# Artistic Group Pole Dancing The Solid Objective 'Pole Dance' at the PS1 Contemporary Arts Centre By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-objectives-pole-dance References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/06/25/pole-dance-by-so-il-at-p-s-1/#more-84641) & [so-il.org](http://so-il.org/) Long gone are the days where pole dancing was considered taboo. Now the Solid Objectives 'Pole Dance' installation is helping to make pole dancing to be seen as a [legitimate art form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition). Visitors were invited to the PS1 Contemporary Arts Centre to participate in the Solid Objectives 'Pole Dance' project. The [outdoor setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-me-this-is-us) comes equipped with poles linked together by a webbed covering. On the ground there are sandpits, pools and bouncy balls. Insert your own dirty joke here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Legitimization of Pole Dancing:** The Solid Objectives 'Pole Dance' installation challenges societal norms and presents an opportunity for pole dancing to be recognized as a legitimate art form. - **Interactive Art Installations:** The use of outdoor setups with interactive elements like sandpits, pools, and bouncy balls provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of art installations, engaging visitors in new and exciting ways. - **Reimagining Taboo Activities:** The Solid Objectives 'Pole Dance' project pushes boundaries by reimagining taboo activities, opening up possibilities for other once-stigmatized practices to be viewed in a new light. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Contemporary Arts:** The PS1 Contemporary Arts Centre's involvement in the Solid Objectives 'Pole Dance' installation showcases an opportunity for the contemporary arts industry to embrace unconventional art forms and challenge traditional boundaries. - **Event Planning:** The integration of interactive elements like sandpits, pools, and bouncy balls in art installations presents an innovative opportunity for event planners to create immersive and engaging experiences for their audiences. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The legitimization of pole dancing as an art form opens up new opportunities for the fitness and wellness industry to incorporate pole dancing as a form of exercise, providing a unique and artistic way for individuals to stay fit and active. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-public-art-installation.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Inflatable Vibrant Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-dancer.md) - [Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isometric-studio.md) - [Cultural Exhibition Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-columbus.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md)