Eligibility

 

1. Entry is open to anyone aged over 19 years.

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2. Entry is open to national and international competitors.

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3. Applicants must enter the division that suits their level. Applicants must decide which division they are submitting to, but can be moved up or down on the online judges’ discretion if placement is found to be in conflict with applicant’s level/experience. If the judges are made aware that you have applied in the incorrect division before the finalists are decided, the judges will move you to the correct division.  Anyone who has been found to have entered the wrong division after the finalists have been announced will be not be allowed to compete. If you are unsure as to which division to enter, please contact your national Pole Theatre organizer.

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Entry

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Applicants will be selected based on 2 elements:

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1. The entrant's description of their proposed Pole Theatre performance.

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2. A video entry of a previous performance, either a live performance or based on the competitor's intended Pole Theatre performance description.

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It is not compulsory for the video submitted to be of the entrant's intended performance, but be aware that it will assist the judges to understand the entrant's vision if it is. Applications will be evaluated and competitors will be selected by Pole Theatre accredited judges. 

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Props & Costumes

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1. Performers are permitted to use any props, sets, costuming, additional performers, sound effects, performance apparatus, or footwear, provided that:

a) the space allows for it physically;
b) it can be feasibly/theoretically transported on a plane, and;
c) it can be set up and completely removed in under 2 minutes.

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2. Any use of the above items should be described in the applicant's entry.
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3. Genitalia and the gluteal cleft must be covered at all times (g-strings are not permitted).  Pasties are allowed.

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Competition and Performance

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1. Competitors must arrive at the venue at their allocated time on the day for rehearsals. 

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2. Competitors must ensure they have warmed up and stretched properly prior to performing. 

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3. Competitors must not consume alcohol or any prohibited substance prior to performing. 

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4. Performances must be between 3.5 and 4.5 minutes long.

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5. Any significant changes to the performance as described in the application stage are not permitted without Organizer approval. Competitors MUST ADVISE the Organizer if there will be a clean up required after their performance, and must gain Organizer approval.

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6. Competitors must adhere to the rules of the venue.

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Categories

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Pole Theatre consists of 4 categories. Please find the category details here. Applicants may select more than one category to enter. Applicants must select one of the 4 categories (art, drama, comedy, classique) per entry, and pay an entry fee (Application Fee) for each entry. 

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Waiver of Liability

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1. The competitors acknowledge and accept that Pole Theatre National Organizer and its owners and staff (the Organizers) their directors, instructors, employees, agents, landlords, leases or franchises (“Related Parties”) and Pole Theatre venue and its owners and staff (Venue) their directors, instructors, employees, agents, landlords, leases or franchisees (“Venue Related Parties”) are not responsible for injury or damage resulting from participation in the competition, including the competitors’ arrival and departure from the competition. 

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2. The competitors acknowledge that pole dance is a dangerous activity and as such the competitors voluntarily accept the risks associated in participating in the competition. 

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3. The competitors waive to the fullest extent permitted by law all legal rights of action against and fully releases the Venue and Venue Related Parties and the Organizers and Related Parties for the loss, damages, or injury howsoever arising out of or in relation to the participation by the competitors in the activities conducted or organised by the Organizers and Related Parties including without limitation, liability for any negligent or tortious act or omission, breach of duty, breach of contract or breach of statutory duty on the part of the Organizers or Related Parties. 

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Photos & Videos

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1. Competitors are aware that they may be photographed or videoed during their performance. 

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2. The competitor acknowledges that photos or video may be published by the Organizers. 

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3. The competitor releases all rights or claims over any photos or videos, and acknowledges that such material is the property of and can be used by the Organizers for promotional or other uses, without compensation to the competitor.

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4. Competitors may film their own performances, provided it does not interfere with the photographers and other spectators, and are free to use them as they see fit.