aapc juniors
*pole performer - rockabilly rebel*
POLE PERFORMER
TIMELINE
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close September 13th
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form including entry video via google forms, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
All entrants will be emailed after the first selection for live shows with either an unsuccessful message, or a link to the registration form.
Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff member.
Initial Selection Criteria
i) The Performer must have at least 6 months of training and experience
ii) The Performer must be at least 18 years of age OR have guardian sign-off
iii) The Performer must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.
iv) Competitors can be studio trained or self taught.
Entry Videos
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 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 4 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with ‘AAPC Pole Performer’, Performer name and division applying for and year of submission. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous performance and does not need to be the routine you intend on competing; but it must show your approximate skill level.
It is expected videos will be in costume but HMUA is not required. Video entries 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 live heats or the 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.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
AAPC’s Australian Junior Pole Performer
JUNIOR–open competitors age 6-16 years-Parent/Guardian must accompany to event and sign off.
Minimum 6 months training. Limited skill level. No handprings, Iron X, Extreme flex or acro, No elite moves. Movements upto and including and Intermediate/Advanced level.
AAPC’s Australian Junior Elite Pole Performer
JUNIOR ELITE–open to competitors age 6-16 years-Parent/Guardian must accompany to event and sign off.
Minimum 12 months training. Open skill level.
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
6.i Pole details
The poles used in the stage heats (SA/Vic) will be 38mm brass Pussycat poles at a height of 3-3.5mtr. Poles are set approximately 2.4 mtrs apart and 2.5 inset from stage front and each wing. All pole setups will be 2 poles. Stationary stage right and spinning stage left.
*When standing on the stage, looking at the crowd, the static pole is on your right. With the exception of Duo/Group where both poles will be set to spin.
They will be dry wiped between each performance. Metho upon request, Dry Hands can also be applied prior to performance if requested. Please advise if you have a different preference of grip aide or preparation. Itac and similar long prep/cleanup times cannot be used – sorry.
Junior/Beginners may use one or both poles. Intermediate and above must use both poles.
(The poles for studio shows will depend on each studio’s previous setup. This will either be 45mm Stainless or 40mm brass or similar.)
6.ii Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Routines are permissible in any category or ‘genre’ of pole dancing.
Length - Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 2.00 min - Maximum 2.30 min
(Duo/Group Maximum routine length 3.00 min)
Compulsory – All competitors must include minimum 1 minute of total pole work in their routine. This includes tricks, transitions, spins, jumps and balance; interaction on, around and using the pole.
GRAND FINAL
There will be 2 sections to the competition
6.iii Presentation
i) Footwear is optional. You may wear heels, boots, sneakers or have bare feet.
Parade: This will be a catwalk style parade in division, to our chosen music.
Can be formal, themed or costume – it’s the competitor’s choice. This is not scored; it is an introduction to the judges. If not parading in your competition costume, please choose outfits fitting a black/white/gold theme.
6.iv Props
PLEASE NOTE: there is a difference between heats and grand finals props/cleanup.
HEATS - No large props, hand held and small easy setup only. Absolutely NO multiple prop setup. If you can’t carry your props on yourself; they are too big. No “mess” cleanups (IE glitter, petals, confetti.)
Human props/Back up dancers are permitted.
FINALS - May use larger props with setup and props that are considered messy (IE large confetti, petals, easy sweep things. No small glitter or powder, large amounts of liquid or animals) but no long cleanups please. Any longer than 60secs will incur a 5 point loss for every 30 seconds over. Please note all confetti/glitter use must be approved by organiser before use.
Judging criteria
Performances may be in any pole style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic, Hiphop, Themed, Exotic etc)
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who, via the highest scores from the judges, shows a unique combination of sound technical skill and ability in their division through full execution of tricks and technique; plus demonstrates a high level of performance value through dance and/or theatrics, musicality & costuming, stage presence, showmanship and overall embodiment, whatever style or genre they choose to perform through artistic expression and cohesion of performance.
