You must remember my blog entry on the winners of the Pole Divas Unleashed 2010 amateur pole-dancing competition here I was a part of as well. I had a few photos from my camera behind-the-scenes so I’d like to share some with you here taken by pro-photographers.

Behind the scenes, the girls getting made up.

Here’s the opening scene featuring all the Pole Divas instructors from the different branches taken from my camera. Thanks Mimi for recording this!

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Beginners Category

Winner of the Beginners category, Amy Handley.

Intermediate Category

First one to go up was Danielle Smith. She also joined and won the Doubles Category!

Second one to go up. Oh hey, she looks rather familiar!

Next one to go up was the very quirky and cute Megan Blyszak dancing to Christina Aguilera’s song.

Fourth to go up was Hayley Kuchmar who danced to “Chains”. Here’s a video I found from her youtube. She won last year’s Beginner’s category. Spectacular!

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Finally, the very sexy Eliza Hubber in my category.

In the end, Megan Blyszak won! Unfortunately I don’t have a video of her performance.

Doubles Category

Oh, this was a sure-winner. Just look at this incredible gravity-defying stunt!

Advanced Category

Pole-dancing can be sexy, can be themed and can relate to anything you want. Just so happen it was the anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death. Danielle Blyszak does a Black or White routine. Pole-dancing isn’t just bra and panties you know.

Saffron Gallagher. Now, this one’s a clear winner just by standing there. Look at her amazing form! Her body proportion is lovely although in actual fact she’s shorter than I am at around 5’4″! I guess all that dancing and stretching helped. She must put in enormous amount of effort in dancing, completing the entire course from beginner’s level to advanced level 3, in just twelve months. This is truly talent! Certainly worked too, the fact that she is not just a pretty face but she knows how to really work the pole. I see a Felix Cane in the making here. Look at her well-arched feet. She is truly blessed! If you must guess, she has only just recently started picking up ballet. At first, I thought she was a ballerina judging from her physique!

I know you like more photos so here’s one for your entertainment!

She spells “fantastic”!

Of course an absolute clear winner in the Advanced category.

Not enough of her? Here’s a youtube video of her performance I tried embedding illegally, watch it on her youtube. How not to share work of art?

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People’s Choice Winner

Rebecca Tsang who competed in the Advanced category garnered the most votes for People’s Choice Award and her prize-worth doubles every other categories. I knew right from the start she would win.

She gets to wear the queen of all sashes!

What a lovely night. There were so many photos I could share with you of other competitors. Too many of them! Everyone put in so much effort. You may view them here.

CLICK ON THIS LINK HERE > UNLEASHED AMATEUR COMP > UNLEASHED 25 JUNE 2010

MISS POLE DANCE VICTORIA

If you liked the Amateur competition (Unleashed) and want to see world-class level, you might be interested in Miss Pole Dance Victoria happening on 13 August 2010 (Friday) at Room 680, Glenferie Road, Hawthorn in Melbourne. Winner of Miss Pole Dance Victoria will go on to compete for national title before representing Australia internationally. Jody Mcleod will be spinning. Hurray!

Unfortunately, unreserved seating presale tickets are sold out. However, general admission presale tickets are still available.

Looks like I have to go really early to get a good seat! Well of course I wouldn’t miss some world-class performance!

If you’re curious who will be performing, check out the competitor list here.
MISS POLE DANCE VICTORIA COMPETITOR LIST

For more information via Facebook, here you go!
MISS POLE DANCE VICTORIA FACEBOOK PAGE

Tickets are sold online.
MISS POLE DANCE VICTORIA TICKETS FOR SALE

Check out last year’s winning performance here by Kylie J on youtube.

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See you there! I’m taking Josiah as my date to check out all these amazing chicks so he can be inspired on my behalf. *grins* I’m very excited. Can’t wait for 13 August 2010.

Here’s an inspiring video of my favourite song at the moment by T-Rek called “Out My Bitch” and my favourite pole choreography by one of my instructors Louise Landers from Pole Divas Australia who’s vying for Miss Pole Victoria on 13 August. Louise Landers aka Lou Landers, is a professional dancer, used to dance with Disney Hong Kong.

2:25 – 2:38 are my favourite tricks of all time and I’ll make sure I get that right.

I have been thinking a fair bit about pole dancing recently and what I want to do with it. Well, for the two obvious reasons – to be sexy for my husband and also to be fit. Also, if there is a chance I might join a professional competition in two year’s time representing Malaysia, I would. I might also want to become a part-time instructor in Australia. Let’s give myself two years and see how it goes.

So, what are the steps I should take to get there?

1. Do more research by watching more professional pole-dancing youtube videos for inspiration.
2. Practise more at home, at least an hour a day and more strengthening exercises.
3. Work harder during class.

Working harder during class can be broken down to a few things I find myself still having to get used to. I mean, I used to dance ballet and there have been several tricks taught back in those days. For example, when the instructor teaches, be attentive and not turn my back on her. Quickly attempt to do the tricks (in my mind) by marking steps to follow after watching very closely. Apply good posture for all steps and not slouch. Elevation, extensions and movement taught during those classical days should be applied! Looking proper (not sluggish) with proper hair tied, nice attire and clean shoes boost my confidence too. Oh yes, to smell good too. Not one who smells like belachan or in some other case, body odour from within armpits or… you don’t want to know where else (shudders).

Then, when I fall, try not to make a big deal out of it (I’ve tried to quickly shout out to the entire class “I’m okay, everyone!” after thumping my feet hard onto the ground or once even landing sharp on my knee.) Trying not to be too strong, is yet another tough one actually. If I don’t attempt a trick, I’d be a wuss. If I do, and I know I’m not strong enough for a trick, I might end up falling. So, what do I do? I get someone to help spot me. It’s also important to apply physics during dance and gauge well. If I do a flip up the pole, do I use my stomach muscles to engage the entire body and should I take one step back to gain momentum?

During dance, no matter how many times I dance, I must make sure I do it full-heartedly with facial expressions and body expressions, and nice movement, not just for the sake of getting the trick right. It’s about doing it nicely and gracefully to the beats of the music, as if I’m performing.

There are also other things I have to do like to listen to the instructor, drink water when necessary, stretch properly and try not to fake tricks and not be late.

If I can apply all the above slowly and surely, maybe I might achieve my pole-goals.

Oh yes, I also want to share that I’m very happy to make more pole-friends from all over the world. Thank goodness for social media! It’s nice to be a part of a growing sport, really.