Miss Pole Dance UK amateurs and semi professional championships 2015

The new and bigger venue was still too small!!  with increasing numbers descending on sleepy Felbridge Village Hall on June 28th, for the all day event of competitions, Pole Passion is set to expand further for 2016.

The 5 competitions supported and promoted 48 competitors and the national Mr Pole Fitness UK 2014/5 champion Dave Skda.
New champions were crowned and new records were set - even the new Pole Beat champion pole dance battle was yet again won by a woman - Rose-a-Lisa

Kay Penney, Pole pioneer and her dedicated team of students, and instructors worked incredibly hard to keep the day running smoothly. for me Miss Pole Dance is about educating the public, an opportunity for people to see pole fitness for the first time maybe, in a professional and organised competition structure.

The two chosen charities this year were selected by tow of Pole Passion  instructors and were
Chailey Heritage Foundation  and The Wedding Wishing Well Foundation - both receiving cash from the donated raffle prizes

for more information and the results please visit

www.misspoledance-uk.com

RPole built for a life time of poling

DID you know that the world's first, light weight, portable, free standing, dance and fitness pole without a platform or stage, was developed by Pole Passion  to accompany the Fitness Industry Association approved,  Accredited Pole Fitness Instructor Training!!

It took 5 years to develop, with the help of the Faculty of Education and Sport, University of Brighton. and  hours and hours of ongoing safety testing

Feel free to contact us for us to forward the NEW brochure to your friends, students and colleagues

Sue Thompson is your customer service contact in Pole Passion / Rpole if you have any questions or sales enquiries - rpole@passion-fitness.com

www.r-polefitness.com - Not all dance and fitness poles are created equal !

Miss Pole Dance 2013 Ticket sales

Miss Pole Dance UK is the UK's first, longest and most successful Pole Dance Fitness event and was pioneered by Kay Penney founder of Pole Passion back in 1995 with the view of pro-actively taking Pole Dance Fitness into the mainstream dance and fitness culture.

Miss Pole Dance events have been instrumental in bringing pole fitness as a recognised sport (first competition in 2005), and has made this more accessible and accepted as a highly technical dance form and fitness routine, available to everyone. 

Miss Pole Dance showcases strength, agility and the art of pole dance through extremely challenging choreographed routines from the very best dancers who represent the cutting edge of pole sport and fitness in the United Kingdom today.

Miss Pole Dance is now the most prestigious pole dance and fitness event in the World with the Miss Pole dance and Mr Pole fitness title being the most prestigious in the industry, attracting interest from media and other countries keen to follow our lead. Miss Pole Dance is an annual event, divided into many categories, dedicated to the sheer athleticism and expertise of the top pole performers in the industry, irrespective of their background or culture. The competition team works tirelessly to support, promote and empower both men and women to be the best they can be, keeping fit and to showcase and express their skills in a safe non-judgemental environment that is Miss Pole Dance.

Miss Pole Dance - UK National Championships

- Amateur & Semi Pro Category

29th June 2013

Miss Pole Dance UK Amateur and Semi Pro championships (categories for students and instructors) including a new /amateur semi pro doubles category this year. 

Total 4 competitions

Date: 29th June 2013

At: Taylors Pole Retreat, Capel, Dorking RH5 5HF

Competition registration and start time from 12noon (1pm) - 8pm with master classes from Sarah Scott  and Nico Modestine  email us for registration and more information on theteam@polepassion.com

 

Applications are now closed 

Tickets can only be purchased via www.misspoledance-uk.com - Tickets are limited this year and will SELL OUT!

Miss Pole Dance - UK National Championships 

- Professional Category

15th September 2013

MISS POLE DANCE UK PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS  including Mr Pole Fitness UK championships and Doubles category (3 competitions in all) doors open at 12noon for vendors and sponsors. 

Competition starts at 3pm - 9pm. 

DATE: Sunday 15th September 2013

AT: The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, West Sussex. Capacity 850 seated

Tickets available via the Hawth website. * click here to purchase Miss Pole Dance UK tickets * (opens a new window to Hawth web site)

Highlights of the Pole Passion and Burlesque Instructor training

Highlights of the Pole Passion Pole & Burlesque Instructor training

Pole Passion’s foundations were established in the Pole industry from its birth here in the UK since the early 2000’s before it was desired as a fitness form and most definitely before it was considered as one of the new ideas for thousands of ladies and some men, across the world to keep healthy and active while having great challenging fun.

Founder Kay Penney, passionate about all things fitness, decided to think out of the box and design something new for the fitness industry. Of course it didn’t start out like that as Kay found the techniques on and around the pole a personal challenge when looking for something to rekindle her figure and mental positivity, after having given birth of her third child. A mammoth and almost impossible task at that time, especially as the fitness consultant she employed to help her, after one year, told her Pole Dance and Fitness  would not be accepted or accredited in the fitness industry and IF they were,!!  it would take at least 8 years or so – Fuelled by those words, Kay, what some two years later, had Pole Passion’s comprehensive fitness Instructor level 1 and Advanced level 2 courses accredited by REP’s  (Register of Exercise Professionals) the route of all European fitness professionals that are monitored yearly and  governed by strict code of conducts.  Later published, Elite Accredited Level 3 and Burlesque for Fitness accredited courses, now also offered.