The AAPC Pole Performer competition is a performance based competition, not highest degree of difficulty. Failure to execute moves without proper technique and full execution will be penalized.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade Introduction (Finals only)
Performance /100
Please note: AAPC is a performance based competition. Degree of difficulty is not taken into consideration.
TECHNICAL ABILITY /60
/15 Fluidity and Transitioning - Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/15 Strength and Control - Does the performer showcase the routine with ease?
/15 Lines and Extensions - Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/15 Full Execution - Moves cleanly executed and fully completed. Adhere to times.
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /40
/10 Costuming and Props - Does the theme fit together, Effort, Overuse of props?
/5 Musicality - Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/5 Dance/Theatrics - Includes movement with and without the pole, floorwork, acro
/10 Creativity and Originality - Uniqueness in presentation
/10 Stage Presence - Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Xfactor
DEDUCTIONS AND PENALTIES APPLICABLE:
Banned moves in division or Non-adherence to rules
– 1 point per move or application. Taken per judge, per occurrence.
Costume fails and slips/falls are not deducted as points loss, but marked within the sections of “Costuming and Music” and “Full execution”/”Strength & Control” respectively.
ROCKABILLY REBEL
TIMELINE
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close September 13th
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
All entrants will be emailed after the first selection for live shows with either an unsuccessful message, or a link to the registration form.
Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff member.
Initial Selection Criteria
i) The Performer must have at least 6 months of training and experience
ii) The Performer must be at least 18 years of age OR have guardian sign-off
iii) The Performer must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.
iv) Competitors can be studio trained or self taught.
v) It is assumed that the performer is ready for performance.
vi) The entrant declares they have no contracts of obligation to other organizations or persons related to performance, modelling or entertainment.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
AAPC’s Junior Miss Rockabilly Rebel
AAPC’s Junior Mr Rockabilly Rebel
Category for little ones. Ages 6-16. Styling can be traditional or modern, but must fit a 20s to 70s era theme.
6.i Parade Components
GRAND FINAL
There will be 3 sections to the competition, pose off with the 2 parades rounds.
6.ii) Routine Components (talent)
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Routines are permissible in any category or ‘genre’. (You could perform a magic trick, show us how to plate a dessert, Give a presentation, Display your sport – Show us what makes you, YOU!)
Length - Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 1.30 min - Maximum 2.30 min
Talent sections in finals are 90secs – 2.5 mins time limit. A talent can be anything you are good at/want to show off! We’ve had magic acts, dance displays, a baking tutorial, breaking out of handcuffs and martial arts. Think of what you do in your spare time, or something you love to do… and show the judges!
Props
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus technical skill and ability.
Judging criteria
Posing Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique?
Poise & Confidence How confident is the model? Display good posture and body awareness?
Styling Costuming, Props appropriation, Cohesion
Capture (of image) Do they make you stop and look (for the right reasons)? Is it clear, in focus?
Concept Refers to originality, costuming/theme
Adhere to era/division Does it fit the 20s-60s theme, or is it high modern couture? Appropriation
Overall Uniqueness, X factor, Stage presence, Audience engagement.
**Talent Is it entertaining? Do you learn a little about the pinup?
JUNIOR (FINALS)
Parade
/40
Pose off
/30
Talent
/30
TOTAL
/100
Pose/Poise - 15
Styling - 15
Era/Overall - 10
Styling(props) - 10
Pose #1 - 10
Pose #2 - 10
Performance -15
Styling -5
Overall -10
TIMELINE
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close September 13th
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form including entry video via google forms, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
All entrants will be emailed after the first selection for live shows with either an unsuccessful message, or a link to the registration form.
Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff member.
Initial Selection Criteria
i) The Performer must have at least 6 months of training and experience
ii) The Performer must be at least 18 years of age OR have guardian sign-off
iii) The Performer must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.
iv) Competitors can be studio trained or self taught.
- It is assumed that the performer is ready for performance.
