REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR VOLUPTUOUS VIXEN POLE 2019!!

​We are so excited you decided to compete in the Voluptuous Vixen Pole Competition! The 2019 competition details will be announced early 2019. Prizes will include discounted invitations to future pole competitions, discounted classes, and pole dance necessities from pole loving companies across the nation. Please read the rules carefully to avoid being disqualified. Once you have read all rules, please scroll down to the bottom of the page to register for the competition. There is a registration fee of $30 for one category, $50 for two categories, $75 for 3 categories. Registration fees are non-refundable, and cannot be transferred to other categories.

 

​1st, 2nd & 3rd Place

1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners, Best Overall Doubles, and the TwerkQueen will be recognized, awarded, and photographed at the close of the competition. If a competitor wins first place in either level category or TwerkQueen, he or she must enter the next level up the following year. If a competitor wins the top level, they are not permitted to compete the following year. The competitor is welcome to re-enter after the skipped year. The competitor may be invited to judge during the skipped year. There will be only one TwerkQueen and one Best Overall Doubles winner per competition; there is no 2nd place or 3rd place for these two categories.

 

To Qualify

To enter the 2018 Voluptuous Vixen Pole Competition, you must:

​Be able to prove age via license/passport

Men & women 18+ are welcome to compete

Wear adult size 8 and up

​Agree and adhere to all rules, qualifying and disqualifying moves of the category

​Be a US citizen or in US on visa

​Prepare a routine to perform at the competition

​Arrive on time on the day of the competition to run through the show once

​Understand the judges' decision is final; will not communicate with judges before or after event regarding scoring

Sign a libility waiver on the day of the competition

​Give permission for photography and video to be taken of your performance for promotional purposes of future events

​Competitor may enter two consecutive pole categories (Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3) and/or the TwerkQueen or Doubles category.

 

Venue

TBA

 

Judges

There will be three judges. The judges scoring deductions are shown below. All decisions are final. Competitors are not permitted to talk to any judge in advance or after the event regarding scoring or decisions. Judges can stop the performance at any time if they think the contestant's health and/or safety is at risk.

 

Attire

Articles of clothing are permitted to be removed during the performance. Women must wear a minimum of a sports bra top and booty/boy shorts at all times. No bikini bottoms. If a female competitor chooses to wear a body suit she must include booty/boy shorts underneath. We cannot share video footage if your lady parts are showing. Men must wear a minimum of booty shorts at all times.

 

Props 

Competitors are welcome to use props with prior approval. The props must be able to be set up by the competitor quickly before the performance. For prop approval, please email a description or picture of the item to [email protected] no later than Sept. 1st, 2019.

 

Poles and Practice time

Competitors must clean poles after their performance. Competitors are welcome to put pole grip aids directly on body before going on stage. Grip used must be easily cleaned from pole. Competitors will have a specified practice time before the competition. Competitors will be allowed to run through their performance one time and will not be allowed to restart their music.

 

Stage

​The stage right pole will be on spinning and the stage left pole will be on static which has become an industry standard. Competitors are welcome to use the pole stage floor. Competitors may not enter the audience seating area or judges' tables.

 

Music

Music can be up to 5:00 minutes in length depending on the category; the TwerkQueen category has a minimum time limit of 2:00 minutes. The Doubles category has a maximum time limit of 4:00 minutes. There is no minimum time limit for Level 1, 2, or 3. Music must be submitted to [email protected] already cut and in MP3 format by Nov. 1 2019. If your music is not received by the deadline we will assume that you no longer wish to compete.

 

Competition Levels

There are three categories differentiated by material and ability to choose from. The competitor is welcome to choose the level most comfortable or more challenging to their current ability.

 

Level 1

This level’s limitations:

Cannot invert on pole

Climbing is permitted

Must keep both hands on the pole in all spins or lifts; may transition one armed while aerially on the pole.

