J.Lo takes pole dancing lessons for upcoming stripper role

Jennifer Lopez dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she talked about some new dance moves she's learning. The legendary musician and dancer is mastering the seductive art of pole dancing for an upcoming role. Lopez is set to star as a stripper in the upcoming film Hustler, which is based on a New York Magazine story "The Hustlers of Scores." The film is based on the true story about a group of strippers who developed a scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars from their wealth Wall Street clients. Lopez will play the groups ringleader. To prepare for the role, Lopez purchased a portable pole to put in her house. She also hired a Cirque du Soleil performer to teach her everything she'll need to know about pole dancing. While Lopez is a seasoned dancer, she admitted that pole dancing is a different beast. "I have bruises everywhere," she said. "It's so hard. I have a lot of respect for people who do the pole." Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights at 11:35 on ABC. Watch clips and full episodes of Jimmy Kimmel Live! for free on Yahoo View.