Pole Passion Presents Rafaela Montanaro Master Class

Rafaela Montanaro   ~  Master Class 9.30am - 11am July 22nd at Taylors Pole Retreat

Brazilian Champion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgujMT1DDqg 

9.30am - 11am  (90 minutes)  £55.00 per person

Rafaela Montanaro is not just a great athlete, but also a very good teacher. She has academic training as well as practical experience in teaching circus arts, dance, gymnastics and Pole Dance

Academic Training Graduate in Physical Education – Uni FMU –SP 2008

Pole Dance Titles 

Brazilian Champion – 2009 and 2011
Miss Pole Dance South America 2009
Best Pole tricks – World Pole Sport & Fitness 2010
3rd Place – World Pole Sport & Fitness 2010
Pole Fit Champion – International Pole Championship 2011
2° Place Pole World Cup – 2011

Rafaela  (left) seen here with world champion Felix Cane, will be teaching the below Master Class with limited spaces available

This is suitable for those students and instructors who can perform advanced moves already and want to take it to the next  Master level. Rafaela will be teaching her signature moves and combos.
Please arrive 15minutes prior to your masterclass for payment and registration

£10 deposit to pay in advance with the final balance payable on  the day of £45  (total £55 per person)

for booking please visit the official website

www.misspoledance-uk.com

and email events@passion-fitness.com

Move Syntax Coordinator World Pole Sport & Fitness 2011 Budapest

Pippa Caesar has been awarded this role this year in Budapest a very important position in the finals category for the female and male Pole championships

Move Syntax Coordinator - This position is for the WORLD FINALS ONLY in all categories
This position was successfully introduced last year and held by Deb Riley

This job will be challenging as the whole routine from start to finish is watched without a blink (almost)!!!
So being able to write down the moves as they are performed is challenging - Knowing the names of the moves is essential or being able to describe an unknown move/transition with speed – this may be a variation of a move also.
the moves are graded and marked out of 5 - 5 being the highest mark depending on technicalities of the sport

Obviously the industry has lots of different names for many of the same moves
Some moves are combinations of two moves which may be called a new name!
However as long as we use the same format and name for each contestant during the competition that is the main thing.
this position, on the judging panel, does not include judging the presentation or dance/fitness elements of the candidate’s performance just purely on the Tricks category

All other judges will judge all other categories and also the tricks category

Execution of moves (safely and effectively) must be considered when marking and listing the moves down!

The job responsibility is to look for any new moves / pole poses etc. and to label them?!! And document them – Making History

There is an award BEST TRICKS too
From the documentation collected and the rest of the judge’s scores collaboration, the winner will be chosen .
This award will be decided during the judge’s deliberation after all the competitors have competed

The documented information will also be used in the case of a ‘pole down’ whereby two same winners may have the same points - the tricks score will decide the winner.

The amount of different moves will be counted; also duplication of moves will also be noted
The one with more moves will be judged higher than that person with less moves - This will only be used during the deliberation process in the event there is a tie and not during the initial judging process in accordance to the main rules and regulations.

The written information will be collected at the end of every competition

NEW world champion soon to be crowned - Budapest 2011 October 1st dont miss it

Pole Passion members of the Register of Exercise Professionals are firm believers that pole fitness has now been accepted as a reputable form of fitness, so much so they are in full support of the petition pushing for the 2016 Olympic games to feature the controversial sport.

With World Pole Sport and Fitness 2011 championships just around the corner , created and organized by Pole Passion Director Kay Penney 45 year old fitness professional and mother of three and her hard working team in the UK , Switzerland and host country this year in Budapest incorporating 26 countries with a record number of professional contestants in the three categories female single, male single and for the first time on a world stage, synchronized doubles

Pole dance and fitness, an art that requires balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, rhythm, fluidity, grace, poise, and if it’s done right, it can tone up just about every muscle in the body. It’s no surprise then that it’s becoming so popular. All across Britain, both men and women are swapping their Pilates mats and exercise bikes for an Rpole, the portable free standing pole that means you can now do it any where!!! specifically designed for the gym environment

This fitness sport is now seen globally as a combination of dance fitness and gymnastics by professionals all over the world and physically and mentally an excellent form of exercise

For more details about the proposal of the Olympic sport visit www.worldpoledance.com

Felix Cane seen here during her amazing winning performance doing the incredible move called the spatchcock - the current 2010 world champion soon to be replaced on October 1st 2011 in Budapest

