The Pole
All heats and the finals will be using a 45mm X-stage lite pole for both singles and doubles categories. For the singles categories it is up to the competitor whether they want to have it set to spinner or static.
For doubles the pole will be set to static.
No product is allowed to be put on the pole before a performance. The poles will be cleaned with methelated spirits between each competitor. Any grip is allowed on the skin.
Stage dimensions will be confirmed as soon as possible.
Who Can Enter?
NZAPP is aimed at the amateur performers as the title suggests, you cannot enter NZAPP amateur categories if, in the last two years, you have ever been paid to perform regularly (more than once a month) as a professional, which includes but is not limited to;
- Exotic/Lap dancers/Strippers
- Podium/Go-go dancers
- You must not have entered a competition at professional level
Anyone that instructs more than one hour a week, been regularly paid to perform or competed (but not won) a professional competition may enter the open category. If you have any doubts over your suitability for the competition contact the organisers immediately. If you are found to have entered unfairly you will be disqualified.
The Competition Format
This year the Competition will consist of 3 regional heats (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) and a grand final. Regional Heats will consist of 4 Levels and a doubles category. The winner from each section in the regional heats will go through to the final.
We will be offering an additional place in the final for the best overall performance of the night at each heat, this will be chosen by the judges on which performance they enjoyed the most, so make them fun no matter what level.
Entries will be accepted up to the day before a heat however we can only fit up to 25 competitors into to a single heat, first in first served! Anyone can enter any heat and remember, if you miss out on your first heat, feel free to try again in another one!
All footwear and barefoot are permitted
Applications
All entrants for a singles category are required to pay a $20 entry fee when submitting their application forms. Doubles entries are required to pay $30 per pair. Entrants are allowed to enter both a singles category and a doubles category but will have to pay an entry fee for each application.
Applications will only be accepted when application forms are completed fully along with their entry fee.
If you cancel your place for any reason or do not show up to your heat then NZAPP will retain your entry fee to cover administration costs.
Download your entry form now!
Dates
Dates are as follows (please note that at this time the dates may change):
- July 13th: Heat 1 - Auckland
- July 20th: Heat 2 - Christchurch
- July 27th: Heat 3 - Wellington
- August 17th: Grand Finals - Wellington
NZAPP Categories
Doubles
This level is for any amateur doubles pair.
Both members of the pair must be classified as amateur according to the rules above.
Anything Goes
This section will be marked on how well you work with your partner, the ability to synchronise and also tricks performed together, Fluidity, overall tricks and dance transitions.
You will be marked on everything you do...
This needs to be an original routine
This is purely a performance group.
Markings will be on:
Costume, Theme, Fluidity, Spin Smoothness, Dance Routine, Crowd interaction, Fun Factor.
The Beginner: Level 1
This level is for any amateur.
However long they have been dancing, they will be judged on costume, spins and dance.
THE MORE OUTRAGEOUS THE BETTER THE MARK.
This needs to be a fun routine with lots of transitions and spins.
This is purely a performance group.
Markings will be on:
Costume, Theme, Fluidity, Spin Smoothness, Dance Routine, Crowd interaction, Fun Factor.
The Intermediate: Level 2
This level is for those slightly more advanced.
Open to any amateur, you will be marked on tricks.
This category is for students who are intermediate.
If you are able to confidently do the following tricks this category is not for you;
Death Lay, Knee Hold, Super Hold, Split Holds, Straight Edge, Aysha, Jade, Hand Spring, aerial inverts or equivalent level move.
You will be marked on:
Trick smoothness, fluidity, proficiency ( no point in doing a trick if it ’s not perfect )
Dance, Fun factor, Ability to transition the moves.
The Expert: Level 3
Anything Goes
This section will be marked on TRICKS, fun factor, Fluidity, overall tricks and dance transitions.
You will be marked on everything you do...
Open Level
Again, anything goes.
This section is for anyone who, in the last two years, has instructed more than one hour a week, been paid to perform pole or competed (but not won) a professional competition.
This is your chance to show off what you can do and how well you can do it.
There is more emphasis on doing things cleanly and properly in the Open level, than there is on the difficulty of the tricks performed. In this level we expect all tricks to be performed to a high standard, and shown off in a smooth, well constructed routine.
If you are unsure of what to enter please email the organisers and we will help you out
