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

Lena Shiskova Russia International Pole Sport Judge

Lena Shishkova - Russia

International Advanced  Accredited Pole Fitness Instructor  - Membership - PPF0700310

Lena has been dancing since the age of 10 and started her pole dance carrier at the age of 22. In 2007 she opened the 1st pole dance and pole fitness studio “POLEDANCE” in Moscow, Russia. And nowadays  she’s considered to be the founder of pole dancing in Russia www.poledance.ru

Since 2007 until 2010 she worked as a choreographer and a leading performer at the Moscow club DIVAS.

Since 2010 until 2011 she worked as a choreographer and a leading pole performer at club Portfolio in Obnisk, RF.

At the same time she makes shows and performs all around Moscow and Moscow region.

She is a co-organizer the Russian Pole dance unity.

She was an organizer of the Moscow monthly project Pole Angels.

She is an organizer The Russian Pole Dance and Fitness Competition 09/10, 10/11, 2012

www.russianpoledance.com

In 2010 she organized and read the course “The general pole dance and pole fitness teaching methodology” for pole instructors.

She takes part in showcases in Russia, Ukraine, Europe, Jamaica, USA.

In 2010 and 2011 she received the internationally approved advanced pole instructor training accreditation from Pole Passion Membership number - PPF0700310 (Level 1 and Advanced Level 2). www.polepassion.com

She is a performer in Ink-N-iron festival in LA, USA, 2011.

She is an aerial silks performer.

2012 – Invited Main Master Pole Instructor at International POLE WEEK in Budapest presented by Pole Passion LTD www.polepassion-events.com

Competitions experience:

Finalist WORLD POLE SPORT AND FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2009, Jamaica
Semi-finalist WORLD POLE SPORT AND FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2010, Zurich
WINNER OF POLE WEEK PERFORMER 2011, Spain
MISS POLE FITNESS AWARD in Texas 2011, Dallas
Finalist POLEDANCING UNIVERSE 2011, Denver
Semi-finalist 1st WORLD CUP 2011, Rio de Janejro
Finalist WORLD POLE SPORT AND FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2011, Hungary, Budapest

SILK RUNNER-UP PPS Aerial Performance Tournament 2011, Hong Kong

*** She has been invited аs a judge to:-

2008 - Miss Pole Dance UK Professional championships,

2009 - Miss Pole Dance UK Professional championships,

2009 - Miss Pole Dance Germany championships,

2010 - The first Ukrainian Pole Dance Championship,

2011 - The Russian Exotic Dance competition in Moscow,

2011 - Pole Sport International in S-Petersburg,

2011 - Miss Pole Dance UK Professional championships,

2011 - Miss Pole Dance Ukraine championships,

2012 - Pole Battle of the Ukraine

2012 – International World Pole sport & Fitness championships Switzerland 10th November 2012

www.worldpoledance.com

Sarah Scott Miss Pole Dance UK Doubles and Singles champion 2012

Sarah Scott Miss Pole Dance UK singles and double champion 2012

 The first lady in history to hold both titles in one year at the Miss Pole Dance UK professional championships, held this last Saturday 2^nd June 2012

Bendy Kate who was Sarah's doubles winning  partner came 4th in the singles category although her moves were breathe taking and innovative as she brought her circus moves to the pole too

We first saw Sarah take the spectacular win at the doubles competition at the National Synchronised Pole competition in 2009 with her strength and beauty then, has just got stronger and stronger.

www.misspoledance-uk.com

Burlesque for fitness in West Sussex, Crawley, Siams Burlesque Lounge

A 2 hour introductory workshop

This workshop is designed for those who have never been to a burlesque session before - we will boost your confidence levels like never before

Day:  Saturday July 7th 2012
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £25 pp

Where:  Siams Burlesque Lounge (above Legends Sporting bar)
91 High Street
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1BA

What to wear:  Everyone is different, so being comfortable is important:- boas, heels, elbow length gloves, stockings, hold ups, leggings, fascinators and make up!!  We will however have a vast amount of dressing up clothes for you to borrow too - Go for glam ladies, glam and glitz!!

