SOUTH AFRICA S PREMIER POLE DANCE COMPETITION! Table of Contents Competition Details 2017 2 Entry Fees 2 Age Groups 2 Entry Level.. 2 Pole Premier Techiquė Division 4 Pole Premier Dance Division 4 Divisions 5 MPDSA Dance Fusion 6 MPDSA Traditional 7 Divisions 8 Video Submission 11 Automatic Entry 12 Finalists 12 Conditions of Registration 12 Rules and Regulations.. 13 Film and Photography.. 14 General. 14 Music. 15 Judging. 15 Poles. 15 Awards. 15 The Organisers. 16 Other. 16 Competition FAQ. 18
2 COMPETITION DETAILS 2017 VENUE: Edenvale Community Center, Van Riebeeck Ave, Edenvale DATE: Saturday, 28 Otober 2017 CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Sunday, 8 October 2017 (12h00) ENTRY FEES Entry fees apply to MPDSA and Pole Premier Entry fee is R330 per person, per division (except Group division) Group Division Entry Fee 2-4 people R400 per group 5 or more people R550 per group Entry fees are to be accompanied with entry form and/or video, whichever comes first. You can enter as many categories as you like! You will receive a medal for each category you enter. Entry fees are not refundable. Banking details: BodyMind Studios FNB, Clearwater Mall 251 141 Current account: 6242 7200 241 Ref: Name and division AGE GROUPS Junior 6 11 Teen 12 17 Adult 18 39 Masters 40-60 Group 6 60 (No specific age limit) DETERMINING WHICH LEVEL YOU SHOULD ENTER: The PDC syllabus is found on www.poledancecommunity.co.uk
3 AMATEUR (PDC syllabus level 1-3). All ages, men and women. Dance ability: it must be clear to the audience and the judges that pole dancing is a new sport for you. If you are capable of performing more difficult tricks, but are trying to keep yourself in an easier category, it will show in your performance. You will only do yourself a disservice. Rather perform to the best of your ability and enter into the category in which you belong. If you do perform a routine that is higher than your chosen level, you will be required to perform again in the category you belong. INTERMEDIATE (PDC syllabus level 1-4). All ages, men and women. Dance ability: it must be clear to the audience and the judges that you are becoming increasingly familiar with pole dancing, but although you are capable of performing more difficult tricks, you are still getting the flow and technique right. You are required to do more strenuous moves and more daring moves. As with the Amateur division, if you are trying to keep yourself in an easier category, it will show in your performance/video. You will only do yourself a disservice. Rather perform to the best of your ability and enter into the category in which you belong. ADVANCED (PDC syllabus level 1 6). All ages, men and women. You are confident in your ability to perform your moves and you have a lot of strength and pole experience. You may be new to the advanced category because you recently competed in Intermediate, but you are not strong enough to compete against the seasoned pole dancers. This is a good place to enter if you want to compete internationally in the future, but are not ready yet. If you have won awards for advanced competitions, or you are extremely flexible, you need to enter the Professional Division. PROFESSIONAL (PDC syllabus level 1 6). All ages, men and women. You have competed in numerous pole competitions. You have strength, stamina and pole experience, and you take pole dance sport seriously. You are at the level where you are able to compete at an international standard. You are either very flexible (contortion moves) or you have built super shoulder and core strength (required for tumbles, drops and dynamic moves). GROUP (PDC syllabus level 1 6). All ages, men and women. A group can be 2 or more people. When entering try to keep the level of everyone in the group more or less the same, as you will need to enter your group under the person with the highest competency level in your group. You will be scored according to theme, dance, synchronicity, pole moves, originality and timing.
