World Pole Sport & Fitness 2015 China Beijing Competitor Applications NOW OPEN

World Pole Dance  - World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships
 to be held in China 2015 Beijing

Time table of events

Pole Passion (United Kingdom) & China Pole Dance  (China) work closely together for this prestigious event
Competitor registration now taking place – please email us at events@passion-fitness.com
Judges applications now taking place – please email us at events@passion-fitness.com

The dates of our stay  from and to dates
8th April  - DEPART London Heathrow
9th April  - Arrive Beijing Capital  International  Airport 2015 early morning

10th Final meeting with organisers
11th  Preliminaries females only  - possible Bendy Master Class tbc
11th  Evening - evening presentations females - everyone invited
12th  Finals - males / doubles / females

13th Sight seeing - Great Wall organised by China Pole Dance for staff, competitors and judges- RPOLE PROMOTION
14th 15th 16th World Accredited instructor training and master classes tbc

17th sight seeing again or relaxation day
18th DEPART PEK CHINA in  morning
18th ARRIVE back to the UK  -  allowing for time change

History of UK National Pole Dance winners and World Champions

Pole Passion Proudly presents
The winner of the UK National Pole Dance Championships Singles, Males and Doubles categories and those who will be representing the UK and the World Pole Sport & Fitness championships  - World Pole Dance
www.misspoledance-uk.com
www.mrpolefitness.com
www.worldpoledance.com
www.polepassion.com

Miss Pole Dance UK  -  Amateur Division

Beatrice Morgan  - 2010 / 2011
Ayumi Tozaki 2012
Anna Newberry 2013

Miss Pole Dance UK  -  Semi Pro Division

Lucy Cork -  2010 / 2011
Rebecca Howard 2012 Students
Hannah Taylor 2012  Instructors (established 2012)
Sophie Geldeard 2013  Students
Hannah Kaynes 2013 Instructors

Miss Pole Dance UK  -  Semi Pro Doubles (established 2013)

Rachel Breheney & Leah Walters 2013


Miss Pole Dance UK  champions since 2005 (established 2004)

Elena Gibson – 2005/2006
Tracey Simmons  2006/2007
Sally Anne Giles – 2007/2008
Alesia Vazmitsel – 2008/2009
Maxine Betts – 2009/2010
Jess Leanne Norris – 2011/2012
Sarah Scott - 2012 /2013
Lorna Thomas - 2013 / 2014

Mr Pole Fitness UK Champions since 2009 (established 2009)

Keem Martinez 2009/2010
Daren Pritchard – 2010/2011
Nico Modestine - 2012 /2013
Dan Rosen  2013/2014


Miss Pole Dance UK Professional Doubles champions (established 2009)

Penny Howarth & Anna Chisholm 2009/2010
Kate Johnstone & Kate Czepulkowski 2010/2011
Sarah Scott & Kate Czepulkowski 2012 / 2013
Charlotte Robertson & Steph K Foster 2013/2014

World Pole Dance Champions (established 2009)
FEMALE CATEGORY
Felix Cane - AUSTRALIA - 2009/2010
Felix Cane - AUSTRALIA - 2010/2011
Alesia Vazmitsel BELARUS   2011/2012
Natalia Tatarintseva  UKRAINE  2012 /2013
Kate  Czepulkowski UNITED KINGDOM 2014/2015


World Pole Dance Champions (established 2011)
MALE CATEGORY
Evengy Greshilov    RUSSIA 2011  /2012
Keem Martinez    FRANCE 2012 / 2013
Kristian Lebedev RUSSIA 2014/2015  

World Pole Dance (established 2011)
DOUBLES CATEGORY
Ilka Martina Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy       HUNGARY   2011/2012
Ilka Martina Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy       HUNGARY   2012/2013
Lisette Krol & Terri Walsh  IRELAND 2014/2015

Pole Passion continual professional development - innovators promoting the talented

PASSIONATE ABOUT CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – www.polepassion.com

Master classes worldwide EDUCATION AND SHARING since 2006

•        The very first UK documented International Master Class  -  Pantera Blacksmith – 2006, 2007, 2008

