Open to amateur and professional levels, male and female, national and international contestants; The Pole Factor demands that competitors show-off their X-factor – that undefinable “je ne sais quoi” that makes for star quality.
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Are you a Pole Acrobat, Pole Artiste, Pole Provocateur or Pole Duet? And have you got that je ne sais quoi? Find out about key dates and requirements, categories and divisions at the links provided here.
We are proud to officially announce that the highest scoring champion from the Professional divisions (Acrobat, Artiste and Provocateur) and the champions of the Pole Duets division of The Pole Factor 2018 obtained automatic entry into the semi-finals of the International Pole Championship 2019.
The International Pole Championship (IPC) is the most prestigious international competition that attracts the best pole dancers from around the world, including China, Russia and USA.
IPC is run by the International Pole Dance Fitness Association (IPDFA). The event has taken place in metropolitan centres such as Tokyo, Manila and Hong Kong. In 2018, Brisbane joined the ranks and hosted the IPC in April 2018 at the Sleeman Sports Complex in April. The event was an unmissable opportunity for the pole dance community to come together and network, whilst the best of the best compete for the opportunity to win the title of World Champion… shaping the future of pole sport.
Creator of The Pole Factor competition, Kathy Lee, has been sponsored her Master Trainer training through IPDFA’s PolePro Instructor Courses in South Africa. The Pole Factor is honoured to have been selected by IPDFA to be the affiliated South African Representing Competition for the IPC, a highly esteemed world championship.
This is a brilliant opportunity for South African competitors to be recognised internationally and to represent South Africa on the international stage.