JUDGING
CRITERIA

 

 

 

Judging Criteria is as follows:

 

  •  *Presentation & Personality*
                 - Confidence, enthusiasm, and character throughout the performance.
                 - Full use of the stage, holding the audience's and judges' attention.
  • *Originality*
                 - Unique choreography that reflects individuality.
                 - Costume and props are safe, suitable, and add to the routine.
  • *Choreography*
                 - Choice of tricks and smooth transitions that tell a story.
                 - Shows poise, balance, timing, and flow on and off the poles.
  • *Technical Skills* (Top two categories)
                 - Tricks are controlled and executed to a high standard.
                 - Creative and fluid entries, exits, and transitions.

 

Being a Pole Dance competition, please ensure your entry application (and if successful, your live final performance) demonstrate a good balance of Stage presence, Floor work. Choreography, Aerial tricks & Transitions. 

Be sure to take a look at the judges scoring criteria below! 

 

Scoring Criteria:

  • Choreography & Artistic Element 
    • Flow & Transitions (Max 10 points)
    • Musicality (Max 10 points)
    • Originality (Max 10 points)
    • Stage Presence (Max 10 points)
      • Total = Max of 40 points

 

  • Technical Element 
    • Strength & Dynamic Movements (Max 15 points)
    • Flexibility (Max 15 points)
    • Versatility (Max 15 points)
    • Floor work (Max 15 points)
      • Total = Max of 60 points

Note from the Creator: This competition is focused on bringing together the ever-growing pole community, showcasing individuality, creativity, and stage presence among pole dancers. The goal is to provide a platform for pole dancers to express themselves through their unique choreography/pole tricks/transitions and help boost confidence for those first timers. For our seasoned professionals, it is a stage you can showcase, inspire and motivate others in the pole community. Lets all come together, share our passion and make Xhibition an unforgettable experience for all who attend!

LIVE FINAL
Date: 14th February 2026
Venue: Seagoe Hotel, Portadown
Time: Show starts at 5pm

     APPLICATION COSTS

£20 PER APPLICATION

Payment must be made when entry form and unedited videos are sent to the email provided above!

*Entry will not be permitted for judging without full payment

Please note Application payment is non-refundable & Judges decision is final!

Available payment option's

https://www.paypal.me/Xhibitioncompetition 

Revolut: IBAN: GB23 REVO 0099 7034 8452 63

 BIC : REVOGB21

Bank transfer : Sort : 09-01-29

Acc: 40822433

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