US Pole Dance Federation Championships 2010
Friday, March 19th Symphony Space Theatre, New York City. The championship is divided in two categories: pro and amateur. The Pro- division is at 8:00PM, and the amateur division is held same day. Time TBA. Pro category accepts up to 12 competitors, and amateur category accepts up to 6 competitors. There will be up to $10,000 in cash prizes, plus a trip to Sydney to perform at Miss Pole Dance Australia for the winner. additional offers). This will be a week filled with Master workshops and instructor certification course.
Application deadline for pro and amateur: Tuesday, December 1st at 12:00PM (EST) Only USPDF members can apply
 Competition Qualifications:If you are a pole dancer interested in competing please read information below as it applies to all USPDF competitions unless stated otherwise.
Final Competitors- pro and amateurs: - are required to choreograph a compulsory round and an optional round - will receive a ‘Finalist Manual’ with details of how to prepare for competition Compulsory Round: 60-90 sec choreographed routine where competitors will creatively include all of the following required elements (not necessary in written order)
Optional Round: 3-5 minute choreographed routine with no required elements. Dress Code: No nudity, no G-strings, not thongs, and no tassels. Intimate body parts have to be covered up. Violation of this requirement leads to immediate disqualification.
- min 5” heel, hot shorts and sports bra
- barefoot or heels, -costumes are acceptable, -props need to be approved by USPDF. Music: No vulgar music, radio edits only USPDF Judging regulations:
Competitors will be marked down if they don't follow the dress code, as well as if they go under/over time. Competitors will be disqualified for
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