•        Deb Riley - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole - 2008

•        Deb Merchant – Advanced Pole -  2008

•        Rachel Excell Dunkley – Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole - 2008

•        Felix Cane – World Pole Sport & Fitness Competition Pole – 2009

•        Alesia Vazmitsel - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole  

•        Tammy Morris – Miss Pole Dance Canada Competition Pole - 2009

•        Jenni Barrell – Advanced Pole 2009

•        Annie Norris - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole  - 2009

•        Astra Beck (Hoops & Silks) - 2009

•        Maxine Betts - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole  - 2010

•        Rodney Syaranamual – Burlesque Dance 2010

•        Kay Penney – Burlesque Dance - 2010

•        Alesia Vazmitsel - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole  - 2011

•        Jamilla Deville - Australia Competition Pole 2011

•        Fawnia Dietritch (Mondey) - USA Competition Pole 2011

•        Jenyne Butterfly – USA Competition Pole 2011

•        Kay Penney – Burlesque Dance 2011

•        Jess Leanne Norris - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole  - 2011

•        Dan Rosen – Advanced pole 2012

•        Bendy Kate - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole 2012

•        Nico Modestine – Mr Pole Fitness  UK Competition Pole 2012

•        Sarah Scott - Miss Pole Dance National UK Competition Pole 2012

•        Zoroya Judd - USA Competition Pole 2012

•        Kay Penney  - Burlesque Dance 2012

•        Lawrence Hilsum - France Competition Pole 2012

•        Hanka Venselaar - Holland Competition Pole 2012

•        Keem Martinez - French Competition Pole 2012

•        Barbara Palmaffy – Hungarian Competition Pole 2012

•        Veronika (Aerial Yoga) – Hungarian 2012

•        Andi Ariseanu – Hoops and Silks 2013

•        Deb Riley and Hollie Webb – Advanced Stretch for pole - 2013

•        Lena Shishkova - Russian Competition Pole 2013

•        Kat Humphrey – Advanced UK Pole 2013

•        Sue Thompson – Advanced UK Pole 2013

•        Ilka Bardoczy - Hungarian silks and aerial yoga – 2013

•        Alma Pirner – Burlesque Dance

•        Lena Shishkova - Russian Competition Pole 2013

• •        Bendy Kate – Miss Pole Dance UK Doubles champion 2013

• •        Hanka Venselaar – Worlds Tricks Champion representing Holland 2013
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• •        Sarah Scott – Miss Pole Dance UK Singles and Doubles champion 2013
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• •        Dan Roe Barnett – Advanced pole 2013

2014 coming soon…

Natalia Tatarintseva  - World Pole Sport & Fitness Russian World Champion  (February 2014)

Alesia Vazmitsel – World Pole Sport & Fitness Belarus World champion (February 2014)

Dan Rosen – Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013 Champion Pole (January and February)

Kay Penney – Burlesque Dance – 2014 (February)

Dan Roe Barnett – Advanced pole 2013 (February)

Jess Leanne Norris – Miss Pole Dance UK Champion Pole (February)

Kristian  Lebedev - World Pole Dance & Fitness Championships Pole  (February)

Kay Penney interviews FELIX Cane Double World Pole Dance champion MAY 2013 reveiling her competitor tips

Felix, recovering from injuries, chats to Kay Penney, founder of World Pole Dance and shares her competition secrets

Pole Passion presents World Pole Dance 2014 - 1st February

The following information is regarding the Worlds in January/February
World Pole Dance – World Pole Sport & Fitness championships 2014 www.worldpoledance.com

Following in the footsteps of Felix Cane, Alesia Vazmitsel, Natalia Tatarintseva, Egengy Greshilov, Keem Martinez, Ilka Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy
This year’s event will be hosted by Pole Passion

Female preliminary round on 31st January – Taylors Pole Retreat (closed competition) with the finalist going on to
Male /  Doubles /  Female finals 1st February – Hawth Theatre Crawley West Sussex London Gatwick

This prestigious and amazing event will be held in the United Kingdom – London Gatwick
We welcome your application now

