DALLAS—
The first-ever "Miss Texas Pole Dance," by MC Healthcare, Inc, heated up north Texas over the weekend. The competitors say, they're not dancers, they're athletes.
It takes a lot of strength, and a lot of control, to be able to do what the women were doing.
"It's a cardio workout, it's strength, endurance, it's flexibility, it's technique. So, it's a total body workout," said Toy Laster of Choice Training. Laster, along with Rashida Hobbs of Pole'iticians, helped put the event together.
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"They're not really considered 'pole dancers.' People need to know there's a difference between an exotic dancer and a pole dancer. they are truly athletes," said Hobbs.
Sensuality is important. So is performance.
"Pole can be, not just fitness, but you can also make it very artistic," said Laster.
What it all comes down to is athleticism.
"I'm looking for lines. I'm looking for flexed feet. I'm looking for someone who can bring more of a fitness and an athletic side to the sport," said judge Nicki Shaw, Miss Georgia.
The competition was split into two categories: amateur and professional.
Brynn Route competed in the pro competition, because she teaches pole fitness in Austin. She says, before pole dancing, she struggled to find a workout she could stick to.
"I hated going to the gym. I hated running. I just could not get behind any form of exercise until I found pole dancing, and I just fell in love," said Route.
Sunday, Route was one of the nearly two dozen women in the competition. Each was expected to perform stunts on two poles: one stationary and one rotating.
Each competitor we spoke with agreed on one thing: you've got to be fit to perform on the pole.
"It is becoming more and more mainstream," said Hobbs.
"We wanted to give women an opportunity to showcase their skills, agility, and training in pole fitness. To really display that this is an art as well as a sport, so people can recognize it as a legit fitness," said Hobbs.
For Immediate Release
The Miss North Carolina Pole Dance Competition
Charlotte, May 26 - 28, 2011: For the first time in Charlotte, NC, MC Healthcare will conduct a national pole dance competition. We've all heard the excitement and motivation that comes from pole fitness classes and this is the chance for pole dance professional, amateur, athletes and performers to compete in a sporting forum. This competition is 1 of 4 that will be take place in the southern region that is only open to females 18 and up, much like gymnastic competitions; they will be judged on technique, execution and presentation. The pole fitness era has taken off all around with pole dance classes, parties and world competitions; it has even made its mark in the Guinness Book of World Records. Heading the Olympic Pole Sport movement is Timothy R. Troutman and KT Coates of the IPFS "International Pole Sport Federation" and with the support of worldwide organizations like the PFA of America, PDFI of Russia, WPDF of France just to name a few, are working to include Pole Dancing as an Olympic Sport under the gymnastic umbrella.
Never before has such a sport had such an impact on its participants as Pole Sports. Our athletes are encouraged, emboldened, and inspired to new heights of fitness and empowerment. We are a young sport full of youthful exuberance that serves us well as we seek to conquer the world around us. Timothy R. Troutman...
Mighty Grip, Pole Nation, Tite Grip and Lil' Minx are the national sponsors of the competition, they have aided in the dramatic growth of the industry across the country. In 2005 North Carolina housed 1 or 2 pole studios and now there are over 10 instructional pole dance companies across the state. The concept of pole fitness is to encourage health and fitness along with building self esteem and sisterhood in a fun and exciting environment. MC Healthcare is the driving force of the competitions and their goals are to promote better health through physical activity, better eating habits and develop community-based programs to help people get on the right track of living healthier and more productive lifestyles. The event will feature performances by local and statewide pole dance studios, a fashion show, free health screenings, workshop classes and the pole dance/fitness competitions.
Special Guest Performer: Miss Nicki Shaw - National Pole Dance Competitor
International Media Coverage: Pole Spin Magazine, Pole Dance News , Pole Dance International and Pole 2 Pole Magazines
The Miss North Carolina Pole Dance Competition will be held in Charlotte, NC. May 28th - 29th, 2011 at The Neighborhood Theater.
Details on the comp can be found at www.srpdfc.com
Mark your calendars for these upcoming competitions: Texas - June 24th - 26th, 2011, South Carolina August - 26th - 28th, 2011 and Georgia - October 6th - 9th, 2011
For further information or vendor opportunities contact:
Moses - moses@mchealthcareinc.org
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
April 19, 2010 P.31 Communications
678-200-5097
P.31 MORE THAN RUBIES, INC TO DISCUSS HPV AWARENESS AT NC EXPO
CONCORD, NC – P.31 More Than Rubies, Inc. will participate in the Fitness For Her 2010 Health, Fitness & Fashion Expo on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. & Sunday, April 25 from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Carolina Mall located at 1480 Concord Pkwy and will focus on free health screenings, fitness demonstrations and nutritional seminars. During the expo, P.31 Inc will be presenting information on the Shades of Green HPV and Cervical Cancer campaign and philanthropist Brandy Michelle will serve as a guest speaker at Saturday’s event.
“I am always excited to participate in events that focus on promoting spiritual, mental and physical health,” said Brandy Michelle. “The Shades of Green Campaign is all about the empowerment of women through education and this expo will be a great opportunity to reach women of all ages.”
The Shades of Green campaign educates young women about HPV and Cervical Cancer. It also bring awareness to the community about this life threatening disease that currently affects more than 20 million young people between the ages of 15-24.
The following are facts about HPV and Cervical Cancer:
· Most women who are infected with HPV will never have any symptoms
· More than 75% of sexually active women have been exposed to HPV by age 18-22
· 50-60 million women in the U.S. have a Pap test each year
· 3-5 million women in the U.S. have an abnormal result – usually due to pre-cancer changes on the cervix
For more information, please contact Moses Carroll at
moses@mchealthcareinc.org or call 404-303-2406.
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Contact: Nellie A. Wosu
Phone: (704) 795-0277
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3:00 P.M. EDT, April 15, 2010 |
NELLIE WOSU, CEO, Encouraging Word Ministries HANDLING MEDIA RELATIONS
FOR FITNESS FOR HER HEALTH EXPO IN CONCORD
CONCORD, NC, APRIL 15, 2010: Encouraging Word Ministries’ CEO, Nellie Wosu, has been selected to handle media relations for MC HealthCare, Inc. & GBG’s presentation of Fitness For Her, HEALTH FITNESS & FASHION EXPO being held at the historic Carolina Mall, 1480 Concord Pkwy N., Concord, NC, on Saturday, April 24th, 2010, from 10 am to 7 pm & Sunday, April 25th,2010 from 1 pm to 6 pm. The event is FREE, fun and informative. The whole family will enjoy! There will be health screenings and expert advice on choosing and maintaining an active lifestyle, fitness demonstrations including Zumba, Yoga, Step Aerobics and Martial Arts will be available.
§ On Saturday, April 24th at 3:15pm, demonstration by Mr. Nick Blackburn the #3 world ranked weapons expert in Karate and he's only 8 years old.
§ On Sunday, April 25th at 3:15pm Double Impact Fitness Duo, B & Nakato will present "Fuse Fitness Beyond The Physical" Double Impact was featured on ABC's Good Morning America.
For more information contact Nellie A. Wosu, 704-795-0277 or log onto www.mchealthcareinc.org. You can also find us on FACEBOOK: MC Healthcare Inc.
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