We’re hosting a POLE JAM for ALL STUDENTS of ALL ABILITIES! Saturday 12th November 12-4pm at the studio

Whether you’re new to pole and have just started your lessons, or you’re an experienced poler, come down and show us what you’ve got! We’re inviting students from other universities too, so you’ll have the chance to meet new people and see different pole styles! This is a great opportunity to mingle and learn from others ahead of our Inter-University Competition in March!

We will have both static and spinning poles available

We’re asking for £3 per person, which can greatly help out our fundraising efforts for the competition, as all the profits will be going to our chosen charity, Bristol Rape Crisis.

This year the society is teaming up with the UWE pole fitness society to produce a 2012 calender. The calender will compose of a variety of shots, from singles to group photos, using a variety props to reflect typical themes of the months.

The shoot will take place on the 22nd October at the Spin City Studio. All levels are welcome!

If you are interested in being involved email Priya with your name and level of ability at: ps9938@bristol.ac.uk

It will make a fab Christmas present for your friends and family. Spaces are limited so act now!

On the 25^th September was the UK Amateur Pole Performer (UKAPP) final in St Albans, Bristol University had four competitors through to the final. Laura Curry, a third year music student, singer as well as Promotions and Social Secretary of the Pole Dance Society, wowed the audience with her fun filled, tongue in cheek routine, which the pole dance community are becoming ever more accustomed to. Laura, who was in the performer category, danced to ‘Waking up in Vegas’ by Katy Perry. She danced in a cape that is becoming her trademark piece. Priya Sodha, the Vice-President of the Pole Dance Society, also in the performer category, chose the Black Swan film as her theme, bringing her balletic experience to the routine. The whole performance was elegant, strong, extremely fluid and dramatic, which is nothing less than what one would expect from this up and coming pole dance star.

Bex Brady, the current President of the Pole Dance Society, and Emy Calder, former Webmistress for the society, performed in the doubles category. The pair had qualified at the Bristol heat of the competition dancing to a Tomb Raider theme. After posting a video of their performance on YouTtube it suddenly went viral and soon they were featured on many websites including Games Radar. You can view their qualifying performance at: http://tinyurl.com/Emy-Bex-Bristol. The pair decided to change their routine for the final, but kept the gaming theme. They managed to keep their piece a secret until the night, until they unveiled their Super Mario Brothers costumes; Emy dressed as Mario and Bex dressed as Luigi The performance included those ever loved symbols such as the Super Star and Mystery Block from the game. Unsurprisingly the girls stunned the audience with their unique routine and there was not a single person in the room who did not have a smile on their face. They have also been asked to guest perform at the UK Professional Pole Performer semi-finals in Birmingham on the 9^th October.

Unfortunately none of the Bristol girls won prizes; however they are all definitely ones to look out for in the future. Why not see for yourself? http://tinyurl.com/Emy-Bex-final , http://tinyurl.com/Laura-Curry-UKAPP, http://tinyurl.com/Priya-Sodha-UKAPP

Tickets for UKAPP are now available – they are selling VERY quickly so don’t forget to book them NOW at:

http://www.ukamateurpoleperformer.com/Venues_Tickets.html

Standing Tickets are £10 and Seated Tickets are £12

As this is the LAST UKAPP (see link below), and it’s going to be one to remember…

http://www.ukamateurpoleperformer.com/NewsUpdates.html

So come along and support all the society members that are performing.

The UoB Pole Dance Society has had a very successful year (for proof just check out our Awards Page!), and what better way to end it than with some society awards!!

Do you love the Pole Society?! Then vote for us in the Society Awards 2011! Categories include best website, best society, best trip, society legends, Vice-Chancellor’s Activities Award where we could win £500 for the society. Voting/nominating is quick and easy – just click on the link below…

http://www.ubu.org.uk/societies/awards2011

The more votes and nominations we get the more likely we are to win!