Meet Our Judges
Pole & Aerial Judges 2025
HEAD JUDGE- Pole Dance
Jelena Tašin
Jelena Tašin is one of the most experienced pole dancers from the Balkan area, with many years of experience in pole dancing, teaching, competing, performing, judging and organizing competitions. Jelena is owner of one of the biggest pole & aerial studios in Serbia, located in Belgrade.
HEAD JUDGE- Aerial disciplines
Tamia Šeme
Tamia spent 15 years training as a professional rhythmic gymnast, starting at just 5 years old, before transitioning to aerial sports.
She has extensive experience training, teaching, and performing on a variety of aerial apparatuses, including hoop, silk, pole, cube, straps, flying pole, and harness.
In December 2024, she won the title on Croatia’s SuperTalent, and in 2021, she was a superfinalist on Slovenia’s Got Talent.
Pole Dance & Aerial Judge
Louise Wawrzynska
Louise Wawrzynska is a distinguished pole dance artist and aerialist renowned for her exceptional performances and contributions to the pole dance community. Since discovering her passion for pole dancing in 2010, Louise has become an experienced artist featured in a wide range of events worldwide.
Throughout her career, Louise has competed, won and judged in numerous prestigious competitions, including:
* Pole Art Italy
* Pole Theatre Paris
* Pole Art France
* Copenhagen Pole Competition
In addition to her competitive achievements, Louise has been featured in various events across Denmark and beyond, showcasing her versatility and dedication to the art of pole dancing.
As a pole dancer and aerial artist, Louise brings a unique blend of strength, grace, and creativity to her performances, captivating audiences worldwide.
Pole Dance & Aerial Judge
Ilaria Del Negro
Ilaria Del Negro ( @ilaerial ) is a professional aerialist and pole dancer with a background in classical and contemporary dance since 2004, continuing with in-depth professional training. In 2017, she discovered pole dance, and in the following year, she began specializing in hoop and aerial silks, eventually becoming a certified instructor. Today, she is a recognized figure in the field, offering both amateur and competitive courses.
Pole Dance Judge
Ivo Štrkljević
Ivo Štrkljević, a professional pole dancer from Split, Croatia, has years of experience performing at various events and competitions. His journey into pole dance began in Zagreb during his university studies. In 2017, he relocated to Split, where he started teaching acrobatic pole dance classes at the Dolce Vita studio, serving as an instructor until 2025.
In 2022, Ivo and his dance partner, Mia Kuleš, performed on Super Talent (the Croatian version of Got Talent), earning the prestigious golden buzzer. The following season, he joined the show as a mentor for acrobatic performances, collaborating with contestants to design and refine their routines while guiding them through their preparations.
As of 2025, Ivo continues to contribute to the show's production, working on casting and mentoring contestants.
Aerial Judge
Branko Potočan
Branko began dancing in primary school, initially as a ballroom dancer and a member of a folk dance group. As a teenager, he founded the breakdance group Gumiflex, with which he also created two theatre performances. After finishing high school, he enrolled at the Faculty of Sport in Ljubljana while simultaneously beginning his professional dance career.
He also works as an educator (SVŠGL Ljubljana – Contemporary Dance program, Intakt Dance Studio, Alma Mater Europaea Dance Academy) and leads workshops for young people in contemporary circus, physical theatre, aerial dance (fabric, hoop, ropes), and more.
Branko was also the first in Slovenia to introduce aerial disciplines workshops, later establishing regular courses. He played a crucial role in elevating these disciplines to the high level they have reached today.