1. Fill in an official application form attached
2. Read and agree to all the Rules & Regulations
3. Register  each contestant with your fee £100GBP singles / £160GBP Doubles application  - paypal bookings@passion-fitness.com
4. Register each chaperone and interpreter £20GBP
5. Register for visa applications if applicable - http://www.worldpoledance.com/

THE COST FOR THIS IS £45GBP and you can purchase this service on the above link

We recommend you do not book flights and accommodation until you have been awarded a place either in the preliminaries or finals via email
Official nearest airport: London Gatwick
Official nearest train stations: Three Bridges Crawley / Crawley train Station
Official hotel: Arora Crawley West Sussex    www.  gatwick.arorahotels.com
Tickets for the finals (1st February 2014) to be purchased only from  The Hawth Theatre – www.hawth.co.uk

Front rows VIP tickets costing  £56.00GBP  can be purchased via paypal address - bookings@passion-fitness.com
Please email -  theteam@passion-fitness.com for availability as limited spaces from Pole Passion -   currently 20 seats available at the time of this email sent

All further information can be found in the official rules and regulations attached with more information found on the website
www.worldpoledance.com
We very much look forward to supporting you and hearing from you soon

Kind regards
Xoxoxoxo

Kay Penney and the Pole Passion Worlds Team dated October 2013
The information is correct at this time however maybe subject to change please check with Pole Passion if you have any questions

Highlights of the Pole Passion and Burlesque Instructor training

Highlights of the Pole Passion Pole & Burlesque Instructor training

Pole Passion’s foundations were established in the Pole industry from its birth here in the UK since the early 2000’s before it was desired as a fitness form and most definitely before it was considered as one of the new ideas for thousands of ladies and some men, across the world to keep healthy and active while having great challenging fun.

Founder Kay Penney, passionate about all things fitness, decided to think out of the box and design something new for the fitness industry. Of course it didn’t start out like that as Kay found the techniques on and around the pole a personal challenge when looking for something to rekindle her figure and mental positivity, after having given birth of her third child. A mammoth and almost impossible task at that time, especially as the fitness consultant she employed to help her, after one year, told her Pole Dance and Fitness  would not be accepted or accredited in the fitness industry and IF they were,!!  it would take at least 8 years or so – Fuelled by those words, Kay, what some two years later, had Pole Passion’s comprehensive fitness Instructor level 1 and Advanced level 2 courses accredited by REP’s  (Register of Exercise Professionals) the route of all European fitness professionals that are monitored yearly and  governed by strict code of conducts.  Later published, Elite Accredited Level 3 and Burlesque for Fitness accredited courses, now also offered.

Pole Passion today is one of the most highly recognised Pole Training Providers and Brands in the pole world – developing comprehensive courses with great, comprehensive content and excellent value for money.  One day courses costing as little as £150, also offering  discounts if more than one course is booked at the same time too. Students have attended as far from the USA, Russia, Europe, Ireland and Scotland to learn the Pole Passion way.  Priding themselves on being thorough and progressing  each individual  student and instructor to their next stage, before, during and after they have attended our courses, whether an experienced instructor already with  a fitness and dance back grounds looking for the well-deserved credibility or whether totally new to fitness, dance and or even the pole 

What are the main benefits of becoming internationally Pole Sport accredited?

The main benefits of becoming accredited have to be by far the credibility aspect and industry recognition in what you do is recognised and awarded to the highest of industry awards not to mention the fact your insurance will be cheaper and valid too.  You will have the confidence and peace of mind you are teaching safely, correctly and effectively:-  learning ways of progressing and supporting your participants without causing possible delayed injury or incorrect techniques. Visit our website for our testimonials - http://www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-instructor/

Why choose Pole Passion?

Our other achievements

Uniquely we wrote the Code of Pole Practice in 2006 to help advise and share our knowledge with others and to help set the industry standards, desperate to keep and acknowledge all the hard work that was being invested and created in the pole industry by this time.

Competition Rules and regulations

We designed rules and regulations for national and international competitions of all grades and created courses

Master Trainers

Create, support and invited the first master trainers to the UK by the arrival of Pantera USA in 2006 to support UK polers. 