Pole Passion today is one of the most highly recognised Pole Training Providers and Brands in the pole world – developing comprehensive courses with great, comprehensive content and excellent value for money.  One day courses costing as little as £150, also offering  discounts if more than one course is booked at the same time too. Students have attended as far from the USA, Russia, Europe, Ireland and Scotland to learn the Pole Passion way.  Priding themselves on being thorough and progressing  each individual  student and instructor to their next stage, before, during and after they have attended our courses, whether an experienced instructor already with  a fitness and dance back grounds looking for the well-deserved credibility or whether totally new to fitness, dance and or even the pole 

What are the main benefits of becoming internationally Pole Sport accredited?

The main benefits of becoming accredited have to be by far the credibility aspect and industry recognition in what you do is recognised and awarded to the highest of industry awards not to mention the fact your insurance will be cheaper and valid too.  You will have the confidence and peace of mind you are teaching safely, correctly and effectively:-  learning ways of progressing and supporting your participants without causing possible delayed injury or incorrect techniques. Visit our website for our testimonials - http://www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-instructor/

Why choose Pole Passion?

Our other achievements

Uniquely we wrote the Code of Pole Practice in 2006 to help advise and share our knowledge with others and to help set the industry standards, desperate to keep and acknowledge all the hard work that was being invested and created in the pole industry by this time.

Competition Rules and regulations

We designed rules and regulations for national and international competitions of all grades and created courses

Master Trainers

Create, support and invited the first master trainers to the UK by the arrival of Pantera USA in 2006 to support UK polers. 

License Opportunities

NEW for 2012 we are now offering license opportunities to join our team at a very low set up costs once you have reached the required industry standards. 

Pole Equipment

We also offer you to join our  Rpole equipment affiliate programme whereby sharing the rewards throughout the pole industry.  Rpole was innovated by the Pole Passion team as there was a need for a portable and lightweight pole that could go anywhere, easily, to support our training programmes – Today we are proud to have created the world’s first, most portable and lightest pole in the world.  We inspire people from all walks of life, from world champions, Felix Cane and Alesia Vazmitsel  to everyday people, like me, offering world wide networking opportunities and to be part of World Pole Dance and Miss Pole Dance UK, owned and operated by Pole Passion, with our motto always being  -

 Empowerment, Confidence, Fitness & FUN!

Kay Penney :  Founder Pole Passion LTD

www.polepassion.com; www.r-polefitness.com; www.burlesque-passion.com;

www.worldpoledance.com; www.misspoledance-uk.com

Pole Fitness and Pole Competition Industry leaders

Pole Passion – are hiding no secrets as to being  the Pole fitness Industry leaders, innovators and pioneers not only in fun lessons, fun parties, professional national and international championships, competitions and events but also including REP’s accredited teacher training course and structures since it’s development in 2001 when the movements from the exotic dancers inspired industry pioneer Kay Penney under the banner of Pole Passion to create as a new form of fitness challenge. Kay also the creator of the current world stage and platform and mentor to the female world champions, Felix Cane 2009-2011 to Alesia Vazmitsel 2011-2012, Evengy Grishilov the first Male World Pole Dance champion and  Barbara Palmaffy and Ilka Bardóczy Hungarian synchronised Winners

Pole fitness and dancing equipment too have been an amazing achievement for the company who also own and operate Rpole Fitness  (with the ‘R’ standing for revolutionary) www.R-polefitness.com

 Lena Shiskova seen here on the Rpole in Jamaica in 2009

 Felix Cane - twice world champion -  seen here on the Rpole in the UK in 2010

Kay with her engineering business partner invested 5 years into the innovation of the first, most light weight,  free standing, portable dance and fitness pole, with integral mat designed for pole fitness with no raised stage, (like that of a podium) that may prevent stretching or even sharp edges that may cause injury to a leg or other body part.

Their REP’s accredited instructor training courses set the standard in pole fitness and have continued to do so since 2008

Innovating the first, pole sport specific, First Aid training for students and instructors alike passionate about pole safety.

