Washington State University offering ‘Queer Pole Fit’ classes [Video]

Washington State University (WSU) is offering free “Queer Pole Fit” classes to help challenge the stigma surrounding pole dancing and offer an inclusive “safe space” for “queer” people.

The free classes, hosted each Friday, do not require registration and are “open to all who identify as LGBTQ+ and allies!” according to a description on the university’s website. 

“Queer Pole Fit is meant to create a community and environment that helps folks feel safe and disrupt stereotypical ideas 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 Recreation fitness coordinator, told The Daily Evergreen– the university’s news source – in a recent piece that the classes serve a purpose of welcoming those who are traditionally left out or not “supported” in their fitness …