License Opportunities

NEW for 2012 we are now offering license opportunities to join our team at a very low set up costs once you have reached the required industry standards. 

Pole Equipment

We also offer you to join our  Rpole equipment affiliate programme whereby sharing the rewards throughout the pole industry.  Rpole was innovated by the Pole Passion team as there was a need for a portable and lightweight pole that could go anywhere, easily, to support our training programmes – Today we are proud to have created the world’s first, most portable and lightest pole in the world.  We inspire people from all walks of life, from world champions, Felix Cane and Alesia Vazmitsel  to everyday people, like me, offering world wide networking opportunities and to be part of World Pole Dance and Miss Pole Dance UK, owned and operated by Pole Passion, with our motto always being  -

 Empowerment, Confidence, Fitness & FUN!

Kay Penney :  Founder Pole Passion LTD

www.polepassion.com; www.r-polefitness.com; www.burlesque-passion.com;

www.worldpoledance.com; www.misspoledance-uk.com

Nico Modestine teaches the Spatchcock

Learn the SPATCHCOCK move and techniques with Nico’s Master Classes

The move many of us only dream of!

So where did it come from and where was it first seen

For many of us it was Felix Cane in the summer of 2009 who famously executed it initially during the World Pole Dance championships in Jamaica for public viewing during her world class performance  www.worldpoledance.com

A wondrous account of super human flexibility with the over stretch of the legs and back

So what does the word mean?

It is how cooks prepare an uncooked chicken by flattening it on the grill plate

Glad you asked now ??  no means a sexy or glamorous name choice !!

However we must not let this somewhat unflattering choice off label misinterpret the skill and hyper extension required for this move

This move of course always look so much more amazing on a spinney pole

www.r-polefitness.com

Come and support Nico at the world championships on November 10th 2012  

Email Pole Passion for more information about Nico's forth coming Master Classes

theteam@polepassion.com

Pole Passion Fitness in Reigate

Pole Passion, the leading Pole fitness and dance experts are offering classes in their newest venue in Reigate.  Pole Pioneers lead by Kay Penney, since 2001 support Sam Causon, a Miss Pole Dance UK 2012 Competition finalist who is excited to set up the Pole Passion license, having completed her intensive training  through the REP's accredited qualifications.  An amazing achievement especially as Sam was told by her doctors not to exercise due to a birth defect that she has empowered herself through. 

Pole Passion, also owner of World Pole Dance and Miss Pole Dance UK the

largest national  and international pole dance championships for fitness is renowned for

promoting and developing not only every day people but for creating world champions such as Felix Cane and Alesia Vazmitsel and has high hopes for  Sam, who has already invested in her innovative

6 free standing, professional RPoles exclusively designed for gyms and the pole fitness industry world wide.

www.r-polefitness.com

Sam will be busy marketing her new classes to new participants across the town and neighbouring towns close to Reigate.

Her programmes are set to challenge, inspire and empower her fitness audience attracting individuals not only new to pole but even new to exercise, which will include both men and women.

Pole Fitness Reigate classes will be held every Thursday 7.15 – 8.15pm at FitHub

51 High Street, 

Reigate,

Surrey,

RH2 9AE

(Above M&S)  http://www.fithub.co.uk/contact-fithub-the-new-fitness-gym-in-reigate

The new innovative RPole equipment  will be standing next to over 150 pieces of state of the art exercise equipment including TV’s, music, free WiFi and iPod docs offering other classes such as Cardio Vascular (CV), Strength, Free Weights, Circuit Training, Spinning, Vibration and functional training, Abs, Stretch, Pilates, Interactive Training Wall and Studio Classes.

Every gym member will receive a free exercise induction, one-to-one and group personal training, changing rooms, lockers, showers and WCs. An exciting time not only for Pole Passion but for the residents of Reigate.

