When most people think of pole dancing, they picture a woman in sexy lingerie and high heels. But a new trend now has men partaking in this performance art—for fitness. Joel Burns, who claims to be Chicago’s first pole dance instructor, is hoping to attract more men to take his classes and become more fit in the process. Burns teaches at Good Gyrrl Studio, 1200 W. 35th St.

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