The Movement Studio
Pegasus Aerial Fitness
The History of Pole Fitness
The history of pole dancing can be traced back over two thousand years to dances that were performed by women for women and to an Indian sport called Mallakhamb.
Mallakhamb, as well as Chinese Pole, is predominantly a male sport. Though they’re used in similar ways, a Mallakhamb and a Chinese pole is quite different from the western pole. The Mallakhamb pole is made of wood, is larger in diameter, and has a wooden ball on the top of it. Chinese Pole is usually performed on two poles. The men will hop from pole to pole and perform many gravity-defying tricks. Chinese poles are approximately twenty feet high. The history of pole dancing in the West originated in the nineteen-twenties at the height of the American depression.
There are some that are of the opinion that the rather chaste Victorians re-branded the historic May pole as something of innocence as previously it had been a pagan fertility dance dating back to the 12th century. The origins of Mallakhamb (man of power or gymnasts pole), which is yoga practiced on a wooden pole and on rope (practiced in India), may date back to 12th century but the disciple is suspected to be formed as recently as 250 years ago. Another closely related disciple is Mallastambha (gymnasts pillar). This “pole dance” practiced by wrestlers incorporates the use of an iron pole to build up strength. Mallastambha is really no longer practiced. Today pole Mallakhamb is practiced by men and boys and rope Mallakhamb (Indian rope tricks) is practiced by women and girls.
Pegasus Aerial Fitness
Come join the fun and learn to spin, climb, and invert in our Aerial Pole Fitness Class. This is not a “Pole Dance” class. This is a Pegasus Pole Fitness Movement class where you will learn to move with grace, strength, and balance. We will teach you proper technique and “move execution.” The classes are small and personalized so that we can maintain the integrity of the class format. Learn Pegasus Aerial Pole Fitness at your own pace in a comfortable and safe environment. All of our Pole Fitness Instructors are highly trained OC Pole Fitness Certified.