For more information visit Pole Passion series of websites

www.polepassion.com

www.misspoledance-uk.com

www.worldpoledance.com

www.r-polefitness.com

www.polepassion-events.com

www.burlesque-passion.com

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

Arlene Caffrey on the Rpole Play

Arlene Caffrey seen here on the Rpole play, World Pole Dance finalist 2010 and Irish Champion 2010

Rpole Fitness introducing the 'Play' Innovating portable dance and fitness poles sets to launch the lightest, smallest, sexiest, light weight pole in the world and is now available for purchase Making travelling with the Rpole even easier than before Users commented on its stability, practicality, quality and the fact no screws, spanners or step ladders are needed New mats for the Rpole play design are in production too making the safety of pole fitness paramount R= Revolutionary www.r-polefitness.com

Benefits of Pole Fitness

The Benefits of Pole Dance Fitness with Pole Passion

At the mention of pole dancing, still the image that comes to mind is not always one of fitness for some people, but the fact is that pole dancing is now a mainstream form of fitness with gyms around the world now accepting this physical form of fitness and dance because it offers an all over workout that is fun and more appealing than the usual workouts and suitable for all women regardless of age, shape or fitness level as instruction and moves are adapted to suit everyone. The important thing is that you just have fun!

Pole dance fitness mixes gymnastics, ballet, modern dance and offers an all over body workout improving muscle tone, burning calories and leaving you feeling empowered and more sexy.

During the classes you need to be able to complete the warm up session, grip the pole effectively and safely, have freedom of movement and feel good, so you need to ensure you are wearing the correct clothing and follow some very simple guide lines.

No oils or moisturisers must be used on the body prior to all lessons as a health and safety element, as bare legs are essential for safety reasons, if you want to grip on to the pole (you will slip with tights or trousers on). The ideal outfit is a pair of short shorts, skirt or hot-pants (if you are feeling a bit more confident), and something comfortable, but not restrictive, on your top half (a T-shirt is ideal) and trainers for pole fitness.

Pole Passion, one of the first Pole Fitness schools worldwide, have pioneered Pole Fitness since 2003 and have created a National Pole Dance Competition ‘Miss Pole Dance’ (www.misspoledance-uk.com) which is linked with most Countries around the World and incorporating the first World Pole Dance Sport & Fitness Championships creating a World Champion and ambassador for the sport. (www.worldpoledance.com)

Pole Passion also offer internationally accredited and recognised Pole Dance Fitness Instructor Training Courses, approved by Skills Active and registered with the Register of Exercise Professional (REP’s) and this ensures all our instructors are fully qualified to teach Pole Fitness safely, ethically and effectively and further have gained approval from registered Osteopaths that the instruction is safe and beneficial.

Effective and safe teaching is very important and so is the equipment used to teach pole fitness on. Most dance poles require a ceiling fixings which creates problems for most health clubs with the alternative being a stage or podium pole which could be too high, unsafe, very heavy for instructors to assemble and move and completely unsuitable for a health club, so Pole Passion along with Brighton University spent since 2004 developing their very own portable dance pole (the R Pole) which is designed to recognised safety standards for free standing fitness equipment and is completely flat to the floor (no platform or stage) allowing floor work and stretching and comes with a safety mat, complying with manual handling regulations too. (www.r-polefitness.com

Want to know more or learn to teach Pole Dance Fitness?
For more information about pole dance fitness lessons visit www.polepassion.com/fitness and we can offer to help you learn to teach pole fitness safely with ongoing full support.

We look forward to welcoming you at a class soon

Kind regards Kay Penney, founder of Pole Passion Ltd
Call 0871 318 3838
www.polepassion.com Email: theteam@polepassion.com

Rpole ~ Pole Dancing and Fitness Safety Standards at the highest level

Rpole Luxury pole dancing and fitness cleaning cloths and sweat hand towels - Now available

Description - Luxury 100% Egyptian cotton - Known for its super absorbency and silky softness
Can be used damp, moistened with a little water or dry
As a pole cleaning cloth or as a sweat towel for during your hard training sessions


Size - 30cms x 30cms
Colour – Black cloth only with quality embroidery for a long lasting logo

For more information visit www.r-polefitness.com


Professional Pole Dance & Sport Fitness Equipment

RPole are the only UK designed and manufactured pole dance poles that help maintain a healthy lifestyle through a more exciting, convenient and FUN!, range of Pole Dance Poles. RPole invented the 'no stage' portable pole and our free standing pole helps you burn more calories and build core strength compared to the same workout on a fixed floor to ceiling pole. The RPole's proven designed guarantees to burn more calories and improve core muscle tone and body definition as part of your exercise training.

The lightest, most portable Pole Dance Poles in the WORLD!

The RPole Play Pole Dance Pole has been specifically designed to be portable and lightweight and perfect for gym or home use and take one minute to erect plus they pack away small enough to be truly portable. RPole are also the only manufacturer to independently safety test for stability to ensure compliance to BS EN 957-1:2005 UK & European Safety Standards.

Forget the diet and get pole active to improve muscle tone and definition through a whole body
fun workout that specifically concentrates on your important core group of muscles that includes
your lower back, abdominal wall, pelvic floor and diaphragm muscles.