Pre registration and a deposit required:
Email Sally on theteam@ passion-fitness.com for registration

http://www.facebook.com/events/251079561667651/ 

http://www.burlesque-passion.com/burlesque-lessons.html 

for more information about us visit www.burlesque-passion.com

2012 Miss Pole dance UK National Championships Mr Pole fitness UK

Sarah Scott, Bendy Kate and Nico Modestine, The 8^th Miss Pole Dance UK Fitness and Dance championships was held on the 2^nd June in Brighton where three amazing championships showcased their skill and athleticism of the most talented pole dance performers in the UK

Sarah Scott taking the new crown of Miss Pole Dance UK female champion amongst 12  finalists

Sarah & Bendy Kate taking the Doubles category

Nico Modestine only 6 months into pole took the Mr Pole Fitness UK title

At 3pm the males lead the day with  the  Mr Pole Fitness UK Championship following on from that at 4pm followed Miss Pole Dance UK doubles category to culminate in the  finale of Miss Pole Dance UK professional category female singles category.  These competitions were not possible without the amazing contribution of the international judges this year who supported the UK competitors

Headed by founder Kay Penney, all three competitions were over looked by Kay herself. Kay still as passionate to select professional and friendly ambassadors to represent what she has worked so hard for over the last 10 years, representing pole artistry, educating and promoting the talented and ambitious to fly the flag of this still relatively new form of dance and fitness - over the years Kay is excited to see the stigma decrease year by year - as her message was simple back in 2005 - providing a stage where the performers could showcase their art and passion without the fear of being wrongly judged - and with the increase of national support with the winners of this prestigious national championship focusing on this gallant task - for all the competitors it not just about the 5 minutes they get to perform it becomes their life, their dedicated religion and art.

International judge Alma Pirner, who has become a very dear friend who supports us in the UK and internationally too.Alma is the organiser of the Hungarian Miss Pole Dance National championships since 2005 who is also the owner  and creator of the first Pole fitness company in Hungary, performer and instructor at dollhouse aerial studio in Budapest,  next on the judging panel was Akos, partner of Alma who is an accomplished teacher in fitness and pole fitness and is the envy of many a male pole fitness instructor, he has a very active role and supports dollhouse and the national pole dance championships in Budapest and was co host with Alma last year at the World Pole Dance  - World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships last October in Budapest

Bailey Hart

All the way from Australia - trained at Bobbies Pole Studio, and currently teaches at  Suzie Q's
Bailey is a unique pole dancer in that she is continuously growing and diversifying,  exploring new entertaining and sometimes abstract performances.

Luxe L'etoile 

Luxe is the consecutive Asia Pacific  - Classic Pole Dance Champion 2010 and 2011 and has performed internationally on stage with some of the world’s best  including world pole dance finalist Jenyne Buttefly, Natasha Wang, Duncan West and Chelle Hafner

Jess Leanna Norris.

This incredible lady at such a young age took the Miss Pole Dance UK professional winning title last year having waited patiently for almost 3 years as it was her ambition to enter this national championships at 18 years old – she is an inspiration and ambassador for the UK and pole fitness and dance in general who has an amazing company JLN, with wonderful staff and support from her students

Unfortunately

Deb Riley was not able to be with us  due to last minute unforeseen circumstances, neither world champion males finalist, Keem Martinez and Alesia Vazmitsel  - the current world champion

Our special  thanks go unquestionably to following sponsors who without their contribution and support the event would not be possible

This year’s amazing  sponsors

Indigo Dance Magazine,

Pole Passion,

Rpole – competition poles,

Mighty Grip,

Millie Robson Photography,

Burlesque Passion,

Spinny T Bags,

Pole Dance Jewellery,

Pole2Pole Magazine,

Pole Motion,

Wink

Pole Kini and

Taylors Retreat

I also want to dedicate a special thank you to all the wonderful staff and helpers of Pole Passion headed by the amazing Debbie Merchant who has had to put up with me for the last few months and had kept me in order. Karen & Alysa, The amazing pole cleaners – Paula, Donna, Jana and Molly, Danny the DJ who has supported the competition two years in a row, Den & Sue Thompson, Sue who had been tweeting and facebooking all night, all dedicating their time and passion for the pole.  A special thanks to Steve Penney from Rpole, hands on again this year,  focusing on the health and safety for all the competitors on and off the stage. Our first aiders, Andy for the official filming – DVD’s will be available shortly so visit the pole passion shop or visit the website

www.misspoledance–uk.com

Come and see Sarah and Nico on 22nd July at Taylors retreat for the Miss Pole Dance UK amateur and semi pro championships

www.misspoledance-uk.com

Kay Penney – Miss Pole Dance UK www.misspoledance-uk.com

Sarah Scott - Miss Pole Dance UK 2012 champion

Sarah Scott is now the new and proud owner of the Miss Pole Dance crown – on June 2nd following in the footsteps of  Elena Gibson, Tracey Simmonds, Sally Anne Giles, Maxine Betts and Jess Leanne Norris. Battling it out amongst the 12 finalists, 26 year old Sarah was crowned the winner of Miss Pole Dance UK professional category in Brighton’s live music and events venue, concorde2,  on Saturday evening.  Many new and old artists have performed on the stage, narrowly leaving behind her fellow contestants; Felicity Logan, 2nd place, Kristina Walker 3rd place and her doubles partner Bendy Kate (Kate Czepulkowski ) 4^th place.

