COMPETITOR INFO
The competition will consist of 4 categories, with 5 finalists in each category.
*NEW FOR 2026* - we have introduced Amateur and Professional levels.
Our Showcase category has now evolved into our Saturday evening event, The Garden.
Hypnotic flow
A focus on technical elements combined with flowy choreography. Tease us with confident, creative transitions and silky sequences.
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Musicality and footwork are key here, we’re looking for seamless, smooth flow, where one move melts into the next. Keep us transfixed with your effortless fluidity.
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Key focus: fluid, continuous movement / musicality
showstopper
Theatrical storytelling and expressive movement. Think big, bold, beautiful shapes and tantalising drama.
This category is all about the spectacular – tell us a story, entertain us, or simply wow us with your show and presence. We’re looking for big, dynamic performances, own the stage.
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Key focus: theatrical, emotive movement / stage presence
old school
Super sexy, OG pole, club vibes. This category takes educated inspiration from stripper style - showcase your sexuality and engage with your audience.
Tempt us, tease us, make us feel something! We’re looking for raw, authentic, evocative movement and seduction – get us hot under the collar and leave us begging for more.
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Key focus: raw sensuality / audience connection / suggestive movement and gestures
basework
This is for all you floor dwellers, low pole dancers and bottom third tricksters. You can dance in any style but only low flow and floorwork is allowed; dancers cannot do anything higher up the pole than they would reach for a spin. We're looking for creative movement and transitions between floor and pole.
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Key focus: creative transitions / floorwork / bottom-third pole work
THE GARDEN (showcase -23rd May)
Just want to focus on performing? This category is for you. You can dance in any style, no particular theme needed. Take a chance to grace the stage alongside some incredible special guest performers, without the pressure of competing.
All entrants to The Garden will receive constructive feedback from our judges but no scores will be allocated and performers for the event will be chosen at random.
ACCESSIBILITY
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We will allow space for entrants and finalists to inform us of any information regarding disability, neurodivergence or anything else they would like the judges to take into account while watching their performance
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While some categories may benefit from performers engaging with the audience, our judging criteria don't include specific requests for audience engagement or eye contact
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Any changes to the stated timing or running of the show will be clearly communicated to all performers
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We will allow performers to choose whether they would like a "relaxed performance" where music levels may be lower, lighting may be raised, audience make little or no noise
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We have a quiet space next to the stage which allows performers a few minutes to themselves before their performance. Only one performer will be in the space at a time
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Warnings will be given ahead of any performance containing content or sounds that may cause distress.
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We are always open to feedback on how we can improve Eden and create a more inclusive space, please use the feedback form or email us at edenpolecompetition@gmail.com