Who we Expect to See in Beginner Competitors

Pole dancers with less than two years experience in pole dancing, no previous pole competition experience and do not have a background in dance, gymnastics, acrobatic, circus etc. First timers are highly encouraged to participate in this category.

Beginners Guidelines

Entrants in this category should focus on amazing execution of foundational tricks.

• 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
• Shouldermount positions not permitted in this category

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