Sexy Dancer Costumes: Do You Really Need a Pole?

Pole dancing is actually a combination of dancing and gymnastics, and is now regarded as an accepted form of exercise. Associated with strip clubs and erotic dancing, pole dancing is very toned down when used in a non-erotic environment. In a strip-club or gentlemen’s club however, pole dancing is meant to arouse male spectators, as it is combined with striptease and lap dancing and is performed by women wearing sexy dancer costumes.

Sexy dancer costumes have a variety of looks, themes and costume accessories. Stripper costumes have a part of a grander sexy illusion, but the poles play a part in this as well. Many poles that are used in stripper clubs provide visual effects because they are constructed of clear plastic and contain water, glitter and other reflective materials, which stand out against strobe lighting. Showgirl costumes need lots of glitter, a headpiece or top hat, feathers and a lot of make up. These vary differently, but both radiate sexiness.

An exotic dancer must develop significant upper body strength, flexibility and endurance in order to master the art of advanced pole dancing. Although exotic dancers come from every corner of the earth, they also have newer roots in the western world. Dating back to 1920s America and the early days of the Great Depression, dancers in traveling shows used tent poles as props and traditionally many American gypsies have roots in pole dancing. From there it traveled to clubs and by the mid 20th century, pole dancing evolved into burlesque dancing which was taken from the French. There was little shaking going on after that until the 1980s when pole dancing and striptease became popular first in Canada and then in the USA. Today, people celebrate a variety of dancers and the exotic dancing they incorporate into movies, stage performances and even costume parties.

For those in search, you can find hundreds of sexy costumes in stores and online today. You can take the fantasy as far back in time as you like, selecting for example, a Retro Hippie Go Go Girl, I Dream of Genie, Sexy Saloon Girl of the Old West or French Can Can. You could also go more direct and choose Sexy Belly Dancer, Red Teddy Body Suit, Hula Girl Grass Skirt (not much, truth be told), Pussy Cat with pink trim and Sexy Cheerleader or Gypsy Dancer.

There are also variations within these styles as well and picking the right costume for whatever you have in mind will require some thought.The author commonly writes about costumes and costume accessories for SummitFashions.