Established 2003
Email: theteam@passion-fitness.com
Pole Passion Fitness
Empowerment, Confidence, Fitness & FUN!
Pole & Aerial Hoop Instructor Training - Workshops - Classes
Retreats - Events - Competitions
World Pole Fitness
Raising Standards through Knowledge Training & Events Since 2005
2016 promo video for Bucharest
About
The first World Pole Dance Championships was held in 2005 in Amsterdam, Holland. In 2009 Pole Passion hosted the World Pole Dance championships in Jamaica and aligned the competition to Pole Sport Fitness, allowing individual choice of moves to encourage innovation in the industry and to show the individual and artistic flair of competitors.
This created a showcase to encourage Pole Fitness in as many countries as possible, with previous competitions including Switzerland, UK, Romania, Hungary, and China. World Pole Dance is a strictly sport fitness championships, where other competitions have followed.
Our unique judging system is the only one to include impartial adjudicators on the judging team, as well as highly qualified and knowledgeable judges who have undergone our leading judge's training.
Pole Passion also created international instructor training courses to raise the standards of instructors and ensure student safety in teaching. Learn to teach pole and aerial fitness safely and confidently, online or at our Budapest training retreats.
Vision & Mission
Our mission is to raise standards of safety through accredited teacher training programmes, national and international events to promote safe practice and teaching of all genres of pole including fitness, competitive and dance.
Education Beyond the Stage
Since its launch in 2009, World Pole Sport & Fitness has showcased the highest standards of safety, artistry, and athletic excellence.
That same commitment to excellence continues through our Pole & Aerial Instructor Training Courses, designed by the team behind the championships.
Gain the knowledge, confidence, and credibility to teach safely and professionally from beginner to advanced levels.
✅ Internationally recognised certification
✅ Safety-first methodology
✅ Flexible online or in-person learning
Our structured pole and aerial courses guide you step by step to become a confident, inspiring instructor with real-world teaching experience.
If you’ve ever been inspired by what you’ve seen on stage, your next chapter could be empowering others to discover the same confidence and strength.
Train, Travel & Transform
Take your pole and aerial journey even further at our annual Budapest Pole & Aerial Fitness Camp.
Join expert mentors and previous World Pole Fitness competitors for immersive workshops, instructor development, and community connection in one of Europe’s most inspiring locations.
Whether you come to compete, teach, or simply grow, Budapest offers a perfect blend of training, culture, and fun.
World Pole Fitness Championships