For more information about  the FREE open session and other classes and parties in other areas visit our website www.polepassion.com or call us on 0871 318 3838.  We look forward to welcoming you

Miss Pole Dance UK Semi Pro and Amateur 2012 Head Judge Kay Penney

Kay Penney seen here congratulating the twice World Champion Felix Cane (left) in Switzerland 2010

Founder and organiser  of Miss Pole Dance UK competitions and World Pole Dance, Kay Penney is still keen to support all competitors from all levels - her passion is still with the beginners, mentoring and supporting all who enter in to the World of Pole.
Kay will be judging just the Semi Pro Instructor category this year, being held at Taylors Retreat in Dorking, on Sunday July 22nd 2012, although she will be watching, training and supporting all three of the competitions closely that day.

Kay has been organising and Judging Pole competitions all over the world, since the beginning in 2004 and is one of the most influential and experienced pole competition judges in the world - over seeing the creating and updating of the rules and regulations yearly, setting the industry standard, by introducing and developing the synchronised doubles category, creating Mr Pole Fitness UK in 2009 and as the industry evolves and develops and is always happy to receive feedback and support from others who equally dedicate their life to the Pole Fitness and Dance Industry.

www.misspoledance-uk.com

www.mrpolefitness.com

www.worldpoledance.com

RPole Innovation since 2003 suitable for pole dance and fitness

RPole INNOVATION: RPole the 'R'evolution in portable lightweight dance pole design. Setting the standard for quality, safe, free standing, portable poles that allow POLE FITNESS ANYWHERE YOU CHOOSE! 

Seen here

Jenyne Butterfly - USA

Kay Penney - UK

Paula Bines - UK

Elena Shishkova - Russia

Felix Cane - Australia

RPole;

The 1st to develop the 'no stage' design

The 1st to have their poles independently safety tested to UK and European Safety Standards

The 1st to offer a professionally endorsed 38mm (40mm) dance pole

The 1st to offer a lightweight safe design that takes seconds to put up

The 1st to offer Accredited Pole Fitness Instructor Training to ensure safe use and teaching for Pole Fitness

Our professional designs are cutting edge in design with our ultra lightweight, low profile designs suitable for professional fitness instructors and beginners alike. The RPole was designed by Pole Passion who have been pioneering advances in the pole fitness industry since 2003 and fully understand the challenges met by Pole Instructors and students in setting up studios and needing a pole that takes minutes to install. RPoles are NOT mass produced but manufactured in the UK with each pole inspected and hand finished for quality.

RPOLE... FOR A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

for more information visit www.r-polefitness.com  or call 0871 318 3838

or email  -  theteam@polepassion.com

Pole Fitness and Pole Competition Industry leaders

Pole Passion – are hiding no secrets as to being  the Pole fitness Industry leaders, innovators and pioneers not only in fun lessons, fun parties, professional national and international championships, competitions and events but also including REP’s accredited teacher training course and structures since it’s development in 2001 when the movements from the exotic dancers inspired industry pioneer Kay Penney under the banner of Pole Passion to create as a new form of fitness challenge. Kay also the creator of the current world stage and platform and mentor to the female world champions, Felix Cane 2009-2011 to Alesia Vazmitsel 2011-2012, Evengy Grishilov the first Male World Pole Dance champion and  Barbara Palmaffy and Ilka Bardóczy Hungarian synchronised Winners

Pole fitness and dancing equipment too have been an amazing achievement for the company who also own and operate Rpole Fitness  (with the ‘R’ standing for revolutionary) www.R-polefitness.com

 Lena Shiskova seen here on the Rpole in Jamaica in 2009

 Felix Cane - twice world champion -  seen here on the Rpole in the UK in 2010

Kay with her engineering business partner invested 5 years into the innovation of the first, most light weight,  free standing, portable dance and fitness pole, with integral mat designed for pole fitness with no raised stage, (like that of a podium) that may prevent stretching or even sharp edges that may cause injury to a leg or other body part.

Their REP’s accredited instructor training courses set the standard in pole fitness and have continued to do so since 2008

Innovating the first, pole sport specific, First Aid training for students and instructors alike passionate about pole safety.

