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This year we're bringing in experts to run professional development workshops for our finalists & as part of our POLE INDUSTRY 2010 Trade show we're also running a fast-track seminar programme specifically designed for pole studio owners/managers. This is a two-day event run for elite dancers, industry professionals & the best studios in the region. Come to the business sessions, network with your peers & then top it off with an evening of the best pole talent in the region!
» Finalists announced for 2010
The round of video heat entries for 2010 have been judged and finalists have been selected for this year's Asia-Pacific Pole Dance Championships! The competition was fierce, with so much incredible talent coming locally and internationally from across the Asia-Pacific region. Here are the finalists for each division, in alphabetical order.
Tickets are on sale through Ticketek, so book yours now to see Asia Pacific's top pole dancers when they battle it out at the finals in Brisbane on 28 August.
| Freestyle Women's Carlie - Australia Kimbruley - Australia Vertica Dance Fitness Centre Nadia - New Zealand Rogue Pole Suzie Q - Australia Suzie Q Pole Studio Taryn - Australia Bottoms Up Burlesque |
Freestyle Men's Chris - Australia Dunk-one - Australia Pole Dance Academy May - Thailand California Wow Fitness |
Classic Pole Bailey - Australia Pol-arise Dance Fitness Studios Brooke - Australia Vertica Dance Fitness Centre Dallas D - Australia Karry Summers - New Zealand Altitude Pole Luxe - Australia Art of Pole/Suzie Q Pole Studio |
Open Pairs Candice & Paul - Australia Suzie Q Pole Studio/Aussie Pole Boys Emma & Michelle - Australia Girlfriend Fun and Fitness Jenna & Leah - Australia Masayo & Kazuya - Japan (International Merit Position) Scarlet Lace & Tigerlilly - Australia Pole Perfect Studios Suzie Q & Toby J (Allure) - Australia Suzie Q Pole Studio |
» Pole industry 2010 - Business Growth Programme
Registrations are open for the Fast-track business growth programme of afternoon seminars on Friday 27 August, as part of the ADPC 2010 Pole Industry weekend.
- Planning to Succeed or Planning to Fail – It is up to you!
- Hiring for Small Business – 'Without Emotion'
- Sports nutrition vs water – nutrition, your students & potential revenue
- Selling and Finding Opportunities
- Pole Industry International – market trends in the US & Europe - Mighty Grip International
Register now online as places are limited.
» About Australian Pole Dance
2010 opens the door to dancers from the Asia Pacific, inviting them to take part in the Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships™. This competition is unique in the way that it recognises the fitness and circus styles of pole dance that have previously been overlooked in competitions. The Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships™ promotes pole dancing for fitness and aims to highlight the athletes of this sport in the same light as other professional sporting competitions.
Australian Pole Dance Pty Ltd is a representing body which aims to improve industry standards, provide professional judging and competition criteria, support/training, and information to the pole dance industry. Australian Pole Dance will interface between Australian pole dancers and industry bodies, such as the International Pole Federation.
Pole dancing in Australia has seen exponential growth over the past decade. Originating in two very different genres (circus vs. strip clubs), has meant the evolution of many types of pole dancing during this time. It’s no longer just ‘stripper’ pole. Both males and females have recognised the exercise benefits of training their upper body, and the gymnastic challenge pole offers keeps th
em hooked.
It’s not really possible to say all the forms of pole dancing are the same. It’s like saying all forms of football are the same.
There are four main ‘styles’ of pole that have evolved:
- Strictly fitness – no high heels, no costumes & more like a circuit gym class.
- Circus – highly acrobatic, on purpose built poles, as seen in Cirque du Soleil & internationally in acrobatics circuts eg Chinese pole & Indian pole (Mallakhamb) .
- Dance based pole – acrobatic moves combined with ‘conventional dance’ moves such as Latin, jazz, hip-hop etc.
- Sensual pole – utilising more of the ‘traditional’ pole moves & generally involves girls dressed in a provocative way.
Australian Pole Dance is united through key opinion leaders, elite dancers, along with many dance school owners from all states and other industry associations.
Read more about the people and experience behind Australian Pole Dance.
This is a competition run for, and supported by, elite dancers. The competition has also been endorsed by the International Pole Federation.