Developed by Sport Fitness Professionals, the RPole is the, most portable pole in the World today and suitable for both individual and professional use in teaching. The RPole has a unique 38mm pole. Proved to be easier to grip and medically endorsed by Dr Stephen Deadman one of the UK’s most qualified and renowned Chartered Physio’s & Registered Osteopath’s. Pole Dance Fitness is officially recognised as a Sport with Skills Active.


RPole is a Registered & Protected Design

The NEW Pole Dancing R Pole hard base with lights

Rpole the Benefits ~ The most Portable lightweight Pole dancing pole available IN THE WORLD

The benefits Rpole www.r-polefitness.com
Some people still call it a striper pole
some people use it in a gym
some people use it for pole fitness
some people call it a pole dance pole
some people use it for pole dancing
some people like to pole, wearing their heels heels heels !!
some people like to do it with more than one on the pole

This new revolutionary and incredibly portable free standing pole caters for all - listed below are the benefit as to why you should use the Rpole

Portability
Lightweight, the most portable pole in the world
Smaller pole dimension for a more secure and confident grip for the smaller hands
Manufactured in the UK to highest of British and European safety standards. Helps comply with the duty of care regulations
Medically endorsed
Ease of putting up and taking down - within minutes
No spanners
No Allan keys
No step ladders
No tools
No complicated manuals or DVD’s to follow - simple design
No additional staff required to set up poles with top loading mechanisms
No additional weights or sand bags required to balance and secure the base of the pole
Easily transportable via the smallest of cars
Easy to transport via public transport, can be checked in on an airline under sporting equipment
You can mix and match with all the Rpole products, making it very versatile
Choice of pole colours
Choice of pole grip ability stainless steel or a powder coated with a stronger grip
Choice of pole heights - domestic or gym professional
Poling now anywhere even in the water - it is rust free (stainless steel pole only)
Easy carry bag with wheels - optional extra
No chrome to peel or wear off
British and European safety standard compliant
The chance to win your pole cost back
Up in literally minutes - our 13 pole studio was timed to take 4 minutes 20 seconds with 3 member of staff
The Rpole is designed, however, for the students to set up the pole, NOT the instructors
Will not damage or mark floors or ceilings
Will fit in a home, park or garden, beach, suitable public and private demos and parties
Professional and elegant design
Better core work out, balance and control required compared to a fixed floor to ceiling pole
Can incorporate floor work as part of your routine as no stage restricting movements
Suitable for promotions, production, stage shows and music videos
Hard and soft bases available

Pole Dancing, Pole Fitness, Pole Performance, Pole fun ~ YOU decide

Contact Sales Manager at Pole Passion ~ Paula Bines and her friendly team

www.r-polefitness.com tel: 01293 888200
online purchases now available world wide

THE RESULTS World Pole Sport & Fitness 2011 - World Pole Dance Championships

The first time in history the two new categories of Male and Synchronised Pole Doubles joining the Female singles category at the World Pole Dance Championships in Budapest on 1st October 2011
Alesia Vazmitsel taking the crown

Over 70 competitors applied this year from 24 countries culminating at the finals of


World Pole Dance in Budapest on 1st October at BVUSS, “Budaörsi Városi Sportcsarnok,
Uszoda és Strand”
2040, Budaörs,
Hársfa Street 6.
Hungary

The three competitons starting with the doubles category

Doubles running order (on two static competition Rpoles - one 38mm- one 50mm Rpole)
1.Masayo Okamoto, Kazuya Japan
2.Kate Johnstone & Bendy Kate United Kingdom 2nd Place
3.Ilka Martina Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy Hungary 1st Place
4.Ana Laura Brito & Cecilia Ines Vozza Argentina
5.Michelle Shimmy & Matty Shields Australia 3rd Place
6.Olga Gordienko & Valintina Chervakova Russia

Best Pole tricks Ilka Martina Bardoczy & Barbara Palmaffy - Hungary
Best Entertainer Kate Johnstone & Bendy Kate – UK
Best outfit/costume Olga & Valentine – Russia


Male competitors in running (one spinning 38 Competition Rpole – one static 50mm Competition Rpole)
1.Loic Lebret France 3rd place
2.Alejandro Cuchallo Argentina
3.Fernando Esteban Lopez Avelar (Ferios) Mexico
4.Keem Martinez United Kingdom 2nd Place
5.Evengy Greshilov RUSSIA 1st place
6.Davide Zongoli Italy
7.Matty Shields Australia

Best Pole tricks Evegnya – Russia
Best Entertainer Evegnya - Russia
Best outfit/costume Loic – France


Female singles (one spinning 38 Competition Rpole – one static 50mm Competition Rpole)

Joining last year’s No 2 seed – In running order

1 Maria Luz Escalante – Argentina
Group A
2 Elena Shishkova – Russia
3 Karry Summers – New Zealand
4 Valeria Bonalume - Italy
Group B
5 Yevgeniya Stocklin – Switzerland
6 Angela Kulegina – Russia
7 Elizabeth Munoz – South America
Group C
8 Alesia Vazmitsel – Belarus 1st Place
9 Alessandra Marchetti – Italy
10 Shanyn Pollard – Canada
Group D
11 Laurence Hilsum – France 2nd Place
12 Zoroya Judd – USA
13 Hanka Venselaar – Holland 3rd Place

