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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!

5 DIVISIONS
Saturday 20th June
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 20th June 2026

  • Dates

  • Divisions

  • Eligibility, Entries & Fees

  • Rules

  • Stage Specs
  • Awards & Judging Criteria

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    The Comp Experience

    Unforgettable Moments, Unmatched Energy

    Unleashed was so much fun! The most smooth ran comp I’ve ever been part of! Everyone was so sweet and organised and made for the best night.


    Unleashed Competitor

    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

    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

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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.

    Please ensure you have read our Trick Guidelines and understood what tricks are allowed and not allowed in your level. You will recieve deductions should you put tricks in your routine that are beyond your level.

    Total: 60 points
    Rules

    Sensitive Content Policy 

    Performances containing sensitive content must be submitted for organiser approval when you submit your competitor survey. If you are unsure if your routine contains sensitive content, please reach out to us at comps@poledivas.com.au so we can have a discussion with you.  

    If approved, a trigger warning will be announced by the MC before the performance, giving the audience the opportunity to decide whether they wish to watch. 

    Sensitive content includes, but is not limited to: 

    1. Mental health 
    2. Sexual assault 
    3. Disability 
    4. Self-harming behaviour and/or suicide 
    5. Eating disorders 
    6. Hate speech or strong abusive language 
    7. Violence, including domestic violence, stalking, abuse, torture and murder 
    8. Depiction or discussion of discriminatory attitudes or actions, such as racism, homophobia or prejudice 
    9. Drug, alcohol or substance abuse 

    Prohibited Content 

    Regardless of artistic intent, the following will not be approved and may result in disqualification or removal from the competition: 

    Performances that display, promote, or incite hatred or discrimination — including racism, homophobia, transphobia, whorephobia, ableism, stigma against sex workers, or the sexualisation of minors — will not be approved. 

    Music Policy 

    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 have it approved by the organisers prior to use. This rule is in place as Unleashed is a family friendly event and therefore content must be appropriate for minors.  

    Pole Divas reserves the right to refuse or request the removal of any music at its discretion. 

    The use of music by certain artists is prohibited at all Pole & Aerial Divas competitions. This includes artists who have been convicted of, or subject to serious and documented allegations of, gender-based violence or abuse. 

    The current prohibited artist list is below and may be updated at any time. Competitors are encouraged to check the current list before finalising their music selection. If you are aware of any other artists that fit into this category, please let us know 

    This prohibition applies to any use of an artist's work, including features, collaborations, and remixes where they are a credited performer. 

    Current List: Chris Brown, Diddy, R Kelly, Tory Lanez, Marilyn Manson, D4VD.

    Please note – we do allow competitors to have the same song, but we will do our best to ensure you are not close to each other in the run order for contrast. 

    Props and the use of glitter/confetti 

    The use of glitter or confetti as a prop is not permitted at any Pole & Aerial Divas competition. This applies to all forms, including but not limited to lose glitter, glitter spray, confetti cannons, and confetti throws. 

    Glitter on costumes or the body is perfectly fine. 

    This policy is in place to comply with venue requirements around cleanliness and pack-down. 

    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. 

    Please email comps@poledivas.com.au to have your props and mess approved. 

    Costume Policy 

    Unleashed is a family-friendly competition and may have audience members under the age of 18. Costumes must be appropriate for an all-ages audience. G-strings and nudity are not permitted. 

    Deadlines for information 

    You will be required to fill out your show information a few weeks prior to the show.  We use this information to help create the run order. No updates or changes to your show are to be made within 2 weeks of the event.

    Spirit of the competition  

    Pole & Aerials Divas events are designed to celebrate individuality, artistry, and the vibrant community that surrounds pole & aerials. We ask all competitors to enter our comps with this spirit in mind. We value kindness, respect, and support—towards each other and towards yourselves. Please note that the judges’ decision is final. Any behaviour—before or during the event—that disrespects fellow competitors, the judges, or the competition itself may impact your ability to participate in future Pole & Aerial Divas events. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Let’s keep our events a space where everyone feels seen, celebrated, and empowered. 

    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

    Video Entry Rules

    • Your video entry doesn’t have to be the actual show you will perform at Unleashed if you are successful
    • Video must be filmed in landscape and with good lighting
    • Video must be one single take and must be no more than 12 months old
    • Videos are to be a minimum of 2mins and maximum duration of 3mins
    • Finalists will be announced via Pole Divas Instagram page
    • Please read this blog post before you start prepping your routine

    Application Process

    • You must submit an application form, which will be available on this page when video entries open
    • You must submit a photo of yourself according to the criteria below with your application form

    Please submit a hi-res version of your photo

      • Please do not submit images downloaded or screenshots from Facebook or Instagram
      • Photos need to be at least 1MB in sizePhotos need to be a min of 1920 pixels in height
      • How to find out the height of your image:
        • PC: Right click on photo, select 'Properties' and then click the 'Details' tab. Under image it will say the height.
        • MAC: Right click on photo, select 'Get Info' and then select 'General' drop-down menu. Next to dimensions it will give you the width and height together, the height is the second number. E.g. If it says 2000 x 3000 as the dimension then the height is 3000 pixels.
      • Ideally portrait photos
      • NO square photos
      • NO screenshots
      • Doubles photos - Either one photo that has both competitors OR individual photos of each member, please do not combine multiple photos together.
    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:

    Entries open - Monday 23rd February
    Entries close - Sunday 12th April
    Finalists announced - Friday 24th of April
    UNLEASHED - Saturday 20th June

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