Washington State University offers ‘Queer Pole Fit’ classes
Washington State University (WSU) is offering free “Queer Pole Fit” classes to challenge the stigma surrounding pole dancing and provide an inclusive “safe space” for “queer” people.
The free classes, held every Friday, require no registration and are “open to everyone who is LGBTQ+ and allies!” As a Statement on the university website.
“Queer Pole Fit is intended to create a community and environment for people to feel safe and challenge stereotypes about pole dancing. Taught by our queer pole instructors, come as you are and enjoy this fun and challenging format,” the class description continues. .
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Laura Yasinitsky, the university’s recreation fitness coordinator He told Daily Evergreen. – University News Source – In a recent article, the courses aim to welcome people who have traditionally been marginalized or under-supported in their fitness journey.
“It’s labeled queer. You’re allowed to present whatever it is, and you’re seen as exactly that,” she said.
Jasnitsky added that the aim of the program is to “break” boundaries and welcome beginners to a “safe place” to “try something new”.
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Washington State University is offering “Queer Pole Fit” classes to broaden the demographic beyond those who typically take pole fitness courses. (David Ryder)
Ree Scovell, a Queer Pole fitness instructor, told the paper that the course, by focusing on the “queer” demographic, challenges the stereotype of pole classes as being for “women,” expanding the sport to an often-ignored group and giving it space. A method of dancing to isolation.
The university started offering the course last January and continues to attract new students, according to reports.
Fox News Digital reached out to Washington State University for further comment about the course, but has yet to hear back.
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