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-https://medium.com/inspire-makers/why-pole-dancing-is-not-only-sexy-but-deeply-empowering-to-women-in-a-patriarchal-society-c8618f6fc11b#.cptf7w4q4

http://www.participations.org/Volume%208/Issue%202/5a%20Weismann%20Review.pdf

Battersby, Christine (1999), “Her Body/Her Boundaries”, in Janet Price & Margrit Shildrick (eds.), Feminist Theory and the Body. A Reader, Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press, pp. 341—358.

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(done over social media)
-very female heavy
- age varies, most popular age (17-28)
- when asked why they enjoy it most people said they do it to keep fit and build core strength.
- they say it's a huge confidence boost, and makes them feel comfortable in their own bodies.
- Male opinion " as a non dancer, when pole dancing is mentioned you can' t help but think of it in a club setting, emphasised in a sexual way, specific for male entertainment".

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-claiming a voice
-reclaiming and have visibility.

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Due to its popularity increase in the last couple of years, people are pushing for this art form to be recognised as a competitive sport. Its becoming more popular and recognised as a form of fitness and more classes are being taught.

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-club culture, using their bodies for male attention
-Its a instant attraction
-become curious as it makes them have a mysterious and sexy identity.
- some girls are frustrated by this as they are doing it for themselves not for male attention and to be seen as "sex objects"
- pole dancers partners had different views some were hesitant of them doing it, others almost bragged using it as a way to gain status.

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Pole dancing allows women to shed the shame of this femininity and turn project the confidence, passion, over arching empowerment that comes from connecting with ones true inner self.

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"pole dancing has created meaningful supportive sisterhood. Women in this community inspire and encourage one another. This is a rather powerful thing, and a positive deviation from a culture where competition among women has been the norm".

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- started off with a yoga warm up.
-4 poles shared by dancers
-different strengthening exercises
- learning a variety a spins
-putting what we had learnt into a routine.
- class was an hour and 15 minutes long.

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How did I study? Recordings, Interviews, Surveys and participated in a class. 

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How did I study? Recordings, Interviews, Surveys and participated in a class. 

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When the music was put on and we were taught a routine, the movement became more seductive and everyone went into "performance mode". 

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When the music was put on and we were taught a routine, the movement became more seductive and everyone went into "performance mode". 

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My experience- I took part in a beginners class at the warehouse dance studios. In the class I took part in there was a very supportive atmosphere which automatically put me at ease and although the style was new to me it made me feel more confident. Also having to wear little clothing to be able to stick to the pole, you could tell everyone was confident in their bodies and embraced their body image. There was a real sense of friendship between everyone.

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My experience- I took part in a beginners class at the warehouse dance studios. In the class I took part in there was a very supportive atmosphere which automatically put me at ease and although the style was new to me it made me feel more confident. Also having to wear little clothing to be able to stick to the pole, you could tell everyone was confident in their bodies and embraced their body image. There was a real sense of friendship between everyone.

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"When I first started, I was too scared to wear them as they were seen as they are known as stripper shoes. The pole dancing style will always carry around a level of shame, however its becoming more and more popular and socially acceptable as fitness. Now in the pole dancing community the higher the shoe the more respect earned".

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"When I first started, I was too scared to wear them as they were seen as they are known as stripper shoes. The pole dancing style will always carry around a level of shame, however its becoming more and more popular and socially acceptable as fitness. Now in the pole dancing community the higher the shoe the more respect earned".

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Interview with Instructor- "I have been pole dancing for 7 years. I got my inspiration from my dance teacher. I fell in love with how sexy and empowering it makes you feel as a women. It made me feel confident in my own body as well physically and mentally strong". 

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Interview with Instructor- "I have been pole dancing for 7 years. I got my inspiration from my dance teacher. I fell in love with how sexy and empowering it makes you feel as a women. It made me feel confident in my own body as well physically and mentally strong". 