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Unleashed

A Night Like No Other!

Pole Divas is renowned for showcasing the best amateur pole dancers in Victoria at Unleashed, as well as showcasing our award-winning instructors in our opening show. Unleashed is a competition that is built for our talented, hard-working students. Our student amateur competition has been the breeding ground for so many well-known Australian, pole dancing champions, including Miss Filly, Lou Landers, Kristy Sellers, Mischka, Veronica Waite, Dani Blyszak and many more!

Back in 2026
5 DIVISIONS
AMATEUR POLE COMP

Darebin Arts Centre

Come along to witness the competitors battle it out for the winning sash and get ready to be entertained by an exciting Pole Divas production. Everything you need to know about entering Unleashed is listed below but please don’t hesitate to reach out to comps@poledivas.com.au with any questions.

Saturday 14th June

  • Dates

  • Divisions

  • Eligibility, Entries & Fees

  • Music, Costume, Props & Grips

  • Stage Specs
  • Awards & Judging Criteria

    • Spirit of Comps and Showmanship

    Unleashed is a student competition created to give Pole Divas students the opportunity to challenge themselves, perform on stage, experience the process of creating and performing a show, and have fun! We feel strongly about maintaining this purpose, so we ask for all students to enter the competition with this in mind. As competitors we want you to maintain the spirit of community and understand how important it is to be kind and supportive to one another, and importantly yourselves. The judges’ decision is final and anyone found to be bringing the decision or the competition into disrepute may be deemed unable to compete in future events, as would unsportsmanlike bad behavior in the lead-up to and on the night of the event. In the same spirit, should your routine contain themes that may be triggering to an audience, please ensure you notify organisers so we can decide if your routine requires a trigger warning.

    The Spirit

    The Comp Experience

    Unforgettable Moments, Unmatched Energy

    Love this show! The performers were stunning and everyone seemed so happy to be on the stage. And the opening act was so much fun!! The MCs had great energy and banter, and everything seemed to run smoothly from start...


    Unleashed Audience Member

    Instructor show is always fun to watch! Good vibes all around, love going every year!


    Unleashed Audience Member

    The entry process was simple and straightforward. The links to pay worked really well, and the team have been so supportive and have communicated consistently and WELL in the lead up to the comp.


    Unleashed Competitor

    My fav pole comp of the year! Seeing Divas get to live our their pole comp dreams makes my heart sing. With epic lighting, sound, MCs & an unforgettable opening show – it’s a must-see event!


    Unleashed Audience Member

    Unleashed was my first ever competition. Everyone was so supportive and made me feel so at ease. The event was so well run, Pole Divas truly run the best comps in the business!


    Unleashed Competitor

    The overall vibe at Unleashed was ecstatic and supportive and everything felt like it flowed smoothly! The opening show is always a standout. I love see industry professionals rock the stage.


    Unleashed Audience Member

    We Hope to See You at Unleashed 2025

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    Stage Specs

    Contact comps@poledivas.com.au for stage specs

    Awards and Judging Criteria
    Awards
    • Beginners – 1st and 2nd place
    • Intermediate – 1st and 2nd place
    • Advanced – 1st and 2nd place
    • Elite – 1st and 2nd place
    • Groups - 1st and 2nd place
    Judging Criteria

    Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite

    • TRICK TECHNIQUE & EXECUTION (10 points) - Control and balance, strong lines, and full deliberate extensions
    • TRICK LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY (10 points) - Variety of tricks, including a balance of static and spin tricks and combos
    • TRANSITIONS (10 points) - Technique and creativity of transitions between tricks on pole, and pole to floor, floor to pole
    • MOVEMENT & MUSICALITY (10 points) - Dance/movement ability on and off the pole, keeping with the style of performance piece and connecting with the music.
    • AUDIENCE CONNECTION/SHOWMANSHIP (10 points) - Ability to make the audience feel and believe, and perform with confidence - owning the stage!
    • CONCEPT (10 points) - How the whole show fits together - theme, storey, music, character, costume and presentation.