4 POLE PREMIER TECHNIQUÉ DIVISION This division focuses on your skill / ability / mastery of specific pole moves. There is no music or dance in this division, rather a focus on technical ability. You need to select certain moves from each category to perform from your syllabus. The syllabus will be emailed to you once your entry has been submitted and payment has been received. You will be judged according to entry, time move held, and exit, for both the original move and the variation. No video entries are required. Anyone who enters this division can perform on the day. You need to stipulate which moves you will be performing by no later than 3 September 2017. Levels: Amateur 5 moves, plus 5 variations of the move, from the amateur syllabus. Static holds min. 2 seconds. Spins min. 1 revolution Intermediate 6 moves, plus 6 variations of the move, from the intermediate syllabus Static holds min. 3 seconds. Spins min. 2 revolutions Advanced 6 moves, and additional combination of 3 of the moves, from the advanced syllabus. Static holds min. 3 seconds. Spins min. 2 revolutions Professional 7 moves, and additional combination of 3 of the moves, from the professional syllabus. Static holds min. 3 seconds. Spins min. 2 revolutions POLE PREMIER DANCE DIVISION This division requires you to put required moves into a theme-based dance. You will be supplied with moves that need to be included in your routine, depending on which category you enter. You may perform easier or more advanced moves, but you will only be marked on the moves that are compulsory. Your ability to put the moves into a story / flow is where you will be scored the most. The pole moves are the same as supplied to the TECHNIQUÉ DIVISION. There is no minimum time limit for the DANCE DIVISION. No video entries are required. Anyone who enters this division can perform on the day.
5 DIVISIONS: Amateur Intermediate Advanced Professional Group 5 Moves, or variations of the moves, from the amateur syllabus. Max 3 minutes 6 Moves, or variations of the moves, from the intermediate syllabus. Max 4 minutes 6 Moves, or variations of the moves, from the advanced syllabus. Max 4 minutes 7 Moves, or variations of the moves, from the professional syllabus. Max 4 minutes No specified moves. You only need to ensure you enter your group under the correct level. Max 4 minutes SCORING Everyone who enters Pole Premier will receive a Certificate. The scoring system for all Divisions is as follows: GOLD Medal 85% 100% SILVER Medal 75% - 84% BRONZE Medal 65% - 74% Certificate < 64%
6 M MISS POLE DANCE SA Miss Pole Dance SA is still the show with all the glamour, the story and the art. Video entries are required as there is a maximum number of 5 contestants allowed per division. MPDSA DANCE FUSION Dance Fusion requires you to combine another discipline or form of dance with pole. You can select from the following options: Ballet Martial Arts Hip Hop Modern / Contemporary Dance / Belly Dance Latin / Ballroom Gymnastics Poi / fire Circus / silks / lyra SCORING POLE SKILL (50%) Strength Flexibility Transitions and combinations Stamina Lines and posture Level of difficulty (for your division) FUSION SKILL (20%) Ability to fuse 2 disciplines How your chosen discipline adds to your interpretation of your theme.
7 DANCE (30%) Use of floor Movement Expression Musical expression Theme: use of props, background. Bringing theme to life. Choreography (especially groups) MPDSA TRADITIONAL The theme for this year is open for all categories, as long as you are telling a story and there is art or drama. Dress to impress. For example: Outrageous Glitz & Glam Fun / Funky Sexy / Burlesque Artistic Drama / Theatre SCORING POLE SKILL (50%) Strength Flexibility Transitions and combinations Stamina Lines and posture Level of difficulty (for your division) POLE DANCE (50%) Use of floor Movement Expression Musical expression Theme: use of props, background. Bringing theme to life. Choreography (especially groups)
8 MISS POLE DANCE SA LEVELS (Select Dance Fusion or Traditional) AMATEUR (PDC syllabus level 1-3) The candidate may not have entered into and won the Amateur division before. The candidate must perform a choreographed routine of 2-3 minutes. Points will be deducted for each 10 seconds over/under time. There will be 2 x 4.3m high 43mm poles. They can be set to static or spinning, or one of each. Either pole, or both poles may be used.. A maximum of 1 minute of floor work is permitted, but not necessary Men and women allowed, all ages Compulsory moves Optional moves Prohibited moves Combination spin One handed spin Climb to top of 1 pole Invert into knee hook Intermediate moves allowed (PDC level 4): 2 x strength moves (eg aerial inversion); and 2 x flexibility moves (eg splits on the pole) Inverted elbow grips (like Ayesha) Double knee hooks Advanced pole mounts, such as aerial shoulder mount or handsprings Advanced inner thigh holds, such as Jade Seated lean back Absolutely No PDC level 5 or more moves allowed, except the 4 optional moves as above. INTERMEDIATE (PDC syllabus level 1-4) The candidate may not have entered into and won the Intermediate division before. The candidate must perform a choreographed routine of 3-4 minutes. Points will be deducted for each 10 seconds over time. Men and women allowed, all ages There will be 2 x 4.3m high 43mm poles. Both can be converted to static or spinning. Either or both may be used. A maximum of 60 seconds of floor work is allowed.
