POLE DANCE SHOW 2023

POLE DANCE SHOW 2023
promoter Fundacja MY WAY

We are happy to invite you to the 6th edition of POLE DANCE SHOW competition, which will be held on 21st-23rd April 2023 at Targi Kielce. The mission of the competition is to present a unique show on the stage with the use of vertical poles. Creativity and artistic side of the performance/show is what matters.

 

We would like to inform you that tickets for the event will be available for purchase only on site, on the day of the competition with the following prices: PLN 70/one day and PLN 180/three days. We would like to also remind you that each finalist (except for those who resigned from participation) will receive a ticket for the entire POLE DANCE SHOW competition. Coaches, parents, human props are obliged to purchase a ticket for the event. The event is free for children up to 4 years old.

Details
  • date2023-04-21 ÷ 2023-04-23
  • application2022-11-06 ÷ 2023-01-06

POLE DANCE SHOW 2023 RULES

1. The Organizer of POLE DANCE SHOW 2023 competition (hereinafter referred to as the "Competition") is MY WAY POLE DANCE STUDIO with its registered seat in Kielce at ul. Sienkiewicza 36, 25-507, NIP (Tax ID) 9591873835.

2. The Competition will take place on April 21st-23rd, 2023 in the Centrum Kongresowe Targów Kielce (Targi Kielce Congress Center), ul. Zakładowa 1, 25-672 Kielce.

April 21st (Friday) – POLE DANCE SHOW (Kids debut, Juniors 12-14 debut, Juniors 15-17 debut, Women debut, Exotic debut)

April 22nd (Saturday) – POLE DANCE SHOW (Kids, Juniors 12-14, Juniors 15-17, Women amateur, Women semi-pro, Women professional, Women elite)

April 23rd (Sunday) – POLE DANCE SHOW (Women 40+, Duets, Men amateur, Men professional, Exotic amateur, Exotic semi-pro, Exotic professional, Exotic elite)

NOTE! In the case of a large number of applications, we reserve the right to move all debut categories to Friday (April 21st, 2023).

3. Mission

The Competition's mission is to put out an unique stage show using vertical poles. Creativity and the artistic side of the performance/show are the most important aspects.

4. Categories and definitions.

Pole dance competition – an organized sporting event on the national or international scale, bringing together athletes practicing pole dance/exotic/pole art/pole sport and any variation of pole dance taking place using a vertical pole. Competitions organized by pole dance studios for their students shall not be taken into account.

Pole dance instructor – a person who has conducted in the past/is conducting, as of the date of submitting an application, pole dance/exotic/pole art/pole sport classes and any variation of pole dance classes taking place using a vertical pole. Seniority is not taken into account. One-time teaching of classes (replacement) is not taken into account. 

Categories of Kids and Juniors. For the categories of Kids and Juniors, the age at the date of the final performance is taken into account.

KIDS debut This category is for kids between 8 and 11 years of age who have never participated in pole dance competitions. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

KIDS. This category is for kids between 8 and 11 years of age who have participated in pole dance competitions in the past.

JUNIORS 12-14 debut. This category is for persons between 12 and 14 years of age who have never participated in pole dance competitions.During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

JUNIORS 15-17 debut. This category is for persons between 15 and 17 years of age who have never participated in pole dance competitions. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

JUNIORS 12-14. This category is for people between 12 and 14 years of age who have participated in pole dance competitions in the past.

JUNIORS 15-17. This category is for people between 15 and 17 years of age who have participated in pole dance competitions in the past.

 

Categories 18+. Participants entering the 18+ category must be at least 18 years old on the day of the final performance.

WOMEN amateur debut 

This category is intended for women aged 18 and above who are not pole dance instructors on the date of submitting an application and have never participated in pole dance competitions. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

WOMEN amateur 

This category is intended for women aged 18 and above who are not pole dance instructors on the date of submitting an application and have competed in pole dance competitions in the amateur category or lower, but have not won 1st-3rd place. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

WOMEN semi-pro

This category is intended for women aged 18 and above who are professionally engaged in pole dancing (are pole dance instructors, conduct pole dance workshops); and/or have participated in pole dance competitions in the semi-pro category, but have not won 1st-3rd place; and/or have won 1st-3rd place in the women amateur category.

WOMEN professional

This category is intended for women aged 18 and above, who have won 1st-3rd place in pole dance competitions in semi-pro category or higher; and/or represent pole dance skills at a professional level.

WOMEN elite

This category is intended for women aged 18 and above, who have won 1st-3rd place in pole dance competitions in professional category or higher many times (more than two); and/or represent high level of pole dance skills.

WOMEN 40+ The category is intended for women who are at least 40 years old at the date of the Competition. 

