Breaking the pole dance mould

Pole dancing requires a high level of muscle control and flexibility and is usually seen as an activity more often practiced by women. But it doesn't rule out the possibility of men getting involved and Dongdong (not his real name), a 25-year-old from Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, is among a minority of amateurs for whom pole dancing becomes a passion. 

The only male pole dancing trainer in Qingdao, Dongdong set up a small studio during the second half of this year, Nov 18. [Photo/CFP]