Judges 2010
Miss Pole Fitness & Dance UK
Mr Pole Fitness UK
Judges - Miss Pole Fitness UK Amateur 2010
Maxine Betts
Kay Penney - head judge
Cat Denning
Jennifer Gooch
Natasha Clark
Judges - Miss Pole Fitness & Dance UK Semi Pro 2010
Julie Brennan
Cat Denning
Jennifer Gooch - head judge
Sam Kirli
Judges - Mr Pole Fitness UK 2010
Maxine Betts
Julie Brennan
Cat Denning - head judge
Jennifer Gooch
Sam Kirli
Bios coming soon
If you wish to be considered as a recognised Miss Pole Fitness & Dance Judge please email us for an application form and information to:
theteam@polepassion.com
Maxine Betts
Kay Penney - head judge
Cat Denning
Jennifer Gooch
Natasha Clark
Judges - Miss Pole Fitness & Dance UK Semi Pro 2010
Julie Brennan
Cat Denning
Jennifer Gooch - head judge
Sam Kirli
Judges - Mr Pole Fitness UK 2010
Maxine Betts
Julie Brennan
Cat Denning - head judge
Jennifer Gooch
Sam Kirli
Bios coming soon
If you wish to be considered as a recognised Miss Pole Fitness & Dance Judge please email us for an application form and information to:
theteam@polepassion.com
Maxine Betts
Current Miss Pole Dance UK Professional champion 2009/2010
Personal fitness instructor and nutritionist
Own pole business – Pole Mania
Body builder
Personal fitness instructor and nutritionist
Own pole business – Pole Mania
Body builder
Kay Penney
Started pole dancing for fitness in 2001
Founder of Pole Passion created in 2003 one of the first schools for fitness in the world
Creator of Miss Pole Dance UK competitions, to help educate the public, now in its 7th year , Mr Pole Fitness UK & World Pole Dance
National and international judge hosting and judging over 30 pole competitions & events world wide
Qualified YMCA Graduate REP’s Accredited Professional Fitness Instructor & fully insured
Member of Equity Actors union
Author of international accredited pole instructor training courses to competition level
Author of code of pole practice 2008
Specifically passionate about health and safety on and around the pole
Inspiration behind the free standing portable R pole
Still teaches today and loves to inspire and promote the talented and gifted
Founder of Pole Passion created in 2003 one of the first schools for fitness in the world
Creator of Miss Pole Dance UK competitions, to help educate the public, now in its 7th year , Mr Pole Fitness UK & World Pole Dance
National and international judge hosting and judging over 30 pole competitions & events world wide
Qualified YMCA Graduate REP’s Accredited Professional Fitness Instructor & fully insured
Member of Equity Actors union
Author of international accredited pole instructor training courses to competition level
Author of code of pole practice 2008
Specifically passionate about health and safety on and around the pole
Inspiration behind the free standing portable R pole
Still teaches today and loves to inspire and promote the talented and gifted
Cat Denning
I have a strong family background in dance and the performing arts and began dancing from a young age, studying ballet and lyrical jazz with a local dance academy and also participating in traditional and rhythmic gymnastics. I have since coached and performed in competition with several championship cheerleading squads and participated to a high standard in a number of disciplines including synchronised swimming, aerial acrobatics and of course pole dance fitness.
I have a strong commitment to excellence in the discipline of pole fitness including scientific excellent (such as nutrition and safety), technical excellent, artistic excellent and developmental excellence. My professional mantra is "perfection before progression" in all things.
I am REPs and PFA accredited and hold Exercise to Music, Pole Passion level 1 and 2 qualifications, certificated in nutrition for sport and fitness, am an accredited cheerleading coach to mastery level and have been fortunate enough to participate in master class sessions by some of the world's most renown performers.
I have a strong commitment to excellence in the discipline of pole fitness including scientific excellent (such as nutrition and safety), technical excellent, artistic excellent and developmental excellence. My professional mantra is "perfection before progression" in all things.
I am REPs and PFA accredited and hold Exercise to Music, Pole Passion level 1 and 2 qualifications, certificated in nutrition for sport and fitness, am an accredited cheerleading coach to mastery level and have been fortunate enough to participate in master class sessions by some of the world's most renown performers.
