Pole dance

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pole-dance

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the physiological impact?Provides both aerobic and anaerobic benefits, enhancing cardiovascular health and muscular development
2. Can kids learn pole dance?Yes! Many gyms and studios offer classes for children. Kids learn safe moves under a qualified teacher.
3. Is pole dance a real sport?Yes, pole dance is recognized as a sport. It has competitions like pole sport and pole art, and people are working to include it in big events like the Olympics.

Aerobic Exercise: Physical activity that increases heart rate and oxygen intake for a sustained period.
Anaerobic Exercise: Intense physical activity that requires the body to use energy faster than oxygen can be supplied.
Body Inversions: Poses or movements where the dancer's body is upside down, supported by the pole.