PMC Categories
Explore diverse categories, each offering a path for your expression, athleticism, and artistic growth!
Daytime Categories
Pole Sport
This category is for competitors who want to showcase their athletic ability, technical skill and physical strength by executing a wide range of pole tricks, transitions and combinations. Competitors in this category often demonstrate great flexibility, coordination and control as they perform challenging maneuvers on spin, static and in floorwork. The pole sport category provides a platform for athletes to demonstrate their dedication, skill and passion for the art of pole dancing, while inspiring and entertaining audiences with their dynamic and captivating performances. (Note that only the Pole Sport category will have a separate division for men).
Levels for this category: Entry, Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional
Pole Art
This category focuses on creativity, expression and storytelling through pole dance routines that include elements of dance, tricks and combinations on static pole, spin pole, and in floorwork. Dancers in this category may incorporate various styles such as contemporary dance, ballet, and even theatrical storytelling into their routines to create captivating performances.
Levels for this category: Entry, Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional
Pole Doubles
This category highlights synchronization (if applicable), coordination, and creativity between two dancers on the pole(s). Duo’s in this category will work together to execute complex moves, fluid transitions and artistic expression to provide the audience with an immersive and dynamic experience. These dancers may use elements of acrobatic dance, emotional choreography, or themed routines to create a captivating performance.
Open level
Pole Groups
This category highlights synchronization (if applicable), coordination, and creativity between 3 or more dancers on the pole(s). Groups in this category will work together to execute complex moves, fluid transitions and artistic expression to provide the audience with an immersive and dynamic experience. These dancers may use elements of acrobatic dance, emotional choreography, or themed routines to create a captivating performance.
Open level
After Dark Categories
After Hours (Russian Style)
This category showcases a fusion of sensual movement, pole tricks, and acrobatic elements. Characterized by graceful transitions, intricate floorwork, and seductive pole techniques, it offers a captivating blend of artistry and athleticism. Dancers may incorporate leg waves, body rolls, and other erotic dance elements into their routines, captivating the audience with their fluidity and expressiveness. Known for its emphasis on flexibility, strength, and control, as well as its ability to convey storytelling and evoke emotions, this category represents a mesmerizing display of skill and creativity.
Levels for this category: Entry, Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional
Low Flow
This category involves sensual and fluid movements that can be showcased closer to the ground or at lower heights on the pole. This style emphasizes smooth transitions, sensual choreography and grounded techniques. Dancers in this category may involve elements of flexibility, creativity and artistic interpretation in order to create expressive and captivating performances. Dancers may not go higher on the pole than their hand reaching above their head.
Levels for this category: Entry/Amateur, Semi-pro/Professional
Shadowbanned
This category involves highly sensual and seductive movements. Performers in this category may showcase their sexuality in a captivating and alluring manner, using their sultry movements to enchant the audience. Routines in this category may include slow, fluid movements, body waves, floorwork, technique and artistry. We encourage participants to display confidence as they express their sensuality through movement, embodying their sexual selves.
Levels for this category: Entry, Amateur, Semi-pro, Professional
Showcase
This category provides a platform for dancers to showcase their talents without the competitive atmosphere. Performers in the showcase category have the flexibility to present their piece as a solo, duo, or group performance in any chosen style. Safety regulations, including costume, props, and limitations on extreme moves, will still be upheld. While judges will offer feedback, numerical scores or rankings will not be assigned.
All levels.
Levels & Age Divisions
Entry
First time competitor, still exploring the craft, not yet performing or teaching for compensation.
Amateur
May have previous competition or performance experience. A competitor of this level is comfortable with inverts from the floor and performing longer combos.
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Semi-pro
Recommended to have previous competition or performance experience. A competitor of this level teaches, performs or practices at a high level and is comfortable with aerial inverts.
Professional
Recommended to have previous competition or performance experience. A competitor of this level teaches, performs or practices at the highest level and is comfortable performing multiple moves with only 2 points of contact.
Adult A
Between the ages of 18-39 by the day of the competition.
Adult B
Ages 40 or older by the day of the competition.