Best Pole tricks Hanka - Holland
Best Entertainer Zoroya - USA
Best outfit/costume Alesia Vazmitsel - Belarus

International finals judges
Kay Penney - Head Judge UK
Alma Pirner - Hungary
Pippa Caesar - UK move syntax
Reiko Suemune - Japan
Fawnia Dietrich - USA
Jamilla Deville - Australia
Daniela Baumann - Switzerland
Jenyne Butterfly - USA


All contestants arrived at BVUSS from 8am for their registration and dress rehearsals from 8-11am pole practice took place then the professional hair and makeup artists were available for the whole team followed by a complete dress rehearsal
Many more sponsored joined the set up this year with Rpole being the main competition Pole Sponsor with their professional stainless steel poles now used in all three world championships There was the first time for many to have a test and feel of the revolutionary pole, now labelled the lightest and most portable and versatile pole in the world during the afternoon there were many interviews with media interest from China USA UK and Europe even the Wall Street Journal has a representative present
The main doors opened at 4pm to the lavish auditorium with the shows beginning at 5pm starting with the Japanese synchronised male and female couple
At 5pm we saw the Grand Opening by the two compares and Kay Penney's opening speech referencing working and placing the foundations towards an Olympic status. Kay also owner and founder of World Pole Dance and Pole Passion UK www.polepassion.com since 2003

The three Competitions were in the following order with a crowd of over 2000 present with many more thousands watching on youtube and facebook
Doubles
Male singles
Female singles

The competition finished at approximately at 11.30pm with an emotional award ceremony
with Alesia Vazmitsel representing Belarus, NOW crowned the new world champion in the female category
Evengy Greshilov from Russia winning the males category and Ilka and Barbara from Hungary taking the synchronised doubles category win

for more information and sponsorship for 2012 is now taking place
www.worldpoledance.com
www.polepassion.com

0871 318 3838 - Office number +44 (0) 1293 888200

prelim running order a/b/ and c's went through to finals

30 September 2011

Group A FEMALE SINGLES

TIME - Thursday 29th Sept


UK - Jess Norris

Germany - Zuzanna Fuckikova

Hungary - Krisztina Nemesvári

Russia - Irina Savina

Japan - Meng Yifan

a) Russia - Lena Shishkova

b) New Zealand - Karry Summers

c) Italy - Valarie Bonalume

judges -
fawnia Dietrich - USA
simona Nocco - Italy
jamilla Deville - Australia

Group B FEMALE SINGLES

TIME - Thursday 29th Sept

a) Switzerland - Yevgeniya Stoecklin

b) Russia - Anghela Kulagina

Argentina - Zulma Viveana Morales

c) South Africa - Elizabeth Munoz

Ireland - Katherine White

Russia - Veronika Mikhaylova

Australia - Michelle Shimmy


Judges
Jenni gooch - UK
Simona Nocco - Italy
Jamilla Deville - Australia


Group C FEMALE SINGLES

TIME - Thursday 29th Sept


U K Justine Mclucas

a) Belarus - Alesia Vazmitsel

b) Italy - Alessandra Marchetti

South Korea - Nayoung Choi

Belgium - Sarah Cavenaile

Russia - Erika lakovleva

France - Doris Arnold

c) Canada - Shanyn Pollard

Judges
Pippa Caesar - UK
Mara Latasa Saloj - Sudo America Puru
Fawnia Dietrich - USA



Group D - FEMALE SINGLES

TIME - Thursday 29th Sept
Japan - Yukari Makino Cooperstock
a) French - Laurence Hilsum
b) USA - Zoraya Judd
Ukraine - Nataliya Tatarinceva
Russia - Julia Irinina
Austria - Mona Abinger
South Africa - Vanessa Clack
c) Holland - Hanka Venselaar
Russia - Elena Artmonova

Judges
Pippa Caesar - UK
Valeria Parsai - Italy
Aimee Lawson - UK

Over 70 competitors applied this year from 24 countries

FOR MORE DETAILS AND PICTURES VISIT www.worldpoledance.com
click below for TV footage

Pole ‘dancing’ for 7 year olds: Is it right or wrong? Pole Passion comments

Pole dancing or ' Pole fitness' as it is alternatively more commonly known by thousands of followers, has come under the spot light again, recently in the worldwide media, with children as young as 7 years old taking up the sport and having their achievements posted onto Facebook.
All children's photos should be protected, with their parents or guardians giving their consent to publically displaying their photos It is the instructors responsibility to gain this written agreement and we are proud to inform all our trainee instructors of these legal and ethical obligations to minors.


