PoleArt UK

PoleArt UK Pole Art, Aerial Art & Junior Aerial Art UK are competitions for people of all levels who want to express their art and passion through dance

Introducing our moderator for our video rounds and our live finals…. It’s Lottie Adore Lottie Adore | Pole Dancer & Inst...
18/08/2026

Introducing our moderator for our video rounds and our live finals…. It’s Lottie Adore Lottie Adore | Pole Dancer & Instructor

Lottie Adore captivates with a signature style that blends sensuality, softness, and strength. Known for her dreamy basework, gliding transitions, and effortless, twirl-filled movement, she’s a low flow lover through and through. Her grounded, expressive approach creates the kind of dancing that lingers in your memory and leaves you wanting more.

She began her journey under the mentorship of Annie Norris at Pure-Studios, where she honed her craft and fell in love with movement as a form of expression. Now a dedicated instructor and workshop teacher, Lottie shares her passion across the UK through inclusive, welcoming classes that balance fun with focused learning - always celebrating individuality and connection.

Lottie’s career has been filled with standout moments: she’s performed and competed across the UK, judged and moderated pole competitions, and proudly earned multiple competition titles. She’s also worked with major pole brands such as XPOLE and Pole Ju**ie, and is a proud voice within the community about her experiences as a chronically ill pole dancer with endometriosis.

Lottie is so honoured to be back for a third year moderating pole and aerial art, and is greatly looking forward to seeing the incredible artistry on the stage.

Introducing a Pole Art video round judge! It’s Kathy Buller! Kathy Buller As a seasoned and passionate advocate for pole...
17/08/2026

Introducing a Pole Art video round judge! It’s Kathy Buller! Kathy Buller

As a seasoned and passionate advocate for pole and aerial arts, Kathy is thrilled to serve as a video judge for Pole Art 2026. With over 13 years of international judging experience, she has had the honor of assessing competitors in disciplines such as pole, aerial hoop, aerial pole, and silks. She has judged more than 10 world championships, spanning categories like sports, artistic, and ultra pole.

In recognition of her contributions to the industry, Kathy was honored with the IPSF Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. She also owns one of the original pole schools in the UK—Pole Fusion—established in 2003, where she teaches full-time. Her journey has been enriched by a wealth of experience as a teacher, consultant, personal trainer, coach and judge. She is incredibly excited to witness the extraordinary talent and creativity on display at this year’s competition

Introducing a new judge to the panel for 2026…. 🥁 it’s Toni Walker Toni Toni Walker is art personified on and off the po...
17/08/2026

Introducing a new judge to the panel for 2026…. 🥁 it’s Toni Walker Toni

Toni Walker is art personified on and off the pole. We are incredibly honoured to have her on our panel of judges for 2026!

Introducing our 3rd judge to our panel, for her third year running it’s THE Heidi Coker Pole & Life Coach Heidi is a ren...
17/08/2026

Introducing our 3rd judge to our panel, for her third year running it’s THE Heidi Coker Pole & Life Coach

Heidi is a renowned artistic icon in our pole dancing industry and we feel incredible privileged to have her on our panel.

From Olympic-level gymnastics to global pole stages, Heidi fuses raw athleticism with stunning artistry. Known for her fearless tricks, fluid creativity, and deep connection to self, she teaches pole not just as a skill, but as a journey of empowerment.

Whether she’s flipping upside down or guiding students to find their inner fire, Heidi Coker is the moment.

With a unique eye for movement and emotion, Heidi embodies what Pole Art is all about: technique, creativity, and the courage to be seen

Introducing our second judge for Pole Art UK 2026…. 🥁 it’s Bendy Kate Bendy Kate On our panel for her 2nd year we are so...
17/08/2026

Introducing our second judge for Pole Art UK 2026…. 🥁 it’s Bendy Kate Bendy Kate

On our panel for her 2nd year we are so excited to have her.

Kate was given the name ‘Bendy’ soon after starting her pole dancing journey. A nickname given because there were too many Kates in the studio!

The stage name stuck! Kate is a contemporary and original performer, specialising in pole, aerial, hand balancing and acrobatics. She has performed and taught all over the world and won multiple World Championship & UK titles in Pole Dancing.

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Introducing our first judge for Pole Art UK 2026…. 🥁 it’s Alicia Domenica! Alicia Domenica Returning for our 3rd year! A...
17/08/2026

Introducing our first judge for Pole Art UK 2026…. 🥁 it’s Alicia Domenica! Alicia Domenica

Returning for our 3rd year!

