Pole-Dance Thesis

babyteks · 2010-04-07T13:30:02+00:00

Hi all - I'm doing a Translation Masters in Paris and I have a mini-thesis to write, which I've chosen to do on Pole-dancing. I want to do something that goes beyond the usual 'oooh pole-dancing is no longer controversial' articles that you tend to see. Thing is...that kind of article is rare, if not non-existant as fa...r as I can see. So my question is: Do any of you know of documents, papers, theses, articles, anything that has a more in-depth approach to pole-dancing. (the X-pole and its parts, the technology used, history of pole-dancing etc). The longer the better although at this point, anything will do. If not I'll have to find another topic and I really don't want to. Phew, long message. Anyway keep on poling!

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babyteks · 2/17/2011
My jaw just dropped. Those are some great suggestions! I think I've gone from wondering where in the hell I'd find enough material for a thesis to having the luxury of cutting some things out :D thanks!
Scarlett Honey aka Lola Grace · 2/18/2011
I know that pole-dancing organisations have a lot of 'high-up' influences over the sport, but personally, I think for most polers, our greatest influences are our studios in which we train, the teachers or owners of those studios, and our personal pole idols (who are usually the top polers in the world, who compete etc). If you want to look at pole dancing down under, you should definitely research the beginnings and recent expansion of 'Bobbi's Pole Studio' in Sydney. Im not sure, but I have a feeling Bobbi's was the first pole studio in Australia... and they now have branches in Singapore, Malaysia, and more. I find it interesting to compare the different priorities of pole studios, why some are more athletic and fitness orientated, while others push more dancing/asthetic values... And as far as pole Idols go, and big names in poling, you cannot go past Alethea Austin! She is the current USPDF Champion, and has been hugley influential in regard to incooperating innovative, gymnast and breakdancing moves into her routines. I think you should look at how pole dancing is constantly evolving and expanding... Dancers like Allegra, Felix, and so on are inventing new moves and expanding the physical possibilities of pole.... so yeah, I hope you give plenty of credit to the individual original talent and interpretation of the top pole dancers! :) Good luck!
miss fern · 2/18/2011
I'd like to add the following to chemgoddess's list of male pole dancers: Chris Measday Duncan West Dave Kahl Loic Lebret All of these guys recently won titles in the International Pole Dance Fitness Association's championships in Tokoyo (IPC). IPC 2010 Champions: http://www.polechampionship.com/#/ranking-2010/4548128325 IPC 2009 Champions: http://www.polechampionship.com/#/ranking-2009/4544517307
babyteks · 2/19/2011
scarlethoney - You're right. I was focusing on the bigger, more global influences in pole for this part. In the previous section, I touched upon the fact that a lot happens on a more local level but I think I'll expand that a little more. I have a page limit unfortunately so I won't be able to mention everything & everyone but I'm definitely doing my utmost to give credit where it is due. I hope the end result will please all of you, especially since you've been so willing to help and add to my research. Which I'm also mentioning because I also talk about how sites like studioveena and youtube for instance have helped unite polers from all over. Before I'm done, I'll post an index so you guys can see what it looks like and deals with. When my professor approves it, I'll translate it into English.