Pole Theatre Judges

Our judges must undergo and pass the Pole Theatre certification training before becoming a certified Pole Theatre judge. Our judges are some of the best in the industry with the experience, knowledge and skills to ensure a fair and unbiased competition, below is a list of the current internationally certified Pole Theatre judges:

  • Adam Lin
    Alexandra Gerland Allegra Bird
    Alis Burning Heel
    Amandine Philippe
    Amber Ray
    Anna Kia
    Anna Nikulina
    Anzhelika Korelova
    Ayesha Agogo
    Carlie Hunter
    Carmine Black
    Chiara Salvade
    Crystal Belcher
    Crystal Jones
    Daisy Adelle Bastick
    Daniel Rosen
    Doris Arnold

  • Evgeny Greshilov
    Heidi Coker
    Irina Taurine
    Jakub Kolasa
    Jazzy Alix
    Jordan Kensley
    Julia (Batory) Vashkevich
    Katy Eve
    Kira Noire
    Kushina the Ninja
    Lisa Dee
    Lorna Walker
    "Mint" Manar Elmokadm
    Marion Crampe
    Marlo Fisken
    Molly Pretzel
    Nadyne Moldowan
    Natasha Wang

  • Nathaly Sabalza
    Nicholas Tang
    Olga Biserova
    Oona Kivela
    Sarah Brown
    Sarah Scott
    Slava Ruza
    Song Yi Lee (Lydia)
    Tiffany Rose Mockler
    Sara Helena Lumholdt
    Sarah Brown
    Sarah Scott
    Shaina Cruea
    Shay Williamson
    Tara Myer
    Tiff Finney
    Yvonne Smink

Pole Theatre USA 2026 Judges

Below are the judges joining us for this years live competition event, they will also be teaching workshops at the incredible Mynx Academy of Pole Dance after the event, follow our socials for announcements and links to book those workshops when they become available.

Shay Williamson

Shay Williamson is a performer, producer, business owner, educator, circus artist, hair suspension artist and more! Shay is a multi faceted performer, having many accolades to her name both Nationally and Internationally. She is the owner of Utah's largest Circus studios, Cirque du Kairos (kaI-ros), Dew Point Products- a vegan & minimalist Grip aid for all your grippy needs! From large productions to teaching classes, Shay loves to share her love of pole and circus with anyone who will hear her!

Shay Williamson

Heidi Coker

Heidi is a leader in what it means to embody authenticity,positivity and creativity. By standing confidently in her own truth and uniqueness Heidi empowers others to do the same.

Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin to a father who was a national swim and dive champion coach and a mother who was a fitness instructor and coach, Heidi was no stranger to growing up in an athletic environment. Her mom had a softer approach to fitness and fostered Heidi’s love of creative movement, exploration and fun at home. This then lead to her introduction into a more disciplined sport of gymnastics from the age of 3 – 21.

Heidi found that within the gymnastics environment, everyone and everything was too rigid, leaving her fighting against the norm by changing her routines and not sticking to what was given. Most of the time Heidi moulded her routines into herown creative flair and even ended up choreographing for herpeers and eventually her own students.

After watching an episode of Oprah where Shelia Kelly, founder of S Factor, introduced the world to mainstream pole dancing, Heidi began her own journey in pole and after one class she knew this was for her.

Heidi Coker

Marlo Fisken

Marlo is a former USA and international pole champion (2011) with over three decades of dance and teaching experience. Her pole work has appeared in Rock of Ages, The Colbert Report, America’s Got Talent, and Elle magazine. A pioneer in pole technique, she coined the phrase “Static Rotations” and introduced dozens of common pole moves like the Bird of Paradise, Pegasus, and the Juliette Spin.

She’s the creator of Flow Movement, Floor Flow Teacher Training, and Invert Ready, with 40+ online programs for movers worldwide. With degrees in Anthropology and certifications in mobility and movement science, Marlo is known for helping people find ease, strength, and fluidity in motion without sacrificing play and sensuality.

Marlo Fisken

Inclusivity Pledge

At Pole Theatre USA it is our desire to create a safe and welcoming competition for performers of any gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, etc. Any performer is welcome on our stage and will always be treated with respect and equality. At no point will discrimination, harassment, or hate speech towards anyone competing, judging, or involved with the competition be tolerated. We pledge to make sure our competition is not only a fun and exciting event for competitors, but also inclusive and safe for everyone

Contact Us

Address
Missouri, United States
Email
poletheatreusa@gmail.com