POLEBEAT™
Pole Passion created the very first ‘quick fire’ pole championships in 2013
POLEBEAT® - PoleBeat is a registered Trademark.
PoleBeat Short high energy dance performances 45 second long slots - we chose the music, you improvise the moves out dancing the next competitor in sudden death!! She/he who dares wins in the battle to the trophy.
A high energy, intense, fitness and music based event.
The contestants come to the pole in pairs, chosen by the organisers.
Each contestant performance is preceded by a short introduction, each contestant in that pair has 45 of music in which to show their ability - repeated for each pair - the crowd reaction is taken into consideration.
Winners in each pair are then paired up and the process starts again.
The music comprises of a series of high energy tracks at a set BPM,the music continues between performances.
A count down will be given to end each performance
The Rules
The contestants must perform a different set of moves each round they perform in - variety will be marked highly.
High energy routines ...Intricate Combos,comedy,entertainment value,Dynamic poses,facial expressions,
body language,endurance and flexibility,cheekiness,sexiness,power,pole stunts,character,attitude,variations,
high speed transitions, fluidity, slow motion, freeze frame, balance, poise, grace, energy and ………. no fear factor
The Scores
Contestants are marked by 3 or more judges on 5 tier criteria
1. Style – costume! Anything goes from pure fitness attire to extreme bodypaint (no nudity)
2. Use of Stage – Stage presence, impression use of stage. Start / Finish on ‘X’
3. Routine – Variety and music choice (bpm/high intensity)
4. Use of Pole height
5. Difficulty and variety of combinations and tricks
If you would like to know more or would like to run and operate a PoleBeat event, then please get in touch as we would love to work with you.
Email us on – events@ passion-fitness.com
2013 Winner- Donna Gant
Other contestants
Kat Humphrey
Dan Rosen
Sam King
Ian Matthews
Dan Roe-Barnett
Judges
Sarah Scott
Kay Penney
Andi Ariseanu
Donna Gant pictured right with Dan Rosen 2013
2014 Winner- Emma Haslam O'Toole
Other contestants
Andi Ariseanu
Paula Bines
Catherine Meadley
Louise Stillman
Yvette Austin
Judges
Kay Penney Dan Rosen Deb Riley
Emma Haslam O'Toole pictured left 2014
2015 Winner- Rosa Lisa
Other contestants
Sam King
Arion Gadd
Dave Skda
Bob Johansen
Jana
Natalie
Judges
Kay Penney
Stacey Snedden,
Annie Norris
Laura Ashton
Rose a Lisa pictured right 2015
2016 Winner- Catherine Meadley
Other contestants
Arion Gadd
Robert Johansen
Emma Jones
Vixen
Marie Peschardt
Lucie Sherlock
Daisy Moore
Nicole
Alice
Bethany
Catherine Meadley pictured left 2016
Judges
Kay Penney
Michael Donohoe
Jess Leanne Norris
Rose a Lisa
2017 Winner- Marta Grabowska
Other contestants
Virnanette Yule
Rosie Wilson
Arion Gadd
Lauren Stott
Bob Johansen
Marcel Diner
Cheryl Cummings
Jalana
Natasha & Sarah
Judges
Kay Penney
Fiona Whyte
Kat Bernstead
Marta Grabowska pictured right 2017
2018 Winner- Jana Polakova
Other contestants
Louise Stillman
Phoebe
Arion Gadd
Jess Smith
Darren Whitby
Chris Green
Marcel Diner
Judges
Kay Penney
Brandon Griffiths
Jade Bensilum
Alana White
Jana Polakova pictured left 2018
2019 -2022 postponed due to Corona Virus
2023 Winner - Penelope
Other contestants
Carl
El
Elke
Sandra
McKenzie
Kayleigh
Arthur
Judges
Kay Penney
and Audience
Penelope pictures on the right with Kay Penney