9 Compulsory moves Optional moves Prohibited moves One-handed combination spin Advanced moves allowed (PDC level 5): No advanced drops (such as Jade Drop) Aerial inversion 2 Strength Moves No snatch and grab (such as letting go and grabbing again) Seated move on spinning pole 2 Flexibility Moves No contortion moves (such as cocoon) Non-traditional climb to the top of the pole Any more than 4 will be penalized Absolutely no PDC Level 6 moves Basic drop (eg Sad Mary drop) Deadlift ADVANCED (PDC syllabus level 1-6) The candidate is required to perform the same moves as per men's or women's professional. The routine must be between 4-5 min. Points for over time will be deducted. The candidate may not have competed Internationally in a Professional division The candidate may have competed in a competition in the Professional or Advanced Division, but may not have placed in the top 3. PROFESSIONAL (PDC syllabus level 1-6)) The candidates must perform a choreographed routine of 4-5 minutes. The candidate must use the spinning pole during his/her routine. The candidate must stay on the pole continuously for 60 seconds without touching the floor as part of his/her routine. At least 2 original/signature moves must be used that have not been classified in any instruction book/dvd. A novel way to get into a move or a new combination will count as an original move. Points will be deducted for body corrections, falling or going over time.
10 Compulsory moves One-handed combination spin Aerial static hold Outer knee hook Non-traditional climb to the top of the pole Drop Optional moves PDC Level 5 and 6. Choose: 3 Strength Moves 3 Flexibility Moves A 20 degree tolerance is allowed on flexibility moves Deadlift Flexibility Move(eg Chopsticks, Jade, Ballerina, Russian Splits) THERE ARE NO PROHIBITED MOVES IN THIS DIVISION GROUP (PDC syllabus level 1-6) Two or more contestants are allowed per entry There are only 2 poles, so please remember to choreograph accordingly. The candidates must perform a choreographed routine of 4-5 minutes. Points will be deducted for each 10 seconds over time. The 2 poles may be set to spinning or static as per your requirements. There are no restrictions on sharing a pole. Contestants will be judged according synchronisation, theme, timing and ability to do the chosen moves according to the level you are at. Each contestant is required to be carrying the same load. If only one does all the lifting for example, they will be marked down. Contestants are required to perform equal lines, points will be deducted for flexibility showing more in one than the other. Rather work out moves to showcase your strengths individually and combine your good points. Pole ability will be marked according to your division, therefore amateurs and advanced all stand an equal chance of winning.
11 Compulsory moves Synchronized spin Prohibited moves No prohibited moves Min 60 seconds synchronized in total 2 Lifts 2 Balance Moves Use of both poles MPDSA VIDEO VOTING Once your entry video is uploaded, the public, your friends and family are allowed to vote for their favourite contestant. The person with the most votes per category is granted automatic entry to the finals. Only one vote per person is allowed, so the sooner you get your entry in the more chance you have to get in. VIDEO SUBMISSION You must submit a 2-3 min unedited video of your pole dancing skills. The judging panel will not watch over the allocated time. The video is to be uploaded to YouTube (public setting) and the link to be provided to us. No attachments accepted. Your video will be uploaded to www.misspoledancesa.com for voting and judging. The video may be updated with a new video as your skills improve. Any votes on your previous video will be kept on record. No two videos may be uploaded at the same time. The video will be subject to voting by the public on www.misspoledancesa.com. The video with the highest votes will automatically be entered into the finals. Videos will be judged by a panel of judges, therefore try to ensure that you show your best moves. Videos must be recent, and may be filmed in a studio, home, or live on stage. Film footage from previous competitions is only accepted if done within 6 months of closing date, and within stipulated time allocation. Video must be submitted /uploaded by no later than 12h00, 3 September 2017. (All categories) in order to be approved for Miss Pole Dance SA 2017. Video is compulsory in order for us to determine which category you belong, and whether you have the best chance at succeeding. Please ensure that the video is of good quality. The video judges will not give you a great score for poor quality. Remember, this is an audition!