For more information visit Pole Passion series of websites

www.polepassion.com

www.misspoledance-uk.com

www.worldpoledance.com

www.r-polefitness.com

www.polepassion-events.com

www.burlesque-passion.com

World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships 2012 Registration

Pole Passion Ltd (UK), Loft1 (Switzerland) are proud to announce
The Official World Pole Sport & Fitness  Championships 2012  (World Pole Dance)
Which will be held on Saturday 10th November at the Volkshaus in Zurich Switzerland

www.volkshaus.ch

Venue Address

Volkshaus Zurich
Stauffacher Strasse 60
8004 Zurich

Formal applications for competitors and international judges are now available
 – Please apply in writing to
theteam@polepassion.com and events@passion-fitness.com

To qualify as a competitor please note the following basic requirements
All correspondence must be in English (please seek a representative or translator if English is not your first language)
State whether you are male or female when applying
State which category or categories you are applying for (you can apply for singles and doubles)
- Male singles
- Synchronised Doubles – mixed and same sex gender
- Female singles

All applications must be over 18 years old (on or before November 01st 2012)
It is the applicant’s responsibility to gain all relevant visas in time for registration
Please note:  there is a £30.00 GBP charge per visa application letter requirement for the visa requests from the World Pole Dance Organisation – this must be paid via paypal to theteam@polepassion.com  before the letter from the organisation  is sent
World Pole Dance holds no responsibility for unauthorised applications or refusals

Live pre auditions for the female singles category  will be on Thursday November 8th 2012 with the ultimate finals for all categories being held on Saturday 10th November 2012
Male singles and synchronised doubles auditions will be via video
All applications will be considered however national champions and runners up will be considered as priority. Please seek out your National Championships for 2012 – if your competition does not appear on the authenticated list of competitions  on www.worldpoledance.com then please contact us we would love to hear from you.

Jamaica 2009
World Champion Winner – Felix Cane  -  Australia

Switzerland 2010
World Champion Winner – Felix Cane  - Australia

Budapest 2011
World Champion Females Winner – Alesia Vazmitsel – Belarus
World Champion Males Winner – Evengy Greshilov   - Russia
World Champions Synchronised Doubles Winner  – Ilka Martina Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy - Hungary

We look forward to welcoming you all to the World Pole Dance family 2012 –
Remain healthy and on behalf of the operations team we very much look forward to sharing the Passion of the Pole  in November with you all
With sexy, healthy & warm wishes from

Kay Penney - CEO & Founder
For and on behalf of World Pole Dance (since 2009)

www.worldpoledance.com

www.polepassion.com

www.loft1.ch

Kay Penney Contributing to the History of Pole Dance

Contributing to the History of Pole Dance

Pole Dance Brazil 2012 interview

1. The evolving of the pole activity in the last 10 years

This in my view has been amazing, always with the unquestionably belief it would get big but never in the capacity, extent and speed in which we are witnessing.  This I believe has been the factor of two possibilities - the competitions have made the techniques available and accessible for all to see and join in to and  the contribution of social media sites such as Facebook, Youtube and the internet. My day is filled with emails and conversations of many different cultures beliefs and ideas from people from all over the world. I am proud to be a major innovator and pioneer here in the UK and world and will continue to do so for many more years to come

2. the competitions and recognition achieved

The competitions have grown too naturally – It was always going to be a natural progression of our sport to show case our art and expertise to all.  My main aim was to create a main stage for people to do this without the fear of being wrongly judged. This I am proud to have achieved already

I, with our network of international supporters, continue to adapt and create

National and International Rules and regulations created and adapted since 2004, yearly as the competitions evolve and challenge

Code of pole ethics – created in 2006 setting and maintaining standards

Health and safety documentation created and up held

Competitor support in the case of chaperone responsibilities documented

Sponsorships are growing as too are the number of cheerleaders

Numbers both in competitors and spectators are increasing every year too

Media interest is increasing every year and more positivity is created

3. Who are the main players within the industry (pole dancers, product and school representatives, instructors and event's organisers)

This is always a difficult one to start as list of individuals and we should question How is this list formulated or individuals recognised? By the amount of titles they hold? or the amount of hours they dedicate to their training? or is it the amount of hours they dedicate to others to enhance and promote their talents?  There are many hidden and more silent types that do exceptional work in the back ground that have smaller egos than others but without these many key individuals the industry would not be where it is today for sure.  Had you asked me this question 8 years ago I could have listed the people probably on one hand  

 
4. pole dance as a definition today

Pole dance is still portrayed in many forms with many expressions and techniques that is what makes it such a special type of innovative sport and dance and why it is here to stay.

