When I first stepped into a pole dancing class, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I was awaiting my first trial shift in a strip club and had some sort of onset panic come over me because I hadn't ever been to a strip club, let alone danced on a pole or danced at all for that matter. I was so worried I would embarrass myself, I knew I needed to help! What I found was a world of strength, grace, and self-expression that completely transformed how I see my body and my confide

When I first stepped into a pole dance space, I was searching for more than just a workout. I wanted a place where I could feel safe,...