12 AUTOMATIC ENTRY. Winners of regional and national competitions, such as Pole Art and East Coast Pole are automatically qualified to enter the finals. Winners are first place winners only. Pre-qualified entries are still required to submit videos and entry form and fees. The video must be submitted in order to allow the public to view their performance and abilities. This must be recent footage (less than 12 months) and may be of a stage performance. This video will not require votes, nor will the judges judge on it. FINALISTS A panel of judges will pick out final competitors based on their number of votes, skill, presentation, technical ability and creativity. These final competitors will get to compete in the finals as listed above. If you have submitted your video in the incorrect category, you will not be disqualified. The judges will notify you that you need to move to the correct category, and you will be judged according to contestants of the new category. There is no charge to move to a different category. CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION The registration form must be completed in full in accordance with these rules, dated and submitted either on the website www.misspoledancesa.com or via email info@misspoledance.co.za The applicant him/herself must submit the registration form. If you are part of a group, each person needs to complete an individual form, but forms need to be submitted at the same time. A copy of a valid identification (passport or driver s license) and a recent photo need to be emailed to info@misspoledance.co.za The candidate declares that she has no contracts or obligations with other organisations or persons related to pole dancing or of a similar nature that may hinder her representation of Miss Pole Dance SA 2017.
13 RULES AND REGULATIONS The rules and regulations are to be complied with, and abided by, at all times with the Organiser, their representatives and the Venue. CONDUCT Engage in proper conduct at all times whilst involved in the competition. No nudity, no G-strings or thongs. Violation of this requirement leads to immediate disqualification. No vulgar language, body language or defamation of other contestants is permitted, either on stage or backstage. You may not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time during the competition. For those applicants who smoke tobacco must not be seen smoking during the competition or whilst on the competition venue. You are liable for any damage to property at the Venue. DRESS CODE Costumes and themed dress are encouraged and will earn you extra points A minimum of sports bra and hot shorts is required. All divisions: shoes are optional, but not compulsory. Clothing or props (such as wings or a cape) may be removed, but no you may not be seen to be undressing as part of your performance. Ensure you do a full dress rehearsal before the time. Broken bra straps, creeping underwear, etc will lead to point deduction and are against our proper dress code, which may even lead to disqualification. PROPS Props help you to set the scene and announce your theme. Try to be as imaginative as you can. Fire and large fireworks are not permitted at public venues as they pose a safety hazard. Smoke machines are not allowed as they contain soap which makes the poles slippery. Props such as motorbikes or special equipment need to be approved by POLE PREMIER & MPDSA and the Venue. If you are unsure, it s best to check with us first. People may be used as props as part of your performance, but they may not perform any tricks on the pole. Use of the pole by your assistant(s) will lead to point deduction. No assistants or people as props are allowed backstage, and they will have to buy a ticket in order to secure their space at the venue. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE.
14 GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION Any other information you supplied in connection with the competition, prove to be false and or inaccurate. Absences at official functions without permission or approval from Host Organiser or failure to perform duties and responsibilities required of Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA. Nudity or other serious dress code violation Talking to the crowd during your performance or using vulgar language Showing any misconduct that will or could damage the reputation of Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA. FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY All photography and other footage remain the property of the Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA. The candidates have no right to compensation for photography and other footage made before, during and after the Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA competitions. The candidate explicitly and irrevocably agrees that all footage and photography can be used by Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA for promotional, advertising and commercial purposes. The candidate is to sign a model release form for photography and video footage. Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA are allowed and permitted to use or take her photographs/video for purpose of publicity and promotions. The applicant may be required to appear on television, radio, film or print media for the publicity and promotion requirements of the competition. The use of cameras and cell phones by the audience is strictly prohibited. No personal photographers or filming are allowed in the Venue without express written permission by the Organisers of Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA. Any footage taken by private photographers/filming will be deemed as the property of the Organiser, who shall be entitled to full use of the footage during and after the competition.. GENERAL (ALL CATEGORIES) Contestants may choose which running order they wish to be on a first come- first served basis. 2 Negative points will be given for every 10 seconds over time. A theme is compulsory (except for POLE PREMIER TECHNIQUÉ) The candidate may not converse with the judges at any time, before, during or after their performance. This includes notes, gifts, placards, certificates, oral or written communication. This will result in immediate disqualification.