Many people have criticised the act of posting children on social networks and websites and feel this is inappropriate, which if portrayed wrongly we totally agree with. However pole fitness has come so far away from its original UK roots in the strips clubs and has become a fun, effective and harmless form of challenging and progressive exercise regimes, using the vertical pole as the fitness equipment tool.

Many argue that the lessons are encouraging young girls to enter in to a world of sexuality and objectification. These stigmas are becoming an outdated stigma as more and more successful dance and fitness schools are beginning and opening across the world teaching pole dance and fitness techniques Many people feel and believe that because pole dancing, lap & striptease originated in strip clubs and gentleman’s clubs, they feel it is inappropriate to teach to children but ‘pole dancing & fitness techniques’ has evolved dramatically since it’s accreditation status in 2008 as an approved and accredited form of exercise .

Some may still be shocked that business women do it, mothers do it, policewomen and event lawyers and doctors are doing it!! Men are also emerging as pole fitness enthusiasts, impressed by their female partners growing strength and renewed confidence. So naturally the children of those responsible adults are going to want to do it too - after all it is so much FUN !!

Currently many pole fitness lessons take place in specially designed studios for exercise professionalism and safety as well as in gym settings (thanks to the development of the free standing RPole which can be put anywhere with ease allowing gyms to hold lessons in their dance studios amongst other more conventional sports and exercise classes such as Bums n Tums, Step aerobics and Boxercise

You can also now gain professional accreditation in the sport by becoming a qualified instructor, recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals. Supported by Government approved Skills Active, Created by the leading UK pole fitness training provider Pole Passion

Another argument against children doing pole fitness is ‘how it looks online’.
Photos and videos should not be taken by anyone without the prior consent of the parent or guardian - The same as with any sport conducted at a school sports day event for example, this means that if photos or video did appear online then it is most likely to be a direct result of the parent uploading it (as many do when their child takes part in a dance performance, football game or martial arts grading).

So the question should really be, ‘Is Pole Fitness good exercise for children? ‘
So what is the difference between pole dance and pole fitness?
Pole fitness wording seems to be more acceptable than the words Pole Dancing, however despite the obvious wording differences where pole fitness maybe more socially accepted due to the preconceived miss conceptions of those to the words of pole dancing - the latter is choreographed rhythmic movements set to music, whereas pole fitness may incorporate choreography combining routines, with its focus also on power strength & conditioning, incorporating tricks and spins & and gymnastic style combinations, challenging the whole body - usually with music used as a background as opposed to the rhythm of the dance !

The content taught in pole fitness is suitable for any age, obviously children have shorter concentration spans and this must be taken into consideration when structuring sessions, working with each participants capabilities and flexibility focusing specifically on body posture and correct body alignment whilst working on progressive stretches and flexibility to maintain and encourage a healthy well-being and body, mentally and of course physically but like any form of exercise aimed at children, there are many guidelines that should be adhered too.

Pole Passion created a Code of Pole Practice in 2008 to support the Newly developing Pole Industry to support and represent and guide instructors and students, Recommendations include professional standards, ethics, personal responsibilities, and rights, dignity and worth of every student and instructor.

Trained & qualified experienced instructors should be at the forefront of children's lessons. If a dance school naturally wishes to broaden its repertoire of dance styles
Instructors should be CRB CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU checked and registered with their local authority (as with anyone working with young children),
Parents must sign their health & safety exercise disclaimer
Instructors should be first aid qualified supporting their participants in the unlikely but possibility of any accidents
Fully insured to teach children as their young bodies require a different set of warm-ups and movements to that of a fully matured body

Most importantly they must have the mindset and aptitude with the greatest of patience to reach and progressively support minors.

Pole fitness is designed to be form of exercise akin to gymnastics (similar to the bar work commonly seen in the Olympics but on a vertical angle rather than the horizontal) With the grace one might find in a classically trained dancer (just as in ballet as the current World Sport & Fitness Champion is British born, Felix Cane, age 27, who found her way into the sport recommended by her mother, is actually a classically trained ballet dancer finding the pole art her main area of expertise now).
www.worldpoledance.com

Many young girls are sent to ballet classes whilst others may be sent to gymnastic lessons. So what is the problem with combining the two in to a fun, effective and NEW healthy form of exercise?

Chinese pole which dates back hundreds of years, is taught to children as young as 5 or 6 and the principle of the exercise is the same, apart from the design of the thicker poles- so could this mean the social culture of our non supporters? Chinese poles are held up slightly differently to that of the majority of the poles used for pole fitness and they also have a coating of a tacky substances which enables additional grip, allowing moves to be executed in jeans and jumpers rather than the fitness poles made of metal which require some of the more advanced moves to be completed in shorts and t-shirts. The skin is required to support the body on the pole safely and therefore being one of the main reasons why many participants wear crop tops and short shorts.

