Showing posts with label Ian Matthews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ian Matthews. Show all posts

Thursday, 9 October 2014

Miss Pole Dance UK Professional judges 2014 4th October 2014

Miss Pole Dance UK Judges BIOS 2014



Alma Pirner  - Head Judge

Place of birth: Budapest, Hungary

Profession: Aerial Showgirl and burlesque performer, fitness expert, Owner and creator of Dollhouse Exotic dance, Poledance/Pole-Fitness and Aerial Skills Studios, courses, trainings and franchise
Organisator of Miss Pole Dance Hungary competitions, and the World Pole Sport&Fitness Competition 2011
International judge for pole dance and fitness competitions including Miss Pole Dance UK
Her experience is in acrobatics, aerial skills trainer, pilates, yoga, exotic dance, striptease  Antigavity yoga, aerial yoga, stretching and fitness


He travels the UK teaching and also has his own pole school in Hemel Hempstead. IFA Pole & Aerial has now been going for just over a year and Dan has now left his part time job to dedicate his time full to the art he loves.
Dan could barely touch his toes 5 years ago and has now made a name for himself in the pole industry for being one of the most flexible pole boys in the UK. 

Lorna Walker  (Thomas)
She has recently got married this year to Liam Walker 
From that day on it has consumed her life. She opened Pole Athletes 6 years ago to share her passion for pole and teach others the art of pole dance and performance. 
Her business has grown from strength to strength and I now eager to push herself as a performer and athlete.
Ian's passion for performing started in the dance industry over 15 yrs ago as a pro hip hop and street dancer. 

They have just recently won World Champion Status at World Pole Dance www.worldpoledance.com
The both are from Ireland and they are delighted to continue to offer  Master Classes around the globe for everyone
TITLES:
World Pole Sport & Fitness – World Pole Dance Doubles Champions 2014
World Pole Sports Doubles Champions 2013
All Ireland Champion & Runner up Solo 2013
Irish Pole Fitness & Dance Champion 2013
UKPPC Runner up Solo 2013
All Ireland Champion & Runner up Solo 2012
World Pole Dance Semi-Finalist 2012
All Ireland Runner up Solo 2011

Bendy Kate  - Kate Czepulkowski
Bendy (as seen on Got to Dance 2012) is an innovative pole artist, acrobat, aerialist and hand balancer from the UK. Kate is in her twenties and trained as an acrobat from a young age.
Since beginning pole she has won several pole fitness titles including second place in the World Pole Sports Championships 2013, the UK Professional Champion 2011/2012, UK Amateur Champion 2010 and World Doubles Pole Runner up three times!
 She now teaches pole fitness and circus masterclasses, private pole and aerial lessons, performs at dance events and circus gigs.
As an accomplished pole instructor and finalist competitor in Miss Pole Dance Fitness UK professional competition in both ‘glamour & fitness’ categories in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and invited judge for Miss Pole Dance UK 2008 amateur competition, she is now building a considerable reputation within the global pole industry, culminating in her appearance at the World Championship finals in April 2009 in Jamaica where she represented the UK.
Emma Haslam O'Toole



She enjoys performing and is happiest on the stage and to inspire and support others with the same ambitions


Daniel Rosen
Dan has been pole dancing for 5 years after being introduced to pole through friends. He has been competing over the last 3 years and is very grateful for all of the opportunities which competing has presented to him. 




The current Miss Pole Dance UK female champion who represented the UK recently in February at the World Pole Dance championships
Has been pole dancing for 6 years. Who started with no previous experience in dance or gymnastics. She states she was always a bit of a Tom Boy whilst growing up, and one day decided taking a pole dancing lesson might help her to empower her femininity. 


Ian Matthews
 
Over the following years Ian worked at many top venues and joined some of the UK's top agencies in performing arts.
Ian has also had vast experience  within the fitness industry including a level 2 qualification in personal training.
Ian has been a featured performer at many pole and dance related events over the last 5 years, showcasing on an array of stages and has competed to the highest level in professional Pole Competitions.
" In this competition, what I am looking for up on that stage in the competitors is the emotional content, a connection with their audience throughout their performance, I want to see them bring the stage to life! "
"I'm very honoured to be judging the 'Mr Pole Fitness UK 2014' as I am very fond of this competition with many good times had, and to be able to see these very brave talented pole performers from a different perspective!"


