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[title]See the cast in action! Union Square Theatre, 100 E 17th St between Union Sq East and Irving Pl (800-982-2787, tracesusa.com). Ongoing. $48--$78. See complete event information.
Mathieu Cloutier, 25
"You know female pole dancers? Chinese poles is kind of a male version of that. Jumping from one pole to the other, doing half a flip, hanging sideways. My wings [lats] are worked out the most. And wide push-ups are really good for them."
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