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Origins
Acrobatic pole dance was born in the 1920s and developed in the 1950s in cabaret and dance environments where styles and techniques of show and dance merged together as in the case of Burlesque. Pole dance poles can be static or spin (rotatable). The athlete turns around the pole, but also the pole in some cases rotates to facilitate the execution of some figures. The dimensions vary from a diameter of 50mm, to the smallest of 38mm and depend on the constitution and muscle strength of the practitioner.
Sometimes pole dancing comes mistakenly confused with lap dance (from the English term lap, ie womb) which is an erotic dance, during which the viewer is seated, while the dancer creates a contact at a short distance. In the case of Pole dance this form of closeness and purely erotic trend does not exist; there are no erotic trends or references to the sphere of eros, it is a form of aerial dance combined with elements of free body gymnastics. In summary, the choreography is mixed with acrobatics and the athletic aspect is combined with the actual dance.
Several sports associations are fighting for the recognition of this discipline among the Olympians. There are different types of pole dance, let’s see the main ones together.
Pole Artistic
This typology combines artistic gymnastics, dance and theatrical art. There choreography mixes harmony and scenic movements, with extensive use of spectacular costumes. In this technique, the pole becomes a real tool to perform the athletic gesture in the best possible way.
Pole Fitness
It is an extremely technique acrobatic which engages strength and endurance in an important way. There is still the aspect of musical accompaniment, but the real work has an extremely physical, less spectacular character. This does not mean that it has only a training value, but the show is due precisely to the value of the athletic gesture.
Pole Exotic
Excellent style for those who are preparing to start with the Pole Dance as it puts a lot of attention on thebodily expression. You can grow even in a short time and the relationship with your body improves. To become a professional Pole Dancer in this sector you need a lot of attention to the sensual gesture and a lot, a lot of practice and confidence with your body.
Benefits
Let’s see together the main benefits of Pole Dance, a magnificent technique that gives benefits (not only to the body).
Confidence with your body
Enhance the feeling of having a sensual and ready body, a active and alive body. Along with physical work which has an indisputable scope and which helps tone all muscle groups, even at the level of sensations you begin to perceive a change. One feels desirable, vital. Relationships improve and you feel light, agile, in contact with yourself. Practicing pole dance increases self-esteem in a healthy and gradual way.
Toned muscles
By burning many calories in a single session you can lose weight even in a short time and in a functional way for the well-being of the whole body. So many movements start right from the center, from the abdominal area and therefore each workout has a focus on the abdominal districts, the area of the square of the loins, the psoas and the pelvic floor, without calculating the large use of diaphragm, rectus abdominis, transverse and obliques, both internal and external. It is good for blood flow, fortifies bones and joints.
Improvement of proprioception
Kinesthetic awareness, better postural attitude and… reduction of injuries! In managing your body you are able to have greater awareness of space which it occupies and which movements are difficult for us. Even in everyday gestures we find ourselves strong, active and ready. Distractions are avoided, difficult-to-manage movements, push-ups and extensions of the spine become familiar and the whole body appears less rigid.
Tips for practicing pole dance well
In general, any reinforcement gymnastics, such as calisthenics, helps you to see the results on the pole in terms of endurance and strength. Try to wear appropriate clothing items, which do not cover the arms and legs too much. Avoid in all ways the use of body oil which would make everything far too slippery. The pole tends to move even tight clothing such as tight shorts or tank top and it would be important to always wear a good complete even sporty underwear. Also remember that, however complex the choreography may be, only you know your body and it would be important to understand when to stay within limits or challenge yourself in a healthy way. If you have had serious injuries, report them to the trainer or trainer before starting.
Being the pole dance one energy-intensive sports it is advisable to get to training from hydrated and hydrate after the practice, seen the work on the level of heart rate and blood pressure even in one session. You can add to this discipline the practice, once or twice a week, of physical work that increases the aerobic threshold.
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