COMPETITION DIVISIONS & SPECIFICATIONS

POLE DIVISIONS

MEN'S DIVISION

Men ages 18 and over.

MASTERS DIVISION

40 years of age plus.

 

ENTRY LEVEL DIVISION

For those new to pole competitions – basic floor inversions only, move caps apply. No instructors or studio owners may compete in this division.

MOVE CAPS

AMATEUR DIVISION

For those new to pole competitions, but experienced in the art of pole – move caps apply.

MOVE CAPS

SEMI PRO DIVISION

Higher level competitors.

PRO DIVISION

Highest level competitors.

POLE ART DIVISION

Allows for props, costuming and encourages individuality, story telling and imagination.

This is the only virtual division where some video editing is allowed. (check FAQ)

AFTER HOURS L1 DIVISION

Amateur level. If you teach exotic, erotic, burlesque or similar type movement, if you have been paid for or performed professionally  erotic, burlesque or similar type movement at the time of application, you cannot compete at this level. There are no move restrictions as it is based on fluidity and movement not on difficulty of pole tricks.

This division is open to those 18 years of age and up.

AFTER HOURS L2 DIVISION

This level is for anyone who teaches, performs or practices sensual or erotic movement at a higher level.

This division is open to those 18 years of age and up.

TROUPE DIVISION

Not available for the 2021 virtual competition

THE DIRECTORS CUT

This division is for those who want to be super creative with their editing skills to tell their story or to express an emotion. The foundation is dance for this division, but it can be any form of dance you like - classic pole, after hours, floor work, chair dance, contemporary, aerial art etc.
You will be judged on three things: Artistry (dance, transitions, flow, unique movement) , Creativity in Editing (how creatively did you use your editing skills to create an exciting work of art to watch) and Theme ( how well did you tell your story or express your emotion, was the theme clear, did it make the audience feel something).
This division is an add on ( you cannot switch into this division) or for new applicants only.
Be as creative as you like with your movement and especially with your video editing.

AFTER HOURS CHAIR OR SOFA

This division is for those who do not own a pole or would prefer to be creative with a chair or sofa.

The routine should be 3/4 on the chair/sofa and 1/4 on the floor

AFTER HOURS FLOORWORK

This division is for those who would prefer to be creative with floor work in their choreography or who do not own a pole

 

POLE/SOFA/CHAIR TECHNICAL SPECS

Pole Specs

You will compete on one pole and it must be on static for the duration of your performance.  Please ensure when you film that your entire routine is visible on screen.  Please do not use space on a pole higher than 14 feet - in a live comp we would have poles this high max.   You must film in landscape and a min 720 resolution.

No editing can be done to your videos - it must be one full routine, one shot.

Chair / Sofa Specs

The chair or sofa you use is up to you.  Please note that the whole apparatus should be visible.

 When you film, ensure that your entire routine is visible on screen.   You must film in landscape and a min 720 resolution.

No editing can be done to your videos - it must be one full routine, one shot.

AERIAL DIVISIONS

AERIAL HOOP L1 DIVISION

This is an amateur level. So if you teach aerial hoop or similar type of apparatus , if you have been paid for or performed professionally at the time of application you cannot compete at this level.

AERIAL HOOP L2 DIVISION

This level is for anyone who teaches, performs or practices aerial hoop at a higher level.

 

AERIAL HAMMOCK L1 DIVISION

This is an amateur level. If you teach aerial hammock or similar type of apparatus, if you have been paid for or performed professionally at the time of application you cannot compete at this level.

AERIAL HAMMOCK L2 DIVISION

This level is for anyone who teaches, performs or practices aerial hammock at a higher level.

 

AERIAL TECHNICAL SPECS

AERIAL HOOP

You can use a single or double point hoop.  No tipping hoops or specialty hoops.  It must be a standard, circular hoop.  There are no diameter requirements. If you are using a spanset, you must use one that is no longer than 4 feet to stay in line with the specs of a live competition.

Please ensure when you film that your entire routine is visible on screen.   You must film in landscape and a min 720 resolution.

No editing can be done to your video - you must shoot your routine in one complete shot - do not merge separate videos together

HAMMOCK

There are no required hammock specs. We ask that if you have a very high ceiling to please not use more than 14 feet as this is what would the be max you would have in height at a live competition.   Please ensure when you film that your entire routine is visible on screen.   You must film in landscape and a min 720 resolution.

No editing can be done to your video - you must shoot your routine in one complete shot - do not merge separate videos together

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