Miss Pole Dance UK - 16th October 2008

24 Oct 08


Miss Pole Dance Fitness UK 2008:
Professional Championships
held on Thursday 16th October  at Scala - London
 
Due to the rapid popularity, explosion  and professionalism of Pole Dance &  Fitness across the gyms in the UK, Pole Passion, one of the UK’s and world’s most respected companies leading pole fitness and now as a training provider to fitness instructors, innovating qualifications in pole fitness, is pleased to announce this years winner of the prestigious title of Miss Pole Dance Fitness UK Professional Competition held on Thursday 16th October 2008 at Scala London. 

The winner Alasia Vazmitsel, demonstrated pure strength, flexibility, grace and poise during her pole presentation.  In close second place is Tracey Simmonds – 2006 champion and in  3rd place is Deb Riley from Cheshire.

The competition designed for all ladies to show case their art in a professional, none judgmental way without the fear of being wrongly judged.

There were two categories on 2 static, brass 4 meter poles, courtesy of Pleasure Poles:
A:  Singles Fitness/ singles Dance category  - one winner
B:  Synchronised Doubles category (pioneered by Pole Passion in 2007)

The Miss Pole Dance Fitness UK Professional Competition
Prizes were awarded as below to all the 17 finalists, along with the knowledge of holding the prestigious International title of Miss Pole Dance Fitness UK Professional Winner.
1st place – Alesia Vazmitsel
2nd place – Tracey Simmonds
3rd place – Deb Riley

1st place Doubles – Donna Gant Tread Gold & Kerry Blunt

Congratulations also go to, in no particular order, winning certificates, medals and goodie bags:
Jolene Whiting
Melissa Ranford
Emma Simmonds
Sam Remmer
Lisa Williams
Leanne Rostron
Tess Taylor
Amber Rosia
Rose Biggin
Sarah Hollingsworth
Zea Lann
Jane Tran

Best Tricks – Tracey Simmonds
Best Entertainer – Joint prize Deb R & Alesia
Best Outfit/Costume – Deb Riley

Unable to attend
Sally Ann Giles – 2007 Champion
Annie Norris - finalist

Click here for a list of Sponsors for Miss Pole Dance 2008

Winner –  Crown, Certificate in presentation folder, Sash, Crystal glass trophy, Medal     courtesy of Pleasure Poles
  Fully inclusive holiday to Jamaica for 2 Hedonism III including flights from     Dare2travel
  Pole-o-mat courtesy of Poleomat.co.uk
  Pole dance painting portrait courtesy of poledanceportraits.co.uk
  Millie Robson photography discount on a photo shoot
  Mighty Grip
  Gorilla Gold
  Lucuzade voucher energy drink
  Electric Boutique discount voucher
  Hotdealscity lingerie
  Miss Pole Dance T-shirt
  Diary organiser  Pole Passion.com

Second prize- Certificate in presentation folder, medal, glass trophy courtesy of Pleasure     Poles
  50% off canvas portrait – courtesy of  poledanceportrait.co.uk
  Millie Robson photography discount on a photo shoot
  Mighty Grip
  Gorilla Gold
  Lucuzade voucher energy drink
  Electric Boutique discount voucher
  Hotdealscity lingerie
  Miss Pole Dance T-shirt
  Diary organiser  Pole Passion.com

Third prize -  Certificate in presentation folder, medal, glass trophy courtesy of Pleasure     Poles
  25% off canvas portrait – courtesy of  poledanceportrait.co.uk
  Millie Robson photography discount on a photo shoot
  Dermalogica beauty products  - courtesy of Beauty Passion
  Mighty Grip
  Gorilla Gold
  Lucuzade voucher energy drink
  Electric Boutique discount voucher
  Hotdealscity lingerie
  Miss Pole Dance T-shirt
  Diamante earrings Pole Passion.com
 
