Washington State University offers “Queer Pole Fit” classes.

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

The free classes, held every Friday, require no registration and are “open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and allies!” according to a description on the university website.

“Queer Pole Fit aims to create a community and environment that helps people feel safe and disrupts stereotypical ideas about pole dancing. Taught by our queer pole instructors, come as you are and enjoy this fun and challenging format,” it continued. in the course description.

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Laura Yasinitsky, University Recreation Fitness Coordinator, said The Daily Evergreen – university news source – says in a recent article that the classes serve to welcome those who have traditionally been left out or not “supported” in their fitness journey.

“This is marked as queer. You can present yourself as you are and that’s exactly how you will be seen,” she said.

Yasinitsky added that the goal of the program is to “break through” boundaries and welcome beginners into a “safe space” that allows them to “try something new.”

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Ri Scovel, a Queer Pole Fit instructor, told the outlet that by focusing on a “queer” demographic, the course challenges the pole class stereotype that caters to “ladies,” expanding the sport to an often-ignored group while also giving space to the stigmatized. dance method.

The university began offering classes last January and continues to attract new people, reports say.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Washington State University for further comment on the course, but has yet to hear back.

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