The Irish men taking up pole dancing: ‘People might not expect a guy with a wife and two kids to do it – but I thought f**k it’
Once a female-dominated activity, men are now joining pole dancing classes to boost their confidence, express themselves and push their bodies to the limit. From bruises to sparkly two-pieces and sexy heel bangs, five of them tell us what it like to be in pole position
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Aidan Cairns inherited his love of pole dancing from a very special woman — his mother, Deirdre. She set up her own studio, Dee’s Barbelles, 15 years ago, in the small village of Killyman in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, and started teaching classes.
“When my mum performs,” 26-year-old Aidan says, “everyone in the room is in the palm of her hand in awe; her stage presence captures everyone.”
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