Welcome to the official judging breakdown for Royals: An Amateur Pole Competition. Each performance is assessed by our panel of expert judges based on the following scoring system.

POLE DIVISION

Total Score: 35 points

Pole Work (15 points)

• Technique / Execution (5 pts): Clean lines, strength, control, and safe execution.

• Difficulty of Tricks (5 pts): Moves should be in line with the dancer's division and demonstrate progression.

• Originality (5 pts): Creative combos, transitions, and innovative use of the pole.

Dancing (10 points)

• Smooth floorwork and transitions

• Musicality and connection to the music

• Full use of stage and space

Costume / Presentation (5 points)

• Costume selection and fit

• Alignment with theme or music

• Use of props and costume removal (if applicable)

• Overall visual presentation

Performance (5 points)

• Overall stage presence

• Confidence and connection with the audience

• Delivery of a complete "show" from start to finish

FLOOR DIVISION (Not available in 2025)

Total Score: 35 points

Floor Tricks (10 points)

• Technique / Execution (5 pts): Precision, strength, control of floor-based tricks

• Difficulty (5 pts): Appropriateness and complexity of tricks for the division

Dancing (5 points)

• Transitions, flow, musicality, and stage use

Costume / Presentation (5 points)

• Thoughtful costume and theme alignment

• Effective use of props and costume changes (if applicable)

• Overall presentation quality

Performance (15 points)

• Commanding stage presence

• Strong character/performance delivery

• Emotional connection or story

• Engaging, complete performance from start to finish

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