- The entrant declares they have no contracts of obligation to other organizations or persons related to performance, modelling or entertainment.
Entry Videos
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 minutes. Videos with footage exceeding 4 mins will not be viewed beyond this point. Video entry must be clearly labelled with ‘AAPC Pole Performer’, Performer name and division applying for and year of submission. Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous performance and does not need to be the routine you intend on competing; but it must show your approximate skill level.
It is expected videos will be in costume but HMUA is not required. Video entries 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 live heats or the 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.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
AAPC’s Australian Junior Pole Performer
JUNIOR–open competitors age 6-16 years-Parent/Guardian must accompany to event and sign off.
Minimum 6 months training. Limited skill level. No handprings, Iron X, Extreme flex or acro, No elite moves. Movements upto and including and Intermediate/Advanced level.
AAPC’s Australian Junior Elite Pole Performer
JUNIOR ELITE–open to competitors age 6-16 years-Parent/Guardian must accompany to event and sign off.
Minimum 12 months training. Open skill level.
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
6.i Pole details
The poles used in the stage heats (SA/Vic) will be 38mm brass Pussycat poles at a height of 3-3.5mtr. Poles are set approximately 2.4 mtrs apart and 2.5 inset from stage front and each wing. All pole setups will be 2 poles. Stationary stage right and spinning stage left.
*When standing on the stage, looking at the crowd, the static pole is on your right. With the exception of Duo/Group where both poles will be set to spin.
They will be dry wiped between each performance. Metho upon request, Dry Hands can also be applied prior to performance if requested. Please advise if you have a different preference of grip aide or preparation. Itac and similar long prep/cleanup times cannot be used – sorry.
Junior/Beginners may use one or both poles. Intermediate and above must use both poles.
(The poles for studio shows will depend on each studio’s previous setup. This will either be 45mm Stainless or 40mm brass or similar.)
6.ii Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Routines are permissible in any category or ‘genre’ of pole dancing.
Length - Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 2.00 min - Maximum 2.30 min
(Duo/Group Maximum routine length 3.00 min)
Compulsory – All competitors must include minimum 1 minute of total pole work in their routine. This includes tricks, transitions, spins, jumps and balance; interaction on, around and using the pole.
GRAND FINAL
There will be 2 sections to the competition
- Parade (not judged – introduction only)
- Performance
6.iii Presentation
i) Footwear is optional. You may wear heels, boots, sneakers or have bare feet.
Parade: This will be a catwalk style parade in division, to our chosen music.
Can be formal, themed or costume – it’s the competitor’s choice. This is not scored; it is an introduction to the judges. If not parading in your competition costume, please choose outfits fitting a black/white/gold theme.
6.iv Props
PLEASE NOTE: there is a difference between heats and grand finals props/cleanup.
- A competitor may use props in their show. In any heat, only hand held props accepted, no setups or cleanups. For Grand finals, larger props and cleanups permitted (No long cleanups – penalties may apply)
- There is to be NO fire/flames or live animals, and no large amounts of liquid. No exceptions.
- Performers are not permitted to use members of the crowd, or leave the stage and during their show.
- 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.
HEATS - No large props, hand held and small easy setup only. Absolutely NO multiple prop setup. If you can’t carry your props on yourself; they are too big. No “mess” cleanups (IE glitter, petals, confetti.)
Human props/Back up dancers are permitted.
FINALS - May use larger props with setup and props that are considered messy (IE large confetti, petals, easy sweep things. No small glitter or powder, large amounts of liquid or animals) but no long cleanups please. Any longer than 60secs will incur a 5 point loss for every 30 seconds over. Please note all confetti/glitter use must be approved by organiser before use.
Judging criteria
Performances may be in any pole style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic, Hiphop, Themed, Exotic etc)
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who, via the highest scores from the judges, shows a unique combination of sound technical skill and ability in their division through full execution of tricks and technique; plus demonstrates a high level of performance value through dance and/or theatrics, musicality & costuming, stage presence, showmanship and overall embodiment, whatever style or genre they choose to perform through artistic expression and cohesion of performance.
