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.
Raqs sharqi Raqs sharqi (Arabic: رقص شرقي‎ ‎ , ] ; literally "oriental dancing") is the classical Egyptian style of belly dance that developed during the first half of the 20th century.