Entrants must be over 18 at the time of entry video submission.
Competitors across all gender identities and of any age, religion, race, sexuality and disability are welcome to apply. Entrants may contact us in advance about making adjustments on the day (or regarding the video round) regarding accommodations they may need for disability/health conditions.
There are 6 spaces for the final in each category. The top 3 will be placed at the final, along with the special award for Strippers Choice.
Applicants must make themselves aware of all You Filthy Fucker terms and conditions prior to entry.
Judges decision is final.
Removal of clothing is not compulsory, all styles of sexy are welcome. You may go as far as topless and a thong/g string. Pasties are not compulsory. Heels are not compulsory.
CATEGORY RULES: ( This is not a tricks based competition, these are just guidelines for levels )
BEGINNER – For students only, with a guideline of 6-18 months pole experience. Basic climbs and basic inverts only, i.e. Gemini & crucifix.
INTERMEDIATE – For Students only, enter here if you are capable of/ would like to include difficulty level such as Jade Split, basic shoulder mounts. You may include a maximum of 1 arms only trick. (Aysha)
ADVANCED: For students only, enter here if you are capable of / would like to include more advanced tricks and trick combos.
INSTRUCTOR: For those teaching pole & teaching assistants.
PROFESSIONAL: For anyone who is paid to perform (including travel expenses), club workers, burlesque dancers, strippers, sex workers and podium dancers. You should also enter professional if you have competed in a national competition at pro level.
DOUBLES: Doubles should enter at the level of the most experienced dancer. i.e. an intermediate student entering with their instructor, should apply in the instructor category.
Entrants thought to be performing in the incorrect category, will automatically incur a deduction of 10 points from the total score. Please make sure you enter the category that matches your skill level, i.e, advanced competitors should not enter intermediate.
This competition is open to everyone.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Judging
You must be available on the FINAL, the 20th April 2024. 6pm – 11 latest.
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – routines should be between 3 – 4 mins. Instructor & Pro should be between 3:30 – 4:30. ALL video entries should be a maximum of 3 minutes.
Scoring: 10 points are available in each section.
Flow: How did your routine link together, was it smooth and confidently delivered? Were transitions clean?
Stage Presence: Did you engage with the audience, do you show confidence, command attention?
Floor Work: Does your floorwork suit your song, is it fluid, clean, original?
Tricks: Are tricks well-chosen and well executed with clean entry and exit? Points are not awarded for difficulty – rather suitability and execution. To score well in this section, you will still need to include enough tricks to show clean entry and execution. A few well-chosen tricks is enough. Tricks do include sits and climbs.
Provocation: Is the routine stripper style, sexy, sensual, dirty, raw, powerful, commanding?
Costume: Does your costume match your style, is it well fitted. (You may go down to thong/g string) Please try to avoid any spills! 😉 We do not deduct points for single/accidental spills, however if you are needing to make constant adjustments to a poorly fitting costume, this would be noted.
MUSIC:
Music. Offensive and discriminatory material must be avoided. When in doubt contact the organiser. The “N word” should be bleeped out in all instances, with the exception of music used by Black competitors. Swearing is permitted.
POLES & STAGING
The final is on one 45mm X-pole, you may chose static or spin. Your video entry can be one pole or two.