Can do headstands/handstands on the floor while holding pole or not

Static and spin pole are permitted

Only heels specifically designed for pole dancing are allowed but not required

5:00 minute max time limit of song

 

Level 2

This level’s limitations:

Must complete at least one inversion (heart over head) from the ground or aerially

    (Please note: diagonal shapes do not count. Competitor must be completely inverted)

Can do headstands/handstands on the floor while holding pole or not

Must complete at least one spin on static pole with 2 hands or 1 hand

Must complete at least one climb

Must use both static and spin pole equally, estimated

Must complete at least one spin on spin pole with 2 hands or 1 hand

Only heels specifically designed for pole dancing are allowed but not required

5:00 minute max time limit of song

 

Level 3

This level’s limitations:

Must complete at least two inversions (heart over head) from the ground or aerially

    (Please note: diagonal shapes do not count. Competitor must be completely inverted)

Can do headstands/handstands on the floor while holding pole or not

Must complete at least three spins on static pole with 2 hands or 1 hand

Must complete at least one climb

Must use both static and spin pole equally, estimated

Must complete at least three spins on spin pole with 2 hands or 1 hand

Must complete at least one spin, transition, or pose using elbow grip

Only heels specifically designed for pole dancing are allowed but not required

5:00 minute max time limit of song

 

TwerkQueen

This catergory's limitations:

Must complete 3 twerk variations standing

Must complete 2 twerk variations on floor

Must complete 1 twerk variation using pole

Heels optional

2:00 minute minimum time limit of song

 

Doubles

This category's limitations:

Must complete 1 pose together on static pole (example video to be posted soon)

Must complete 2 spins together on spin pole (example video to be posted soon)

Must complete 1 fireman variation at the same time (example video to be posted soon)

Must complete 1 1/2 climb up poles at same time (example video to be posted soon)

4:00 minute max time limit of song

 

Disqualifications & Point deductions

 

Costume falls apart/breaks/dismantles

-10

 

Does not wear a minimum of sports bra and booty shorts during performance

-30

 

Overtime, depending on level/category

-25

 

Prop(s) unapproved

-25

 

Level 1:

Does an invert

Disqualified

Does one hand lift(s) or spin(s), permitted to transition with one arm

-20 per offense

 

Level 2:

Does not complete at least one inversion

-20

Does not complete at least one spin on both static and spin pole

-25

Does not complete at least one climb

-25

Does not use both static and spin pole equally, estimated

-15

 

Level 3:

Does not complete at least 2 inversions

-20

Does not complete at least three spins on both static and spin pole

-25

Does not complete at least one climb

-25

Does not complete at least one spin, transition, or pose using elbow grip

-25

Does not use both static and spin pole equally, estimated

-15

 

TwerkQueen:

Does not complete 3 twerk variations standing

-10

Does not complete 2 twerk variations on floor

-10

Does not complete 1 twerk variation using pole

-10

 

Doubles:

Does not complete 1 pose together on static pole

-10

Does not complete 2 spins together on spin pole

-10

Does not complete 1 fireman variation at the same time

-10

Does not complete 1 1/2 climb up poles at same time

-10

 

 

Scoring System In All Categories

 

Artistic (up to 120 points)

​Execution- preparedness, efficient movements (up to 30 points)

​Dance ability- technique, strong shapes, musicality (up to 30 points)

​​Costume- coordinated, cohesive to routine (up to 30 points)

Creativity-originality, expression, vision (up to 30 points)

 

​Technique (up to 20 points)

​Body lines- tight shapes, straight/jagged is intentional (up to 5 points)

​Strength- lifts, strong hooks on to pole, stamina (up to 5 points)

​Balance- balancing moves with confidence, grounded strong (up to 5 points)

​Flexibility- moves are fully extended and completed to the best of their ability (up to 5 points)

 

Stage Presence (up to 10 points)

​Entertaining- 'Wow' factor, facial expressions, captivating (up to 5 points)

​Eye contact- interaction with judges and audience (up to 5 points)