Jennifer Gooch
Pole dancing since 2005 and instructing since 2007.
My love of pole started with a pole hen party, where i took to it like a duck to water and just wanted to learn more, and from that first lesson wanted to teach pole.
I am REPs accredited and hold an Exercise to Music Level 2 qualification, and am a Qualified Pole Passion Level 1 and Advanced Instructor Level 2 instructor.
I not only teach pole dance for my company South Pole AKademy, but also deliver pole dance instructor training internationally for Pole Passion (www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-instructor)
In 2009 myself and my synchronized pole dance (and South Pole AKademy) partner Cat were ranked third in the UK for doubles pole in Miss Pole Dance UK 2009 Championship! Our first ever competition!
I was also invited by Pole Passion to teach for them at the world festival of pole dance in Jamaica, March 2010 - which was an amazing experience! Teaching beginners pole trix lessons, the practical element of the instructor level one certificate, and aerobics too (on a beach!)
I have had the privilege of training with some of the world’s best pole dancers including Jenyne Butterfly, Felix Cane, Jamilla Deville, Maxine Betts, Alesia Vazmitsel, Deb Riley to name but a few.
My background has stemmed from many types of dance, performing arts and martial arts, but pole has taken over! I have always been a keen fitness and health enthusiast participating in many types of sport throughout my life, including tennis and aerobics. My background working in Pharmacy has also given me a good grounding in anatomy and physiology which I reference constantly when instructing. Teaching pole fitness makes me feel so happy... and so lucky! I can not think of anything better than teaching people and seeing the joy of them achieving 'that move' they have been working on, and seeing them get more confident, stronger and fitter.
In 2010 I have been involved in the i-phone app ‘pocket pole studio’ My other proud achievements have been chosen as a model for the R-pole series and have the privilege of being involved in testing all the poles and to be an official face of R-pole, also to be one of the judges for NSPDS ‘routine for the nation’ May 2010, where I undertook, as a group, a days intensive training on how to judge a pole competition. This was a valuable experience and I wish to extend my judging further. I also performed at the competition with my pole doubles partner Cat to demonstrate advanced level doubles pole to the competitors and the audience.
My love of pole started with a pole hen party, where i took to it like a duck to water and just wanted to learn more, and from that first lesson wanted to teach pole.
I am REPs accredited and hold an Exercise to Music Level 2 qualification, and am a Qualified Pole Passion Level 1 and Advanced Instructor Level 2 instructor.
I not only teach pole dance for my company South Pole AKademy, but also deliver pole dance instructor training internationally for Pole Passion (www.polepassion.com/fitness/become-instructor)
In 2009 myself and my synchronized pole dance (and South Pole AKademy) partner Cat were ranked third in the UK for doubles pole in Miss Pole Dance UK 2009 Championship! Our first ever competition!
I was also invited by Pole Passion to teach for them at the world festival of pole dance in Jamaica, March 2010 - which was an amazing experience! Teaching beginners pole trix lessons, the practical element of the instructor level one certificate, and aerobics too (on a beach!)
I have had the privilege of training with some of the world’s best pole dancers including Jenyne Butterfly, Felix Cane, Jamilla Deville, Maxine Betts, Alesia Vazmitsel, Deb Riley to name but a few.
My background has stemmed from many types of dance, performing arts and martial arts, but pole has taken over! I have always been a keen fitness and health enthusiast participating in many types of sport throughout my life, including tennis and aerobics. My background working in Pharmacy has also given me a good grounding in anatomy and physiology which I reference constantly when instructing. Teaching pole fitness makes me feel so happy... and so lucky! I can not think of anything better than teaching people and seeing the joy of them achieving 'that move' they have been working on, and seeing them get more confident, stronger and fitter.
In 2010 I have been involved in the i-phone app ‘pocket pole studio’ My other proud achievements have been chosen as a model for the R-pole series and have the privilege of being involved in testing all the poles and to be an official face of R-pole, also to be one of the judges for NSPDS ‘routine for the nation’ May 2010, where I undertook, as a group, a days intensive training on how to judge a pole competition. This was a valuable experience and I wish to extend my judging further. I also performed at the competition with my pole doubles partner Cat to demonstrate advanced level doubles pole to the competitors and the audience.
