IMPORTANT DATES 2027
1 FEB
Video Entries Open
4 APR
Video Entries Close
16 APR
Competitor Announcement
3 JUL
Mx & Miss Pole Dance Victoria
ENTRY DETAILS
All competitors are required to pay a $40 entry fee prior to submitting their application form
DIVISIONS & ELIGIBILITY
MX Pole Dance Victoria
(Amateur)
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
Open to all genders, non-binary and gender diverse people welcome to apply.
You must not have placed in a national graded competition, previously won MX Pole Dance or be competing at a Semi Pro or Professional level.
AUDITION LENGTH
2- 2:30 minutes
SHOW LENGTH
3.30 minutes maximum
Miss Pole Dance Victoria
(Semi Professional & Professional)
You must be at least 18 years of age.
You must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident.
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You must be female or female identifying. Individuals who exist outside the gender binary are welcome to apply.
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You are currently competing at a Semi Pro or Professional Level
AUDITION LENGTH
3-3:30 minutes
SHOW LENGTH
4.30 min maximum
STAGING
2 x brass 38mm Pussy Cat Poles (Static Pole stage right, Spin Pole stage left)
​Approximately 3.0m between poles
Poles are 3.5m tall​​
JUDGING CRITERIA
Pole Work (out of 15):
Under this category, judges will score out of 5 for technique/execution, out of 5 for difficulty of tricks, and out of 5 for originality.
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Dancing (out of 10):
Under this category, judges will be looking at floorwork, transitions, musicality, and use of stage.
Costume/Presentation (out of 5):
Under this category, judges will be looking at costume, costume matching to theme, overall presentation, theme, use of props, and use / removal of costume (subject to 8g below).
Performance (out of 5): Under this category, judges will look at the Performer's ‘x-factor’. Did the Performer have a captivating stage presence? Did they perform a ‘show’ from start to finish?
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PROPS AND COSTUME
No back-up dancers or human props are permitted on stage during the Performer's show.
Footwear - the Performer must wear high heels or high heeled boots. Footwear must be stilettos and must be worn throughout the entirety of the Performer's show. Bare feet are not permitted.
The Performer may use props in their show. All props must be signed off by the State Heat Organiser in advance. Restricted props include plastic confetti, confetti cannons, glitter cannons, flour, sand, and fire. Use of these props is not permitted unless prior written permission has been obtained from the State Heat Organiser.
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Confetti must be a minimum of 2 inches x 1 inch in size (no plastic confetti). If the confetti does not meet these guidelines on the day of the competition, the State Heat Organiser has the right to veto use of the prop.
It must be possible to setup and pack down the Performer's props in less than 2 minutes. Any extensive set up, clean up and/or drops from the truss of a venue is at the own cost of the Performer.
Genitalia, nipples, and perianal area must be covered at all times (regardless of gender).
i. Nipple pasties are permitted.
ii. Minor costume malfunctions will result in a deduction of points at the judges' discretion.
iii. Full costume malfunction will result in immediate disqualification.
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It is permitted to remove articles of clothing / costume as part of the show, subject to the above restrictions.
Use of grip aids (PVC clothing & accessories, gloves etc.) are permitted.