How to win a pole dance competition

To win a pole dance competition, it's important to put in consistent and dedicated practice.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for a Miss Pole Dance UK competition at any level:

1. Technique: Focus on mastering the fundamentals of pole dance, including proper grip, body alignment, and transitions between moves. Take classes from experienced instructors who can provide guidance and feedback.

2. Choreography: Creativity is key in pole dance competitions. Develop a unique and engaging routine that showcases your strengths and highlights your individual style. Choose music that complements your choreography and brings out your personality.

3. Strength and Flexibility: Pole dance requires strength, flexibility, and body control. Incorporate regular strength training exercises and stretching routines into your practice regimen to improve your overall athleticism and execution of moves.

4. Performance Skills: Work on your stage presence and performance skills. Focus on facial expressions, body language, and connecting with the audience. Practice performing your routine multiple times to build confidence and polish your presentation. May be at this stage get someone to be honest with you about your routine, with a view to constant improvement.

5. Mental Preparation: Stay focused, positive, and confident throughout your training and competition journey. Visualise yourself performing your routine flawlessly, and use positive affirmations to boost your self-belief. Manage any pre-competition nerves by practicing deep breathing exercises or meditation techniques, as they really do help.

Remember, winning isn't everything.

Enjoy the process,

Embrace the challenges, and 

Celebrate your progress along the way. 

Wishing you all Good luck!

Kay Penney

founder Miss Pole Dance UK

www.misspoledance-uk.com

How to write a competition bio Miss Pole Dance UK / Mr Pole Fitness UK

 How to write a Miss Pole Dance UK / Mr Pole fitness UK pole dance competition bio

One of the first questions many people ask is - Should a bio be written in ​​the first person (referring to yourself as  I) or third person (using your name)?

At Miss Pole Dance UK - we like it written in third person, but it’s not incorrect if you use first person

Keep it short and make your biography interesting (there are many read out on the day of the competition) so make it punchy and informative! Feel free to add in the odd funny comment to keep your audience interested 

How long should my bio be?

Anything between 40-100 words is good

Introduce yourself

• Your name, this may be different from your real name, so make sure you have informed the organisers of this name change

• Your location 

• Which pole school will you be representing

Be genuine and truthful and mention your other experience if you have some and don't be afraid to say it's your first competition too!

Add in your current goals, where do you see yourself in the future

Mention your profession, and how long you have been poling for and if you have any other interesting hobbies

Add in your personality or character you will be using on stage - your bio is an extension of your performance

What is your favourite trick or move or what is your nemesis move (if you have one)

A shout out to those who have helped you create your performance, who and or what inspired your routine and how did you chose your music

Least of all send in your website and social media links - they may not always be read out on the day of the competition but they will be added online for future promotion

Good luck -    Kay Penney

Founder Miss Pole Dance UK 2004 - The UK’s most established national pole dance competition

www.misspoledance-uk.com

Crystal Gibson performing at Miss Pole Dance UK 6th October - TICKETS NOW ON SALE

Miss Pole Dance UK promoted by Pole Passion Fitness is proud to announce that Crystal Gibson will be performing and Judging at Miss Pole Dance UK Professional Championships on 6th October 2018 at the Hawth Theatre in Crawley West Sussex

She is a mother, wife, a pole instructor from Los Angeles, CA, who has recently moved to the Midlands of the UK!
Most known for teaching at The Choreography House & Cleo's Rock-N-Pole. Crystal has taught pole artistry workshops worldwide, and in countless online videos with Cleo's Rock-N-Pole as an online instructor. 
Crystal says her biggest pole accomplishments have been in a group setting, while performing for Leigh Ann Reilly’s ‘Pole Show LA” in both L.A. and Las Vegas.

Crystal was pre-selected into the Pro Division at the California Pole Dance Championships in 2013-2015 taking home the Miss Congeniality award in 2013.
She placed 2nd in the 2013 Pacific Pole Championships. 
From 2012 - 2016 Crystal was a principle dancer in the production of “SEVEN” & “Girl Next Door Show”in Hollywood, California.
 In 2013 she won Performance of the year with “Girl Next Door Show” and 2014 Runner- Up for Best Comedic Performance. 

Crystal signed up for an intensive training course with the IPSF and became a certified judge for the International Pole Sports Federation and has sat on the panel of some of the most high profile pole competitions in the world, including the International Pole Championships (IPC), Pole Theatre UK, All-Stars Australia, Paragon USA, Pacific Pole Championship, CoTAC, IPAAT, UKPPC, FloorPlay UK, DanceFilthy UK, Authentic's, IPAAT, All Ireland Pole Competition and MMPDS. 

