Miss Pole Fitness UK - winner 2010 Beatrice Morgan

Beatrice Morgan - Centre right seen here with Kay Penney, founder of Miss Pole Dance UK
Miss Pole Fitness Amateur UK - champion
Interview

Hello Beatrice how does it feel to win Miss Pole Fitness Amateur UK?

I'm still in shock! I never thought I'd win. But it feels great; it's something to show for all the hours put in!


Did you go in it to win it?
Not at all, a friend of mine found out about the competition and suggested we enter so a few of us did to see what it was like. I thought it'd be a learning experience and a way of boosting my confidence, plus I like a challenge.


Are you classically dance trained? As your routine was very graceful and balletic.

I used to dance, up until I was about 15. I did Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. Although I've stopped I still love Ballet, and that's why I decided to put that into my routine.


How long have you been Pole Dancing for?

Just coming up to a year now.


What made you get into it?

A couple of friends and I were at our University's freshers fair and we saw the Pole Fitness society. We thought it would be just quite fun to join, but we ended up getting really into it very quickly, and loved every second (including the bruises!) and I'm now Vice President of Kent Pole Fitness.


Has this competition given you a hunger to compete in more competitions?

Potentially. I'm not a very confident person, before the competition I hadn't shown my routine to anyone as I was too nervous. But making it through it, let alone winning, has given me a drive. Plus I had such an amazing time doing it.


What advice would you give to anyone who has never competed before?

Just go for it. That's what I did. Through yourself into the deep end as it may well be just as rewarding as what happened to me.

Do you have a Pole Idol?

I love Jenyne Butterfly. She's so graceful and strong.


Were you nervous on the day of the competition?

Absolutely! I don't think I've ever been more nervous in my life!


Finally will come to compete in Miss Pole Dance Semi Pro next year?

I'd love to, but watching this year showed me just how amazing those girls are. So i’ll best get practicing!


Thank you Beatrice!

The Pole Passion Competition’s Team x

for more information regarding UK competitions visit
www.misspoledance-uk.com

Which Pole Dance & Fitness Pole is best for me?

Which Pole Is Best For Me? www.r-polefitness.com
There are many different types of poles on the market to choose from now.
Please find below information on the differences on the poles supplied
by R-Pole.

Fixed Poles

This is a traditional style of pole screwed in at the top ceiling and bottom floor, which is ideal if you are not planning on moving your pole from location to location. This type of pole although needs a qualified person to install has the least amount of maintenance checking. Once it’s up it stays up!

Semi Removable Poles

These Poles can be fitted with the minimum of tools and expertise and a qualified person is advised for installation. After the pole has been installed, the pole can easily be taken down when not in use with minimal disruption to ceilings and floors. Some poles have top fixings which are more challenging to install and some are ‘bottom’ loaded which are much safer and easier to install.

Removable Poles - One Length

This pole can be fitted with no drilling or leaving permanent marks on your ceilings or floors. It is easy to install and remove. The pole comes in one length and must be measured accurately for a perfect fit – this is the most popular floor to ceiling pole.

Removable Poles - Split

This Pole has the added benefit of being portable from place to place of different room heights and fixings as an additional part maybe added to change the length of the pole. It breaks down into sections that are lightweight and will comfortably fit into your car or smaller cupboards for storage when not in use.

R-Pole - Free standing, portable - One Length

This Pole is for use anywhere. It is lightweight, portable and up in minutes, you have no need to measure ceilings as no ceiling fixture is required. It can be used in a gym, in the garden, at home, on the beach and simply anywhere else you would like to take your pole to! These poles come in either 2m or 2.5m heights. High grip pink or black pole or stainless steel – the width of the pole is 38mm easier for the female hand to grasp too

R-Pole - Free standing, portable - Split Length

This pole is the same as above but the pole is split into two to make it easier for transportation and for storage. These poles come in either 2m or 2.5m heights.

