About the Event

We are eager to share the 2026 CPAC experience with you.
This year's Central Competition will be held at the Ada Slaight Hall (Daniels Spectrum) in Toronto, ON.

 

Take note of the important dates so you don't miss out!

Registration Deadline: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM
Schedule Release: January 30, 2026
Music, Prop & Apparatus Deadline: February 13, 2026, 11:59 PM
Event Date: February 28-March 1, 2026

 

 

Competitors

Register to compete

Pole Sport, Aerial Sport and Artistic divisions to match your performance style and skill level.

Discounted pricing available for a limited time!

Registration prices are as follows:

Super Early Bird - Until Oct. 15: $199.00
Early Bird - Oct. 16 to Dec. 31: $219.00
Regular Price - January 1 to close: $239.00

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Competitor Packet
 

Judges

Become a Judge

CPAC prides itself on bringing the highest level of integrity to our judging panels. We are excited to welcome industry professionals from across Canada to join our team!

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Volunteer

Want to help out on the day of the event and get free admission?

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Join Our Audience

So here's how it works

Competitors receive audience access on the date for which they are registered to perform.

Friends, family and competitors, for dates that you don't compete, can purchase a ticket for an awesome viewing experience!

Your ticket purchase gets you on the list for the audience, come see our registration desk on the day of the event!

Event Schedule

Saturday, February 28th:

 - 2:30pm: Competitor Registration
 - 3:40pm: Doors Open to Public
 - 4:00pm: Artistic Competition
 - 6:30pm: Pole Sport Competition
 - 8:15pm: Artistic & Pole Sport Awards

Sunday, March 1st:
 - 7:30am: Competitor Registration
 - 10:30am: Doors Open to Public
 - 10:45am: Aerial Sport Competition - Hoop
 - 3:00pm: Aerial Sport Awards - Session 1
 - 3:20pm: Aerial Sport Competition - Hammock & Specialty
 - 8:30pm: Aerial Sport Awards - Session 2

Event Program

Find out the what and when of it all! Download our digital program to see all the details.

Event Program

 

Tickets

Come support your friends and the Canadian pole and aerial community.


Online ticket sales are now closed, but tickets for Saturday's show are still available at the door!

 

The Stage Awaits!

Competition day will be here in no time. Register and grab your tickets today!
 
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Our Sponsors

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Our Judges

Amber Pichie

Amber Pichie

 
I currently teach Pole, Hammock, and Aerial Silks at Sky Studios Fitness. With a deep passion for the aerial arts and a strong belief in uplifting the community, I'm excited to bring positive energy, thoughtful feedback, and genuine support to all of this year’s competitors. It’s an honor to be part of the CPAC judging panel, and I’m thrilled to help celebrate the incredible talent and dedication on stage this year!
 
Instagram: @amberpichie


Christine Newland

Christine Newland

 
Christine is a passionate pole dancer and instructor based in Toronto. With over a decade of pole dance experience, a background in gymnastics and dance and a CanFitPro Personal Trainer certification, she blends athleticism and artistry to her teaching and performances. Christine teaches all levels of pole dance, as well as pole choreography, low flow and heels. Alongside pole, she teaches floorwork, chair dance, lollipop lyra, hand balancing, conditioning and flexibility. She has performed countless times, experimenting with styles, but known for a blend of power and flow, and a love of dynamic tricks and transitions in heels.
 
Instagram: @cdnpoles


Elspeth Cudmore

Elspeth Cudmore

 
Elspeth is a Toronto-based circus artist who specializes in aerial pole and contortion. Throughout their journey, Elspeth has developed a distinct style - a juxtaposition of melting movement and striking shapework, tied together with an overarching disposition for drama. Elspeth has traveled across Canada honing her craft and dazzling audiences in productions such as Jamie Allan's Illusionarium, Electra Productions Pole Craft, Vital Circus Cabaret, and a variety of performances.
 
Instagram: @itselspeth

Jenny Goodwin

Jenny Goodwin

 
Jenny Goodwin has been doing pole sport & art for fourteen years which includes 9 years of instructing & coaching and 12 years competing at National and International levels. In 2019, she competed at the POSA World Championship in Finland.
 
She is certified as Circus Instructor with Ecole Nationale de Cirque; Module 5 with Alixa Flexibility; Judge with CPAC; and coaching certifications with CPSAF and IPSF. 
 