The competitions help very much in this creation and education for which I am very proud to be a part of since 2004. Let’s not forget why Miss Pole Dance was first formulated way back in 2003 – to educate and market to people who had not had the opportunity  in visiting a gentleman’s club as to that is where the foundations were laid. Obviously still to this day we are seeing new innovative variations of moves and combinations

Let’s keep its definition simple to sensual movements on and around a vertical bar, portraying power, strength, flexibility, creativity and technical skill

5. what is in the future of the pole

The sky is the limit let’s not lose sight of all the greats who stood up in the beginning treading new ground and still continue to do so 10 years on

The Passion for the pole is still very much there for me as I am sure for many other thousands of people across the globe who have joined the sport since

Let’s continue to work together for a force for good

Lead not destroy but let’s work together in harmony for a healthier and happier future for pole fitness and freedom of choice.

Kay Penney

Founder Pole Passion Ltd 2003 Parties lessons and workshops and government backed and accredited Pole fitness Instructor training

www.polepassion.com

Miss Pole Dance UK 2004 National competitions and master classes

www.misspoledance-uk.com

Mr Pole fitness 2009 National competitions and master classes for men

www.mrpolefitness.com

World Pole Dance 2009 international competitions and master classes global networking opportunities

www.worldpoledance.com

Co creator of Rpole 2005 Portable light weight pole equipment

www.r-polefitness.com

World Pole Dance 2012 Competitor Registration

Competitor applications are now available for the fourth World Pole Dance & Sporting event - World Pole Sport & Fitness championships - This year to be hosted in Switzerland by UK company Pole Passion Ltd and Swiss company Loft 1

Visit the website for further details and ticket information

www.worldpoledance.com

Felix Cane twice winner of the World Championships will be invited too

Pole Passion Instructor Training - Pole & Burlesque - what makes us so unique and special

Highlights of the Pole Passion Pole & Burlesque Instructor training

Pole Passion’s foundations were established in the Pole industry from its birth here in the UK since the early 2000’s before it was desired as a fitness form and most definitely before it was considered as one of the new ideas for thousands of ladies and some men, across the world to keep healthy and active while having great challenging fun.

Founder Kay Penney, passionate about all things fitness, decided to think out of the box and design something new for the fitness industry. Of course it didn’t start out like that as Kay found the techniques on and around the pole a personal challenge when looking for something to rekindle her figure and mental positivity, after having given birth of her third child. A mammoth and almost impossible task at that time, especially as the fitness consultant she employed to help her, after one year, told her Pole Dance and Fitness would not be accepted or accredited in the fitness industry and IF they were,!! it would take at least 8 years or so – Fuelled by those words, Kay, what some two years later, had Pole Passion’s comprehensive fitness Instructor level 1 and Advanced level 2 courses accredited by REP’s (Register of Exercise Professionals) the route of all European fitness professionals that are monitored yearly and governed by strict code of conducts. Later published, Elite Accredited Level 3 and Burlesque for Fitness accredited courses, now also offered.

Pole Passion today is one of the most highly recognised Pole Training Providers and Brands in the pole world – developing comprehensive courses with great, comprehensive content and excellent value for money. One day courses costing as little as £150, we also offer discounts if more than one course is booked at the same time too. Students have attended as far from the USA, Russia, Europe, Ireland and Scotland to learn the Pole Passion way. We pride ourselves on being thorough and progressing each individual to their next stage, before, during and after they have attended our courses, whether an experienced instructor already with a fitness and dance back grounds looking for the well-deserved credibility or whether totally new to fitness, dance and or the pole 

The main benefits of becoming accredited have to be by far the credibility aspect and industry recognition in what you do is recognised and awarded to the highest of industry awards not to mention the fact your insurance will be cheaper and valid too. You will have the confidence and peace of mind you are teaching safely, correctly and effectively:- learning ways of progressing and supporting your participants without causing possible delayed injury or incorrect techniques.