Garden Pole

This pole is for every pole enthusiast, who loves the outdoors. It is supplied with the pole and ground fixings only (additional cement is required for the ground) It comes with an instruction manual on how to install it in your garden. These poles come in either 2m or 2.5m heights.

Static or Spinning poles?

A static pole stays perfectly still the whole time you are using it.

A spinning pole rotates with you.
You will find that different techniques are required for both types of poles.
Most people prefer the static pole to begin with.

50mm or 38mm diameter hand grip?

50mm is the standard size pole in the United Kingdom. A 38mm is a smaller diameter and is suitable for people with smaller hands. Some feel they can achieve more on a 38mm pole too. This is the most common pole in America and Australia but is becoming more popular over here now due to the R-Pole.
Fixed floor to ceiling 38mm poles are recommended to only go as high as 3.5m, and 2.5m for the garden and R-Pole (where there is no ceiling fixture).

Competition Poles

These are very bespoke poles and it is very important due to the nature of advanced moves being done at professional level that they comply with health and safety installation regulations and standards.
R-pole is proud to state they supply poles to the National Miss Pole Dance UK competitions and World Pole Dance championships 2009 and 2010



For more information on you choice of pole please do not hesitate to contact us at theteam@polepassion.com or visit


www.r-polefitness.com


Pole Passion Ltd recommend the R-Pole and many thanks to the models in the pictures

Felix Cane - World Champion 2009 2010 Australian National champion
Jenni Gooch - UK Advanced Instructor
Jenyne Butterfly - USA Advanced Instructor
Deb Riley - UK Advanced Instructor

www.worldpoledance.com

Proud sponsors of the World Pole Sport and Fitness Championships

World Pole Dance 2010 - The Contestants

24 countries 38 contestants The biggest pole event in History

Zurich Switzerland presented by Pole Passion & Loft1
Friday 1st Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October



Felix Cane 2009 champion - Australia
Allegra Australia
Roxana Vacca - Roxfly Argentina
Maria Luz Escalante Argentina
Mona Arbinger Austria
Ines Beranek Austria
Tanya Garbuz Belarus
Sarah Cavenaile Belgium
Rafaela Montanaro Brazil
Grazzy Brugner Brazil
Aline Kerber Brazil
Crystal Lai Canada
Oona Kivela Finland
Laurence Hilsum France
Doris Dorothee France
Estella Siebel Germany
Jeannine Wilkerling Germany
Simone Le Germany
Hanka Venselaar Holland
Melody Rose Hong Kong
Jo Robson Ireland
Arlene Caffrey Ireland
Alisa Pleskova Israel - Tel Aviv
Valeria Parsi Italy
Diana Hamm Mexico City
Melanie Brown * New Zealand
Elena Shishkova Russia
Kulagina Anzhela Russia
Anastasia Skukhtorova Russia
Julia Iririna Russia
Yevgeniya Stöcklin Switzerland
Karin Suter South Africa
Karen Chaundy United Kingdom
Alesia Vazmitsel United Kingdom - third place 2009
Maxine Betts * United Kingdom
Alethea Austin USA
Jenyne Butterfly USA - runner up 2009
Zoraya Judd USA

* unable to attend
list correct as of 22nd September 2010


for more information - visit
www.worldpoledance.com

The People's Choice Award ~ World Pole Dance 2010

‘The People’s Choice Award’
WINNER
World Pole Dance 2010
~ sponsored by Mighty Grip ~

A fun award where the audience can be involved in the judging process too during the finals at the World Pole Dance Championships

Mighty Grip is offering a fantastic $500.00 US bank check (chq) to the winner of the
‘People's Choice Award – World Pole Dance 2010’.

The voting is to be done by the audience during the judge’s deliberation and final raffle prize ticket purchase.

12 boxes to be set with the names of the competitors on the outside. A vote is made by placing a donation in the box - suggestion of $1.00 , £1, 1 Euro or 1 Swiss Franc in the box with the name of the person on a slip of paper (supplied by the box)
Paper to be used for counting purposes!

