DIFFICULTY OF INDIVIDUAL SKILLS: *TIE BREAKER (10 points)
● Demonstrates a combination of strength, power, flexibility and dynamic moves, as well as a range of grip types and contact points.
● Longer length of time spent in the hold phase of strength elements.
● Demonstrates flexibility through splits, backbends and flexibility ranges such as shoulders, forward flexion, side bending and overall mobility.
● High level of continuity and flow during combos and transitions on the pole.
● Number of linked pole skills in combos and length of time spent on the pole.
NOTE: Competitors with a high level of difficulty of tricks will score well only if they are performed well.
QUALITY OF EXECUTION (10 points)
● Demonstrates quality of movement, strength, control, flow and fluidity throughout performance, including entries and exits on and off the pole.
● Movements are performed with confidence, intention and precision; complex movements look easy and effortless.
● Seamless regrips between skills and movements.
● Good form: posture, clean lines & extensions, pointed ankles and toes or intentionally flexed or mobile feet as appropriate for the choreography.
CHOREOGRAPHY (10 points)
● A variety of movements with and without the pole: spins, floorwork, dance, strength moves, flexibility moves, acrobatic and dynamic movements such as drops, catches, flips and leg or body switches.
● Balanced proportion of spin and static combos and non-pole choreography.
● Seamless choreography throughout: from floor to pole; pole to floor; transitions between pole skills; and appropriate use of entire stage.
CREATIVITY & ORIGINALITY (15 points)
● Uniqueness in presentation; topic/theme is presented in a powerful and fresh way.
● Level of creativity and originality in all elementsincluding tricks, transitions, combinations and sequencing through entire performance.
● Bold, unusual choices: effective use of surprising or unexpected movements, choreography, tricks, transitions.
CLARITY OF CONCEPT (15 points)
● Cohesion of music, moves, movement, theme, costume, hair, make up, and overall presentation.
● Pole tricks are incorporated in a way to develop the concept.
● Overall movement quality and choreography effectively communicates the routine’s concept (emotion, storyline, and/or theme).
● Props, visuals and costume choices enhance the understanding of the concept and are not heavily relied upon to convey the theme/story/concept. NOTE: Use of props and visuals are optional.
MUSICAL INTERPRETATION (10 points)
● Competitor demonstrates strong musicality and movements highlight or contrast accents, sounds, vocals and/or beats in music. For pieces that do not use music, movement is appropriate and choreographed to complement the audio.
● Music/audio choice is appropriate for the concept.
● Competitor displays light and shade in their movement: variations in movement speed, texture, weight.
STAGE PRESENCE/PERFORMANCE QUALITY (10 points)
● Emotion is communicated effectively through facial expression and body language.
● Ability to connect with and captivate the audience.
● Ability to demonstrate and maintain the appropriate energy/character through the entire performance.
PENALTIES (MIN. 1 POINT, MAX. 3 POINT DEDUCTION)
● Lewd gestures.
● Overtly sexual or erotic choreography.
● Nudity.
● Drying of hands on costume, body, pole or floor.
● Fidgeting with hair or costume.
● Human props intentionally touch the poles.
● Use of unapproved props.
● A fall (obvious break in form and unplanned movement out of a trick).
● A slip or loss of balance (slight break in form that disrupts flow of movement).
● Prop malfunction (obvious misuse or fumbling with prop).
● Any contact with truss, rigging, lights or cables.
TOTAL SCORE & AWARDS
The final score of each competitor will be the average of scores from all judges.
The judges will award a first place winner for each of the three solo divisions, followed by second and third place in the Amateur, Semi-Pro and Professional divisions only.
The following additional overall awards will also be announced on the night of the Championships: Best Musicality, Best Performer, Most Unique Concept.
TIE BREAKER
*In the event of a tied overall score (in the Amateur, Semi-Pro or Pro divisions), the following will be used to break the tie:
Ties will be broken by the higher average score given in the “Difficulty of Individual Skills” criteria.
If at that point the competitors’ overall scores are still tied, the Australian Pole Art Championships will present competitors with a tied placement.
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