The History of Erotic Dancing

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Pole and Burlesque Dancing are now fun and exciting exercises, which have especially become popular in last decade as a form of fitness. However, erotica as a dance form has been around a lot longer than most of us may first have thought!

The first recorded striptease dates back to a myth from ancient Sumerian times involving Inanna, the Goddess of Love, and her descent into the underworld to find her lover Damouz. At each of the seven gates, she removed an article of clothing or a piece of jewellery. As long as Inanna remained in hell, the earth was barren. When she returned, the earth again became abundant and fruitful. Some believe this myth evolved in the 'Dance of the Seven Veils' of Salome from the bible.

The modern form of pole dancing has only been documented since the 1980's, yet the origins appear to go back many years prior to this. Some have suggested that the Maypole was the first form of ‘Pole Dancing’ – with the Pole being seen as a phallic symbol.

Only in recent years has pole dancing become more acceptable. The stigma attached to this art may be one of the reasons why the dance appears to have little history documented. However Polestars wants to create history and wants you to be part of it! We are offer Pole Dancing lessons as a form of fitness and fun; we also host Pole Dancing hen parties for anyone who want to try out this ancient art form!

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