This past Wednesday, the ladies of Square Rootz attended a pole dancing class at Crunch gym in Brooklyn. A friend told us about the class and said she had been doing it twice a week for the past 4 months (she even graduated to wearing high heels).
When we arrived at the class, we were surprised at the large number of women in attendance. There were about 40 students - all shapes and sizes - from a variety of backgrounds. The class was taught by two teachers, who started with a sexy warm up, then demonstrated a variety of routines for the students to execute on the pole. The idea was to start slow, and increase the difficulty as you mastered moves.

We were completely baffled at how hard it was. We were sure we could come in and start doing twirls on the pole immediately, but quickly realized we were in for an intense workout. The simplest moves (climbing four feet on the pole) worked out every part of the body; your girls were sore before the class was even over.

When we got home from class, we were so excited that we did more research on pole dancing. Turns out, not only is this a hot trend, but people have pole dancing parties as well. Exotic Dance Central in New York City offers themed pole dance parties for groups of friends. The Burlesque Package Includes: a costume (FishNets, Boa & Gloves), celebrity burlesque name tags and burlesque themed music (holler). The Flash Dance Package Includes: a costume (Fish Nets, Leg Warmers, Sexy Top), sexy stripper name tags and the Flash Dance movie music soundtrack.For those who would rather practice pole dancing in the privacy of their own home, you can purchase removable dancing poles for as low at $99.95.

All in all, Square Rootz gives pole dancing three (out of three) thumbs up. It’s a fun and a good workout at the same time (not to mention it’s a great opportunity to bring sexy back). We encourage you all to give it a try and tell us about your experience!

(Sidenote: If you are interested in taking a class at Crunch gym on Flatbush avenue in Brooklyn, know that the only thing seperating you from the creepy men in the gym is GLASS windows and doors. Beware of the losers who take 30 minute water breaks (the fountian is right next to the class) and play peeping tom. While some of the chicas clearly enjoyed the male attention, we were ready to pimp slap a few pervs.)