Zoraya Judd

Pole profiles | Published on March 2nd, 2020 by kash

Zoraya Judd – One of the pioneers of the pole fitness industry. Zoraya is an aerial pole performer, instructor, wife, and mother to 3 boys. She is based in Utah and is the founder of Next Level Pole Training – a unique training experience meant to progress you 1-2 pole levels in a very short time period. Zoraya has been traveling, on a regular basis, teaching pole studios around the world for over a decade. Zoraya has participated in many international competitions and has been awarded many titles. She has guest judged and performed at large pole functions and competitions, performed with and for numerous well known actors, musicians, festivals, large corporate private events and has been featured in many magazines, news papers, fox sports, and movies.

Zoraya’s goal is to continue to show people the art and fitness side of aerial pole. She absolutely loves everything that has to do with pole. But, for her it is the strength, control and flexibility that she finds so beautiful and intriguing.

Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from this legend. Her strength and technique combined with her many years of experience is unmatched and is sure to take your pole to the next level.

Pole Resume:

First competition, “Miss Pole Fetish Utah 2009”, She placed 1st in the advanced division.
One of the 12 girls chosen to compete in “USPDF West Coast Regional 2009 Competition”, where she received her “Pro Status”
Sexy in SLC, Oct 2009
Competed in “Vertical Pole Challenge”, where she secured a spot in the Finale.
Became a clothing ambassador for Bad Kitty Pole Fit Wear.
Competed in “USPDF National Championship 2010” in the Pro Division.
Performed with Felix Cane at corporate event. 2010
UPA Pole Artist of the month, May 2010
Toured southern California doing pole workshops at multiple pole studios.
Guest performer at the International Pole Convention 2010
Inspiration of the month for Mika Yoga wear July 2010.
Performed as an opening and closing act for rapper Common in Las Vegas NV 2010
Performed as an opening and closing act for singer Mia in Las Vegas NV 2010
Guest performer at EMW west coast competition 2010
Zoraya wanted to give back, so she got involved with “All Childrens Charity”. A charity that seeks to empower, educate and nurture talent in children all over the world.
Competed in the “World Pole Dance and Fitness championship 2010”, where she made it to the final round and became a part of the top 13 in world. Held in Zurich, Switzerland.
Toured all over the UK and Europe doing pole workshops at multiple pole studios.
Competed in the “American Pole Fitness Championships 2010” in October, where she was awarded 2 awards. 1st runner up and Pole Athlete Of The Year (out of the males and females).
Was featured in Pole Spin Magazine August-November 2010 issue
Toured East Coast doing pole workshops at multiple pole studios.
2010 won “Pole Idol”
Zoraya is currently performing with Zen Arts (zenartsla.com) and Revel Society, a premier event entertainment and production company.
Competed in “International Pole Championships 2010”, December in Tokyo, Japan. Where she was awarded International Pole Art Champion 2010.
Was featured in Pole Spin Magazine December-March 2011 issue
Photoshoot for Affliction clothing and for Throwdown in January 2011
Performed for the 2011 Maxim Magazine party, January 2011
Performed for the 2011 XBIZ Awards in February 2011
Competed in “Aerial Pole International Championships 2011”, March in Switzerland. Where she was awarded Best Trick award and strongest pole dancer by Dominic Lacasse himself (The Flag Man).
Toured all over the UK and Europe doing pole workshops at multiple pole studios. March 2011
Has a 5 page spread in Pole Spin Magazine April-July 2011 issue and is considered an inspirational role model world-wide
Performed and toured in Mexico city May 2011 teaching pole workshops
Was featured live on Fox Sports in Mexico City during Cinco de Mayo 2011 to represent pole as an art and sport
Toured Northern California and Tahoe May 2011 teaching pole workshops at multiple studios.
Performed two nights in a row on the main stage at Lightning In a Bottle, May 2011, Los Angeles CA
She has also been featured and interviewed by numerous news reporters, magazine articles, and tv personnel around the world.
Performed 3 nights in a row on the main stages of “Electric Daisy Carnival” in Las Vegas, NV with Zen Arts.
Performed at XPOLE showcase of the top 12 pole dancers in the world. “Pole Reflections” Sydney Australia, July 2011
Toured all parts of Australia teaching Pole Fitness workshops. July/August 2011
Competed at World Pole Dance and Fitness Championships 2011, Hungry Budapest October 2011 where she was awarded “Best Entertainer” in the finals.
Toured all over UK and Europe teaching pole fitness workshops, October 2011
Performed at Gravity First 2nd edition 2011 in Mexico City for XPOLE Mexico. October 2011
Toured all over the Mexico teaching pole workshops at multiple pole studios. October 2011
Photoshoot with Rebok for the cover of a fitness magazine in South America. January 2012 issue.
Cover girl of Vertical Fitness Magazine in USA, February/April 2012
International Pole Championships 2012, Hong Kong. Awarded First Runner Up Pole Art Champion and First Runner Up Pole Idol 2012
2012 featured in Rolling Stones magazine
International Judge for 2013 World Pole Dance and Fitness Championships in Switzerland
Judge and Guest Performer for 2014 Miss Pole Dance Argentina
Judge and Guest Performer for 2014 Miss Pole Dance Mexico
Guest performer at PWN Awards 2014
2015 through today: Main judge for most of the largest international and world pole competitions
2015 through today: Traveling the globe teaching at many pole studios
2015 through today: Teaching MANY international guests at her personal training facility in USA
(Next Level Training)