Beginner Division

Perfect for:
First-time competitors or newer pole dancers who are confident with foundations and ready to slay the stage (studio-style 💃).

Skills allowed:
✅ Beginner spins & transitions
✅ Climbs and seats (e.g. genie, side seat)
✅ Flow and character work
✅ Must use both Spin and Static during performance
✅ Low controlled basic inverts (from the floor only - inverted V, crucifix etc)
✅ If inverting, both hands must remain on the pole
✅ Pole Dancing Boots, Sandals or Sneakers are optional
✅ Removal of a clothing item is optional, can go down to g-string and nipple pasties;

Not allowed:
❌ Shoulder mounts, butterflies, or handsprings
❌ No Aerial Inverts or Choppers
❌ Aerial inverts or dynamic power moves
❌ No nudity permitted, 1 point deduction for nip slips and flap attacks; disqualification for brazen disregard of rules
❌No flips permitted

Must Haves:
✅ 2-4 min routine

Note:

  • Maximum two (2) human props permitted, they must add value to your performance and not distract from it

  • Winner will not be permitted to compete in Beginner Pole Division the following year, winner will automatically progress to Intermediate Pole Division

  • Keep it clean, safe, and smooth! Your entries and exit count!

  • If you're an instructor, paid professional or have previously placed in a graded/stage comp, check out Classic Division instead.

Entry Guidelines