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New in New York Ep 4: The Pole Dance Class

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The world's oldest profession has something in common with the newest craze in New York City: pole dancing. Girls are flocking to pole dance aerobics classes for bachelorette parties, girls' nights out, or simply just as an exercise class at the end of the work day. To me, it seems like a pretty risque, strange thing to do. So I decided to check it out for myself. I visited SHOCKra Studios in Manhattan for a class. The ladies there were incredibly nice and sweet, and they were more focused on getting girls up and moving than on getting girls up and making tips. Turns out the class was pretty fun and innocuous...not that I was any good at it. Watch the video to see my pole dancing skills - or lack thereof - for yourself. For more episodes in this series, visit: New in New York
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