With her classic and flawless performance Sarah graced the hundred strong audiences with her relaxed, focused and professional manner, prepared and determined to showcase her art to the pole community never imagining she would take the crown. Her music choice complimented her choreography; Right here, Right now - Fat Boy Slim - Zeppy Zep remix.

Sarah quoted on facebook -  ‘A BIG thank you to Kay Penney , Steve Penney and Pole Passion for the Miss Pole Dance UK Championships 2012 - I went only to showcase what I do and never could have imagined I'd come out as the winner - It has been a very surreal weekend and I can't wait for the next year - A big thank you to all the judges, Jess Leanne Norris, the former Miss Pole Dance UK champion, Alma Pirner, Hungarian Miss Pole Fitness championship creator and owner of Dollhouse & aerial studio and Kay Penney also head judge and creator of the competition.’ Sarah also thanked all the other competitors and went on to say. ‘The atmosphere backstage was so friendly and supportive - and after seeing the videos I have been in awe of the strength, grace and diversity that this competition has brought to the pole community. Mr Pole Fitness UK was such a great show also and I think we can all agree that the standard of the men’s division is going from strength to strength - imagine what it’s going to be like next year!! ‘  Mr Pole Fitness UK is now in its 4^th year and quite rightly Sarah states this is by far the best year of contestants that have powered themselves to showcase alongside the females, who are leading the pole fitness and dance industry.

Of course we share Sarah’s views  - Miss Pole Dance UK and Mr Pole Fitness UK is all about education allowing the contestants to have a stage where they can be free and express their unique skills and art without the fear of being wrongly judged.  This has been the aim since 2005 when Kay first created Miss Pole Dance UK and the contestants and our job as judges is to choose professional and talented ambassadors for our sport we all love so much – We are proud to promote and support these two wonderful stars throughout the next generation of pole fitness and dance. 

Sarah who lives in Taunton is a Pole Fitness and dance instructor at Studio 22 and the new doubles partner of Bendy Kate who took first position in the Doubles category also on Saturday – Bendy already an accomplished performer, who won the doubles category also last year with her doubles partner Kate Johnston.  Bendy Kate as she is well known to her friends and colleagues,  as seen on this year’s semi finals, Got to Dance, hosted by Davina McCall, narrowly missed the crown with her innovative and creative moves and routine just disastrously slipped out of one of her challenging moves – needless to say she never disgraced herself, Bendy truly is an inspiration to thousands of pole dance followers throughout the nation and represents pole fitness in her unique and creative way.

 

The competition also saw support from Sarah Honeywell,  CBeeBies TV presenter – Sarah herself an ex gymnast, acrobatic aerialist and contortionist, had a pole fitness lessons from Kay last year, gaining our concept straight away, Sarah is equally excited about the innovative creation of moves around the pole for fun, empowerment and fitness and maybe one day in her very busy schedule, may take to the RPole again. – we hope so.

 

Sarah Scott, Bendy and Nico will all go on to Switzerland this year to represent the UK in the World Pole Dance Championships on November 10th  - www.worldpoledance.com

 

Sarah and Nico have also confirmed they will be supporting the new comers to Miss Pole Dance UK on July 22^nd at Taylors retreat as the Amateur and Semi pro championships will be held all day.  For more information, registration and tickets for the 22^nd  and highlights of the Miss Pole Dance UK Professional events held on 2^nd June please visit www.misspoledance-uk.com

 

The competition DVD is available online from the website too – thanking you all who supported the event especially the event sponsors allowing the event to take place and to all the spectators too – sponsors this year were :- Pole2Pole Magazine, Pole Passion, RPole – competition poles, Mighty Grip, Millie Robson Photography, Burlesque Passion, Spinny T Bags, Pole Dance Jewellery, Indigo Dance Magazine, Pole Motion, Wink, Pole Kini and Taylors Retreat

 

Written by Kay Penney – Miss Pole Dance UK 

Big Brother 2012 Johnny Cockfill ~ Benedict the Pole Passion Butler

Our very own Pole Passion’s G string Butler - Johnny Cockfill is about to appear on Big Brother 2012 show.

Kay Penney founder of Pole Passion, who met Johnny three years ago at an event they were both at – 

Kay needing a male as part of her opening act at the  show and chose the delightful and charming Johnny to support her sexy dance routine.

