The Participation in the Pole Dance Competitions: The Pole Dance Championship of Russia semifinal 2009 — 1?st place The Pole Dance championship of Russia 2009 — 3?d place The Russian Pole Dance & Fitness Championships 2009/2010 — 2?nd place Semifinal of competition Polepassion 2010
I'm a creative person in love with life and dance. When I hear music I can not stand without movement. I love to meet new people, new country, kindness and heat. I try to do my show very bright for spectators. I want stay long in their hearts. Lucille Holmes (US) I am 27 years old and I am from Virginia Beach, Virginia. I have been involved in pole fitness for a little over a year now and love everything about it. I was a gymnast for well over a decade. I love pole fitness because it gives me the same feeling and challenge that gymnastics did. I am an Instructor at Esteem Fitness in my home town in Virginia Beach. Maria Luz Escalanta (Argentina) I´m 31 years old from Argentina, South America . I started taking ballet lessons at the age of 5 and never stopped! From 19997 till1999 I played various key roles in Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, Corsair, Carmen, Paquita, La Fille Mal Gardée,etc. I have a Degree in Human Resources.At 23 years old I became a fitness instructor specializing in spinning, stretching, cardio strip dance, gymnastics located, reggaeton, Latin rhythms, pilates mat, etc. In May 2007, I finally met the pole dance world and soon started to teach beginners level in the first school of Pole Dance in Argentina. A year later I earned the title of "Best Pole Dancer" at the Pole Dance Championship Argentina —2008. In 2009 I won again in Miss Pole Dance Argentina 2009 and became the first runner up at the Miss Pole Dance South América 2009. Last year I took the 2nd place at the Miss Pole Dance World in Zurich, Switzerland and looking forward to a new challenge at the competition in Denver. Michelle Shimmy (Australia) Michelle Shimmy is the proud co-owner (with her wonderful sister Maddie) of the Pole Dance Academy in Bondi, Sydney. Shimmy has a background in rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, belly dance, and aerial circus. Shimmy took her first pole dancing class about 4 and a half years ago, and has been completely pole-crazy ever since. Shimmy was a finalist in the 2010 Miss Pole Dance Australia competition, and a semi -finalist in the International Pole Dance Fitness competition in 2010. She is a finalist in the Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships 2011 doubles division. When she's not wrapped around a pole upside down, Shimmy works as a lawyer. She believes she may be the first person to have put herself through pole school by working in a law firm! Michelle Stanek (US) Michelle Stanek's pole dancing career began after her first frustrating yet intoxicating class at Crunch Gym when she realized it could be an incredibly fun and challenging and art form utilizing her classical and modern dance background. Four years later, Michelle is the 2011 USPDF Amateur champion and now a USPDF Pro. She also earned first place in the PFA's East Meets West "Pole Drama" competition in September 2010 and also Polesque in January 2010. She is beyond humbled and excited to be a part of Pole Dance Universe and to have the opportunity to share what pole dance means to her—something inherently but unusually sensual, creative, unique and expressive. Michelle is one of three master trainers for the new instructor certification program, X-Pert, a partnership between Crunch Gym and X-Pole. Michelle cherishes every opportunity to dance — her childhood dream, finally realized, with the addition of a pole apparatus. In addition, Michelle earned her BA and MA in the theory, history and criticism of art and design. She taught art history survey courses at Pratt Institute, worked as the program curator of AIGA, the professional association for design, and traveled to Italy each summer to lecture and lead tours on Italian art and history. She also loves bonding with nature and seeking adventure. Nadezhda (Mexico/US) I'm Nadezhda, I am a cheerleader and a senior in high school. I have been in the pole fitness industry since I was 15 and ever since then, I've loved it. I am currently a pole instructor, fitness trainer, and aerialist at OC Pole fitness. Although I am young, I believe age isn't important, everyone has something to offer and an experience to share. I enjoy being around people and helping others achieve their goals. I am bilingual, fluent in Spanish, as well as English. I absolutely love all the benefits pole fitness has to offer; better health, great as a hobby, and creates enduring friendships. I am a certified in sports medicine and as an emergency medical technician. I will shortly begin my journey majoring in journalism and broadcasting with my life long aspiration of becoming a news anchor. I love animals, care for others, and strive for a better world. Pole fitness is for everyone. Phoenix Kazree (US) Phoenix Kazree, a native of Los Angeles, CA, is married and the proud mother to a beautiful son. She began her journey on the pole in September, 2010. Phoenix is a former gymnast and currently travels the US with the touring company of a hit Broadway show. With the constant traveling, Phoenix hasn't had the opportunity to establish a home base within a particular pole studio. But, she has been welcomed to many studios across the country and would like to thank those studios and instructors who have helped her make it this far. Rafaela Montanaro (Brazil)Miss Pole dance Brazil 2009 Miss Pole Dance South America 2009 Best Tricks at Miss Pole Dance World 2010 3rd Place at Miss Pole Dance World 2010 Pole Fit Champion at International Pole Championship
I started my sports carrer at the age 3, when my mom needed to find an actvity that would make me spend all the energy I used to put the house down! So she took me to a gymnastics school...When I was 6 I received 2 gold medals at national championship! When I was 16 i joined a local circus school, and then I got a spot at école nationale des arts du cirque in France, The whole program was 4 years long but I only stood 1, due to financial and family issues. So when i came back to Brazil the gym I went to had Kung-fu classes, I started to play with it and the next year I made it to the national team! By the end of college, in 2008 I stumbled across Felix performing on Miss Pole Dance Australia 2006, and I imagined I could be good at that!
