Sam Star- Samantha Star combines 22 years of pole experience with her knowledge of gymnastics, yoga, and hand balance to be an impartial judge, dynamic performer and informative instructor. Over the past 12 years Samantha has won and placed in multiple competitions nationally and internationally.  She continues her own education receiving certifications in elevatED, X-Pert, KT Coats & Power Monkey Fitness Ring Thing to name a few. Samantha is based in NYC + Brooklyn where she teaches and also travels the world to perform, judge, and teach workshops.

Heidi Coker- Heidi Coker has been steeped  in the pole industry for over 15 years. As a three time world champion, she has proven her ability to bring high level acrobatics, as well as her unique viewpoint in personal artistry. Bringing not only a strong athletic background, she also connects the power of  the inner pole mind through mindfulness, and creative embodiment. She continues to thrive and find joy in teaching, sharing, performing, judging and growing within the community. 

Dalton Rhodes - Texas native Dalton Rhodes has been dancing for almost two decades but it wasn't until 2016 that he found the erotic art of pole dancing. Since diving into this movement style he has performed, competed, and taught internationally and holds multiple international titles including the title of Mr. Pole Dance America. Dalton's signature style is informed by their time in the club as well as in the studio and focuses on fluid movements and transitions with a strong emphasis on musicality and heel technique. He currently teaches and trains in Chicago at Velvet & Chrome and Pole Icons.

Emily Elise- Hailing from Studio 33 in Minneapolis, Emily Elise is an accomplished pole performer, elite-level competitor, and respected coach with years of experience across all aspects of the pole industry. Known for her powerful stage presence and technical precision, Emily consistently competed during the first 10 years of her journey, starting at the grassroots level . Through hard work and dedication, she earned placements on national professional stages for her artistry, athleticism, and innovative choreography, never committing to one singular style along the way. 

 

As an instructor and competition coach for over a decade, Emily has guided hundreds of aspiring performers and seasoned athletes, helping them navigate their seasons and achieve top placements at competitions. Her deep understanding of movement, musicality, and performance dynamics seamlessly translates into her role as a judge.

 

Emily approaches judging with a keen eye for detail, a thorough understanding of scoring criteria, and a commitment to providing clear, thoughtful, and constructive feedback. Her well-rounded background enables her to assess everything from technical execution to creative expression fairly, making her a trusted and respected voice at the judging table.

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Meg The Supernova- Meg is a pole artist based out of Cleveland. Ohio. She is co-owner of Ecole de Pole Cleveland and Ecole de Pole Akron, two of the largest competitive pole studios in the United States. She has coached countless competitors in a variety of competitions across the US, taught at camps and workshop intensives on four continents, is a Master Trainer with Ecole de Pole, and the owner of several gold and silver medals from a myriad of professional competitions.

 

She specializes in static dynamic and power spin combos as well as phoenixes and casts. Meg also has formal training in circus-style partner acrobatics and handbalancing, training with and learning from celebrated Cirque athletes and performers.