Jess Leanne Norris - Miss Pole Dance UK Ambassador 2020

Jess Leanne Norris - June 2020 Miss Pole Dance UK Ambassador 💜 RIP 💜

A National UK Pole Treasure, Passionate, Dedicated, Determined. An Exceptional Young And Talented Lady

A Smiley Soul Who Was Committed To Pole From The Early Age Of 14

An Entrepreneur, A Friend To So Many. 

A Double Miss Pole Dance UK Female Champion Who Made No Secret About How This Championship Helped Her To Keep Focused

Today & Onwards I Want  The Pole Dance Community Across The World To Remember Her as She Would Have Wished 

A Strong, Dedicated, Committed & Powerful Lady Who Flew Without Wings,

Who Spun With Courage,

Who Climbed With Dedication,

Who Empowered Others Without Question 

🇬🇧 MPDUK 🇬🇧 Champion 

For many of us we have used pole to help us escape our troubles within a community of friendly and supportive individuals, making collectively a community like no other. 

💜 Jess Leanne Norris 💜 Thank you for your contribution and as a true ambassador for the aerial arts, touching so many lives, hearts and souls, lifting many of us with your entertaining, unforgettable and mesmerising routines.

Thank you for your unquestionable dedication and sharing your talent through many classes, masterclasses, camps, events & competitions 

You shone like a beacon of hope on so many stages and your legacy will live on forever in the History of pole 

and personally as my pole daughter, who constantly showed your gratitude over the years and during your reign as 

MPDUK Double Females single Champion 

2011 & 2015 

We Love You Jess & our hearts and thoughts go out to your family and friends during this extremely difficult & sad time  

💕 Never Forgotten 💕

Kay Penney 

Miss Pole Dance UK 🇬🇧 Founder  

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Interview with Rachel Tolzman Miss Pole Dance UK Professional champions 2017

Miss Pole Dance UK winner Thank you, Kay Penney!! I'm still on a high from this past weekend. It was such a surreal moment! Here are my responses to the interview:

1) It feels incredible to have won MPDUK because it is such a prestigious competition and attracts so many talented and strong athletes. I've trained immensely for this moment, and I was excited to share my work on the stage and aim to perform to the best of my abilities. So, winning was a very special moment, one that I won't forget.

2) The high point of the evening was hearing my name being called as winner of MPDUK 2017! Hands down!

3) I would like to thank you, Kay and Angela, for organizing this wonderful event and providing such an amazing platform for pole dancers to showcase and celebrate our achievements. I would also like to thank all my students, friends and colleagues who wished me well and came to support. And lastly my family and wonderful husband who supports my endeavors completely and bare the burden of being at the receiving end of all the different emotions that arise during comp training! They give me strength and courage to continue following my passion and crazy dreams.

4) Most often I get my inspiration from the music I've chosen for a routine. I'm always drawn to music that has meaningful lyrics, something that could tell a story and something that has great instrumentation or a catchy beat. If the song gives me goosebumps whilst I listen to it and envision dancing to it, I know it's the right choice.

5) The incomparable Fi Bourke! The aim was to make me into a hummingbird and I think she truly nailed it. It was an honor to wear one of her creations!


Thanks again and I look forward to competing in World Pole Sport & Fitness (China 2018)- and coming back next year to MPDUK 2018!!

All the best,
Rachel xx

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Jess Leanne Norris tells all, how she prepared to take the title once more - Miss Pole Dance UK Double FIRST PLACE title winner

Jess Leanne Norris, Miss Pole Dance UK Professional champion, tells all how she prepared to take the title the second time.  The only person in the UK to do this so far at Miss Pole Dance UK

