Beginner and Intermediate Competition

We are excited to offer a competition for beginner and intermediate level pole dancers!!

The categories will be the same as used for the Pole Expressions competition.  Scoring is based on the Pole Expressions criteria, with an emphasis on execution of tricks.  Move restrictions determine the competitor level.  Pole dancers of all ages are encouraged to apply.

Who we expect to see in the beginner competitors:

• Pole dancers with less than two years experience in pole dancing and do not have a background in dance, gymnastics, acrobatic, circus etc. First timers are highly encouraged to participate in this category.

Beginners guidelines:

• 3 points of contact required on the pole when inverted (Eg – butterfly permitted, Ayesha and iguana not permitted)
• Inversions passing through inverted V position are permitted from the floor only
• Drops – from the pole not permitted – upright drops from high to low on pole permitted – with head up and bottom down (eg ball drop permitted, crucifix drop not permitted)
• Flips are not permitted in the beginner category – on and/or off the pole (Walkover type entries and exits are permitted)
• Flexibility moves – beginner level flexibility moves should be highlighted in this category (see list)
• Shouldermount positions not permitted in this category
• Entrants in this category should focus on amazing execution of foundational tricks
• DOUBLES and GROUP category – there is no requirement for base-flyer moves – synchronisation is highly valued. (This is an opportunity to get on stage with your friend)

Move suggestions:

• Straddles (side V) etc with hands on
• Ballerina
• Chopstick
• Reiko split
• Jade
• Cupid
• Teddy
• Superman
• Spins – 2 hands on the pole
• Pole assisted handstands

Who we expect to see in the intermediate competitors:

• Pole dancers with an intermediate level of pole dance training and/or entrants who have background in dance, gymnastics, acrobatic, circus etc. Entrants may have competed in in-house studio competitions.

Intermediate guidelines:

• Basic ayeshas, iguana and handsprings are permitted in this category (aerial handspring and flags from these positions are considered advanced and not permitted)
• Drops in an inverted position are permitted (eg – crucifx drop, jade drop)
• Advanced flips (and dynamic moves) are not permitted (eg – fonji, saltos)
• Advanced flexibility moves are not permitted in this category (eg – bird of paradise, rainbow marchenko)
• Shoulder mount shapes are permitted from the floor
• Entrants in this category should focus on amazing execution of intermediate tricks

Important dates:

Registrations open: Friday December 10th 2021

Registrations close: Midnight Friday January 7th 2022

Finalists announced: Friday January 21st 2022

Successful applicants will be announced via email and our social media platforms.