Natasha Clark
Pole Dancing for nearly 3 years and is an advanced instructor
Pole Fitness Instructor Qualified a well as learning through masterclasses with the top 3 pole dancers in the world 2009.
she teaches to competition standard as well as hosting parties and lessons at beginner level.
she has done feature performances in clubs, competitions and charity events as well as entering Miss Pole Dance UK professional category 2009.
For the last two years she has helped organise the Miss pole Dance UK and Mr Pole Fitness events.
she looks forward to continue to inspire more students as soon as she recovers from having her first baby in December!
Pole Fitness Instructor Qualified a well as learning through masterclasses with the top 3 pole dancers in the world 2009.
she teaches to competition standard as well as hosting parties and lessons at beginner level.
she has done feature performances in clubs, competitions and charity events as well as entering Miss Pole Dance UK professional category 2009.
For the last two years she has helped organise the Miss pole Dance UK and Mr Pole Fitness events.
she looks forward to continue to inspire more students as soon as she recovers from having her first baby in December!
Julie Brennan
For verification as a Judge:
YMCA Graduate Association member 121346
REPS Member R0000577
Fully Insured
Bio – Julie Brennan
Miss Toned figure 1999
Personal Fitness Instructor and Pilates Solutions Trainer
Julie is a Personal Fitness Instructor training clients with Pilates principals.
She is affiliated to the Back Care Clinic, an Osteopathic clinic that has endorsed Pole Passion Accredited Pole Fitness Instructor Training.
Julie attained a Personal Fitness Instructor level 3 in 2001 covering 10 modules including advice on Nutrition. Since then she has trained Private clients as well as groups including an Aerobic class for three years. Julie has also personally trained pole dancers to increase their stamina, flexibility and performance strength
She currently works as a Pilates Instructor at a private club in Uckfield focusing on Mat, Swiss ball and Resistance work.
She enjoys empowering women to use free weights which she says" gives far more variety and range to their workouts"
She has kept fit all her life and has been a weight training fanatic enjoying resistance work and dancing. Julie loves to inspire ladies to remain healthy she can be contacted on mobile No: 07708 488 089
YMCA Graduate Association member 121346
REPS Member R0000577
Fully Insured
Bio – Julie Brennan
Miss Toned figure 1999
Personal Fitness Instructor and Pilates Solutions Trainer
Julie is a Personal Fitness Instructor training clients with Pilates principals.
She is affiliated to the Back Care Clinic, an Osteopathic clinic that has endorsed Pole Passion Accredited Pole Fitness Instructor Training.
Julie attained a Personal Fitness Instructor level 3 in 2001 covering 10 modules including advice on Nutrition. Since then she has trained Private clients as well as groups including an Aerobic class for three years. Julie has also personally trained pole dancers to increase their stamina, flexibility and performance strength
She currently works as a Pilates Instructor at a private club in Uckfield focusing on Mat, Swiss ball and Resistance work.
She enjoys empowering women to use free weights which she says" gives far more variety and range to their workouts"
She has kept fit all her life and has been a weight training fanatic enjoying resistance work and dancing. Julie loves to inspire ladies to remain healthy she can be contacted on mobile No: 07708 488 089
Sam Kirli (kidd)
Former actress singer and dancer and founder of Shake n Swing dance studio Islington.
Sam Kirli started pole dance fitness classes in 2000 and supported & was a judge in the very first Miss Pole Dance UK professional competition in 2005 when Eleanor Gibson was crowned.
She designed an aerobic and stage dance class combining the pole and floor... Worked as a showgirl incorporating cabaret and pole... for various tv and band videos.
Sam Kirli started pole dance fitness classes in 2000 and supported & was a judge in the very first Miss Pole Dance UK professional competition in 2005 when Eleanor Gibson was crowned.
She designed an aerobic and stage dance class combining the pole and floor... Worked as a showgirl incorporating cabaret and pole... for various tv and band videos.