Terry Walsh
Lisette Krol
Lisette & Terri have been working and performing together as synchronised doubles partners since 2011 in the arts of Pole, Acro balance, Aerial Hoop, Fire Acts and Dance.  The both have their own studios - Terri has Fierce Fitness Dance Studio and Lisette has Tribe Fitness Dance Studios. (Sister Studios J)

The current World Pole Dance Champion
Disciplines: Acrobatics, Pole Fitness, Hand balancing and Aerial
www.worldpoledance.com



Deb Riley
Deb Riley is the owner and head instructor at the British Pole Dance Academy. She is most renowned for her amazing, unique and advanced pole tricks. Due to her continual dedication and hard work over the last decade working within the pole industry and with her natural flare, daring approach and friendly professionalism she is well recognized as the best tricks instructor in the UK.
She is a well-respected judge and choreographer


  
Emma Haslam

 has been poling since 2006,and aerial silks, hoop and trapeze since 2011 she is the founder of IPAAT, (International Pole and Aerial Tournament) and owns Emma’s Pole Dancing and in Derby. She runs 15 Pole fitness and 4 Aerial classes a week along with stretch and strength classes. Emma has been a bit of an internet sensation with over a million views on her YouTube video and being sponsored by The Sun for her first competition in February 2014 which she placed 3rd.
She was also asked to be on Britain’s Got Talent and got 4 yesses from Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Williams.   Also Emma’s Pole Dance Routine went viral over night She has appeared on Italian news along with being in USA Pole and Aerial Magazine. She has performed and been on TV shows in Brazil, Romania, Madrid and 3 different city’s in Spain.

We are proud that Emma is with us today

Tuesday, 8 October 2013

Ian Matthews Runner up Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013

Ian Matthews Congratulations again for coming Second in the Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013 Male Championships Competition, you should be very proud of yourself, I know we are.  We would greatly appreciate your feed back on how you are feeling about your achievement so we can let the rest of the pole community know. 



· How does it feel to be runner up in the Mr Pole Fitness Champions UK 2013?

I'm ecstatic to have placed 2nd in MPF 2013! Congrats to all the placed winners! 
 I'm very fond of this particular competition and the amazing team in Pole Passion that run this fab event, so it was an absolute pleasure to be competing on that stage once again! 

· Did you go in it to win it?
I hadn't competed since last year’s event, and the level of ability in male competitors in the UK has sky rocketed in recent times!  So I went in just wanting to be happy overall with my performance which I was! And hopefully it made my supporters proud! 

· Are you classically dance trained?
I originally came a dance background in street dance for over 10 years. One of the many things that pole has done for me since I started, is now I embrace many more dance styles and love how they can interact in this art! 

· How long have you been Pole Dancing for?
For about 41/2 years now. 

· What made you get into it?
I helped choreograph and co-perform a dance routine for someone who was  performing at a pole competition. It was the first pole competition I had ever seen and after being blown away by what I was seeing from these talented competitors on the vertical bar, I was inspired to begin myself, and add my own elements of dance style to it! I haven't looked back since! 

· Has this competition given you a hunger to compete in more competitions?
I'm glad, but also sorry to say that MPF 2013 was my last competitive performance!
 I have competed in a fair few competitions since starting and I feel the time is now right for me to focus completely on instruction for my students and my Master class held throughout the UK. I want to pass on my knowledge and experience on to them and any up and coming pole competitors! 

· What advice would you give to anyone who has never competed before?
If you want to take your pole training to a high level, then I would say it is definitely something to experience at least once. It's good to have something to work towards!  For a performance, my advice would be to focus on a theme and music piece that you can connect to emotionally and that has personal meaning to you. Then you will find that emotion will be portrayed on the stage. Lastly, make sure you are doing it for 'YOU' and for your growth as a performer, not just because you just want a title. 
                  
· Do you have a Pole Idol?
I don't have any specific pole idols really! I have met and have so much respect for many pole artist's from all over the world and I love to see the many styles that are performed now! 

· Were you nervous on the day of the competition?
Personally, I find that my previous experience with performing on stage in my dance career has taught me to not let nerves get the better of me. I suppose I've learnt to focus the nervous tension! 
I know how hard it is in the beginning of a performing career and getting up on a big stage is scary!, but in time, a regular performer will gain that focus. 

