MEET THE 2023 JUDGES
Natasha Wang is one of the icons of pole. Known for her graceful and creative style, Natasha travels the globe as an in-demand teacher, performer and competition judge. Natasha has won numerous competition titles, including IPC Pole Art Champion (2018), IPC Ultimate Champion (2013) and US Pole Dance Champion (2011). Her live and virtual classes blend elements of yoga and fitness while never losing sight of inclusivity and fun. Natasha is a 260-hour Registered Yoga Teacher in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Yin, an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, and is certified by X-Pert, elevatED in Pole & Flexibility, Floor Flow, Pole Moves, Vertical Art Athletics and Liquid Motion 1 and 2. She is an ambassador for X-Pole and MilaKrasna. Catch her on her on-demand platform Poletica Movement: www.poleticamovement.com
Natasha Wang
Sasja embarked on her pole journey in 2009 with no athletic or dance background, becoming an instructor within 4 months. She later became 2013 California Pole Dance Champion, 2014 National Aerial Pole Art Champion, 2014 Ink-N-Iron Champion and 2017 Pole Theatre Iceland Classique Pro Champion.
Pole dance opened many doors for Miss Fierce, including the opportunity to perform at Coachella Music Festival with recording artist Halsey and music video with Fergie, under the guidance of world renowned choreographer, Fatima Robinson. Sasja also choreographed a pole segment for the French Montanna tour, as well as appeared on Telemundo, Lifetime, Justin TV and a Fiat commercial.
Sasja has shared her love of expression through movement across the nation and abroad, teaching workshops with emphasis on technique, as well as the necessary mental component, as she believes true growth occurs from the inside out.
Her mindset around pole dance has expanded to teaching pre-recorded lessons on YouTube, as a way to reach more like-minded movers across the globe, in hopes they will also find their true passion and live unapologetically fierce.
Sasja Fierce
2014 world champion, 7 time U.S. medalist,
1st male pole dancer featured on The Las Vegas Strip, over 26 years of teaching experience & entertainment business.
In the ever-changing world of Pole, Dance, and Aerial Arts, Suwasit is considered the person that professionals go to for proven results. Since 1997, Suwasit has successfully maintained a performance and competition career as well as an in-demand coaching and choreography business.
This endearing Artist performs and presents in a class entirely of his own, with a style that is both sensual and dynamic. This POLE LEGEND is part of Sin City’s remarkable landscape and history, a true Las Vegas icon as The Strip’s first male pole dancer, as well as the reader’s choice ‘Vegas Sexiest Butt 2012’ for QVegas Magazine.
As an Artist, Suwasit has performed in the multi-million dollar production ‘SPLASH’ (Riviera Hotel & Casino), and was a featured Artist in ‘AZURE’ (Silverton Hotel & Casino). Suwasit’s awards range from PARAGON International Pole Dance champion, seven time U.S. medalist, to winner of Pole Video of the Year.
Suwasit has been a specially contracted expert for VIVA FEST, International Pole Convention, Pole Expo, Aerial Expo, & Pole Fest Australia. His work has been featured in shows including Cirque du Soleil’s MJ ONE, The Immortal World Tour, Zumanity, LIGHT Night Club, Franco Dragone’s Taboo (Macau), Fantasy Show, Pin Up Show, Zombie Burlesque, X Burlesque Show, X Rocks Show, Surrender Night Club, XS Night Club, The PussyCat Dolls Show (Las Vegas), Jubilee (Bally’s)….
Every year, Suwasit’s sold-out workshops, private instructions, and studio classes total in excess of 1,000 hours of hands-on training culminating to approximately 10,000+ hours to date.
Suwasit
Heidi is a three-time pole world champion and international performer since 2009, and was an international elite gymnast for 16 years. After reaching the pinnacle of success, Heidi felt there was more, she slowly added personal meditation, mindfulness and spiritual practices to pole. By connecting all aspects of her life and pole practice, Heidi realized the beautiful depths we can experience and express through the physical, mental, and emotional parts of ourselves with pole.
Heidi is a leader in what it means to embody authenticity, positivity and creativity in pole and in life. By standing confidently in her own truth and uniqueness, Heidi empowers others to do the same. Her mission is to empower people to embrace their vulnerability, live with courage, an open heart and to be curious about their potential both on and off the pole.
Heidi is a spiritual coach, guide, and pole instructor. She combines her love of dynamic movement and tricks, with the simplicity of meditative movement to reach all levels. She loves her yoga practice, reading, learning and creating in both the kitchen and garden. Heidi is the guardian of her 14-year-old cat, Slater, and 23-year-old Day Gecko, Poppy.
Titles:
2018 IPC ULTIMATE CHAMPION AUSTRALIA
2015 Australian Pole Fitness Champion
2013 Pole Art Champion Helsinki, Finland
2012 American Pole Fitness Championships Artist of the Year
Heidi Coker