GBPC Judging Criteria
Judging criteria is the same across all categories.
Entrants should note that GBPC is inclusive of all styles, and competitors are encouraged to bring emotive, creative, authentic, and artistic styles to stage.
At GBPC we simply want competitors to bring to life whatever vision they have, whether it be creative and artistic, theatrical and dramatic, sensual and old school, or whatever "box" the competitor would like to fit into or break out of. Performers are encouraged to display a range of pole skills including aerial tricks, floor work, basework and flow. Points are given to clean execution and strong stylistic performances.
These are the key details in your routines that the judges will be looking for listed below:
EMOTION
20 POINTS
Did the dancer evoke emotion in their performance? Does the performance feel expressive, authentic, artistic? Was the routine fun, dramatic, sensual? How did the dancer make YOU feel?
PERFORMANCE
20 POINTS
Did the dancer execute lines and visuals? Was the choreography well put together? Did the routine have musicality and texture? Did the dancer have stage presence?
PROFICIENCY
20 POINTS
Did the competitor display flexibility, a range of skills and strong techniques within their style?
Less is more, did the dancer have quality of movement, and tricks that worked within the routine and were well executed?
STYLE
20 POINTS
Was the routine original? Did the dancer creatively represent their personality and style? Was the competitors costume and/or props relevant to their theme? Did it fit the choreography and enhance the performance?