But did you know "pole dance" as a work activity is not new in India? In India the movement acrobatics on a pole is a love called MALLAKHAMB. It is a combination of two for the word that means Malla KHAMB gymnastics and pole stands. So gimastik pole Mallakhamb means.
Mallakhamb believed created around the 12th century. Mallkhamb initially used by Indian wrestlers to improve muscle strength and body bending. Apparatus Mallakhamb seen now believed created around 1810 by Balambhattdada Deodhar. Mallakhamb pole is about 2.6 meters high with 55 cm diamter. Mallkhamb sports activist will perform acrobatic movements on this post. In addition to using a pole Mallakhamb there are also versions hanging rope and wood.
In India National Mallakhamb competition held annually from 25 years ago. All 29 states in India to send representatives to this national competition.
So there you go. People just want familiarized with pole dancing as a form of physical activity, but in India it was done over 800 years ago!