aapc stage star
* floorflow - propster - TEASER*
CONTENTS
LIVE SHOW
Entries Open March 1st
Entries Close SA – June 1st // VIC – August 1st
Grand Finals SA - August 22nd
VIC - October 24th
ONLINE #1
Online Entries Open February 1st
Online Entries Close May 1st
ONLINE #2 (Themed)
Online Entries Open August 1st
Online Entries Close November 1st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
This competition is strictly 18+.
Competitors may be studio or self taught.
6-8 finalists per division will be chosen to compete in the finals.
Competitors may enter multiple divisions. Competitors may compete again in the same division to defend their title upto 3 years in a row.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form, $50 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph along with a video entry in the first instance.
Top scoring entrants will be invited to compete in the heats, and winners from the finalists, Grand Finals.
Online – Submit application form with 1 videos (Performance), $25 fee and promotional photograph.
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. 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.
ONLINE ONLY
The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area easily visible.
Videos may be edited, but must show continuous flow of dance/trick work.
Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous studio performance, but previous professional competitions will not be accepted. It is expected videos will be in full costume and HMUA. Video entries will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges.
Division breakdowns: (applicable for both live and online)
AAPC’s Floor Flow Stage Star
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor. Routine must be at least 50% floorwork. Open to all levels you may use props,
AAPC’s Propster Stage Star
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for! Minimum of 2 props/items must be used in the routine.
AAPC’s Teaser Stage Star
Here’s the division to show off your tease skills! There is no requirement to remove clothing, but you may if that’s your tease style! We’re looking for seduction, sensuality and sexaaaaaay.
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION INFORMATION
LIVE-This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC (if you choose. You may perform to just your music backing with no MC bio, this is acceptable)
Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Please use trigger warnings if you have strong themes.
Length Parade/Introduction = 1.00 minute
Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 3.00 min - Maximum 5.00 min
HEAT // GRAND FINAL
There will be 2 sections to the competition:
Parade/Introduction AND Performance
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 and technique; plus demonstrates a high level of performance value inclusive 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.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /20
Performance /80
Performances may be in any style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic etc)
PARADE /20
/10 Overall Presence
Cohesion of outfit and music/theming
/10 X-Factor
Confidence, Presentation, Stage presence
PERFORMANCE /80
TECHNICAL ABILITY /30
/10 Fluidity and Transitioning
Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/10 Lines and Extensions
Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/5 Full Execution
Moves cleanly executed and fully completed
/5 Division specific adherence
Minimum 50% floorwork // Minimum 2 props used // Tease element
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /50
/10 Costuming and Props
Does the theme fit together, Effort, Intentional use of props?
/10 Musicality
Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/10 Dance/Theatrics
Included use of theme
/10 Creativity and Originality
Uniqueness in presentation
/10 X-factor
Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Stage Presence
- Timeline
- About the competition
- How to enter
- Division breakdown
- Routine and section information
- Judging Criteria
LIVE SHOW
Entries Open March 1st
Entries Close SA – June 1st // VIC – August 1st
Grand Finals SA - August 22nd
VIC - October 24th
ONLINE #1
Online Entries Open February 1st
Online Entries Close May 1st
ONLINE #2 (Themed)
Online Entries Open August 1st
Online Entries Close November 1st
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
This competition is strictly 18+.
Competitors may be studio or self taught.
6-8 finalists per division will be chosen to compete in the finals.
Competitors may enter multiple divisions. Competitors may compete again in the same division to defend their title upto 3 years in a row.
HOW TO ENTER
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form, $50 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph along with a video entry in the first instance.
Top scoring entrants will be invited to compete in the heats, and winners from the finalists, Grand Finals.
Online – Submit application form with 1 videos (Performance), $25 fee and promotional photograph.
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. 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.
ONLINE ONLY
The video must be well lit, with the performer and stage area easily visible.
Videos may be edited, but must show continuous flow of dance/trick work.
Videos may be uploaded to youtube/vimeo or dropbox, and link sent to organiser. Videos may be studio or previous studio performance, but previous professional competitions will not be accepted. It is expected videos will be in full costume and HMUA. Video entries will be judged in the first instance by the Organiser and a panel of judges.
Division breakdowns: (applicable for both live and online)
AAPC’s Floor Flow Stage Star
Show us your floor flow with this division solely for floor. Routine must be at least 50% floorwork. Open to all levels you may use props,
AAPC’s Propster Stage Star
Here’s the division to show off your prop skills! Fan dance? Poi? Chair work? Anything except fire, live animals and rig work is what we’re looking for! Minimum of 2 props/items must be used in the routine.
AAPC’s Teaser Stage Star
Here’s the division to show off your tease skills! There is no requirement to remove clothing, but you may if that’s your tease style! We’re looking for seduction, sensuality and sexaaaaaay.
ROUTINE REQUIREMENTS
SECTION INFORMATION
- Introduction Parade
LIVE-This parade will be a 1 minute introduction with contestant choice of background music, and written bio read by MC (if you choose. You may perform to just your music backing with no MC bio, this is acceptable)
- Routine/Performance - Routine lengths: upto 5 mins, minimum 3 minutes.
Routine Components
The performance is a routine of competitor’s choice and choreography. Please use trigger warnings if you have strong themes.
Length Parade/Introduction = 1.00 minute
Routine lengths for all divisions = Minimum 3.00 min - Maximum 5.00 min
HEAT // GRAND FINAL
There will be 2 sections to the competition:
Parade/Introduction AND Performance
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 and technique; plus demonstrates a high level of performance value inclusive 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.
SCORING BREAKDOWN
Parade /20
Performance /80
Performances may be in any style the competitor chooses (IE- Storytelling, Contemporary, Comedy, Artistic etc)
PARADE /20
/10 Overall Presence
Cohesion of outfit and music/theming
/10 X-Factor
Confidence, Presentation, Stage presence
PERFORMANCE /80
TECHNICAL ABILITY /30
/10 Fluidity and Transitioning
Does the whole routine flow smoothly or feel start/stop
/10 Lines and Extensions
Posture, Point, Full extension, Clean lines
/5 Full Execution
Moves cleanly executed and fully completed
/5 Division specific adherence
Minimum 50% floorwork // Minimum 2 props used // Tease element
ARTISTIC IMPRESSION /50
/10 Costuming and Props
Does the theme fit together, Effort, Intentional use of props?
/10 Musicality
Cohesion of music, moves and theme
/10 Dance/Theatrics
Included use of theme
/10 Creativity and Originality
Uniqueness in presentation
/10 X-factor
Awareness of audience/judges, Eye contact/Engagement, Stage Presence
