Chinese poles have been used for the dancing that has recently gained popularity as a mainstream form of what activity?
Pole dance Pole dance combines dance and acrobatics centered on a vertical pole. This performance art form takes place not only in gentleman's clubs as erotic dance, but has also recently gained popularity as a mainstream form of fitness, practiced by many enthusiasts in gyms and in dedicated dance studios. Amateur and professional pole dancing competitions are held in countries around over the world.
Swop Swop is a fusion of swing and hip hop dances, created by person(s) unknown but possible renamed from "Hip-Hop Lindy" to "Swop" by Hinton Battle in 2006. It contains steps from hip hop, break dancing, Lindy Hop and swing air steps (aerials). The exact year of origin of the dance style is unknown, however, record indicate that the style was being taught, danced and discussed as early as 2001. The first mainstream appearance of this new style was in the movie "Idlewild" in 2006. A performance in the popular TV show "Dancing with the Stars" followed.