Rhiannan Nichole (US) Certified pole and yoga instructor, personal trainer for women, and proud owner of Rhiannan Nichole's Premier Pole. After making a name for herself on YouTube, Rhiannan's signature dance style developed into advanced transitions between sexy body movement and physically demanding aerial tricks. Already with an understanding of fitness and the human body through her personal training career, it wasn't long before Rhiannan began teaching pole fitness at a prominent studio where she fine tuned not only her physical abilities but her instruction skills as well. Rhiannan soon realized that the health benefits of practicing pole dance fitness are just as much emotional as they are physical and her passion for teaching deepened as she was touched by the effect of pole on her students' lives.The women in her classroom; moms, professionals, old and young, of all body types and fitness levels, were losing weight, getting stronger, feeling sexier, and expressing themselves more confidently.
Past competitions include Vertical Pole Challenge and the California Pole Dance Championships. Rhiannan is featured in the Platinum Stages catalogue as well as the Pocket Pole iPhone application and has performed consecutive years at the International Pole Performers Showcase at the Ink & Iron Festival in Long Beach, CA. Credentials and experience include 10 years of yoga, 9 years of pole, 5 years of personal training, and certifications in all fields. Rhiannan is married with a daughter and 3 dogs and looks forward to growing her already beautiful family.
Sabrina Woods (US) Sabrina Woods, Certified Personal Trainer, Aerial Dance Instructor & Studio Owner also performs on Lyra, Trapeze and Aerial Silks. In 2011 the North Carolina Pole Dance Champion became an APFA Masters Division Finalist shortly after gaining artistic pole experience by performing in Polesque. In 2010 Sabrina was delighted to place 3rd in the East Meets West Tri-Pole Challenge-Pole AM, to be a Trixpert Division finalist in their Polarity Competition and to become an East Coast Regionals Finalist for the USPDF. Sabrina is very grateful for every high and low she has experienced on her amazing journey through all forms of Aerial Dance, especially pole, and is sincerely honored to participate in the inaugural international event for Pole Dance Universe. She lovingly adores her husband Dave and acknowledges his support in her success. Sabrina also holds every one of her friends and their kindness close to her heart. Her efforts are relentless and her values shine through in her dance! Veronika Mikhailova (Russia) I was born in Saint-Petersburg and I live here till now. I had never tried gymnastics or dance prior to my first "meeting" with a pole. Since autumn 2008 I begun to study pole dance under the art direction of Julia Irinina. Since summer 2010 I'm the instructor of Pole Dance and pole fitness in the "Julia Irinina's Pole Dance Show Studio - Trash" and I'm second manager of "Julia Irinina's Pole Dance Show Studio — Trash"! My dynamics, force, speed, fast rhythm, strong, endurance, expression, dramatic nature, skills of improvisation, feeling of a rhythm and little bit trash makes me the best candidate for the competitions and all of this a part of my personal style! For me, First of all 'Pole dance' is dance and creativity, it is an art form, it is not only sports and gymnastics! I have experience in competitions:"The Third Russian Cup of Pole Dance 2011? - 2?rd Place (29?th April 2011) The finalist of Aerial Pole International 2011Championship March 19th Bern Switzerland! "The Russian Championship of Dance and Fitness on the Pole" - 2?nd Place (9?th October 2010) "Miss Pole Dance Russia 2010? North-West" - 3?rd Place (6?th June 2010) "The Second Russian Cup of Pole Dance 2010? - 3?rd Place (29?th April 2010)
Waeli Wang (US) Waeli Wang started pole dancing one year ago and is incredibly addicted. She has been dancing for over 10 years and spent a year living in Los Angeles pursuing her dance dreams, appearing in several national commercials. She is now a student at CU Boulder studying film production. Being chosen to be a part of Pole Dancing Universe to inspire and be inspired is very exciting for Waeli.More from our Follow That Story archive: "Denver Nuggets Dancers finalize 2011-2012 roster (PHOTOS)."