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.
Hopak-Kolom Hopak-Kolom (Ukrainian: Гопак-Koлoм ) is a popular folk dance from Ukraine. It is similar to the Hopak, although performed in a circle. Although not as popular today as earlier in the 20th century, it is still performed by amateurs, professional Ukrainian dance ensembles as well as other performers of folk dances.