    Doubles

    • TRICK SYNCHRONICITY (10 points) - Looking for tightly synchronised tricks showing good technique and creativity.
    • TRICKS - BASE/FLYERS (10 points) - Variety, creativity, strength and technique/execution
    • TRANSITIONS (10 points) - Technique and creativity of transitions between tricks on pole, and pole to floor, floor to pole
    • MOVEMENT & MUSICALITY (10 points) - Dance/movement ability on and off the apparatus, keeping with the style of performance piece and connecting with the music.
    • AUDIENCE CONNECTION/SHOWMANSHIP (10 points) - Ability to make the audience feel and believe, and perform with confidence - owning the stage! Also looking for a strong connection between the performers.
    • CONCEPT (10 points) - How the whole show fits together - theme, storey, music, character, costume and presentation.
    Total: 60 points
    Music Costume Props and Grips

    Music

    • Music tracks can be a maximum length of:
      • 2.5 minutes for Beginner & Intermediate
      • 3 minutes for Advanced, Elite and Groups
    • Music must not contain excessively explicit language. If you are unsure, please haveit  approved by the organisers prior to use.
    • Please be conscious of the music artist you pick. Organisers have the right to refuse music choices based on the criminal actions of the artist. Unleashed is a safe space and we plan to keep it that way.
    • Music by the following artists cannot be used at Frisk or any Pole & Aerial Divas competitions as they have been convicted or accused of gender-based violence; Chris Brown, Diddy, R Kelly, Tory Lanez, Marilyn Manson
    • Music can be a mix of tracks
    • Will be on a first entered, first approved basis. If two competitors enter with the same music, whoever submitted their entry first will be able to use the track.

    Costume & Props

    • No nudity or partial nudity is permitted. No G-strings are permitted. Clothing may be removed during the performance if the minimum costume requirement is maintained. Points will be deducted if you do not follow the costume requirements.
    • Only props able to be taken on/off stage in under 30 secs by 1 person are allowed. Due to safety & storage issues, all props larger than a chair must be pre-approved, as well as props that require excessive clean up.
    • Human Props: Only 2 human props are permitted. Human props must not touch the pole and should be an integral part of your show.
    Apparatus
    • 2 x 45mm Stainless Steel Poles
    • 4 metres high
    • Roughly 3.2 metres apart
    Grips
    • Griptinite is supplied and can be applied to the poles at your request. Other chalk-based grips can be applied if supplied by you.
    • Banned grips include: iTac or any grip that leaves residue on the pole after cleaning with alcohol-based cleaner such as monkey grip.
    Eligibility Entries and Fees
    Unleashed is an Australian Social Competition.
    Eligibility

    Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite

    • Must be an enrolled Divas student in Term 2 2025 to submit a video entry.
    • The highest level you have completed, passed, or are enrolled in Term 2 is the level you must enter.
    • If you are successful in gaining entry into Unleashed, you must be enrolled in term 3.
    • This is an Amateur level. If you compete at semi-pro or professional level, you cannot enter Unleashed. For clarification please reach out to us at comps@poledivas.com.au
    • Desk Divas CAN enter Unleashed
    • Please be aware that your tricks in Unleashed must be suitable to the level you are competing in. Please clarify with your instructors and coaches. You will have points deducted if you include tricks above your level.

    Groups

    • Max 4 people per group
    • Max 2 performers on the 1 pole at any time
    • All groups members must be enrolled Divas student in Term 2
    • Open to any level
    • This is an Amateur level. If you compete at semi-pro or professional level, you cannot enter Unleashed. For clarification please reach out to us at comps@poledivas.com.au
    • Desk Divas CAN enter Unleashed
    • If you are successful in gaining entry into Unleashed, all group members must be enrolled in term 3.
    • Your group members can attend different students but must all meet the safe rules
    • An individual dancer in the group may have been competing professionally in solo competitions but your group cannot have competed at a semi-pro or pro level. Please email comps@poledivas.com.au for clarification.
    Entries
    • Entry to Unleashed is via video audition
    • Video auditions will open in early 2026
    Pricing
    • $25 video audition fee must be paid at the time of applying
    • If successful, there is a live competitor fee (approximately $35)
    • There is also an optional videography and photography package you can purchase (approximately $70)
    • Exact fees will be confirmed closer to the date
    Divisions
    • Beginners - Beginners & Inter Prep
    • Intermediate - Intermediate
    • Advanced - Advanced
    • Elite - Elite Prep & Elite
    • Groups - All Levels
    Dates
    Venue:
    The Darebin Arts Centre
    Date:

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