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Southern Pole Championships

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Another pole competition….umm yea!!! If you haven’t heard, the Southern Pole Championships will be going on in Houston on November 3, 2012. Now, you’d think that with all the stress of MTPS tryouts and waiting for the finalists to be announced, that the last thing I’d be considering is entering another competition. Well surprisingly (even to myself), I was actually super excited to hear about another pole competition here in Texas! It is amazing to see how the pole community keeps growing and all of the new opportunities for us to showcase our talents…and I’m determined to be a part of it.

What I like about this competition is that it caters to a variety of styles and levels, and tryout videos are NOT required…which means that there is NO reason for YOU not to enter. If you’re looking to show off your pole style without the typical competition stress then The Showcase Event was made for you. This event is a performance-only event. No scoring nor feedback from judges will be given and this event will not qualify for later competitions.

If you’re looking for a challenge (and some great competition) then be sure to check out the other three competitive categories. In addition to a different performance style, each features three skill levels – beginner, intermediate and advanced.

The Championship Event:  This event is for those dancers wishing to compete with a traditional technical competitive program.  Designed to offer competitors the type of experience found at the other major pole competitions, the focus will be on the dancer’s technique, flexibility, artistry and difficulty of tricks.

The Artistic (Light Entertainment) Event:  This event is focused less on the difficulty of the tricks executed and more on the dancer’s ability to interpret a piece of music to provide a comical or upbeat performance (as opposed to a more dramatic and serious performance).

The Artistic (Dramatic) Event:  This event is focused less on the difficulty of the tricks executed and more on the dancer’s ability to present a serious, emotional artistic interpretation of a piece of music.

 

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

 

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DFW Pole Studio – Roll Call

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I think the best way to excel in all areas of pole is to explore all areas. So part of my personal pole growth is fueled by taking classes at all of the studios here in the DFW…plus it’s a great way to meet more awesome pole friends. Here’s a list of the local studios that I’ve poled at.

logo_altitudefitnessAltitude Pole Dance & Fitness Studio

Website: www.altitudefitnessfrisco.com

Location: 6726 W. Main St. Suite #400 Frisco, TX 75033

Phone: 214.494.0580

 

logo_kandyandkromeKandy & Krome (Inside Choice Training)

Website: http://www.choicetrainingonline.com/kandy_krome_room/kandy-krome-room.html

Location: 2650 Midway Road #120 Carrollton, Texas 75006
Phone Number: 469.366.9185

 

logo_tgrThe Girls Room

Website: http://thegirlsroom.com/

Locations:

1) Dallas – 1921 1/2 Greenville Ave Dallas Texas 75206
Dallas Phone Number: 214.821.0123

2) Frisco – 7151 Preston Road Ste. 135 Frisco Texas 75034
Phone Number: 214.735.3233

3) Irving – 612 S. Valley Ranch Pkwy Irving Texas 75063
Phone Number: 214.448.0763

Phone Number: 972.480.2336

 

logo_vfdVertical Fitness Dallas

Website: http://www.verticalfitnessdallas.com/

Locations:

1) 6090 Campbell Road Suite 136 Dallas TX, 75248 (Inside PowerPlay Fitness)

2) 6025 Royal Lane (Inside Larry North Fitness)

Phone Number: 972.679.1020

 

logo_zensualZensual Dance

Website: http://zensualdance.com/

Locations: North Dallas – 17062 Preston Rd # 108 Dallas, Texas 75248 (Inside Move Studio)

Phone Number: 469.426.5090

 

logo_againstgravity Against Gravity Pole & Aerial Arts

Website: www.againstgravitypole.com

Location: Rockwall – 1104B Ridge Road Rockwall, Texas 75087

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logo_pfsPole’iticians Fitness Studio (Inside Jerome’s Gym)

Website: http://www.poleiticians.com/

Locations:

1) Dallas – 2100 N. Greenville Ave. Suite 100 Richardson, TX 75082 (Inside Jerome’s Gym)

2) Rockwall – 201 East I-30 Rockwall, TX 75087 (Inside Eclipse Fitness)

3) Arlington – 1216 S. Bowen Rd Arlington, TX 76010 (Inside O’s Gym)

Phone Number: 214.604.5001

 

Fihankra Dance & Fitness Studio

Website: http://www.fihankrafitness.com/home.html

Location: 2816 Main St. Dallas, Tx. 75226 Historic Deep Ellum [Arts District]

Phone Number: 214.254.9160

 

Sweat and Stilettos

Website: www.sweatandstilettos.com

Location: 2525 Inwood Rd. Suite 233 Dallas, TX 75235 (Inside NXT Rep Fitness)

Phone Number: 214.731.3116

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Texas Pole Dancing Fundraiser

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So as the pole community continues to grow, we are seeing various avenues that dancers are taking. While still a form of fitness for many, others are turning their attention to teaching, competing, showcasing and more. Pole dancing has also become a gateway into other aerial arts such as silks and hoops. While competing and teaching may not be the next step for many (like myself), showcasing our skills is something that is definitely of interest.

Sadly the July Girl Next Door Event had to be put on hold (although the March GND Texas premier was magnificent!). So the awesome Karen Possessky came up with a great idea to host the New York New York themed pole fund raising event. The New York New York event is an opportunity  to showcase Texas pole talent, while raising money for Texas Pole Dancers that are interested in competing. The New York New York pole dancing fundraiser is right around the corner, so be sure to get your tickets.

 

Event Details

Aerial Acrobatics, Dance, Comedy, NYC Ambiance & Fundraising for Performing Arts – see the millennial refinement of pole dancing that has some of our very own Texas Dancers competing and performing among nationally-ranked talent in NYC, Hollywood and Las Vegas.

Bring enough dough (cash) for the 50/50 raffle so that the Godfather doesn’t need to have a sit-down with you after the show. Respect the family.

Purchase tickets in advance at: https://www-texas.ticketbud.com/nyny 

The Quixotic World
2824 Main St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
July 28, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

Follow the event on Facebook for sneak peaks, after party info and event updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/414346181939876/

Questions about event tickets, email klpossess [at] aol.com.

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Girl Next Door – Texas Premier

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Naturally, when Girl Next Door announced it would be premiering in Dallas (March 2012) this was a great new opportunity that offered our pole community a sense of performance fulfillment…without the stress of competitions. Competitions are rewarding but they aren’t for everyone. So a pole showcase to pull together our Texas pole talent was definitely what we needed! I skipped the auditions because I didn’t feel I was ready, however I was still lucky to be involved in the event doing something else that I love: Photography!

It was an honor and inspiration to be at the GND Texas event photographing all of the stunning performances. If you missed the event or if you just want to reminisce then be sure to check out the photos from the amazing event.

 

About Girl Next Door – A Pole Dance Soirée 

About Girl Next Door is a monthly production that combines the sensuality of pole dance with the fanciful medium of theater to create a new aesthetic: artistic pole dance. Featuring some of the country’s top-ranked pole performers, Girl Next Door is LA’ first-ever and longest-running artistic pole dance revue. The Spring 2011 season kicks off March 6th and promises more scintillating storylines, aerial acrobatics and a new cast of talent who will redefine your perceptions of pole dance.

This show explores the sensual side of the everyday woman, as the cast’s professional backgrounds range from electrical engineer to school teacher, publicist to business owner and everything in between. Each performer brings a unique character to the stage, taking audiences on a sensual journey through a series of performance vignettes featuring a variety of aerial apparatuses, including pole, lyra, tissu, trapeze and chandalyra.