Introduction
The first and only pole fitness competition to unite the whole of the UK and Republic of Ireland will take place for the third year in a row from September to November 2008! The event will encompass 11 Regional Heats, over 300 competitors, over 3000 spectators and a prize fund of over £2000 making the competition one of the largest pole performance competitions in the world. Please take a look at any of the following web-spaces for additional details and updates on the competition as it progresses:
MySpace
www.myspace.com/poledivas
Facebook
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=39910180595
Website
www.poledivaschampionships.com
The Pole Divas Championships 2008 maintain the drive for creating an opportunity to promote the strength, flexibility and confidence gained through pole dancing and separates it as far as possible from the old perceptions of pole dance still retained by much of society. Our aspirations are supported by our strict judging criteria, competition rules and the success of the 2007 event nevertheless from feedback we collected from both competitors and spectators during that event there will be several changes to the set-up of the competition this year including;
The Grand Final: to be held at Pure in Manchester on Sunday 23rd November 2008. This year there will be no dance off however there will be 33 competitors vying directly over the titles of Champion at each level. VIP tickets will be available again through the Organisers however there are limited numbers and tickets will only be available in advance of the event and several will be held back for event Sponsors. There will also be an improved seating plan and a separate VIP seated area will be roped off. A separate VIP room will also overlook the arena through large plate glass windows.
3 Entry Levels: we have decided to run a whopping 3 entry levels this year! The new entry level will be Advanced Amateur and enables those students or more advanced pole performers to enter the competition without the need to compete against their instructor. Entry packs will be available from 1st June 2008 and if you are unsure of which Entry Level you should take part in please contact us to check.
To give you an idea of your entry level the following applies:
Amateur
The same criteria apply to Amateur Level as in the 2007 competition including the "no inverts" rule and a rough suggestion of up to 6 months experience. Those entering this level are encouraged to work on improving their confidence in performing, choreography and overall presentation as well as gaining experience in the standard their tricks need to attain in order to win such a prestigious event.
NOTE: those who previously entered the competition at this level must enter at Amateur Advanced or Professional for the 2008 Championships. Competitors may only enter at this level for one year.
Advanced
Those entering Advanced Level will use the same criteria as in 2007 for the Professional Level but must NOT be professionals in pole dance, e.g. instructors, trainee instructors, club dancers, podium pole performers... etc. To enter this level you will be asked to provide a reference who can state that you are not a professional pole dancer and have never been paid to perform pole dancing. Those entering this level will be permitted to invert during their performance.
Professional
Those in the Professional Level will follow the same criteria as in 2007 but must be professionals in pole dance. Those entering this level will be permitted to invert during their performance.
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