rules and regulations
burlesque beauty
SECTIONS
1 Introduction
2 Applications & Entries
Entry videos
3 Details for competing
4 Heats & Live events
5 Presentation and props
6 The titles
7 Division breakdowns & criteria
8 Routine requirements
9 Judging criteria
Please also see “General T&C’s” & “Pole Info”; these 3 documents make the full rules and regulations for competing in the AAPC’s.
2) Applications and Entries:
Application/Entry is via a google form and payment of registration fee accompanied by submission of promotional image and video entry.
Video entries (heats) will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges. The top ranking competitors from each division will be invited to compete in SA for the live finals competition. If you are a successful finalist you will receive a registration pack and you will be notified of further details closer to the date.
Entry Videos:
ALL PHOTOS/VIDEO MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH CATEGORY AND ENTRANT NAME.
Competitor entry videos will be considered pre-qualifying heats section. The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible. The video may not be edited in any way. It must show a continuous performance of the applicant for a minimum of 2.5 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 5 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with the year of apply, ‘AAPC Burlesque Beauty Entry’, Performer name and division applying for. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser; or you can burn to a disc/USB and post. Videos may be studio or previous performance.
3) Details for competing
i) The Performer may choose the music for his/her show
ii) The Performer may enter multiple categories but only one skill based division. A separate application must be received for each category. (IE- Duo and Amateur but not Beginner and Amateur)
4) Live events, semi finals and the grand final
i) The Performers may join the audience after their show provided they have purchased a reserved seat.
ii) Performers may not communicate with members of the judging panel before, during or after the designated times of Heats, Semi-finals or the Grand Final Competition;
iii) Dressing rooms are for competitors and staff only – they are off limits to family or friends of the Performers.
iv) Performers are not permitted to drink alcohol or take drugs (unless prescribed) before or during the night of the Competition.
v) Music must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the live event dates on CD, USB or electronically in MP3 format only. All media must be clearly labeled or attached with note of performer name & division, length of music and title of show/song where possible.
5) Presentation / Costume & Props
i) Footwear is optional. You may wear heels, boots or have bare feet. Please ensure this matches your routine and costume choice though as costuming makes up part of the final score.
ii) A competitor may use props. As a size guide; They must be able to be carried on and off stage by the performer. No large heavy props, and there is to be NO fire/flames or live animals. No exceptions. Liquid may be used in discussion with the organisers.
iii) Performers are not permitted to use members of the crowd, or leave the stage and join the audience during their show.
iv) Back up dancers or other people are permitted on stage during the performer’s show. A plant in the audience may be used, but crowd participation is not permitted.
6) The titles
i) The Pole Performer award is an official title valid for one year commencing from the date of the Competition.
i) The title must be used exactly as printed on the sash. Deviation from this is not accepted. You must include AAPC and the year of title.
ii) An AAPC Pole winner is considered to be an ambassador of that style in Australia and in your winning state.
iii) It is expected the prize winners will co-operate with the promotion of the competition and activities. This may include pre, during and post competition media interviews, performances and photographs; to take on several promotional activities. This occurs in consultation with the Organisers and may be financially remunerated for such activities.
iv) The Organiser reserves the right to retract the title if the Performer causes any damages to the Competition. In the case of retraction, the runner up will become the new elected title holder
Official titles available for 2019:
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Apprentice
AAPC Australian Amateur Burlesque Beauty
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Duo
Supplement Awards:
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Media Mogul
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Judges Choice
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Sponsors Choice
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Miss Deeds (congeniality)
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Best Dance Award
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Best Costume Award
7) Division breakdowns
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauty Apprentice
Beginner Minimum 6 months training, Must not have competed or performed/taught for profit previously.
Routine lengths: upto 3 mins CLASSIC routine + upto 5 mins MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Amateur Burlesque Beauty
Amateur/Semi-pro Previously competed in an amateur or semi professional state competition. Paid performers allowed. Routine lengths: upto 5 mins. CLASSIC + MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauty
Open – (semi pro to professional level) Previously competed in a professional state or national competition but not not placed 1st.
Paid performers, Producers may enter this division. Routine lengths: upto 5 mins. CLASSIC + MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauties Duo
Duos - (open - any level) Parade and MODERN routine only – Length upto 5 mins
8) Routine requirements
This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC.
Fans and boas, plus small handheld props may be used. (IE- a fake cigarette, long stemmed flower, compact mirror)
Competitors may present an individual routine of their choice. Options could include Neo (storytelling), Nerdlesque, Cabaret (singing), Impersonation, but please, no full on gore. Backup dancers may be used in this category.
