RULES
Entry is open to all Australian permanent resident or citizens, must be 18 years or older at the time of the competition.
Style of competition- Performance. We are open to all styles and genres, criteria is weighted towards performance and entertainment value. Please note, there is no criteria for Level of Difficulty for Skills!
ELIGIBILITY
If you have competed in any amateur, semi-pro or pro competitions, you are already a stage star and are therefore ineligible for Debut Pole. Comps include (but not limited to):
-MX Pole Dance
-Miss Pole Dance states/finals
-Mr Pole Dance
-Hardcore Pole Championships
-Hardcore Up & Coming
-All APC states/finals
STAGE AND POLE SET UP *Subject to change
2x 3m high, 40mm width, brass xpert X-poles approximately 3m apart.
Solos will have stage left (if you’re on stage looking out to the audience, on your left) is spinning, stage right is static. This is not optional.
Groups may have whichever configuration they wish. (Both spinning, both static or stage left spin/stage right static as per solos)
COMPETITORS:
We will be taking approximately the following amount of competitors per section.
Beginner comp x8
Inter comp x8
Adv comp x10
Dance comp x10
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Facial expressions, performance value, X-Factor!
Listening to and responsiveness to music, picking up accents and changes. Suitable tricks and choreography.
Smooth transitions on and around the pole, in tricks and choreography.
Variety of movement, interesting choreography and tricks, no repetition.
Clean and strong, tricks and combos.
Pointed toes and Stretched legs.
Stamina.
Etc.
IF SUCCESSFUL
If you are successful in your audition, you will be invited to compete in our competition.
There is a competitor fee of $25.
You will be supplied with social media advertising and promotions.
You will be required to attend your rehearsal and competitor briefing at the theatre on the day of the competition, so must be available from approximately 12pm and must remain until the end of the competition, approximately 11pm.
IF UNSUCCESSFUL
If your audition is unsuccessful, you will be sent feedback (if requested) on your audition, to help you prepare for future auditions and competitions.
LIVE COMPETITION
Props are allowed (all props must be able to be brought on and off stage in under 1 minute by 2 or less people) but must be approved by the organiser prior to the event date.
Human props are allowed but must not be on stage for more than half of your routine and must not use the apparatus or be involved in pole tricks.
Costumes must be modest and not include g-strings, nudity/partial nudity, or pasties. Removing clothing is allowed as long as modesty and above rules are maintained. Shoes are optional.
Songs All competitors will have a time allowance of 3 minutes. Songs must not contain Excess profanity, the occasional swear word is permitted but excessive bad language must be removed. No slanderous or derogatory songs will be allowed.
All music must be submitted for approval prior to the competition and is on a first come first served basis. You will need to send in your song for request asap. We will not allow 2 competitors with the same song (even across different sections and this includes remixes as well) Whoever requested the song first will get to keep the song, any requests after this will be asked to change. Final edits of music are due a month prior to the competition.
It is important to ensure you enter the correct section.
We are very strict about ensuring that people enter the section that is applicable to them.
Imagine, your instructor entering an intermediate division because they're "only going to do intermediate tricks"... we all know full well that they would be able to do those tricks flawlessly, opposed to someone who might still be learning that level and are working hard on their execution and technique.
If you are CAPABLE of higher level skills, please enter that division, whether you're putting those skills in or not.
If you are a trained dancer or performer with many years under your belt but have only just started pole... consider entering intermediate as your performance quality will already be of a high standard.
Section criteria and entries are never going to be infallible but lets work together to make Debut a fair competition for all involved.
Please note all sections are open to all genders.
BEGINNER SECTION – Minimal stage experience
Competitors in this section must never have placed or won in solo/group/duo sections in any state or national competition (In-Studio comps excluded)
Should be in Beginner level classes at their main studio and not attend any intermediate level classes.
Beginner competitors might be competent in -
Basic pole work.
All static spins- 2 handed.
Only 1 Invert or upside down crucifix (no other inverted skills)
Pole sit variations (ball, layout, etc)
If you are/can do the following, please enter Intermediate -
Other inverted tricks including straddles,
laybacks, leg hangs.
Unassisted: elbow/forearm/ head/handstands
Walkovers & Saults -Gymnastic skills.
Are a high level performer (dance, gymnastics, theatre) with stage experience.
Are a pole or aerials instructor.
INTERMEDIATE SECTION
Competitors in this section must never have won in solo/group/duo sections intermediate level or higher, in any state or national competition (In-Studio comps excluded)
Should be in Intermediate level classes at their main studio and not attend any advanced classes.
Inter competitors may be competent in-
Inverts, Outside/inside leg hangs
Aerial inverts
Shoulder mounts
Laybacks
Caterpillars and climbs
Assisted/Unassisted: elbow /forearm/head/handstands
If you can do the following, please enter Advanced-
Aerial shoulder mounts
Handsprings
Drops / tumbles
Extreme flexibility moves
ADVANCED SECTION
Competitors in this section must never have placed or won in solo/group/duo sections, advanced level or higher, in any state or national competition (In-Studio comps excluded). Competitors must not be considered as, or have competed in any Amateur, Semi Pro or Pro competitions.
Should be in Advanced level classes at their main studio and not attend any "elite" level classes.
Advanced competitors may be competent in -
Aerial shoulder mounts
Drops and tumbles.
Small flips (ie. butterfly or sneaky v)
Ayeshas
Handsprings (from floor)
Extreme flex moves (ie. spatchcock)
If you are/can do the following, sorry but you are ineligible for Debut (go you for already being a big stage star). Please contact us if you'd like to guest perform -
Aerial/Deadlifted Handsprings
Grip changes
360 degree rotational flips
Training in "Elite" or equivalent levels at their main studio.
Have competed in any of the following competitions: Hardcore pole dancing championships, APC and all state heats, MX pole, Miss Pole Australia and all state heats, Mr pole dance.
DANCE SECTION
Open beg-adv level. Competitors in this section must not have competed in, or be considered Semi-Pro or Pro in solo pole or dance competitions.
Competitors in this section must never have placed or won in pole dance sections, in any state or national competition (In-Studio comps excluded).
Competitors must not be paid dance or aerial performers.
Competitors should use the pole as an extension of their routine, if using the pole at all. Pole use not compulsory. Can use 1 pole, both poles or no poles. (Poles will be set up as per solos, stage left spin, stage right static)
GROUPS- no longer a separate division
Groups of 2-5 are welcome to compete in the applicable category of the competition.
Mixed levels, genders, experience, etc.
The group must compete in the section applicable to their most experienced member, for example, if your group contains a performer who would be eligible to compete in debut in beginners, but also performers who would be considered advanced by debut solo standards, the group must compete in the advanced division.
Group competitors must never have placed or won in their current group/duo in any state or national competition (In-Studio comps excluded). Competitors must not be considered as, or have competed in any Amateur, Semi Pro or Pro competitions.
*Remember there is no points for skill level of difficulty, so even the most basic pole work can still win a high level division if the performance quality is excellent.
Jenny Toner, Competition Organiser 0403 943 447 info@debutcompetitions.com
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