1/ What does this win mean to you?
I’m So Happy!!! Winning this Year’s Miss Pole Dance means a lot to me! I always wanted to compete in this competition again to hopefully win the title back! & I’m so Chuffed I did it!!!
2/ How old were you when you first got into pole fitness?
I was 14 when I got a Pole up at Home and started Self Teaching through watching Videos on YouTube.
3/ What was the hardest thing about performing?
I think the hardest thing about performing this routine was how much pressure I put on myself to do well, I felt so nervous on the day! but as soon as I’d finished, I just wanted to get back on Stage to do it all over again! Ha!
4/ How did you feel when your name was announced as this year’s winner?
I can’t quite put it into Words how I felt!! I was so happy and Proud of my little self!! All the Hard Work paid off!!
5/ What is your next step from this competition?
No Rest for the Wicked as My next Goal is the World Championships!!
6/ Do you have a favourite move?
My Favourite Pole Move overall would be the Eagle! Its Such a Pretty move!! But the one I do like to Perform the Most would be the Scorpio Cocoon!
7/ How do you prepare for such a big performance?
Once I knew I wanted to compete, I started Training EVERY Day! Working on different Moves and Combos to figure out what I wanted to put in my routine, then 6 Weeks before the day, I started putting the Routine together to Work on My Stamina. The Week of Comp I Trained My Routine 2x a Day, in the Morning then Again in the Evening.
8/ What was your favourite part of your Miss Pole Dance UK experience?
I actually couldn't point out one thing… As I loved the Whole Experience!! I really enjoyed teaching My Workshop in the Morning as everyone did AMAZING and was Such a Pleasure to Teach!! Being Backstage was such a Chilled Atmosphere & everyone was so Supportive of one another! Then being on that Stage with all those Flashing Spot Lights and hearing Everyone Cheering was so surreal!!

9/ What would you change if you could relive the whole thing all over again from deciding to enter to being announced winner on day?
Well… There was One Trick in My routine that I wasn’t overly confident about and was still practising it on the day! Which made me feel even more nervous than normal! So if I’d change anything I would have practised that move a lot, lot more!
10/ Do you have a special diet to help you train?
I don’t have a Special diet to help me train as such, I just try to eat Healthy! I’d rather have ABS than Eat Take-Always and Cakes etc.. ;-)
11/ Has pole changed your life? If so how?
Pole has completely taken over my life! I Live & Breathe it!! I run my own studio which is a 24/7 job as well as training most days, Travelling Teaching My Workshops and Performing… Pole is Full time for me, but I wouldn't change it for the World!! It’s My Dream!
12/ What does Pole Dance/Fitness mean to you?
(Think I have explained this in the question above)
13/ Who or what motivates you?
My Pole Friends keep me Motivated! I don’t like training on my own as it can be Boring! So training with the Girls Keeps me going!!
14/ Who or what is your biggest inspiration?
Felix Cane was my very first Inspiration! I loved watching her performances and was always in complete Awe!! And still am, she really is something else!!  But there are just SO Many good polers out there now, Men, Woman and Kids!! That all keep my Inspired with all their Pics and Videos that go up on the Internet!!
15/ Have you ever felt like giving it all up?
Oh I couldn’t count on 2x hands at how many times I’ve wanted to give it all in! Mainly when I’ve had a Bad training session or when I can’t get a Certain Move first time!! Ha!  When I’m having one of those days, I just go home, have a Nice Hot bath and Chill out!
16/What words of advice would you give to people just coming into the world of Pole?
My Advice to Anyone New to Pole is to be Patient… Pole is HARD! The more Effort and time you put into it, the quicker you Progress! It isn’t Easy! But Most of all… to just enjoy the Journey!!! :-D
Thank you!!!
Jess xxxx

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Jess Leanne Norris, Double Professional champion Miss Pole Dance UK 2015

Jess Leanne Norris  - Miss Pole Dance UK 2015 Professional Champion takes the title once more to be crowned the first Miss Pole Dance UK DOUBLE Female single's WINNER
10th October 2015
Hawth Theatre
Crawley, West Sussex

Jess from Bolton, started her pole journey at the incredible age of 14,  whilst looking for a new hobby. As soon as she found pole fitness, she was hooked! 
Jess was training daily and within 6 months of self training she began teaching.            

Jess now at 22, owns her own dance and pole studio and was able to make pole dreams come true by sharing the knowledge and understanding of pole that she had worked so hard to gain.           
Jess's talent shone, and she quickly became a UK figurehead in the pole fitness industry, winning the professional title at just 18 in 2011, creating and teaching original and incredible moves. Her signature style and breath-taking performances at such a tender you age, left the entire industry in awe.
Jess now holds the title once more after her incredible performance on 10th October 2015 with her exquisite routine dancing to  Dirty Diana - By The Weekend

For more information and booking master classes with Jess please contact

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Tel: 0792 1948 606

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10 truths about being a Professional & Elite Pole Passion, Pole Fitness & Dance Instructor

