Pole Dancing Tries To Climb Its Way Into Becoming An Official Sport : NPR
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The International Pole Sports Federation is working to get pole dancing permanently recognized as a sport. Advocates say it combines strength, flexibility, creativity and a whole lot of training.
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Pole dancing as a form of art, fitness, Community Sports
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Your first pole dancing class: What to expect and how to prepare 2022
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Pole Dancing in the Olympics: A Look at the Evolution of the Sport
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Pole sport evolved from pole dancing
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The #1 pole advice I'd give my younger self (and every pole beginner)
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Focusing on diversity and inclusion, gravel bike racing welcomes all to this sport
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Pole-dancing in the Olympics? International sports federation recognition helps pave the way. - The Washington Post
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Gymnast Jade Carey wins gold in floor exercise for Team USA
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Pole dancing: 'Not something dirty, but a competitive sport' – DW – 09/25/2021