SHINE 2020 POLE COMPETITION (Virtual Edition)
By thepoleroom
Your favourite TPR-exclusive competition is back in town. But this time it’s going to have a virtual twist. Yup, you’ll be performing from the comfort of your own home. Here’s how it’s goin’ down…There will be 3 category’s that virtual members can enter into:
- Pole – Competitors will have up to 3 minutes to perform a routine using a pole
- Werk the Floor – Competitors will have up to 3 minutes to perform a routine that is 80% floor work (no pole)
- Just Dance – Competitors will have up to 3 minutes to perform a routine that is 80% upright dance (no pole)
If your application is successful then you’ll have just under four weeks to prepare. Should you need them, our amazing team of instructors will be here to support and guide you throughout the entire process. Each audition will be undertaken via Zoom, and in front of a panel of TPR instructors. You will be able to invite any friends/family to watch your audition via a Zoom link provided privately to you. The audition dates for each category are as follows:
- Friday 14th August – Pole
- Saturday 15th August – Werk the Floor
- Sunday 16th August – Just dance
Please note that this year the judges are not scoring on the level of difficulty. Judging Criteria will be:
- Theme Interpretation /10
- Musicality and Timing /10
- Dance/Movement /10
- Technique/Control /10
- Showmanship /10
To qualify for the heats, fill out this form. Please note this competition is for students on a current TPR Virtual Membership only. If you do not currently hold a virtual membership you can get check them out here and claim your first week free. Application close July 19th and successful applicants will be announced the following day on Monday July 20th. If your name is called out, you’ll get to bring your story to life. How exciting!!
The top 6 of each category will go all out at the Shine 2020 finals on Saturday September 19th (if restrictions are lifted we may allow competitors to perform live). The winner to be sashed ‘Shine Champion 2020’. This event will be live streamed for all to view. Let’s do this, team!