Since arriving in the UK, Crystal has competed in the Pro Division at Pole Theatre UK 2017, performed at Glastonbury, Floorplay, Dance Filthy UK, UKPPC , IPAAT and MMPDS!
And is now proud to be asked to judge the most established pole competition in the UK, 
Miss Pole Dance UK professional division in 2018 at the Hawth theatre 

TICKETS ON SALE HERE - 

www.misspoledance-uk.com

World Pole Dance Pole Sport & Fitness Championships 2015

The stage is set for the most prestigious Pole Dancing Championships in the World

World Pole Sport & Fitness - Beijing - CHINA 11th & 12th April 2015
www.worldpoledance.com

10 things a professional pole competition judge wants to tell you but can't

1. Please smile as if you are enjoying your performance - If your 'story' or indeed costume ! doesn't warrant a smile then please add one in at the end of your performance  - when you bow and say your 'thank you for watching'
So many performers show their nerves and not their passion for dance and the pole

2. POSTURE & ALIGNMENT This one you will know !!
But please if this is a problem of yours say it over and over again in your head during your performance
'POINT YOUR TOES Extend your limbs'

3. MUSIC - Feel your music from within
It certainly shows if you don't - if in any doubt don't use a song - It's not the right choice if you have doubts - and never let someone else pick your music

4. CLOTHING -  Costumes costumes costumes ! Yes it takes time, effort AND money
An important part of competition preparation
Understand and read the rules then go for maximum effect possible, according to each competition criteria
EVERY point counts these days
Find out about the stage and stage backing too

5. ROUTINE-  Good routines are made up of many different elements
It's not just about tricks tricks tricks
You are better off doing intermediate tricks exceptionally well than advance tricks poorly!

6. FLEXIBILITY & STRETCH  Focus on your flexibility  - This is such an important part of modern pole routines
This means correct preparation warm ups and cool downs not only on the day of the completion but the weeks before and weeks after!
Refer to no. 2

7. EMOTION & EYE CONTACT - Engage with your audience and judges
This is simple and can be done with eye contact, facial expressions and hands reaching towards them, pulling them back into your body and your performance and emotion

8. CONTROL YOUR BREATHING -  Breathe!
An excellent performance not only leaves  the performer breathless but the judges AND audience too
Give all the power and energy you have got

9. ATTENTION TO DETAIL - It's the little details that matter too
Practice and get someone truthful to critique your performance - get them to find 10 things for you to improve on !

10.  TRANSITIONS -    Transitions in, out, around, up, down and from pole to pole
Just as important as your tricks !

Most importantly remember the qualities of an excellent performer are very different to that of an excellent instructor
The skills and mindset are very different

Good luck
Be safe
And remember every challenge is a growth in an upward step

Kay Penney POLE PASSION BLOGGER
www.worldpoledance.com

Miss Pole Dance (UK) 2008

Miss Pole Dance (UK) 2008

Miss Pole Dance (UK) has set the standard for competitive Pole Dancing & Pole fitness by making it accessible and accepted as a fitness and highly technical dance form open to both amateurs and professional female dancers alike.

The 2008 Miss Pole Dance UK Competition will be held at Scala in London on 16th October 2008. Tickets for this exciting event are now on sale. Applications forms and Rules and Regulations will be available to download from our website from the 1st of August 2008

All entry forms must be returned by the 1st of October along with a signed copy of the rules and regulations, registration fee and a photocopy of your passport. Pre auditions will be held in various locations which will include; Brighton, London, Manchester, Cheshire, Ireland, Scotland, Wales.

Dates will be confirmed by August.

For more information: http://www.polepassion.com/listings/comps/uk/miss-pole-dance-uk/ also www.polepassion.com

Miss Pole Dance is currently open to all females both amateurs and professional dancers alike. Operating under strict rules encouraging both the art of pole dancing and the fitness sport element. Miss Pole Dance (UK) 2008 will require the dancer’s individual interpretation to be taken into account with each of the finalists having to demonstrating their athletic strength and flexible ability for this unique sport and dance style.

2007 saw the introduction of new and exciting dance choreography for doubles which allows both amateur and professional partnerships.

Applications forms and Rules and Regulations will be available to download from our website from the 1st August 2008. All entry forms must be returned by the 1st of October along with a signed copy of the rules and regulations, registration fee and a photocopy of your passport.

Pre auditions will be held in various locations which will include; London, Brighton, Manchester, Cheshire, Ireland, Scotland, Wales. Dates will be confirmed by August.

We will also be accepting online auditions through You Tube, Face book or alternatively you can send us a DVD of your performance. All the criteria stated in the rules and regulations remains for the video clip. Your video clip entry will only be considered on receipt of your application form, registration fee, signed copy of the rules and regulations and a copy of your passport.

Entries will include 3 categories of: Glamour, Fitness and Synchronised Doubles where the dancer’s individual interpretation will be taken into account with each of the finalists having to demonstrate their athletic strength and flexible ability required for this unique sport and dance style. Points awarded are handicapped to give all finalists of each category, glamour and fitness, an equal chance of winning.

A big thank you to everyone who has already shown an interest in entering Miss Pole Dance UK 2008, we have received your emails and will be in contact in due course.

Pre audition dates will be released soon and be available at various venues across the UK.

Miss Pole Dance UK - 16th October 2008

Scala – London: www.scala-london.co.uk/scala/

Scala's main room has an oak dance floor, projection screens and a large stage ideal for live performances. The tiered dance floor provides excellent stage visibility. Tickets on sale now from http://www.seetickets.co.uk/ Tickets are selling fast!

EARLY BIRD TICKET £9.35 inc booking fee

NUS CARDHOLDERS £6.90 inc booking fee

VIP TICKET £27.50 inc booking fee

VIP allows exclusive access to The Glass Bar which is on a mezzanine level overlooking the Main stage and allows excellent view of the dance floor and stage through large glass windows. This bar has low lighting, table seating and carpeted lounging areas giving an intimate atmosphere and access from here to a side balcony overlooking the main room. There will also be burlesque and show performers including Miss Pole Dance competitors within the VIP areas.

A glass of Champagne will be available on entry to the VIP area.