The practice of pole dance as a leisure activity in Denmark
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The practice of pole dance as a leisure activity in Denmark. / Jensen, Andorra Lynn.
In: Vertical Exploration : Journal of Pole and Aerial Movement Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2015, p. 26-42.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The practice of pole dance as a leisure activity in Denmark
AU - Jensen, Andorra Lynn
N1 - CURIS 2015 NEXS 330
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - The aim of this study is to explore the how pole dance is practiced as a form of leisure activity in Denmark. The methodical approach is qualitative and inspired by ethnography. I have conducted a field study where I have observed and participated in the pole dance culture in Copenhagen from May to October 2014. Furthermore, I have conducted five interviews with pole studio owners and 14 shorter interviews with pole dancers. The study showed that the pole dance culture is complex; there is more than one way to practice pole dance both in terms of movements, attire, and attitude. This article addresses the difference between a focus on dance and a focus on tricks in pole dancing as well as it examines the different opinions pole studio owners have concerning ‘sexiness’ in pole dance and how this affects the way pole dance is practiced.
AB - The aim of this study is to explore the how pole dance is practiced as a form of leisure activity in Denmark. The methodical approach is qualitative and inspired by ethnography. I have conducted a field study where I have observed and participated in the pole dance culture in Copenhagen from May to October 2014. Furthermore, I have conducted five interviews with pole studio owners and 14 shorter interviews with pole dancers. The study showed that the pole dance culture is complex; there is more than one way to practice pole dance both in terms of movements, attire, and attitude. This article addresses the difference between a focus on dance and a focus on tricks in pole dancing as well as it examines the different opinions pole studio owners have concerning ‘sexiness’ in pole dance and how this affects the way pole dance is practiced.
KW - Faculty of Science
KW - Pole dance
KW - Denmark
KW - Copenhagen
KW - Leisure
KW - Ethnography
KW - Spradley
KW - Aesthetics
M3 - Journal article
VL - 1
SP - 26
EP - 42
JO - Vertical Exploration : Journal of Pole and Aerial Movement Studies
JF - Vertical Exploration : Journal of Pole and Aerial Movement Studies
SN - 2381-3709
IS - 1
ER -
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