A women’s empowerment group has been banned from an events centre in a row over fitness pole dancing, labelling it ‘borderline pornographic’.
Organisers of the WILD &WILD event led by ex-soap star Sarah Jayne Dunne said staff at Alderley Park – a business and events venue in Cheshire – had objected to part of the private presentation.
The 44-year-old told how, after being pushed into uncomfortable photoshoots for so-called lads' mags in her youth, she was finally able to take control of her image using pole fitness – a sport she said was as a form of empowerment and strength.
During the 45-minute presentation in the venue’s atrium, Ms Dunn changed into gym shorts and top to playfully give a short demonstration using a portable pole, before inviting attendees to have a go.
She also presented a slideshow highlighting her emotional journey, which included pictures of her family and an image of her performing pole fitness with her leg in the air.
