The Academy does not only comprise of a pole dance studio, it also has a semi-sprung dance-floor which is used to teach many other dance classes for all age groups, from Bollywood and Street, to Zumba and Contemporary; all of which are taught by highly qualified and competent instructors.

As if this wasn’t enough, we also have several rooms used by highly trained professionals.  Our very own Katie has turned one room into a nail salon, where you can receive top quality acrylics, shellac and minx nails.  We also have Rachel Rushton hairstylist, Rachel specialises in hair extensions.  As if this wasn’t enough we have Coco Beauty Therapist Stephanie craven (North Wales Eyelash Extensions), Steph offers a variety of services from Eyelash Extensions to waxing and Hopi Ear Candling.

If you wish to start any of our dance classes please contact Tracy for further information on 07973473295.

Lisa made us all proud as she demonstrate her unique and entertaining routine, incorporating street dance and much fun into a lively performance.  Lisa had worked extremely hard on her choreography and it was fantastic to watch that hard work pay off.

We all look forward to watching Lisa as she grows as we are sure this lady has a lot more to offer and will do exceptionally well in future events.

We (Myself and Nikki) were travelling to Essex to support my lovely students, Beth and Elena, in the Pole2Pole Cup, and were able to stay overnight at a lovely Premier Inn in Rayleigh, and enjoy a fantastic weekend in London.

We were chauffeur driven to the competition venue which was lovely (my first ever limo ride!) To be part of such a talented and lovely judging panel was amazing. The Male Champ (gorgeous and truly lovely) Loic Lebret was sat to my right, as was The US champ Caterina Gennaro…both of whom made me feel really comfortable throughout the night.

It was fantastic to see the pole talent demonstrated throughout the evening, and to meet with friends old and new. It was also lovely to attend a great after party with some very special friends.

Despite horrendous traffic and missed trains both ladies arrived at The competition venue in Essex on time. I do not need to say that both Elena and Beth were nervous; however this did not show through in their performances one bit.

Beth gave a fun routine to Jamiroquai. Her routine was fluid and elegant, and those toes remained pointed throughout! Elena’s Routine was theatrical and entertaining, demonstrating that a true novice can captivate an audience.

Both ladies performed brillantly and everyone at Pagan’s Pole is SO proud of them both…WELL DONE!

After months of waiting we can now officially announce that planning permission has now been granted byGwynedd county Council, and work will shortly commence to turn the nightclub into a marvellous dance studio for all ages, teaching all genres of dance, from belly to break it’ll all be happening!

Tracy Huckfield is the owner of Pagan’s Pole, and has been waiting for this moment for such a long time.  When she heard that the nightclub ‘Joop’ was closed, she immediately began talks with the council and landlord to ensure that her dream could become a reality.

The academy will be the first of it’s kind in North Wales, teaching all genres of dance by a variety of highly qualified instructors.  There will be a 10 pole studio, with the added bonus of circus tuition available.  yes that’s right folks…Hoop; Trapeze and Silks will also be taught, with the possibility of a chinese pole making an appearence!

Building work will commence within the next week, and all being well the academy will be open well before Christmas.  Please keep your eyes and ears open, as there will be exciting updates being made at regular intervals.

The first round of this competition consisted of video heats. Competitors submitted a video of themselves performing; and from these videos the top ten performers were selected to enter the semi-final on 9th October in Birmingham; the winning 5 will then make it through to the finals in December.

When I read everything that the UKPPC was standing for I really felt that all professionals should enter in support of this fantastic competition; therefore I submitted my video. Words cannot describe my shock when it was announced that I made it through to the top 10 in the professional category. I felt so honored to be placed with some of the best dancer’s in the industry! WOW! does not even begin to sum up my feelings!

I am now working on my routine for the semi-final. I hope to make all my paganettes and students proud!

For more information of The UKPPC please see:

www.ukppc.co.uk

Tracy, Lisa, Elena and Tegan enjoyed watching the Heat held in Altrincham, in the fantastic new venue: The Cinnamon Club.

UKAPP is now in it’s 3rd Year and it’s a Pagan’s Pole tradition to go and support the Manchester Heats. UKAPP is one of the most successful UK competitions, and as always last night did not disappoint.

The competitors of every category had made such an effort, and the standard of performance was as always incredibly high. From Swan Lake, to Red Riding Hood, it really was all going on in Manchester!

As always in UKAPP, it wasn’t just the competitors that had worked hard to please. The guest performers were absolutely outstanding. Jess Leanne Norris, Karen Chaundy, the Bombshells and Suzie Q and Toby J put on the most amazing pole acts, that left audience members emotional, joyful, astounded, and everything else in between.

UKAPP has a reputation for its fun and lively atmosphere and I think every person there would agree that each year it just keeps getting bigger and better. Well done to Kat and Stacey for another marvellous comp, and well done to every single competitor of the evening. We now look forward to watching the winners all compete against each other in the final.

Every competitor had made a huge effort, and themes and costumes were huge; from living dolls, belly dancers and vampires, all were present and performing in Llandudno that weekend!

The competition was very close with only a couple of points between first and second place.

First place was won by our very own Bethan, who gave a fabulous fun and funky performance. Beth had never competed before, yet she smiled all the way through, and when asked how she felt afterwards, stated ‘I absolutely loved it’.

Pagan’s Pole is also proud to announce that 2nd place was awarded to another student of their’s: Elena Neophytou, who performed a dramatic and heartfelt routine to Zombie, by the Cranberries.

Now we look forward to watching both ladies take part in the grand final in Essex in October. We’ll all be there to support you both

Yet time has a habit of flying by, and days turn into weeks far too quickly! However I am pleased to announce that I finally roped my partner into holding a video camera while I completed my Level 5 assessment and forwarded these videos to The PDC. I am even more pleased to announce that I have passed the assessment and now a fully graded Level 5 PDC approved dancer! Many thanks to Sam Remmer of The PDC for her time, and for excusing my new puppy who really wanted to join in on my exam!

Despite the Paganettes aching from an exhausting circus training session, the girls were willing to put their all into the workshop.

The workshop began with basic spins on spinning pole, simple enough? Hell no! Even a basic fireman suddenly became difficult (particularly with arms that felt like they were dropping off!). However, it wasn’t long before we’d progressed from spinning pole firemen to spinning pole handsprings!

The workshop was amazing fun, and Deb being her usual bubbly, gorgeous self kept the paganette’s morale up. A thoroughly enjoyable class!