in 2016.
More info: b-artwork.nl
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