MEN amateur 

This category is intended for men aged 18 and above, who are not pole dance instructors at the date of sending an application and have never placed 1st-3rd in pole dance competition.During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

MEN professional

This category is intended for men aged 18 and above, who are professionally engaged in pole dance (are pole dance instructors, conduct pole dance workshops) and/or have won 1st-3rd place in pole dance competitions.

DUETS. This category is intended for duets and groups. Each participant of a duet or a group must be at least 18 years of age at the date of the Competition. Exotic duets are allowed

 

Exotic categories. Intended for both women and men (mix). Participants of exotic categories wear platform high heels, the so-called pleasers.

EXOTIC amateur debut  

This category is intended for persons aged 18 and above who are not pole dance instructors on the date of submitting an application and have never participated in pole dance competitions. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

EXOTIC amateur 

This category is intended for persons aged 18 and above who are not pole dance instructors on the date of submitting an application and have competed in pole dance competitions in the amateur category or lower, but have not won 1st-3rd place. During the final performance prohibited in this category are all deadlifts performed using a pole or without using a pole (from shoulder mount, handspring, brass monkey, press to handstand etc.) and positions in which the body loses contact with the pole and floor at the same time (fonji, jumping onto and off of the pole, grip changing, flips, back/front flips, etc.)

EXOTIC semi-pro

This category is intended for persons aged 18 and above who are professionally engaged in pole dancing (are pole dance instructors, conduct pole dance workshops); and/or have participated in pole dance competitions in the semi-pro category, but have not won 1st-3rd place; and/or have won 1st-3rd place in the women amateur category.

EXOTIC professional

This category is intended for persons aged 18 and above, who have won 1st-3rd place in pole dance competitions in semi-pro category or higher; and/or represent pole dance skills at a professional level. 

EXOTIC elite

This category is intended for people aged 18 and above, who have won 1st-3rd place in pole dance competitions in professional category or higher many times (more than two); and/or represent high level of pole dance skills.

5. Submissions

To participate in the competitions, you have to fill in the application, which can be found here: JOIN! or click "take a part in competition" in POLE DANCE SHOW 2023. We recommend you to fill in the application using a computer (it is less intuitive when using a mobile phone). After sending your application you will receive an email confirming the correct submission of your application. Now, make a payment.

The application video must not be a montage of clips and must not be recorded with a moving camera (zooming in and out). The quality of the video should allow a fair evaluation, ensure adequate lighting and clear sound. It can be a choreography prepared for the finals, but does not have to. You can use only one pole (spinning, static) or both. The duration of the video must not exceed 2 minutes.

The deadline for submissions is January 6, 2023. The number of 5-15 people from each category will be qualified for the finals. The finalists will be selected by the competition committee (jury) consisting of 3 people and announced by January 15, 2023 at the latest. Those who submit their applications but are not qualified for the finals will not receive a refund of the submission fee.

Submission fees:

PLN 75 (EUR 20) – each person sending a submission (for individual categories). 

PLN 100 (EUR 30) – each duet/group sending a submission.

PLN 140 (EUR 35) – each person who is qualified for the finals (we accept payments made until 21st January).

PLN 150 (EUR 40) – each duet/group who is qualified for the finals (we accept payments made until 21st January).

The fee is non-returnable. In case of the participant's resignation from participation in the Competition the fee shall not be refunded and the participant shall not receive a ticket. A participant who resigns from participation later than 3 weeks before the date of the Competition cannot participate in next edition of the Competition. Except for a participant who will provide a medical certificate confirming inability to participate.

Payments in EUR can be made to PayPal account poledanceshowkielce@gmail.com or by bank transfer (if you do not have a PayPal account, please contact us so that we can send you bank account number to make a payment in EUR)

How to make a payment?

1. Log into ScoreApp.

2. Go to "Your profile" --> "Dancer zone" --> "The competitions you are registered for" and select POLE DANCE SHOW 2023.

3. In the table you will see the amount to be paid for the selected category. Click on it and follow the instructions of PayNow.

6. Awards

The first three places in each category will receive diplomas, medals as well as material and money prizes funded by the sponsors. Each participant will receive a video (on the YouTube channel) of their performance within 3 weeks from the date of the Competition.

7. The scene and the poles

The scene will have 2 poles (static and spinning) with a diameter of 45 mm, at a distance of 3 m from each other and with a height of 4 m. These will be brass poles from SUN POLE. From the participant's perspective, the spinning pole will be located on the left. In the case of duets/groups there is a possibility of selection of two static or two spinning poles (after previous notification by e-mail). Stage dimensions are 6 m x 14 m. The floor will be covered with a ballet/stage floor made 100% of vinyl.