The monies collected are to be donated to Breast Cancer charity – amount added and advertised after the event

Mighty Grip is offering a trophy

Whooo hoooooo Thank you so much Joel the competitors will be delighted

What will the audience be looking for??
• Crowd entertainment
• Music choice
• Charisma
• Fun
• Entertainment value
• Costume

for more inforamtion and to ourchase raffle tickets visit
www.worldpoledance.com

Pole Fitness Instructor Training - World Class

Pole Fitness instructor training – we are asked questions on a daily basis on how to become a certified and qualified pole fitness instructor
What a great question

– Hello, I have being attending pole fit lessons for over a year now and recently my teacher asked if I would be interested in teaching classes with her.
What would be the best course to take to train in teaching the art of pole?
I look forward to your reply Josie

Thank you for your question It really is a personal choice and does depend on your background & experience and of course your teaching confidence levels too
We are passionate about training pole instructors to be the best they can be and to represent the pole industry with integrity, professionalism and being highly qualified and proficient in their chosen sport and fitness.
Our courses are written with the group ETM Exercise To Music level 2 qualification in mind. Therefore it covers and recaps many of the elements of that course too.
Unlike other courses we also go over warm-ups and cool downs specific to pole techniques incorporating that touch of sensuality that so many participants come for.
Our courses cover the fundamentals all the way to elite health and safety instructor techniques of spotting, progressing and that all important on how to structure your class to keep them fresh and exciting not only for you but for your participants too.

Level 1 Pole Fitness instructor training course - PPF0801 and Level 2 Advanced Pole Fitness instructor training course PPF0802 have both been externally verified and assessed by the fitness industry awarding body Skills Active and are highly acclaimed in the industry by being awarded the highest amount of points within the fitness industry. We have even gone above and beyond that by having all our moves and grooves independently checked by one of Europe’s most qualified practitioners Stephen Deadman who is only one of 11 in the world who is a chartered physiotherapist and Osteopath
Our courses have been approved by the Fitness Association too. That means we are constantly monitored too! Giving you piece of mind so we don’t slack either!


We highly recommend you have the following or at least working towards:-

• PPF0801 and or PPF0802 (if you just hold one or both of these you are certified)
• ETM level 2 or equivalent (if you have PPF0801 and or PPF0801 then you are qualified)
• Public Liability ideally up to £10,000,000 - some council owned establishments require this level
• First aid certificate We now run these annually A pole sport, specific qualification - email us for the next course dates
• Annual Music license PPL – check out their website
• Experience on the pole
• Customer service experience

Participants of all levels attend our courses and we have a 99% pass rate too
Ladies new to pole but not new to teaching fitness
Ladies who are new to pole and new to teaching
Ladies who are experienced in pole but new to teaching
Ladies who are experienced in teaching already and experienced in pole they come for the recognition, networking opportunities, continual professional development and accreditations

So what are the main benefits?? I hear you asking what do I get for my money

As well as the amazingly informative course work books with over 9 detailed and pictured booklet, with over 250 moves transitions, poses, spins combinations and tricks, for you to keep for reference. We have taught hundreds of instructors to date form all areas of the globe, international students are taking up our consecutive day courses too
By joining a network of professionals you will never be alone we believe in sharing our knowledge to support you to be the best you can be
We offer ongoing instructor training by the UK’s best and also run the highly accredited World Pole Dance championships – Felix Cane just about to defend her title in Zurich! Miss Pole Dance UK championships – with Maxine Betts currently holding the prestigious UK title and Mr Pole Fitness too

Email us for a scheme of work which shows in detail a little more about our level 1 course and hope it is what you are looking for
or call us if you require further information or wish to book



email: theteam@polepassion.com
tel: 0871 318 3838
TEXT US ON : 0792 194 8606

Miss Pole Dance Hungary ~ Professional competition 2009

Pole Passion supporting Miss Pole Dance Hungary

Miss Pole Dance Professional
Hungary 2009

Saturday 12th September 2009- 2nd National competition

International Pole Judges

Alma Pirner - Head judge & organiser
Kay Penney - United Kingdom accompanied by Debbie Merchant from Pole Passion
Sabrina Pankow - Germany accompanied by Marcel
Miss Pole Dance Hungary - 2008 last years winner - Ágnes Kollarik

