The use of a pole for sport and exercise dates back at least 800 years to the traditional Indian sport "Mallakhamb" and the discipline called "Chinese Pole", which dates back to the 12th century. It has evolved until today where it's divided into different branches.
It's the most artistic style of pole dance. Its main foundation is to achieve the expression of the body as an art. A pole art choreography is the telling of a story, for this reason the type of clothing, the musical accompaniment and the scenery are fundamental.
The sportiest style of pole dancing, a fusion of strength exercises, intense flexibility and acrobatic movements.
Its objective is to improve physical condition, exercising the body in a different way. Strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination are worked on, without being as demanding as Pole Sport.