 Elite Pole Passion, Pole Fitness & Dance Instructors

1. You will NEVER be 100% ready to teach – no one wakes up in the morning and says ‘im ready’.  Instructing is an on-going journey and learning process.
2. Practice makes perfect – If you want to grow out of your comfort zone then push yourself to your limits and beyond on a regular basis.
3. Sometimes you may be asked to dedicate your time and expertise for free. You have been asked for a reason – Just take a moment to think …..is the cause or experience gained worth it?
4. Some students and fellow instructors may not become your best friends – celebrate you have a professional and focused approach to teaching, over and above your social life.  You cannot be everything to all people.
5. You can’t change the past, BUT you can focus on improving in the future.
6. If you want to be the best – then prove you are the best- at Pole Passion we focus only on those dedicated instructors who give 100% to Pole Passion’s students and fellow Pole Passion instructors, unconditionally sharing and networking, working as a united team.
7. There is a lot that you don’t know – even our least favourite Pole Passion colleague or student will teach you something – The minute we think we know it all, is the time to move on and away from Pole Passion
8. Pole Passion Instructing is hard; we expect the very best, there maybe days that you feel like giving it all up! You are not alone and only the strongest survive – Congratulate yourself -  you are one of the Pole Passion Elite and the team is here to support you
9. Embrace your teaching skills with Passion, there’s a reason why we chose that name – Teaching is more than just a job
10. You can’t control everything that goes on around you – Do not worry about the things you can’t control – Focus only on the positive, the here and now and always keep an open and flexible approach and positive mental attitude

Kay Penney – founder Pole Passion Ltd established 2001
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Ian Matthews Runner up Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013

Ian Matthews Congratulations again for coming Second in the Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013 Male Championships Competition, you should be very proud of yourself, I know we are.  We would greatly appreciate your feed back on how you are feeling about your achievement so we can let the rest of the pole community know. 

· How does it feel to be runner up in the Mr Pole Fitness Champions UK 2013?

I'm ecstatic to have placed 2nd in MPF 2013! Congrats to all the placed winners! 

 I'm very fond of this particular competition and the amazing team in Pole Passion that run this fab event, so it was an absolute pleasure to be competing on that stage once again! 

· Did you go in it to win it?

I hadn't competed since last year’s event, and the level of ability in male competitors in the UK has sky rocketed in recent times!  So I went in just wanting to be happy overall with my performance which I was! And hopefully it made my supporters proud! 

· Are you classically dance trained?

I originally came a dance background in street dance for over 10 years. One of the many things that pole has done for me since I started, is now I embrace many more dance styles and love how they can interact in this art! 

· How long have you been Pole Dancing for?

For about 41/2 years now. 

· What made you get into it?

I helped choreograph and co-perform a dance routine for someone who was  performing at a pole competition. It was the first pole competition I had ever seen and after being blown away by what I was seeing from these talented competitors on the vertical bar, I was inspired to begin myself, and add my own elements of dance style to it! I haven't looked back since! 

· Has this competition given you a hunger to compete in more competitions?

I'm glad, but also sorry to say that MPF 2013 was my last competitive performance!

 I have competed in a fair few competitions since starting and I feel the time is now right for me to focus completely on instruction for my students and my Master class held throughout the UK. I want to pass on my knowledge and experience on to them and any up and coming pole competitors! 

· What advice would you give to anyone who has never competed before?

If you want to take your pole training to a high level, then I would say it is definitely something to experience at least once. It's good to have something to work towards!  For a performance, my advice would be to focus on a theme and music piece that you can connect to emotionally and that has personal meaning to you. Then you will find that emotion will be portrayed on the stage. Lastly, make sure you are doing it for 'YOU' and for your growth as a performer, not just because you just want a title. 

                  

· Do you have a Pole Idol?

I don't have any specific pole idols really! I have met and have so much respect for many pole artist's from all over the world and I love to see the many styles that are performed now! 

· Were you nervous on the day of the competition?

Personally, I find that my previous experience with performing on stage in my dance career has taught me to not let nerves get the better of me. I suppose I've learnt to focus the nervous tension! 

I know how hard it is in the beginning of a performing career and getting up on a big stage is scary!, but in time, a regular performer will gain that focus. 

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World Champion Pole Dancer Alesia Vazmitsel at the Opera in Bern

World Champion Pole Dancer Alesia Vazmitsel at the Opera

Last Saturday 15th October 2011 was the premier of the new opera at the Bern`s Theatre, "The Rake`s Progress" where Alesia Vazmitsel the current World Pole Sport & Fitness champion performed her elegant Pole Dance act around the famous opera singers. Alesia commented, ‘ I was so happy to see ordinary people coming to me at the end of the show and saying how beautiful pole dance could be. I knew It `s something that they have probably never seen before and even more so they would find it more unusual to see it at the Opera too’