I know this is associated with strippers but the amount of skill it must take to pull this off simply dazzles me.
I half expected the pole to come a loose, it seems to be quite common. There is a lot of force at play on the mounting hardware.
Those who associate this art form with ecdysiasts (strippers) are mistaken. It is an art form in itself. Its more erotic form entails the wearing of spike heels and is done in private clubs. This form is athletic, performed barefooted, and is done openly. Interestingly, both forms have largely and often exclusively female audiences. There is a movement underway to make it an Olympic sport. It has considerable merit and should be allowed in the games just as synchronized swimming and rhythmic gymnastics are.