At national and international levels the competitors are also judged on their costumes too making it a fabulous spectators sport - many competitors in fact wear more than say a competitor in a volley ball team!!

Currently Pole Passion, one of the UK’s leading pole fitness training provider (offering officially the highest REP’s accreditation in the world ) have been following the policy of teaching 16's and over since pole fitness was created here in the UK in 2001. This age specification was lowered in 2008 from age 18 requested by the gyms that were currently supporting and teaching Pole Fitness sessions, in line with the age policy for other gym equipment and age restrictions.

No plans have been made to lower it any further at present. Kay Penney founder of Miss Pole Dance UK National Championship in 2005, World Pole Dance in 2009 & Pole Passion Ltd In 2001 commented, 'As a mother of 3 young children I have always been mindful of societies confused and sometimes incorrect pre-conceived notions of pole dance and fitness, which can be blurred by lack of published information. The reason why the very first National UK championships was set up was foremost to educate the public; men and ladies about the pure power, strength and determination these athletes require to do what they do - Gone have the days of just slinking around poles in people's front rooms and gentleman’s clubs only for the titillation of others. Pole Dancing & Fitness has evolved and techniques modified and changed so it can be accepted and taught professionally in gym establishments to that of all ages & is totally different than ' Lap dancing & stripping techniques ' that still many get confused by today’.

In an average pole fit class, with a qualified & specialist fitness professional and instructor, will include a warm up section, which is required usually off the pole equipment, and in many classes these represents a warm up & cool down section similar to any aerobics class, warming the muscles and joints in preparation of safe exercise. The class incorporates stretching, conditioning, toning and exhilarating fun like no other exercise class can provide, with an amazing fun and social element to it too.

So the conclusion being, yes pole fitness is positive for those individuals who choose this unique, challenging and new form of exercise and dance. As with all other forms of exercise and sport the parents will be required to consent their siblings chosen sport and have an obligation to portray this sport professionally, ethically and sensibly too.
Parents should be looking for the correct qualified instructors with qualifications as listed above and of course a positive mental attitude to train hard and sensibly to perhaps one day support their students to represent their country in their chosen sport of pole fitness too.

We welcome & congratulate all who dare to be different, who do see and feel the benefits of pole exercise, who have not been tainted by inaccuracies of those who have been wrongly advised those who have a passion in their heart to succeed at doing something out of the ordinary, who are Focusing on their child's well being and health allowing their children healthy choice and fun balance in their life .

A special thanks to Rpole fitness equipment with their professional and fun range of poles which now allow pole in the open air, on the beach and in the parks with no ceiling fixtures and safe integral mats - exactly where children should be seen - rather than the unhealthy option in front of TV and computer screens playing their modern alternative of only brain active computer games !!

Our motto - Empowerment Confidence Fitness & FUN!


Train to be a professional National and international Pole Fitness Instructor and gain the recognition you and your chosen sport well deserves - Call Stephanie on 01293 888200 or email her on theteam@passion-fitness.com
www.polepassion.com



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Got To Dance 3 Invites Pole Passion Performers for their TV series

Britain’s biggest dance show, Sky One's GOT TO DANCE, is back for a third series. Davina McCall will host the competition, with Ashley Banjo, Kimberley Wyatt and Adam Garcia all returning as Judges, as dancers battle it out to win the life-changing sum of a quarter of a million pounds and the chance to become the GOT TO DANCE CHAMPION 2012.

Applications are now being accepted and they are particularily wanting anyone who thinks they have what it takes to come to their auditions - whether they're 4 or 84, into Street or Salsa, a soloist or in a group, a professional or an amateur. Whatever their style of dance, whatever their ability we want to see it! Auditions are in July and August.

They are particularly keen to get some more POLE DANCERS AND PERFORMERS involved in this series as the show tends to be dominated by other genres. Contact us at Pole Passion if you are interested and would like to get invovled and perhaps display the flyers in your class area TOO.

Anyone wanting to apply should go to

www.sky.com/dance and please feel free to mention this link on your facebook/twitter page should you have them or contact us on
theteam@polepassion.com

Where we will be happy to support you

Free standing light weight portable poles for dance and fitness
www.r-polefitness.com

Lessons, competitions and fitness
www.polepassion.com
www.misspoledance-uk.com


Tel: 0871 318 3838

Arlene Caffrey on the NEW Rpole Play

Extreem Sports? - would pole fitness come to mind? Arlene Caffrey seen here on the Rpole play, World Pole Dance finalist 2010 and Irish Champion 2010

Rpole Fitness introducing the 'Play'
Innovating portable dance and fitness poles, compliant with British safety standards sets to launch the lightest, smallest, sexiest, light weight pole in the world and is now available for purchase. This pole is up in seconds and is easy to transport with no spanners, step ladders, screws or bolts required. It has been engineered by pole fitness and fitness professionals and is currently being used in gyms around the UK and Europe.