Doubles Winners –
  Certificates in presentation folder, medals, glass trophies & champagne buckets
  courtesy of Pleasure Poles
  3 nights fully inclusive accommodation at Hedonism III during the World Pole     Dance Week in Jamaica – Runaway Bay
  Pole dance painting portrait courtesy of poledanceportraits.co.uk
  Millie Robson photography photo shoot
  Mighty Grip
  Gorilla Gold
  Lucuzade voucher energy drink
  Electric Boutique discount voucher
  Hotdealscity lingerie
  Miss Pole Dance T-shirt

All other contestants received
A goodie bag, flowers courtesy of Pleasure Poles, certificate in presentation folder, medal, MPD T-shirt, discount of canvas portrait – courtesy of poledanceportrait.co.uk, VIP tickets to The Pole Dance Christmas party http://www.polepassion.com/listings/comps/uk/mpd-christmas-party/

Special thanks go to our judges this year.

Kay Penney – head judge and organiser, Founder and Managing Director of Pole Passion Ltd established in January 2005 has been poling since 2001 soon after the birth of her third child for fun and an alternative way to keep fit
As a highly qualified health, fitness and beauty expert, now working towards her A1 level 3 Assessors qualification, in her continual quest to make pole technique and fitness an accredited and accepted form of physical fitness for all.  Kay quickly realized that pole technique if instructed technically and professionally could benefit many participants and students looking for a new, fun and challenging form of fitness.

With the explosion and rapid success of her unique fitness programmes and fun pole parties and master class instruction since 2003, she, with the support of her dedicated growing team, has quickly made Pole Passion one of the world’s most respected pole fitness companies in the world.

She is a renowned International pole judge and instructor and teaches regular mixed ability pole fitness classes in and around the Sussex area, being invited over to the first World Pole Dance finals in Holland in 2005, Russia & Japan in 2008, creator of Miss Pole Dance UK Professional (2005) and Miss Pole Dance UK Amateur competitions (2008), pioneering competitive synchronized doubles (2007) and author of accredited Level 1 & 2 Pole Fitness Instructor training qualifications. She is also author of the Code of Pole Practice created in 2006, the first of its kind.
She is a member of Equity, FIA, REP’s & Sussex Enterprize

Pantera USA
Famous for her extreme instructional DVD, Pole Tricks 101 one of the first within the pole industry. Instructors Master Class instruction UK tour 2006 & 2008

Matt Swaffer
Representing Great Britain International Double mini trampoline champion and competitor ranked 7th in the world. Gillingham Jumpers.  With 10 years competition experience as a judge and competitor

Coreen John
Representing Great Britain International Female Double mini trampoline champion and competitor.  Gillingham Jumpers
Thank you for all the spectators who supported the competitors and  evening many representing pole schools across the country.

Special thanks to all our sponsors above, without which the competition would not be made possible.      

Our compare – Chris Chaswell & faithful assistant Katy Schuttte - Pole Passion Ltd.  Steve Penney, Wild life promotions Tarin  Heather-Heaton, Chaz Royale, Pole2Pole magazine and gorgeous dance Troup, Equity for their belief & support, live VJ and camera work Paddy from Mourish Media, décor and lazer show Alex Alphawave, Live percussion – Jona, Barnaby Ray and Ash Grumwald, DJ Alpha Beatz, Simon Pitt, Everyone at Scala, Out of Hand distribution Koola & Chy club certain press who have help us to remove preconceived ideas – You know who your are!! Bob Choa at Kenesis Ent, Hollywood CA and James Charnock for being Pantera’s personal body guard this year.  Yes we will be needing you in Jamaica too!!

And last but not least all the glamours volunteers and  helpers, headed by Katherine Knights who stood out in the cold supporting the huge lines and spectators and serving champagne courtesy of Pleasure Poles
Thanks to all those on Facebook who have sent continual well wishes and thanks,  sorry we cant reply to you all but we hope to see you next year.

Jason Parlor  Miss Pole Dance UK 2008 official photographer  photos available to purchase of the night   
 Please contact Jason direct  Tel: 0845 458 1977   email mpd@jasonparlor.com  www.jasonparlour.com/events/mpd




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