The ‘First Ever Pole Battle Live in The O2’ has now happened! As the UK’s premier Pole Dance Fitness School, Pole Secrets are always at the fore front of Pole Fitness and responsible for driving the sport forward. They have set the standards again within Pole Dance Fitness competition with their O2 event VENUE KLASH on 12th November 2009. This event gave the general public an opportunity to witness sports history being made, and spectate the sport in its true form giving it the credit it deserves.

VENUE KLASH comprised of the 10 Pole Secrets venues from London, Kent and Essex hitting the stage in a structured Pole Battle. Pole Secrets made sport history by being the first to introduce grading within the unique Pole Secrets Syllabus. Each Klasher’s performance was marked on technique, creative interpretation, athleticism and the artistry of Pole Dance Fitness. There is no hiding quite how big the sport has become with Pole Battles being held at the prestigious O2 venue!

The Head Judge of this remarkable event was Claire Wright, the Founder and Managing Director of Pole Secrets.

“I am so proud that our journey over the last few years has lead us to this point and I am so impressed with the students and the quality of their performances. I would like to personally congratulate my teachers as well as my brilliant students,” says Claire.

Other top industry professionals joining Claire on the Judging Panel included Linda Regan - South East representative of the International Dance Teacher’s Association, Nana Klimek - Founder of HeadNod Talent Agency and Mark Battershall - an exciting and diverse top international choreographer.

Results of Venue Klash 2009:

Stage 1
Winner: Caroline Justice-White & Jennifer Swatton - Representing Maidstone
Runner Up: Anneke Turner – Representing Maidstone

Stage 2
Winner: Olga Uzyukina - Representing Maidstone
Runner Up: Elena Diachenko - Representing Moorgate

Stage 3
Winner: Sharon Davidson, Cathy Charles, Jessica Elwell, Joanne Norton & Danielle Blenman - Representing Balham
Runner Up: Karina Sookun, Shirley Wade & Gemma Senk - Representing Bromley

Stage 4
Winner: Amy Furey – Representing Beckenham
Runner Up: Elena Podkolzina & Maria Novatsckkova – Representing Marylebone

Stage 5
Winner: Vicky Hammond & Keeley Lightfoot – Representing Maidstone
Runner Up: Louise Payne – Representing Maidstone

Pole Secrets were one of the first Pole Dance Fitness schools in the UK. Established for over five years, Pole Secrets is leading the agenda in establishing Pole Dance Fitness as a ‘sport’, working closely with organisations such as the European School of Osteopathy and detaching it from the common connotations of seduction.

Pole Dance Fitness burns around 400 calories per session, increases flexibility and decreases the risks of heart disease and osteoporosis. Aside from the health benefits, students report a significant boost in confidence. Pole Secrets boasts over 20 years of combined experience, and the Pole Secrets instructors are proud to have taught thousands of students from all walks of life. Don’t miss out on seeing them at The O2 and being part of making sport history!

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