BARNSLEY lass Kirsty Griffiths swapped forward rolls for poles when she used her gymnastics training - to become a pole dancer. Kirsty, 24, was a gymnast for many years in her youth and used her skills to train to become an instructor for Pole Play. She now teaches beginners how to use pole dance as a fitness regime, building muscle and core strength. The age range in classes is from 16 to 56 with the average student being in their mid to late 20s. Pole Play is held every Monday from 7 - 8.30pm at the Citrus Rooms in Barnsley. A deposit is taken in advance from all students before starting the classes. Classes £12.50 a week, a month’s block booking is £10 per lesson paid monthly.