Please note: Long set up and packups may incur a points loss if disruptive to the program, so please take mess and props into consideration.
Routines may include props with liquid or glitter. A little mess is OK; but liquid spread area IS NOT to exceed a 2x2mtr area. A drop sheet plus box must accompany ANY mess acts. Preferably a custom made weighted drop, but see onward for an example. (Tarp drop sheet must be supplied with towel/sheet material or similar to cover the entire tarp plus 15 mtr roll of “Bear tape” (available from Bunnings); As well as plastic container with lid for ease and haste of stage kitty removal of items.)
Contestants are not to leave the stage and enter the crowd at any time during their performance. Crowd participation (IE using a member of the crowd within your show) is not permitted. Entry through the crowd to the stage at beginning of show may be discussed with the organizers prior to the event.
9) Judging Criteria:
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of technical skill and ability, the basic fundamentals, fluidity combined with dynamic movement; Performance value, musicality, costuming, stage presence, showmanship and overall performance in what ever style or genre they choose to perform.
We encourage the contestants to show us their skills….. not just their assets ;)
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /30
Classical section /60
Modern section /60
SCORING BREAKDOWN (Duo)
Parade /30 per person /60
Modern section /60
Synchronicity /30
Parade Cohesion of outfit and presence
Confidence, Presentation
Technical All required elements (Classic cornerstones)
Clean transitions, Extensions & Lines
Sound knowledge of striptease
Artistic Costuming & Musicality
Dance element
Creativity & Originality
Consistency of routine and performance, Embodiment of character/persona
X Factor Stage presence
Individual style, Originality of choreography
Engagement & Crowd reaction
burlesque beauty
SECTIONS
1 Introduction
2 Applications & Entries
Entry videos
3 Details for competing
4 Heats & Live events
5 Presentation and props
6 The titles
7 Division breakdowns & criteria
8 Routine requirements
9 Judging criteria
- Introduction:
Please also see “General T&C’s” & “Pole Info”; these 3 documents make the full rules and regulations for competing in the AAPC’s.
2) Applications and Entries:
Application/Entry is via a google form and payment of registration fee accompanied by submission of promotional image and video entry.
Video entries (heats) will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges. The top ranking competitors from each division will be invited to compete in SA for the live finals competition. If you are a successful finalist you will receive a registration pack and you will be notified of further details closer to the date.
Entry Videos:
ALL PHOTOS/VIDEO MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH CATEGORY AND ENTRANT NAME.
Competitor entry videos will be considered pre-qualifying heats section. The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area/pole easily visible. The video may not be edited in any way. It must show a continuous performance of the applicant for a minimum of 2.5 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 5 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with the year of apply, ‘AAPC Burlesque Beauty Entry’, Performer name and division applying for. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser; or you can burn to a disc/USB and post. Videos may be studio or previous performance.
3) Details for competing
i) The Performer may choose the music for his/her show
ii) The Performer may enter multiple categories but only one skill based division. A separate application must be received for each category. (IE- Duo and Amateur but not Beginner and Amateur)
- It is permitted to remove articles of clothing /costume. A performer may NOT perform nude.
- Competitors will not be paid for any part of the competition.
- An expert judging panel from related industries will score the competitors performance to determine the winner. Their decision is final.
- The Organiser reserves the right to expel or to disqualify any individual at any time from participation at any stage of the program with reason, including, without limitation, threatening behaviour or harming another person, violating the official rules or other rules in effect or the standards and practices and policies of the Organiser. Disqualification may result in, amongst other things, immediate forfeiture of any prize otherwise awarded or award-able.
- During the competition, the performer must abide by the rules and arrive in advance as stated by the Competition Organizer. Any failure to abide by the above mentioned rules will result in immediate disqualification.
4) Live events, semi finals and the grand final
i) The Performers may join the audience after their show provided they have purchased a reserved seat.
ii) Performers may not communicate with members of the judging panel before, during or after the designated times of Heats, Semi-finals or the Grand Final Competition;
iii) Dressing rooms are for competitors and staff only – they are off limits to family or friends of the Performers.
iv) Performers are not permitted to drink alcohol or take drugs (unless prescribed) before or during the night of the Competition.
v) Music must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the live event dates on CD, USB or electronically in MP3 format only. All media must be clearly labeled or attached with note of performer name & division, length of music and title of show/song where possible.