Pole Fitness is currently being attended by men and women and incorporates core strength and stability, cardio vascular exercise, flexibility and conditioning. you can make it as challenging as you require.

for more information visit www.r-polefitness.com
Making travelling with the Rpole even easier than before

Users commented on the equipment as being exceptionally stable and practical, where quality has not been compromised and the fact no screws, spanners or step ladders are needed.

New mats for the Rpole play design are also available too, making the safety of pole fitness paramount

www.r-polefitness.com – revolutionising the pole fitness industry

Miss Pole Dance UK 2011 Professional

Finally the date is announced - 25th June 2011 Concorde2 Brighton sea front where the current champion will pass on her crown
dont miss this exciting showcase ~ Bringing sexy back

Tickets now on sale
www.misspoledance-uk.com

Itac2 Pole Dance & Fitness Grip

Itac2 from Pole Passion ~ Giving you 'Absolute Control' Europe & UK distribution Suitable for those more tricky and complicated moves and tricks giving you that further confidence and belief to make it to the next level.

Itac2 Pole Dance & Pole Fitness Grip is recommended by Rpole www.r-polefitness.com

Pole Dancing for Empowering Confidence, Sport, Fun & Fitness
Did you know that pole dancing is now a recognised and certified athletic sport and fitness activity and it’s growing at a phenomenal rate around the world?

Pole dancing is now a recognised sport within the categories of Gymnastics, Acrobatics and a Dance sport.

It’s a non-contact, predominately female activity, requiring strength, agility and flexibility. It started years ago as a male dominated sport involving climbing large tree type structures and forming acrobatic feats whilst balanced on the top and sides of these structures. One or many men could be on this structure at a time.
Hands and feet and inner thighs were used as grip.

Today the poles are metallic as opposed to wood, thin as opposed to thick, and they are smooth and solid.
The only downside is they are not entirely porous so gripping can be difficult if u are prone to sweat.
Despite this, Pole Dancing and Pole Fitness is becoming more and more popular year after year with Championships being held in most Countries around the world. – check out our Miss Pole Dance UK events that we organise.
and World Pole Dance championships www.worldpoledance.com
It is recognised as a serious sport and attracts many competitors as well as spectators, not to mention massive media interest.

www.polepassion.com/fitness.com
Pole fitness and dance is suitable for all over the age of 16 (Pole Passion's current recommended age)

UK Price includes postage and packaging

1 x 45g tub - £9
2 x 45g tub - £14.90
3 x 45g tub - £23.35

Directions for use
Take a small amount of itac2 on your fingers & rub onto your hands. Wait one minute for Itac2 to activate. To remove : wash hands with hot, soapy water. We recommend a moisturiser after use after pole training.
Ingredients : Solid Natural Organics Hydrocarbon SS class

Please note this item is non refundable
www.polepassion.com/shop

PRICE INCLUDES FREE UK DELIVERY

We now sell to Europe with just a small addition for postage and packaging
www.polepassion.com/shop

Felix Cane new World Pole Dance Champion 2010

The first weekend of October saw the event that the whole pole dance and fitness professionals all over the world had been waiting for:- The World Pole Sport Fitness (Official World Pole Dance Championships 2010). Presented by Pole Passion and Loft1 fitness, the Championships – dubbed “the World Cup of Pole Dance Fitness”- took place at the exquisite Radisson Blu Hotel in picturesque Zurich, Switzerland.

The finals competition saw 13 competitors from every corner of the globe compete for a chance to hold the coveted title for the coming year. Top seeds Felix Cane (of Cirque du Soleil), Aleisa Vazmitzel (of ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent) and Jenyne Butterfly automatically went through to the finals, with the remaining ten places up for grabs during the group stages (a mixture of seeded and wildcard entries).

Contestants were judged on their presentation, dance and fitness and pole tricks ability during the competition. Routine quality was unbelievably high from all contestants with super human strength, death defying stunts, impossible spins and seamless transitions demonstrated by all.

First Runner up Rafaela Montanaro (Brazil) wowed audience and judges alike with her stellar demonstrations of superhuman strength and poise, Second Place winner Maria Escalante (Argentina) worked traditional Argentine tango together with seamless pole tricks and Winner Felix Cane (Australia) performed a high octane routine flawlessly with her trademark flexibility and smooth combinations.

Organiser Kay Penney had this to say about the event “I am so proud that all the competitors have exhibited such a high professional standard of dance performance, fitness, strength and decorum during the competition. The World Pole Dance Champion must be both an athlete and an ambassador for the pole industry and I believe that in Felix Cane, we have found that Champion”.

For more information on Felix Cane the champion and Pole Passion, event organiser please email

Next year has been set for Hungary Budapest with Alma Pinear, who founded pole fitness in Hungary, supporting the organisation

email : theteam@polepasion.com
web: www.worldpoledance.com

tel: 0871 318 3838

Kay Penney Managing Director Pole Passion & World Pole Dance