Instagram: @the_bendyjenny

Joanne Jade

Joanne Jade

 
Joanne Jade fell in love with pole after trying it for the first time in 2012 and has never looked back since! Joanne began teaching pole as a sub in 2013, and teaching her regular classes in January 2014. Joanne loves the progress she sees in students, and is thrilled to be part of the vibrant Redefine Fit family and is always thrilled to represent the studio <3

She loves the support within the pole community, having both competed and placed in CPFA/CPAC and PSO as well as lending her expertise in pole as a judge for competitions from Vertical Love’s Great White North, CPFA/CPAC and PSO. Joanne also lends her expertise and experience in pole and previously sat for a term on the IPSF (International Pole Sport Federation) sub committee, which is the international governing body applying for Olympic status for pole sports.
 
Instagram: @08jojo

Julia Spellman

Julia Spellman

 
Julia Spellman is an actress, coach, and multidisciplinary performer specializing in acting, aerial arts, dance, and modeling. She holds two degrees in Acting—from the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts and George Brown College. A champion aerialist and experienced stage artist, Julia brings a unique blend of strength, creativity, and performance expertise to the judging panel
 
Instagram: @_.p.i.m.p._

Nataliia Promchuk

Nataliia Promchuk

 
Nataliia Promchuk, also known as Aerial Naty, is a world-level aerial gymnast representing Canada, internationally recognized for elite technical precision, refined artistry, and consistent podium finishes on the global stage.
As a world champion and international medalist competing under professional federation scoring systems, she brings direct experience of championship-level standards in difficulty, execution, and performance composition. Her perspective as an active world-class athlete allows her to evaluate performances with accuracy, fairness, and advanced technical insight — combining high-performance expertise with strong artistic judgment.
She is a dedicated student of Cirque Celestial and trains under the professional guidance of Payton Glagau.

🌍 WORLD ACHIEVEMENTS:
🥈 2nd Place — "GAPAF" World Cup 2025 — Turkey 🇹🇷
🥇 1st Place — "AZUL" World Championship 2024 — Mexico 🇲🇽
🥉 3rd Place — "AZUL" World Grand Finals 2024 — Argentina 🇦🇷
🌍 Top 10 — "UNA" Pole & Aerial World Cup 2023 — Italy 🇮🇹

🏆 INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
🥇🥈🥉 Multiple-time Champion of Ukraine (2019–2021)
🥇 1st Place — "Summer Aerial Art Cup 2019"
🥈 2nd Place — international festival "Art Weekend Fest 2019"
🏆 Laureate of the award— “The Most Talented 2019”
🥇🏆 Absolute Champion & Grand Prix Winner — "Aerial Art Championship 2021"
🥇 1st Place — international circus festival "No More Gravity 2021"
🥇 1st Place — "CPAC" Regionals 2025 — Toronto, Canada
 
Instagram: @aerial.naty

Tina Stone

Tina Stone

With over 35 years combined experience in competitive gymnastics, dance and pole fitness, Tina has been instructing and competitively coaching in all disciplines of pole, heels, silks, lyra, tumbling, and more for over 15 years. She has certified, judged and volunteered with CPFA, PSO, IPSF and POSA at regional and national events annually upon their establishment in Canada, with the goal to keep current and comprehensive knowledge of the pole and aerial competition circuits.

As director of Canadian Pole and Aerial Sports Inc. and newly appointed organizer of the CPAC, Tina is thrilled to be provided opportunity to continue the longstanding history of the Canadian Pole and Aerial Championship. She is committed to promoting an unbiased, inclusive, high-quality competition experience to athletes across Canada.

Proud owner of 3Sixty Dance & Fitness and 3Sixty Aerial Arts in Ottawa, ON, Tina’s passion lies in nurturing safe, inclusive, creative spaces for all ages to achieve their goals and develop as artists and athletes. Seeing the progression from first steps on stage, to accomplished artists and successful champions is a joy to be part of – and she can’t wait to further your journey!


Instagram: @tina_3sixtylife

Tracy Jans

Tracy Jans

 
Dedicated and experienced aerial artist with over 10 years of training and performance experience. Owned and operated a successful aerial arts studio for over 4 years, managing programs, events, and student development. Taught a wide range of aerial disciplines for 8 years. Competed and performed in diverse venues and showcases, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling on stage. Passionate about inspiring students of all levels to build confidence, strength, and creativity through movement.
 
Instagram: @tgord59