The instructor behind the 'little spinners' class says there is nothing sexual about her lessons. Rather she says her students get an excellent cardiovascular and upper-body workout.
"There is nothing provocative. There is nothing sexual about it," said dance instructor Kristy Craig. "It's pure fitness and strength and fun. I mean kids love climbing trees. They will climb anything."
So far, the 'little spinners' class has four students. It seems that some people agree with the instructor.
Over in Russia a recent national pole dancing championship included competitors as young as seven years old.