Also known as Benedict – who is a former London, public school teacher - revealed that he has been a stripper and porn star!!

Johnny has supported our events professionally for many years as a G - string butler and promotions guy for the Rpole at our Pole Passion events and parties  and is a lovely and charming person and we wish him well in the show.

Did he do some pole dancing too?? Maybe he will reveal all in the Big Brother Show but he's definitely wearing the RPole apron!!

To order your Butler in the Buff visit our events websites
http://www.exclusive-weekends.com/
www.polepassion.com
www.r-polefitness.com

Benedict seen here with Debbie, Jenni, Holly and Natasha - Pole Passion Fitness and Dance Instructors

Miss Pole Dance UK 2012 video compilation

The official Video Compilation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tI37YVDARg

Sarah - Jane Honeywell visits Miss Pole Dance UK 2012

Sarah-Jane Honeywell visits Miss Pole Dance UK 2012 in Brighton on 2nd June supporting all the male and female athletes

Sarah (born 5 January 1974) is an English television presenter, actress, dancer, acrobat/aerialist best known for her work on the CBeebies television channel.

As well as appearing on pre-school TV, Honeywell is a supporter of Bristol City FC and writes a regular column in the Ashton Gate match Day programme 'Well Red'. Sarah-Jane is a vegan, and does charity work for the Dogs Trust. Fairies being her website and personal symbol, she also has a fairy-wings tattoo.

In December 2006, Honeywell released an EP titled Love and Magic. The second track "Believe in Magic" was released as a single, and the music video was made at the annual Goose Fair in Nottingham, 2007. A Sarah-Jane plush doll was released to coincide with the EP. The songs from the EP featured in the Cbeebies Live tour and the recent production of Peter Pan at The Capitol Theatre Horsham.

Biography

Early career

When Honeywell was young she went to dance school and gymnastics classes. She completed her education at Ordsall Hall School. At 18, she got her first job, working in Malta as a contortionist for three months, having trained with an acrobatic troupe the Great Kovaks in Doncaster. At 19, she moved to London to play the part of a kitten in Cats, and from musical theatre moved into television.

Miss Pole Dance UK Doubles 2012 Best Tricks Award

Kat Humphreys and Tiffs amazing Miss Pole Dance UK doubles competition story (seen here on the left)

Just want to say thanks for an amazing time at MPD and all the support. For those not aware, Tiff had only been poling for less than 4 months, so I'm uber proud of him.

If you fancy a laugh, we videoed our training sessions - feel free to watch our journey (and have a laugh at the bits that went wrong...oh so very wrong, lol)

The auditions: http://youtu.be/enFLcQbYFWc
Weeks 1 & 2: http://youtu.be/LdmgT_XmQac
Weeks 3 & 4: http://youtu.be/7roCDqN2Q-Q
Weeks 5 & 6: http://youtu.be/u0-Sml7rvXc
Weeks 7 & 8: http://youtu.be/p6tHL8XzexI
Weeks 9 & 10: http://youtu.be/6Quq5WOgUrA
Bloopers: http://youtu.be/fmXdkLQXxCc

They went on to win Best Tricks in the Doubles category

http://www.misspoledance-uk.com/results-doubles.html

www.misspoledance-uk.com

Daniel Rosen Master Class with Pole Passion

Pole Passion Bognor Regis bring you a workshop with the amazingly talented Daniel Rosen – FINALIST AT MR POLE FITNESS UK 2012!

Sunday 1st July 11am-12:30pm at the Arun Leisure Centre, Bognor Regis, PO22 8ED.


Daniel is an experienced professional pole performer with a vast number of titles to his name including:

UKAPP Final Expert Champion 2011
Bucks Pole Fitness Champion Advanced Level 2011
Northern Pole Prince 2011
Nottingham Advanced Pole Champion 2011
Pole Factor Heat Winner (Finals in May 2012)
Bristol Pole Dance Championships Winner 2010
UKAPP Hertford Head Doubles Winner 2011
UKAPP Final Doubles Runner up 2011
Bristol Pole Championships 2011 Runner Up

Dan recently performed at Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iylfkM9m6mY

At this workshop, Dan will teach a number of tricks, spins and transitions. The workshop will be suitable for all levels of ability. 

If you have never trained with a male pole fitness instructor I would highly recommend it - their strength is rarely matched by female instructors, which makes them excellent at spotting and assisting you into and out of those tricky moves!

Dan is an excellent instructor with a great sense of humour and fun, so every workshop with him is as enjoyable as it is informative. 

