The scene at Pam Thorson's last party: a group of bachelorettes - some draped in feather boas, some thinking up stage names - gathering around a pole to learn some moves. It's not what you think.

She grabs the pole with her right hand, encircling it at a stalking pace. Then she accelerates, reaches toward the pole and clutches it with both hands. In one move, she hooks her leg around the pole, ...

My legs are spread open in the instructor’s face as I attempt a basic wrist sit move (where you grip the pole with one hand under your butt, then kick your legs wide open), and she’s telling me off ...

With no auditions, no experience necessary and no strict commitment, Pole Posse is not like other dance groups on campus. Whether a beginner or a pro, all aspiring pole performers are welcome. “If you ...

I’m getting ready to try out a new gym in a few days, one that is geared solely toward women. Such establishments typically excite me, as I love the idea of a place where women can feel completely at ...

Mary Serritella, 71, performs in front of a live audience during the Comedy Pole Show at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Dressed in 7-inch neon heels and translucent ...