competition info.

Entries will open on the 1st of November 2024 and close at midnight on the 30th of November 2024.

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Entry will be by video submission, with a video no more than two minutes in length. Anything after two minutes will not be watched. Video submissions must be in a single take and not be edited except for cutting to the desired length. Video submissions will be judged by international judges, and the top 8 from each category will qualify to perform. If any of the 8 finalists have to exit the competition before the competition date, the next highest-scoring applicant from that category will be given the option to compete.

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The competition will be held at The Globe Theatre in Palmerston North on Friday 21st March 2025 for Amateurs, and Saturday 22nd March 2025 for Semi-Pro+.

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Contestants in each category will perform with two X-Pole 45mm competition grade stainless steel poles, one set to static and the other spin with 3 meters between each pole. The stage is approximately 7m deep and 9m wide.

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Dynasty Pole requires an entry fee of $35.00 + payment processing fee to be paid by all contestants upon entry. Details on payment information can be found on the entry submission form. Refunds will not be given for entrants who do not qualify, no-shows, or entrants who exit the competition. 

Please note: Your entry will not be judged without payment. Please ensure payment is made at the same time as entry to avoid disappointment.

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categories.

Both Dynasty Amateurs and Semi-Pro+ will have three categories. The categories are: Tricks, Styles, and Low Flow.

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Amateur vs Semi-Pro+: Semi-Pro+ level is classed as individuals who either teach pole dancing for 1 hour or more per week, are paid to perform, or compete in competitions above an amateur level e.g. Pole Legends, Pole Inferno, Rapture Pole Competition, other national pole competitions above an amateur level, or international pole competitions. If you are unsure of your suitability for a particular competition please contact us prior to entering. We reserve the right to disqualify or shift to Semi-Pro+ anyone found to have entered Amateur incorrectly.​

 

Entrants must enter under the category they wish to compete in. An entrant may enter under multiple categories but must pay an additional entrance fee for each category entered. If the entrant qualifies under multiple categories they will only compete under the category that scored the highest by the video judges.

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Doubles routines are permitted in all categories provided they enter as a doubles routine. Doubles pairing must remain the same from entry to the competition.

Judging: the judging criteria for each category is available here.

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Each category will have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awarded provided minimum entry numbers allow. In the event that fewer competitors perform on the day, Dynasty Pole reserves the right to change the amount of placings awarded without notice. 

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rules and regulations.

• Competitors are not to communicate with judges during the competition.

• Judges decision is final.

• Competitors are able to join the audience before and after their show, provided they have purchased a ticket as seating is allocated, and that they are backstage at the time specified before their performance. Competitors who do not have a ticket will be able to watch the show from the side of the stage provided they act respectfully and quietly and do not disrupt other competitors or staff. Competitors must cover their costumes when joining the audience.

• Competitor dressing rooms are for competitors, staff, and human props only. Family and friends are not permitted backstage. Human props and staff are asked to please allow the competitors the space they need to get ready to perform as the competitors are the priority. After their participation, human props must return to their allocated seat until the completion of the show to avoid unnecessary noise backstage.

• All applicants must be over 18 on the date of the competition.

• Competitors will be given a run sheet for the day and must arrive at the venue at the time specified. Competitors who arrive late may be disqualified.

• Competitors must conduct themselves appropriately, and comply with all rules, regulations, and staff instructions. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

• Competitors may be required to appear in print or on social media for promotional purposes.

• Competitors must not compete under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Competitors must be in good physical health when competing. Competitors must let the organisers know if they have any medical conditions or allergies to be aware of. The organisers reserve the right to prevent a competitor from performing if they are not physically in good health.

• Competitors are responsible for warming themselves up appropriately before performing.

• Entrants and their guests are expected to be polite and supportive of other competitors. Heckling and/or rude behaviour will not be tolerated.

• Any competitors who have a close personal relationship with any of the judges must declare this relationship in advance. Judges who have a close personal relationship will be restricted from judging the competitor they have a relationship with, and the weighting of the remaining judges' scores will be increased to make up for this. The organisers reserve the right to deem where a relationship is close enough to warrant this, and where judging is still appropriate.

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routine

• Performances must be between 3.30 to 4.00 minutes long for Semi-Pro+ and between 3.00 to 4.00 minutes long for Amateur. This is timed from the moment the competitor starts moving or from the start of the music. In the interests of a timely show, music will be stopped at 4 minutes exactly. Please cut your music accordingly.

• All music must be provided in an MP3 format by the requested date.

• Songs must be unique for each competitor. This will be operated on a first-in-first-served basis.

• The use of human props is permitted. Human props can be up on stage for as long as you like but cannot touch the pole at any point during the routine. Human props are required to purchase a ticket to watch the show and must follow all competitor rules and regulations.

• Performers are not permitted to hang off or use the rigging during their routine.

• Performers in all categories must be wearing suitable dance attire. Removal of clothing is permitted provided the competitor does not become nude. No nudity is permitted and may result in disqualification.

• Props are permitted, provided that discarding them will not be potentially hazardous for any other competitors, will not damage the venue, and can be effectively cleaned up after your routine. Please contact Dynasty Pole to discuss any props we will need to be aware of in advance e.g. requiring clean-up. Any props used must be possible to set up on stage by one person within 30 seconds. Dynasty Pole reserved the right to veto any props on the night which were not effectively declared before the competition.

• Grip aids are permitted, however, competitors may NOT apply grip aids to the pole.

• Grip aids that leave a residue on the pole (e.g. wax)  are not permitted.

• The use of grip gloves is permitted.

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photography & filming

• Competitors agree to be photographed and filmed.

• Photos and/or videos are not permitted to be taken in the competitor-changing areas. There will be spaces backstage where people are not getting changed and where photos are permitted.

• All photography and footage remain the property of Dynasty Pole. 

• Competitors agree that all photography and footage can be used by Dynasty Pole for promotional, advertising, and commercial purposes.

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terms & conditions

• The organiser is MLKE Events Limited, trading as Dynasty Pole Competition (Dynasty Pole).

• By submitting an entry form, you agree to perform at the event in Palmerston North on the 21st or 22nd of March 2025 if your entry is selected.

• The application fee is non-refundable.

• Competitors understand that pole dancing can be dangerous, and Dynasty Pole is not liable for any injury or damage incurred by any competitor.

• Dynasty Pole reserves the right to disqualify any competitor who:

  • is deemed physically unfit​

  • is under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol

  • does not comply with the Rules and Regulations, or any instruction by MLKE Events staff.

• Dynasty Pole reserves the right to make modifications to the rules, regulations, terms and conditions of the competition at any time. If changes occur, the competitors will be updated.

• Dynasty Pole reserves the right to pursue damages should any winner's title be used in any manner deemed to be damaging to Dynasty Pole. 

• Dynasty Pole will ensure all equipment used (namely but not limited to the poles) is installed to manufacturers' guidelines. Dynasty Pole will be using fixed competition-grade poles for the duration of the competition.

• Dynasty Pole will not be liable for any expenses or losses incurred by the competitors, whether direct or indirect.

• In the event of a breach of contract by Dynasty Pole, the competitor shall be limited to damages not exceeding the price of the application fee.

• Dynasty Pole may license or sub-contract all or any part of its rights and obligations without the competitor's consent.

• The failure by Dynasty Pole to enforce any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be treated as a waiver of that provision, nor shall it affect Dynasty Pole's right to subsequently enforce that provision.

• If any provision of these terms and conditions shall be invalid, void, illegal, or unenforceable the validity, existence, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected, prejudiced, or impaired.