5) Presentation / Costume & Props
i) Footwear is optional. You may wear heels, boots or have bare feet. Please ensure this matches your routine and costume choice though as costuming makes up part of the final score.
ii) A competitor may use props. As a size guide; They must be able to be carried on and off stage by the performer. No large heavy props, and there is to be NO fire/flames or live animals. No exceptions. Liquid may be used in discussion with the organisers.
iii) Performers are not permitted to use members of the crowd, or leave the stage and join the audience during their show.
iv) Back up dancers or other people are permitted on stage during the performer’s show. A plant in the audience may be used, but crowd participation is not permitted.
6) The titles
i) The Pole Performer award is an official title valid for one year commencing from the date of the Competition.
i) The title must be used exactly as printed on the sash. Deviation from this is not accepted. You must include AAPC and the year of title.
ii) An AAPC Pole winner is considered to be an ambassador of that style in Australia and in your winning state.
iii) It is expected the prize winners will co-operate with the promotion of the competition and activities. This may include pre, during and post competition media interviews, performances and photographs; to take on several promotional activities. This occurs in consultation with the Organisers and may be financially remunerated for such activities.
iv) The Organiser reserves the right to retract the title if the Performer causes any damages to the Competition. In the case of retraction, the runner up will become the new elected title holder
Official titles available for 2019:
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Apprentice
AAPC Australian Amateur Burlesque Beauty
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Duo
Supplement Awards:
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Media Mogul
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Judges Choice
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Sponsors Choice
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Miss Deeds (congeniality)
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Best Dance Award
AAPC Australian Burlesque Beauty Best Costume Award
7) Division breakdowns
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauty Apprentice
Beginner Minimum 6 months training, Must not have competed or performed/taught for profit previously.
Routine lengths: upto 3 mins CLASSIC routine + upto 5 mins MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Amateur Burlesque Beauty
Amateur/Semi-pro Previously competed in an amateur or semi professional state competition. Paid performers allowed. Routine lengths: upto 5 mins. CLASSIC + MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauty
Open – (semi pro to professional level) Previously competed in a professional state or national competition but not not placed 1st.
Paid performers, Producers may enter this division. Routine lengths: upto 5 mins. CLASSIC + MODERN routine
AAPC’s Australian Burlesque Beauties Duo
Duos - (open - any level) Parade and MODERN routine only – Length upto 5 mins
8) Routine requirements
- Introduction Parade
This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC.
- Classic routine - Routine lengths: upto 5 mins, minimum 3.5 minutes.
Fans and boas, plus small handheld props may be used. (IE- a fake cigarette, long stemmed flower, compact mirror)
- Modern routine - Routine lengths: upto 5 mins, minimum 3.5 minutes.
Competitors may present an individual routine of their choice. Options could include Neo (storytelling), Nerdlesque, Cabaret (singing), Impersonation, but please, no full on gore. Backup dancers may be used in this category.
Please note: Long set up and packups may incur a points loss if disruptive to the program, so please take mess and props into consideration.
Routines may include props with liquid or glitter. A little mess is OK; but liquid spread area IS NOT to exceed a 2x2mtr area. A drop sheet plus box must accompany ANY mess acts. Preferably a custom made weighted drop, but see onward for an example. (Tarp drop sheet must be supplied with towel/sheet material or similar to cover the entire tarp plus 15 mtr roll of “Bear tape” (available from Bunnings); As well as plastic container with lid for ease and haste of stage kitty removal of items.)
Contestants are not to leave the stage and enter the crowd at any time during their performance. Crowd participation (IE using a member of the crowd within your show) is not permitted. Entry through the crowd to the stage at beginning of show may be discussed with the organizers prior to the event.
9) Judging Criteria:
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of technical skill and ability, the basic fundamentals, fluidity combined with dynamic movement; Performance value, musicality, costuming, stage presence, showmanship and overall performance in what ever style or genre they choose to perform.
We encourage the contestants to show us their skills….. not just their assets ;)
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /30
Classical section /60
Modern section /60
SCORING BREAKDOWN (Duo)
Parade /30 per person /60
Modern section /60
Synchronicity /30
Parade Cohesion of outfit and presence
Confidence, Presentation
Technical All required elements (Classic cornerstones)
Clean transitions, Extensions & Lines
Sound knowledge of striptease
Artistic Costuming & Musicality
Dance element
Creativity & Originality
Consistency of routine and performance, Embodiment of character/persona
X Factor Stage presence
Individual style, Originality of choreography
Engagement & Crowd reaction