Allegra - World Pole Dance contestant 2010

WORLD POLE DANCE 2010 in Zurich at the Radisson Blu October 2nd

Introducing Miss Pole Dance Australia 2009/10 champion ~ Allegra
The Pole Passion Team ask on her Pole Dancing, Stretching and Competing techniques preparing for the World Pole Dance championships

What made you get into Pole Dancing?
I've never really enjoyed any other fitness activities, so when I heard about pole dancing I thought it would be quite different and signed up for my first class. Straight away I was hooked! The acrobatics combined with dance really appealed to me, and after a short time I took as many classes as I could, which led to becoming an instructor at which point I gave up my old life as a Graphic Designer to teach and perform full time.

Had you trained in any other dancing before?
No not at all. In fact I was a bit of a couch potato! Which just goes to show that anyone can pole dance if they put a little time and effort into it. Having fabulous teachers at Bobbi's Pole Studio definitely helped. I was able to learn the technicalities of dance from highly trained ballerinas and cabaret dancers, so I got the best education in dance for our industry as it was already combined with pole.

What is your favourite thing about Pole Dancing, the performing, exercise, the glitz and glamour of it all?
Performing would have to be my first love. Nothing beats flying on the pole for a captive audience. But I also love that I've finally found a form of exercise that suits me. And who doesn't like sparkly costumes?

Now as we have all seen your flexibility is very impressive and graceful! Are you naturally bendy?
No! I couldn't do the splits before I started pole dancing, but I worked at it and eventually I got there. I've been lucky in that I can over-split with my centre split which is unusual. But I've had to work quite hard to achieve flexibility in other areas.

What stretching tips would you give for the splits?
Stretch as often as you can, but don't stretch until it’s excruciating - just uncomfortable. If you push too hard you injure your joints instead of stretching your muscles. And do different kinds of stretches, not just the splits themselves.

Did you find that Pole Dancing has helped improve your flexibility?
Yes definitely! Even without stretching weekly, many moves on the pole and floor work require flexibility so you're stretching all the time.

Would you say that becoming flexible is possible for everybody including people with no dance/gymnastic background?
Yes, with a little work everyone can improve their flexibility. I've had students that were totally inflexible when they started and can now do a beautifully flat split. And age is no barrier either. I have a student who is 54 years old and she is flexible and fabulous!

Are you nervous about competing in the World Pole Dance Competition?
A little, but in the end I'm just going to go out there and have a good time on stage! It’s healthy to have some nerves, but its best to focus on what's great about your routine, and how best to engage your audience.

Will we be seeing any surprises in your routine for the Worlds?
I have a couple of new moves and variations up my sleeve!

Finally what is your favourite pole move?
I have a few! I like 'The Allegra' of course, and the one-handed centre split on the pole. I really enjoy shoulder-mounts as well, and I like moves that 'flow' into each other. I have a new type of combination that I'll be busting out at worlds, that's definitely one of my favs too!

Buy your tickets here to see Allegra compete live
http://www.worldpoledance.com/tickets.html


Exclusive August interview from the Pole Passion team www.worldpoledance.com

For 2011 World Championship tickets now available in Budapest

www.worldpoledance.com

Nick Beyeler ~ World Gymnastic Aerobics Champion Miss Pole Fitness Switzerland

We were proud to meet Nick Beyeler as he presented a unique pole act at the recent Miss Pole Fitness championships in Switzerland demonstrating extreme strength, grace, flexibility and that pole dancing was certainly not just made for women!

The audience were blown away by his athletic and world class performance after the Miss Pole Fitness Championships on May 29th 2010 held at the Radisson Blu Zurich to include super advanced flexibility moves such as the spatchcock, hyper extending the splits and beyond!!

World Gymnastic Aerobics Champion, Aerialist and International Men's Health Magazine Cover boy. Nick has also provided the action for the World’s highest building, 101Tower in Taipei, and was showcasing his versatility at the Olympic Games ‘08 Opening Ceremony in Beijing. 2002 Sports Aerobics World Champion,8 times Swiss National Aerobics Champion, 1st FISSAF World Championships 2002, Montpellier, France


Let hope he enters the Mr Pole fitness Championships as a new face in the world of pole - hosted by Pole Passion on 31st August 2010 Email all enquiries to theteam@polepassion.com

Nick has been practicing the pole techniques for only 2 months!! (May 2010)
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