It's not just for strippers anymore. Pole dancing is becoming more and more popular as a fun way to exercise, and hang (literally) with your girlfriends. Lucite heels and nipple tassels not required.

What a totally quirky alternative to the typical bachelorette party activities! And since it's exercise AND fun, what's not to love? Okay, normally, we don't love exercise. Pole dancing might change our minds.

We talked to Angi Carlston, owner and lead instructor of Divine Movement, and asked her some questions about it:

Q) How many girls could take a class at one time, say for a bachelorette party?

A) There are only 6 girls per class, but for parties I can teach up to 10.

Q) Do I have to be very flexible?

A) No flexibility or strength is needed for the party moves and spins and in class we gradually work up to the more diffucult moves. Upper body strength is really not needed until level 3 and we work our way up to it.

Q) What if the I haven't exercised in, say, 4 years? No judging.

A) You will be fine. The moves and pole spins taught at a party can be learned by anyone and in class you will get a workout and gain flexibility, but you can work at your own pace. I was 3 years out of shape when I started!

Q) Would I have to wear lucite platform heels and nipple tassels?

A) There is no nudity involved. Just wear some yoga gear or any thing you might go to the gym in. Platform heels are optional once you are in level 3.

Q) If "no" to the above question, what would you recommend for clothing? If "yes" to the above question, where can I buy nipple tassels?

A) ha ha ha. Tastie pasties. But really, wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Yoga pants or sweats and T shirts and tanks.

Q) How long is a typical class?

A) A typical class is one hour and 45 minutes long and the parties are 2 hours.

Q) In that one class could I actually get up on the pole?

A) Most women learn 2 spins during the 2 hour party. In a level one 8 week session you will learn 6 spins and some pole moves and floor moves. Climbing starts in level 2 and inverting in level 3.

Q) Will there be blisters?

A) I haven't ever had any blisters. If you work a lot on the pole you could develop callouses.

Q) What are your favorite songs to use for background music?

A) My favorite songs are always changing. Some of our more popular songs are Paula Cole-'feelin love' and Massive Attack-Angel. The warm up music ranges from Death Cab for Cutie and Sia to Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.

Q) What are some non-pole-related exercises that might help me get in shape for pole dancing?

A) Ab strength can really help your progress on the pole. Anything abdominal is helpful. A lot of pole dancers practice yoga.

Thanks Angi! Check out the Divine Movement website HERE.

Aside: You may or may not have seen the following video on YouTube, but several women agreed to a "dare" (and won $10,000), and performed pole dancing routines on the New York City Subway. It's hilarious.

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