I’ve heard of pole dancing classes here in California. My friend tried to persuade me to go, but it never happened. Supposedly, it was for fun and fitness purpose only.
I've done pole-fit classes. Very difficult and I was covered in bruises after! The worst was having to share a pole so not only could I not lift myself up it (you need STRONG abs) but I was delaying the next person in the queue. Mortifying.