15 You need to submit a list of your moves two weeks before the Finals. If your routine deviates from the list provided, you will be penalised for each move. MUSIC (very important) Music is to be emailed to entries@misspoledance.co.za by no later than 15 September 2017. Music is to be emailed/shared via Dropbox in MP3 format only Music is to be clearly labelled under your name and division. You will need to provide the Artist and Song Title for SAMRO purposes, but via email, and NOT on the name of the song file. Music is to be cut to the right length before emailing. If it is over time it will be cut off at the max time allotted. JUDGING Candidates may not communicate with judges regarding the competition itself, before, during or after the competition. The judges decision is final. The judges panel will be made up of pole dancing and fitness/dance experts. Judges are unbiased, and are not allowed to be instructors or friends or family of the contestants. POLES The poles will be 4.3m high and are against a concrete ceiling The poles are 43mm powder coated. Both poles will be able to set to static or spinning The poles will be placed 3m apart STUDIO AWARDS These awards are for the studio and not the individual entries. Pole Studio of the Year Award The pole studio with the highest overall score in the Pole Premier Techniquė and Dance Division will win the Pole Studio of the Year award 2017. The scores of the top three entrants of every studio will be added up and a winning studio will be chosen. Most Dedicated Pole Studio Award This award goes to the studio who had the most overall entries. Every entry receives a point, so the more divisions you enter, the more points you will receive.
16 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Flying High Achievers Award 2017 For the top 3 individual entrants in the Pole Premier Techniquė and Dance Divisions Premier Pole Dance Award 2017 Trophy for the highest overall score in each division and each age group MPDSA WINNERS 2017 Trophy for first, second and third place in each division in Miss Pole Dance SA. First, second and third place winners will be listed on the website www.misspoledancesa.com OTHER AWARDS Best Theme Award Best Outfit Award Best Stage Personality Award THE ORGANISERS The Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance Organisation and its SA representatives are not liable for injury or damage resulting from participation in the Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA Competition. All decisions not addressed in these regulations will be made by the Organisation. A decision made by Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance Organisation is binding. OTHER The Organization reserves the right to expel a candidate from participation, both before and during the competition. The finalists must be available for a photo shoot directly after the prize giving. Dressing and backstage areas are off limits to anyone other than contestants. This is NOT NEGOTIABLE. Contestants are to arrive min 1 hour before their division. Your division time will be announced closer to the time. You will be responsible for all your belongings whilst at the competition No makeup artists, assistants, friends or family are allowed backstage, unless they are part of your theme. If so, they will only be permitted backstage for the time they are required, then they will be asked to go back to the front. No photographers are allowed backstage, unless they are the official photographers / media authorized by Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA.
17 FAILURE TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE MENTIONED RULES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION.
18 COMPETITION FAQ Why Compete? Pole Premier & Miss Pole Dance SA is not looking for the craziest tricks or how many spins you can do around the pole. We are holding this competition so that everyone has a chance to do the most basic movements, with some challenges of course, to show us that their physical strength is equal to their passion for dance. This competition does require you to be disciplined, fit and creative. Miss Pole Dance SA hopes that you are as excited as we are in promoting pole dance as a sensual athletic art form. Apply to the competition simply because you love to pole dance. As long as you can do the required elements for the compulsory round you have a chance to become the winner of Miss Pole Dance SA Championship. Do I have to be affiliated with a studio? It s not necessary. You can be a private individual not representing anyone but yourself. But our suggestion is to ask your local school or studio to sponsor you. Sponsorship is optional, but can help with expenses to prepare and get to the competition. I am not a South African citizen, can I still enter? Anyone can enter Pole Premier. For MPDSA, if you have been living in South Africa for more than 3 years, or if you live her for 9 months out of a year, then you qualify to enter. You may not, however, represent South Africa if you have qualified as a pole dance representative of another country within the last 3 years. What if I m not sure if I interpret the required elements for compulsory routine correctly? As soon as the final competitors are accepted, they will be given a detailed description of the required elements along with examples. Miss Pole Dance SA will make sure that final competitors fully understand what goes into the compulsory routines. Do I have to use the required elements in my submission video? No. The required elements are listed so that people who apply have an idea of what we expect. Will I be judged differently on a spinning versus stationary pole? No, each category has its own requirements. Both poles are judged the same way. Will there be tickets sold so my friends, family and supporters can come to watch? Yes. Tickets will be available online at Quicket. Tickets are R180.00. Seats are not numbered. Tickets are sold on a first come first served basis. Children under 3 years free.