pole dancing

British  

noun

1. a form of entertainment in which a scantily dressed woman dances erotically, turning on and posing against a vertically fixed pole on a stage

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Other Word Forms

• pole dancer noun

Example Sentences

One of her regulars, Max Auth, got into EMS training after an ankle injury kept him from pole dancing, his preferred form of exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Wheatley posts videos of herself pole dancing, and she’s not worried about the judgment that may come with her chosen form of exercise.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2023

Which is why he set out to create an authentically safe space for pole dancing with the Playhouse, which features dancers of every gender identity, race and creed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023

The variety show that evening featured a reading by the novelist Nico Walker, a solo ballet performance by Ellen Frances and a pole dancing routine by Ella Wasserman-Smith.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

"The pole dancing community is actually very similar to the axe throwing community where you've got that love, camaraderie and support."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022