Please email us for DVD purchases £19.95 Mr Pole fitness UK, Miss Pole dance Doubles and singles
24 performances plus 5 show acts





Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Miss Pole Dance UK 2013 The Results

Miss Pole Dance UK THE RESULTS - www.misspoledance-uk.com
The DVD is now available to order from the website

Mighty Grip People’s Choice Award 2013
Winners – Doubles – Kat Humphrey and David Bailey

Kat Humprey & David Bailey

Miss Pole Dance UK – MR POLE FITNESS UK  RESULTS
MR POLE FITNESS UK 2013
Best Tricks  - Mr Strong – Dan Rosen
Best Entertainer – Sam King
Best Costume – Ian Matthews

Second Runner Up- Ian Matthews
MALES WINNER  - Dan Rosen

Dan Rosen

Special thanks to
The organisers - Pole Passion – United Kingdom
All the supporters and sponsors
The competitors
The judges
The audience
For more information about sponsoring next year’s event contact the events team at Pole Passion on email -  events@passion-fitness.com

NAMES FINAL RESULT OVER ALL POSITION
Dan Rosen 86.5 1ST
Ian Matthews 78.5 2ND
Sam King 70.5
Josh Taylor 57
Daniel Roe-Barnett 55.5



MISS POLE DANCE UK 2013 – DOUBLES RESULTS

Best Tricks - Charlotte and Steph K Foster
Best Entertainer – Kat Humphrey and David Bailey
Best Costume  - Charlotte and Steph K Foster


Third – Deborah Richards & Suzanne Pottercond  - Heather Walker & Kristina Walker
Miss Pole Dance UK 2013 DOUBLES WINNERS
Charlotte Robertson and Steph K Foster




Special thanks to
The organisers - Pole Passion – United Kingdom
All the supporters and sponsors
The competitors
The judges
The audience

For more information about sponsoring next year’s event contact the events team at Pole Passion on email -  events@passion-fitness.com

Charlotte Robertson & Steph K Foster 149 1st
Kristina Walker & Heather Walker 139 2nd
Deborah Richards & Suzanne Potter 132 3rd
Kat Humphrey & David Bailey 118
Lisa Williams (Rose-Alisa) & Zoe Ednay 112.5
Rachel Breheney & Leah Walters 99.5

MISS POLE DANCE UK 2013 – PROFESSIONAL SINGLES RESULTS

Best Tricks – Felicity Logan
Best Entertainer – Amy Williams
Best Costume – Felicity Logan

Third  - Yvette Austin
Second – Felicity Logan
Miss Pole Dance UK 2013 Professional  FEMALE SINGLES WINNER    Lorna Thomas



Special thanks to
The organisers - Pole Passion – United Kingdom
All the supporters and sponsors
The competitors
The judges
The audience

For more information about sponsoring next year’s event contact the events team at Pole Passion on email -  events@passion-fitness.com







2013 winners
Males
Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013
1st - Dan Rosen  score  86.5
2nd - Ian Matthews score  78.5

Best Tricks - Mr Strong - Dan Rosen
Best Entertainer - Sam King
Best Costume - Ian Matthews

3 judges

Doubles
Miss Pole Dance UK 2013
1st - Charlotte Robertson & Steph K Foster  score 149
2nd - Kristina Walker & Heather Walker  score 139
3rd - Deborah Richards & Suzanne Potter score 132

Best Tricks - Charlotte Robertson & Steph K Foster
Best Entertainer - Kat Humphrey & David Bailey
Best Costume -  Charlotte Robertson & Steph K Foster

5 judges


Females
Miss Pole Dance UK 2013
1st - Lorna Thomas score 149
2nd - Felicity Logan  score 148
3rd - Yvette Austin score 141

Best Tricks - Felicity Logan
Best Entertainer - Amy Williams
Best Costume - Felicity Logan

5 judges
Mighty Grip -  People’s Choice Award
Doubles Winners -  Kat Humphrey & David Bailey
Audience judges

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Mr Pole Fitness UK 2013 registration now open

Pole Passion is proud again to present Mr Pole Fitness UK National championships
Established in 2009 we are now taking pole fitness and techniques even further than it has gone before.



Males across the UK are now executing pole techniques as an entertaining and unbelievable new level, demonstrating remarkable feats of strength and agility

Tickets now available for Mr Pole Fitness UK finals on 15th September 2013
Hawth Theatre - London Gatwick www.hawth.co.uk

Professional Male performers already signed up are
Dan Rosen
Ian Matthews
Dan Roe Barnett

www.misspoledance-uk.com
www.polepassion.com
www.mrpolefitness.com