The workshop costs £35 per person, £10 deposit required to book a place. Max of 6 poles in the class, we are aiming for two to a pole. 

There is free parking at the venue.

Hope to see you there :-)

Sue ~  Pole Passion

Pole Passion presents 2012 Miss Pole Dance UK champions

Sarah Scott - Miss Pole dance UK 2012 Champion
Nico Modestine - Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012 Champion
Bendy Kate & Sarah Scott - Miss Pole Dance UK Doubles Champions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tI37YVDARg

Nico Modestine Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012 Champion

Nico Modestine the New Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012 champion

Nico has been an autodidact of dance and martial arts from a young age, learning a variety of disciplines such as taekwondo , capoeira and street dancing on his French native island.

He graduated from University Lyon 3 with a degree in Foreign Languages, Law and Management but his real passion was elsewhere.

It’s only when moving to the UK in 2006 that he could fully express his passion and learnt contemporary dance and lyrical. After taking a pole dance class with First Miss Pole Dance UK (2005) professional champion, Elena Gibson, he simply fell in love with it.

He’s only been pole training for 6 months but he’s very ambitious and dedicated.

He was a finalist at the Aerial Pole International competition this year and is also a fitness instructor and has trained at the Houses Of Parliament!

Nicos winning performance demonstrated all the components of strength, flexibility, entertaining skill and dexterity He engaged the crowed and judges throughout;- Akos from Hungary also a fitness professional and pole fitness instructor at Dollhouse in Budapest, Bailey and Luxe who are Australian champions in pole dance also

Mr Pole Fitness UK presented by Pole Passion, now in its fourth year, and is owned and operated by founder Kay Penney who is also the host of the competition and Pole Passion Ltd since 2003.  Kay also is creator and founder of Miss Pole Dance UK and World Pole Dance where Nico will go on to represent the UK  on November 10^th in Switzerland www.worldpoledance.com

Winning results for Miss Pole Dance UK and Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012

Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012

The Results

IN RUNNING ORDER

SINGLES - MALE

1. Daniel Rosen         - 72
2. Aidan Kelly            - 70.2     Best Costume
3. Carl Taylor            - 80         Second Place
4. Mark Vernon        - 73         Mr Entertainer
5. Josh Taylor            - 68
6. Ian Matthews         - 79         Third Place
7. Nico Modestine     -103        First place              Mr Strong
8. Daniel Roe – Barnett- 65

DOUBLES with over all scores in three scoring categories of presentation, performance, tricks, 

1. Serena  Pepper & Ricia Coleman      65  Best Costume
2. Bendy Kate & Sarah Scott   90   – FIRST PLACE
3. Penny Howarth & Anna Chisholm  89  – SECOND PLACE  - Best Entertainer
4. Kat Humphreys & Tiff   82  – Best Tricks

Miss Pole Dance UK 2012 Results

SINGLES - FEMALE

1. Nikki Fenton        
2. Bendy Kate
3. Scarlett Aston      - Best Costume
4. Kirsty Griffiths
5. Heather Walker
6. Penny Howarth – Best Entertainer
7. Heidi Hildersley
8. Kimmy Street
9. Samantha Cowie
10. Sarah Scott – FIRST PLACE – 91 /105
11. Felicity Logan – Best Tricks – SECOND PLACE – 90.5 / 105
12. Kristina Walker – THIRD PLACE – 89.5/105

for further information visit www.misspoledance-uk.com

or email theteam@polepassion.com

Pole Dancers Diet

A pole fitness, athlete's diet is an important part of the training circle that is why we support
' Fusion For Pole Fitness' an informative and new website supporting pole dancers and their diets
for more information visit www.fusionforpole.com

We look forward to seeing them at Miss Pole Dance UK Amateur and Semi Pro Championships on 22nd July at Taylors retreat  www.misspoledance-uk.com

Miss Pole Dance UK professional category and Mr Pole Fitness UK 2012

Final day for online ticket sales www.misspoledance-UK.com

winners going forward to World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships representing the UK

www.worldpoledance.com

World Pole Dance - World Pole Sport & Fitness 2012

World Pole Sport & Fitness 2012  - World Pole Dance - will be in Switzerland on 10^th November 2012 www.worldpoledance.com

NOW IN ITS 4th year - representing and promoting all Pole Athletes

World Pole Sport Fitness Championships, aimed at representing pole fitness as an accepted form of competitive sport and fitness with education and awareness of the athletic and artistic nature of pole dance through inspiring performance. There will be three categories mixed doubles, a Female and a Male category all competing for the prestigious title of World Champion which Alezia Vazmitsel currently hold for the female title and Evgeny Greshilov currently holds the male title

 

 

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