pole dancing

There is a place opening in the Magic Valley that will offer unique classes for those looking to not only get in shape but also help clients learn some new talents.

I didn't even know that pole dance-offs exist until now. Enjoy! Hottest Dance Battle Ever - Watch MoreFunny Videos Then again, this video is from Brazil...so it all makes sense. VIA Break.com

The big news in public transportation this week was 26-year old Ryan Wenzel (not pictured), who entertained riders of New York City's L Train with a pole dance. While the show may have seemed spontaneous, it turns out it was actually part of a shoot for an upcoming Girl Talk video.

Vertical Dance, a British pole-dancing company, is petitioning the International Olympic Committee to get their sport recognized as a test event for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. According to the petition, which has so far garnered about 6,000 signatures, "Over 50 countries worldwide take part in lessons, workshops, conventions, expose, competitions and teacher training." Read Mor

It used to be that pole dancing was strictly the domain of well-tipped professionals.

Move over, oil and water: A local FOX affiliate in Houston, TX, has discovered a new phenomenon that will have everyone scratching their heads. It’s called — wait for it — Pole Fitness for Jesus, a bi-weekly program in which women dance on a stripper pole set to Christian music...