8. The Participants

On the day of the competition the participant must be 18 years of age (this does not pertain to the Junior and Kids category), have personal accident insurance, be familiar with the contents of these Rules and have a valid identity document. It is forbidden to consume alcohol or narcotics on the day of the Competition.

9. Scoring

EXOTIC categories

 

Max

Combinations and tricks performed on a pole

10

Floor work

10

Originality (choreography, costume, make-up).  

10

Interpretation of music

10

Dynamism, body line, felxibility

10

TOTAL

50

 

 

Penalties

Max

Falls

-5

Slipping off

-5

Costume problems

-5

Wiping hands

-5

TOTAL

-20

 

DUETS

Artistic side of the performance  

Max

Originality of the choreography, costume, hair and make-up

10

Artistic expression

10

Music interpretation

10

Floor work

10

TOTAL

40

 

 

Technical side of the performance

Max

Fineness of getting into and off a position

10

Dynamism and strength

10

Difficulty level of the choreography

10

Flexibilty

10

Synchronization

10

TOTAL

50

 

Penalties

Max

Falls

-5

Slipping off

-5

Costume problems

-5

Wiping hands

-5

TOTAL

-20

 

Other categories

Artistic side of the performance    

Max

Originality of the choreography, costume, hair and make-up

10

Artistic expression

10

Music interpretation

10

Floor work

10

TOTAL 40

 

Technical side of the performance

Max

Fineness of getting into and off a position

10

Dynamism and strength

10

Difficulty level of the choreography

10

Flexibility

10

TOTAL

40

 

Penalties

Max

Falls

-5

Slipping off 

-5

Costume problems   

-5

Wiping hands

-5

TOTAL

-20

 

10. Music

The length of the participant’s final performance cannot exceed 3 minutes for the categories of Kids and Juniors, and 4 minutes 30 seconds for duets/groups, elite categories and men professionals, for other categories 3 minutes 30 seconds. Music with a vulgar language, unethical, racist etc. content is forbidden. The same piece of music can be used by more than one participant. Music should be uploaded to the ScoreApp system in the form of a file in MP3 format by March 31, 2023 at the latest. 

How to do it?

1. Log in to the ScoreApp system.

2. Enter the tab "Your account" --> "Dancer zone" --> Pole Dance Show

3. In the table you can find a field where you can upload your music (MP3 file column)

4. Save the music file by clicking "v" button (save)

Our system verifies the length of a song. Each file exceeding the length specified in the Rules will be rejected. We accept only files in MP3 format with a maximum size of 6MB. We recommend you to upload file using your computer (using smartphone is uncomfortable).

11. Costume

The costume is left to the participant's discretion. It is however forbidden to perform topless, in erotic lingerie, in a costume exposing intimate parts. Permitted footwear: ballet shoes, gym shoes, dance shoes and high heels (for exotic categories). The footwear may not pose a threat to the audience/jury/other participants. Tattoos and make-up are permitted, but these should not soil the scene, poles and the other participants.

12. Human props, stage props, unusual ideas

During the final performance, only the participant(s) may be on stage. The use of third parties for choreography is possible only after prior notification of this information to the organizer (until March 15, 2023). In addition to the participant, a maximum of two people may be on stage. Additional people may not touch the poles. Human props are required to purchase an entry ticket to the event. Permitted accessories: gloves, knee and ankle protectors. All accessories used for the choreography should be previously reported (until March 15, 2023) and their installation/removal should not take longer than 3 minutes. Each participant is required to leave the stage clean (any feathers, confetti, etc. must be cleaned up by the participant after the performance). All accessories should not hamper the performance. The use of magnesia, dry hands, mighty grip etc is permitted but it can be applied only on a participant’s body. Balsams, itac, body lotions are forbidden. Any unusual ideas for the final performance will be considered individually.

13. Stage testing

Each participant is allowed to test the stage for at least 1 minute and a maximum of 3 minutes. The time of the stage testing and its duration will be published in the ScoreApp system no later than 3 days before the Competition.

12. Disqualification

A participant may be disqualified for not applying to the Rules or the organizer's recommendations.

13. Authorization for reproduction of physical likeness

Making a submission to Pole Dance Show 2023 is tantamount to a lasting and unconditionally free of charge authorization for photographic, video and television recording of all the presentations and their use, publication and transmission in any media.

14. Tickets

Tickets for the event will be sold stationary on the date of the Competition. Each finalist receives a ticket for the entire POLE DANCE SHOW competition. Coaches, parents, and human props are required to purchase a ticket for the event.

15. Participation in Pole Dance Show 2023 is tantamount to accepting these Rules.

16. Any questions and remarks should be sent to poledanceshowkielce@gmail.com .