Alicia has been performing, instructing and shaping the next generation of artists since 2013. She is an Xpert Trainer, specialising in pole, aerial hoop and silks, with additional training in acrobatics, hand balance and contortion.

A highly respected performance coach and choreographer, Alicia has coached students who have gone on to win national titles across pole, hoop, silks and sensual dance. Her sharp technical eye and creative approach make her one of the most sought after coaches on the scene.

Alicia is also a regular judge at major competitions across the UK, known for balancing technical precision with a deep appreciation for artistry and expression.

We feel so lucky to have her on our panel.

Joining us for their second year on our judging panel for Aerial Art (and this year also Junior Aerial Art) it’s Zaki Mu...
16/08/2026

Joining us for their second year on our judging panel for Aerial Art (and this year also Junior Aerial Art) it’s Zaki Musa Zaki Musa

Zaki Musa is a q***r international sensation, aerialist and pole dancer. They focus on creating work that balances identity and spectacle, whilst being rooted in grace and athleticism.

Originally from Singapore, they have now placed roots in London but travel across the world as an artist-maker wearing many hats. They’ve most notably worked with BIPOC pole collective Blackstage, and also international clown variety show Stamptown.

They also lecture at the National Centre for Circus Arts in contemporary circus and aerial disciplines, in addition to act creation and movement at Venus Pole London and Waking Dreams.

Zaki has an artistic practice looking at q***r and non-white identity and censorship in the age of generative AI and the synthocene, exploring the intersection of AI, movement and q***rness.

Introducing our first judge for Aerial Art & Junior Aerial Art - it’s Giselle Pearson .giselle Joining us on the judge t...
16/08/2026

Introducing our first judge for Aerial Art & Junior Aerial Art - it’s Giselle Pearson .giselle

Joining us on the judge table for the first time after her incredible Elite title win from Aerial Art 2025!

And the bio:

After becoming Aerial Art UK Elite champion last year, Giselle is back this year to bring her creative eye to the judging panel.

Training in dance since 2001 and aerial since 2019, Giselle is now a multidisciplinary aerial instructor specialising in silks, sling, hoop, trapeze, loops, chains and doubles. Alongside her regularly teaching at Pure-Studios in Hereford, Giselle shares her knowledge and passion for aerial through a variety of workshops.

Giselle entered the world of aerial competitions in 2023 and has gone on to win multiple titles and judge several competitions. Her diverse knowledge of aerial, attention to detail and love of the ability of movement to tell a story, Giselle is excited to be a part of today’s judging panel.

Back for our third year judging Aerial Art & Junior Aerial Art for 2026 it’s…. Edd Fletcher Edd Stephen Fletcher Edd sta...
16/08/2026

Back for our third year judging Aerial Art & Junior Aerial Art for 2026 it’s…. Edd Fletcher Edd Stephen Fletcher

Edd started his aerial teaching journey at Pure-Studios in Hereford (under the expert guidance of Annie Norris) and after 7 years teaching there now instructs and coaches aerial in various studios and institutions around London at a variety of levels - from social classes and competition coaching, up to professional courses and on undergratuate degrees
With hoop being his absolute aerial true love (don’t tell pole and trapeze) he has had the pleasure to do what he loves the most (performing) in a multitude of settings like championships, theatres, club nights, scratch nights, cabarets and corporate events.

Edd loves to see interesting and out of the ordinary movement styles on the apparatus and is so excited to see everyone perform their art on stage today.

She’s back for her second year on our judging panel for Aerial Art and Junior Aerial Art…. It’s Naomi Whelan Naomi With ...
16/08/2026

She’s back for her second year on our judging panel for Aerial Art and Junior Aerial Art…. It’s Naomi Whelan Naomi

With over 14 years in the aerial and pole industry, Naomi Whelan has established herself as a performer, coach, judge, and educator. As the owner of AYC Studios in Birmingham, she has dedicated her career to developing confident performers.

Naomi is an internationally recognised xpert trainer who certifies instructors worldwide. She has taught and performed across the globe, sharing her knowledge with students of all levels.
Her own competitive background includes numerous first place and overall championship titles in prestigious events such as Pole Theatre, IPAAT, BPIC, Uk Aerial performance champions and GBPC.

Naomi specialises in aerial hoop, silks, hammock, pole, doubles pole, acro, and floorwork. Her students have achieved outstanding success at every level, earning overall championships, first-place finishes, and special awards for performance, creativity, and technicality.

Naomi prides herself on her creative eye and passion for storytelling. She is known for helping students develop musicality, stage confidence, character work, and stage presence.

Bringing a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for the sport, Naomi is delighted to be part of Aerial Art judging panel.

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