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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Michael Donohoe Mr Pole Fitness UK Champion 2015

Michael Donohoe

Mr Pole Fitness UK 2015 champion 

I have been doing pole acrobatics for 3 years now. I train and teach at Fierce Fitness Dance Studio in Ireland.
I am a full time Pole Instructor, acrobatic strength coach, nutritional advisor and lifestyle coach at Fierce Fitness Dance Studio. 

I have been in the fitness industry now for 10 years and love what the world of pole is bringing to it. 

I have 5 winning Irish titles, 

I placed 3rd last year at Mr Pole Fitness UK

and recently was a finalist at the World Pole Sport & fitness Championships in China, Beijing. 

I have also had the pleasure to teach a variety of workshops in a number of countries around the world, and look forward to teaching more. 

Michael’s background is in Street Dancing and some experience in gymnastics but none compared to pole when it came to enjoyment and fulfilment

for more information about Michael -  Please contact

email: events@passion-fitness.com

www.mrpolefitness.com

Click here for Michael's winning performance

World Pole Sport champion says goodbye to crown

Natalia Tatarintseva World Pole Sport and Fitness, World champion and National Miss Pole Dance champion says goodbye to her World's Crown
On 1st February Ukraine handed over the Worlds Crown to the United Kingdom winner Kate Czepulkowski
Natalia hosted masterclasses and performed an exquisite routine, dressed to impress with her artistic interpretations on and around the two poles
Never seen before clothing on and around a pole with unique half leggings covering only one leg in luminous pink

The beautiful Natalia was delighted to hand over her crown at the Hawth theatre to Kate and gave her well wishes as she revelled in the 800+ crowd cheering at her faultless routine that warranted her world class success

We hope to be seeing more of Natalia in 2014 at Miss Pole Dance Ukraine later on in the year

www.worldpoledance.com

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
www.polepassion.com

For more details about becoming part of our Elite teachers  - email us on theteam@passion-fitness.com