Argentinian pole dancer Alumine Fernandez performs during the “Miss Pole Dance South America 2009” competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Pole dancing is a form of performing art, a combination of dancing and gymnastics., it involves dancing sensually with a vertical pole is now regarded as a recognized form of exercise and can be used as both an aerobic and an aerobic workout.
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Argentinian pole dancer Jessica Wajner performs during the “Miss Pole Dance South America 2009” competition in Buenos Aires
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Venezuelan pole dancer Carolina Raineri performs.
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Venezuelan pole dancer Romina Dabbio.
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Pole dancers from Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela take part in the “Miss Pole Dance Argentina 2009” and “Miss Pole Dance South America 2009” competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Brazilian pole dancer Eduarda Ribeiro performs.
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Brazilian pole dancer Rafaela Montenero performs.
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Brazilian pole dancer Brugner Grazzy.
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Argentinian pole dancer Maria Luz Escalante gives her winning preformance in the “Miss Pole Dance Argentina 2009” competition.
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Brazilian pole dancer Rafaela Montenero poses with the trophy after winning the “Miss Pole Dance South America 2009” competition in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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