Contestants

Ÿ Winner - Betty Kollar Age 31 3 years pole experience with her choreographed routine to firehouse: Don’t walk away
Ÿ Runner up - Linda Jelinkó
Ÿ Third place - Heni Kiss

Additional awards

Best tricks - Betty Kollar
Best entertainer - Sasváry Orsolya
Best Outfit - Linda Jelinko

Linda Jelinkó age 30

Dance routine to thriller x 2 dance troup Orbán Andrea/Dávid Betty

Melitta Honeycup age 24 - disqualified in third minute of her routine after failed costume


Gold outfits Salsa routine x 2 dance troup Lovászi Orsolya

Heni Kiss

Can can routine x 2 dance troup Dávid Betty/Siklós Edina

Betty Kollar age 31 -

Rumba duo to Halo (Nemesváry Krisztina-Dienes Attila)

Orsi Sasváry age 27 -


2 x contestants injured

Slyvia - pole cleaner

Sponsors

Dollhouse Pole Dance and Fitness Studio
(Organisors & trophies, medals, tiaras, sashes, flowers, Shows/IDOLLS)

SYMBOL Budapest
(place of the event)

PORSCHE/Tatabánya
(test driving for a weekend with a Passat CC)

Infernal concepts
(website for the winner)

Roxy Radio
(advertising the MPDH for 3 weeks before the event, every day 4 times)

C.Compass
(business trainings)

Teaser
(shoes for the first 3 places)

Kővári Zoltán
(A pole for the winner with her name on it)


Special thanks to Pole Passion for supporting the competition with rules and regulations and their judging criteria.

http://www.polepassion.com/

World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships 2009

The list of competitors are now confirmed

World Pole Sport & Fitness Championships

~ 2009 Jamaica ~

World Pole Dance 2009 will be held on the beautiful island of

Jamaica in Runaway Bay

from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th April 2009.

World Finals will be held on Saturday 25th April.

"Oh my god, what a wonderful, fantastic place!

Perfect for the World Championships."

Sally Ann Giles - Miss Pole Dance UK winner 2007

Competitor applications are now closed

The Official World Pole Sport and Fitness Championships

include competitors from:~

AUSTRALIA ~Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006 & 2008 Winner - Felix~

BRASIL ~Miss Pole Dance Brasil - Marcela~

CANADA ~Miss Pole Dance Canada - Justice~

GERMANY ~Miss Pole Dance Germany 2008 Winner - Jeannine~

HUNGARY ~Miss Pole Dance Hungary 2008 - Orsi~

JAPAN ~Current World Champion - Reiko

Miss Pole Dance Japan 2008 Winner - Vanilla~

NEW ZEALAND ~Miss Pole Dance NZ - Amy Richardson~

RUSSIA ~Lena Shishkova

Julia Irina~

UNITED KINGDOM ~Miss Pole Dance UK 2008 Winner - Alesia

Miss Pole Dance UK 2006 Winner - Tracey Simmonds~

UNITED STATES of AMERICA ~

Pantera

Tanya Jordan

US Pole Dance Winner 2009 - Jenyne

INTERNATIONAL JUDGING PANEL

Kay Penney (Head Judge) - United Kingdom

Tammy Morris - Canada

Deb Riley - United Kingdon

Sabrina Pankow - Germany

Alma Pirner - Hungary

Special Guests offering Stretch classes

James Charnock - 2nd Dan Senior Martial Arts Instructor

Kinect Martial Arts UK

Alma Pirner - Miss Pole Dance Hungary

http://www.dollhouse.hu/

www.worldpoledance.com

www.polepassion.com