The AAPC Pole Performer competition is a performance based competition, not highest degree of difficulty. Failure to execute moves without proper technique and full execution will be penalized.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade Introduction (Finals only)
Performance /100
Please note: AAPC is a performance based competition. Degree of difficulty is not taken into consideration.
TECHNICAL ABILITY /60
/15 Fluidity and Transitioning - Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/15 Strength and Control - Does the performer showcase the routine with ease?
/15 Lines and Extensions - Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/15 Full Execution - Moves cleanly executed and fully completed. Adhere to times.
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /40
/10 Costuming and Props - Does the theme fit together, Effort, Overuse of props?
/5 Musicality - Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/5 Dance/Theatrics - Includes movement with and without the pole, floorwork, acro
/10 Creativity and Originality - Uniqueness in presentation
/10 Stage Presence - Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Xfactor
DEDUCTIONS AND PENALTIES APPLICABLE:
Banned moves in division or Non-adherence to rules
– 1 point per move or application. Taken per judge, per occurrence.
Costume fails and slips/falls are not deducted as points loss, but marked within the sections of “Costuming and Music” and “Full execution”/”Strength & Control” respectively.
ROCKABILLY REBEL
TIMELINE
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close September 13th
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $40 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
All entrants will be emailed after the first selection for live shows with either an unsuccessful message, or a link to the registration form.
Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff member.
Initial Selection Criteria
i) The Performer must have at least 6 months of training and experience
ii) The Performer must be at least 18 years of age OR have guardian sign-off
iii) The Performer must be an Australian citizen or Australian resident.
iv) Competitors can be studio trained or self taught.
v) It is assumed that the performer is ready for performance.
vi) The entrant declares they have no contracts of obligation to other organizations or persons related to performance, modelling or entertainment.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
AAPC’s Junior Miss Rockabilly Rebel
AAPC’s Junior Mr Rockabilly Rebel
Category for little ones. Ages 6-16. Styling can be traditional or modern, but must fit a 20s to 70s era theme.
6.i Parade Components
GRAND FINAL
There will be 3 sections to the competition, pose off with the 2 parades rounds.
- Casual/Everyday wear
- Personality Plus (themed outfit)
- Talent section
6.ii) Routine Components (talent)
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Routines are permissible in any category or ‘genre’. (You could perform a magic trick, show us how to plate a dessert, Give a presentation, Display your sport – Show us what makes you, YOU!)
Length - Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 1.30 min - Maximum 2.30 min
Talent sections in finals are 90secs – 2.5 mins time limit. A talent can be anything you are good at/want to show off! We’ve had magic acts, dance displays, a baking tutorial, breaking out of handcuffs and martial arts. Think of what you do in your spare time, or something you love to do… and show the judges!
Props
- A competitor may use props in their show. No long, heavy set-ups or cleanups – penalties may apply.
- There is to be NO fire/flames or live animals, and no large amounts of liquid. No exceptions.
- Performers are not permitted to use members of the crowd, or leave the stage and during their show.
- 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.
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus technical skill and ability.
Judging criteria
Posing Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique?
Poise & Confidence How confident is the model? Display good posture and body awareness?
Styling Costuming, Props appropriation, Cohesion
Capture (of image) Do they make you stop and look (for the right reasons)? Is it clear, in focus?
Concept Refers to originality, costuming/theme
Adhere to era/division Does it fit the 20s-60s theme, or is it high modern couture? Appropriation
Overall Uniqueness, X factor, Stage presence, Audience engagement.
**Talent Is it entertaining? Do you learn a little about the pinup?
JUNIOR (FINALS)
Parade
/40
Pose off
/30
Talent
/30
TOTAL
/100
Pose/Poise - 15
Styling - 15
Era/Overall - 10
Styling(props) - 10
Pose #1 - 10
Pose #2 - 10
Performance -15
Styling -5
Overall -10
