A pole dancing competition is not an obvious place for a discussion of high art vs. vernacular forms. And at the fifth annual U.S. Pole Dancing Federation Pro Qualifier that took place last Saturday ...

Back in January, my friend Claire forwarded me a Groupon deal: five pole-dancing lessons at Philly Premier Pole Dance for 25 bucks, tagged with the message, “Do this with me!!!” With my passion for ...

Sandy Shepard, 46, is a San Rafael attorney and author who does pole dancing for fun. Why: It allows me to feel empowered by my femininity and sensuality, while receiving a second-to-none full-body ...

TODAY’S the big day. It’s the first day at high school for my eldest. TODAY’S the big day. It’s the first day at high school for my eldest. We’ve coughed up a small fortune for uniforms, rediscovered ...

Eating healthier and getting in shape are two of the top goals for most everybody. I decided to tackle the "getting in shape" resolution. And that was how I found myself swinging around a vertical ...