Pole Expressions: Crews

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2023 Key Dates

Registrations Open
July 14 - August 11
Finalists Announced
August 25
Competition Day
October 20

How To Enter

Follow the checklist below, ensuring you have done every step. Scroll down to see more info on each step.

  1. Select a division
  2. Check what kind of entry you classify as
  3. Read the rules to ensure you are eligible
  4. Read the guidelines for your video submission
  5. Pay the $40 application fee (instructions on form)
  6. Submit the form linked below
Application Form
$40 Per Application

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

Rules Divisions Video Requirements Judging Criteria

Scoring

Pole Tricks: 20

Tricks are scored on the overall difficulty, variety and execution. Routines must include a range of tricks demonstrating strength and flexibility. The trick isn’t just the final figure, judging also includes entry and exits of tricks.

A strong focus should be placed on paired or group moves including base–flyer, synchronisation and mirroring.

Movement: 10

Movement is scored on demonstration of strong lines, full extensions and fluidity of movement on and off the pole. Consistency of movement style while performing tricks, transitions and floorwork, ensuring that the style isn’t lost when performing tricks. Clean lines for knees, toes and arms.

Off the pole: 10

Off the pole is scored on the difficulty, variety and execution of the dance and floorwork components in the routine. This includes transitions on and off the pole. Judges are looking for dance, acrobatic element and expression. **must include one base – flyer move

Presentation: 10

Presentation is scored on the costume and musicality.

Costume: must add value to the performance and assist in setting the theme/ telling the story of the performance.

Musicality: the music was used effectively with the movements and tricks in the routine and used to add highs and lows to the performance.

Performance: 10

Performance is scored based on your energy on stage. Stage Presence / Audience Engagement – refers to your “X-factor” on stage and how you entertain and engage with the audience

Synchronisation: 10

The routine must contain some elements of synchronicity on and off the pole. Not only with each other but also with the music.

Clarification of terms

Base-flyer – 2 or more people are involved to execute a trick or shape. Usually one person acts as a flyer and the other as a base. Can involve lifting, hanging or balance between each other. Base and flyer moves apply to both on the pole and on the floor (aka an acrobatic element).

Base flyer moves can involve any combination of strength, flexibility and balance.

Pole Trick – A solo or group move that involves the body weight being fully supported by the pole – Eg a climb or spin is a pole trick, kneeling on the floor and holding the pole while another pole dancer completes a trick is not considered a pole trick.

Penalties:

5 points will be deduced if:

More than 4 people are in contact with the poles (per occasion) A pole dancer does not complete a pole trick (per dancer) Both poles are not utilised (Maximum penalty 30 points)