Visit our website for our testimonials - http://www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-instructor/


Our other achievements
Uniquely we wrote the Code of Pole Practice in 2006 to help set the industry standards, desperate to keep and acknowledge all the hard work that was being invested and created in the pole industry by this time. We designed rules and regulations for national and international competitions of all grades and created courses and invited the first master trainers to the UK by the arrival of Pantera USA in 2006 to support UK polers. NEW for 2012 we are now offering license opportunities to join our team at a very low set up costs once you have reached the required industry standards. We also offer you to join our Rpole equipment affiliate programme whereby sharing the rewards throughout the pole industry. Rpole was innovated by the Pole Passion team as there was a need for a portable and lightweight pole that could go anywhere, easily, to support our training programmes – Today we are proud to have created the world’s first, most portable and lightest pole in the world. We inspire people from all walks of life, from world champions, Felix Cane and Alesia Vazmitsel to everyday people, like me, offering world wide networking opportunities and to be part of World Pole Dance and Miss Pole Dance UK, owned and operated by Pole Passion, with our motto always being -

Empowerment, Confidence, Fitness & FUN!

Kay Penney : Founder Pole Passion LTD

www.polepassion.com; www.r-polefitness.com; www.burlesque-passion.com;
www.worldpoledance.com; www.misspoledance-uk.com

Jess Leanne Norris Master Class Brighton hosted by Pole Passion 3rd December 2011

Jess Leanne Norris Master Class Training December 3rd 2011

Brighton

Many thanks to Jess for travelling down to Brighton to host her first Master Class with Pole Passion since the successful win of Miss Pole Dance UK Professional championships 2011 in July
Jess took 36 girls through the grilling pace of her training routines from cross ankle release sit ups up the pole, to spin combinations on the free standing Rpoles and floor to ceiling poles in Brighton studio where Pantera Blacksmith (USA) pole tricks expert also hosted one of her very first Master class with Pole Passion years ago.
Jess worked hard supporting the girls of all standards and experiences and with her friendly manner and supportive approach making the day run smoothly, transitioning into the amazing Christmas Party also hosted by Pole Passion as a thank you to the pole girls near and far

A very big thank you to Jess for supporting the polers in the South and we look forward to seeing you again soon
Each participant received a signed certificate by Jess as a record and memento of the day

For more information about Master Classes hosted by Pole Passion please visit www.polepassion.com

Proud to be supporting the Pole Dance & Fitness Industry and promoting the very talented

The History of World Pole Dance

Pole Passion Presents The History of World Pole Dance

In 2004 the first World Pole Dance champion was crowned in Holland name unknown at this time
Yvengenia S

In 2005 World Pole Dance was held in Holland again
Elena Gibson from the UK was crowned but was then disqualified the following day by the organiser John Benner due to the controversial ‘stripping’ rule
Reiko Suemune of Japan who came second therefore took the crown

The History of Miss Pole Dance UK
Miss Pole Dance UK 2005/06 – Elena Gibson
Miss Pole Dance UK 2006/07 – Tracey Simmonds
Miss Pole Dance UK 2007/08 – Sally Anne Giles
Miss Pole Dance UK 2008/9 – Alesia Vazmitsel
Miss Pole Dance UK 2009/10 – Maxine Betts
Miss Pole Dance UK 2011/12 – Jess Leanne Norris

In 2009 World Pole Dance, also known as World Pole Sport & fitness was held in
Jamaica at Hedonism III
Was won by Felix Cane representing Australia

In 2010 World Pole Dance was held in
Switzerland
Was won by Felix Cane again for the second time representing Australia

In 2011 World Pole Dance had two new categories added and was held in
Hungary
Female singles – Belarus - Alesia Vazmitsel
Male Singles – Russia – Evengy Grishilov
Synchronised doubles - Hungary - Barbara Palmaffy and Ilka Bardóczy

for more information visit www.worldpoledance.com