# Mesmerizing Pole Dancing Films Pole Positions Features Pole Dancing in Slow Motion By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-18 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pole-positions References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/09/17/pole-dancing-slow-motion/) & [nowness](http://www.nowness.com/) Pole dancing has been a male preoccupation, and strip club staple, for what seems like forever; in 'Pole Positions,' a [short film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting) for NOWNESS, self-taught, UK-based dancer Sarah Scott attempts to challenge the sleazy stereotypes that have been long-associated with the practice. The hypnotic, black-and-white film, which was shot by George Harvey, features Scott accomplishing some [gravity-defying feats on the pole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-pole-vault-competition). The film is shot in slow-motion, allowing the viewer to see every muscle ripple under Scott's skin as she hurtles her limbs through the air. Scott is vigorous and strong; yet she is also [graceful and poised](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze). Needless to say, if anyone doubted the physical prowess required to complete these aerodynamic movements, this spell-binding video will surely set them straight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Empowering Performance Art:** Creating mesmerizing films showcasing performance art can empower artists and challenge stereotypes. - **Slow Motion Visualization:** Utilizing slow-motion techniques in films can provide a unique and captivating visual experience for viewers. - **Reimagining Traditional Practices:** Exploring and reimagining traditional practices like pole dancing can challenge preconceived notions and open up new possibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** The film industry can leverage slow-motion techniques to create visually stunning and immersive experiences. - **Performance and Dance:** Performance and dance industries can embrace empowering forms of art like pole dancing to break stereotypes and inspire new talent. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can explore pole dancing as a unique and challenging exercise form that promotes strength and grace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Immersive Slow TV Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-tv-series.md) - [Iconic Fragrance Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyques-do-son-collection.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Cycle-Synced Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folm.md) - [Dancing NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natyaverse.md) - [Music-Driven Pilates Workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form50.md) - [Vibrant Rhubarb Pink Ski Poles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-pink-p1-ski-poles.md)