We were in collaboration with several other sex worker orgas to raise awareness about International Pole Dance Day. This was a call to action, to ask pole dancers and civilians to donate to sex worker orgas to show solidarity and support for the originators of pole dancing.
Black Sex Workers are the creators of skillful and challenging pole tricks that were first seen in the strip clubs. They also led the way as far as fashion and aesthetics that we see on all kinds of strippers today.
Did you know International Pole Dance Day was originally created by a stripper/sex worker, but was denied official calendar recognition because of stigma and discrimination? We’ve decided it’s time to revive this day and remind the world where pole dancing comes from.
On September 30, 2025, we’re reclaiming International Pole Dance Day as a moment of solidarity between strippers, sex workers, and the broader pole dance community. This day is for everyone who pole dances — whether for work, art, fitness, or joy — and a chance to honor the roots of pole dance in strip clubs and sex work.
For this event, a total of 9 sex worker organizations from all over the globe came together to raise awareness.
