In the BEGINNERS category can take part students of pole dance studios who:● are 18 years old or older;● do NOT have a sports or dance background (gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics, fitness, other dance or similar sports);● are NOT trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.);● have NOT won any prizes;● have stage experience up to 1 year.
It is allowed to mix exotic with elements of other dance styles, to dance in old school, flow or any other exotic style.
❗️ Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands) — NO MORE than 30% of the routine (0–30%);● not allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props;● allowed: – removing clothing items (without full nudity); – using a chair, sofa, armchair (if it is part of the choreography);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store, and set them up themselves.
❗️ List of prohibited elements for this category:🛑 Flag (all variations);🛑 Shoulder mount with straight (men’s) grip;🛑 Planche;🛑 Skyline (all variations);🛑 Any jumps, landings, drops into splits, on knees or on shoes;🛑 Flips, cartwheels, somersaults;🛑 Deadlifts;🛑 Fonji;🛑 Double lift;🛑 Shoulder mount flip;🛑 Shishkina split;🛑 Marion split;🛑 Paradise bird (all variations);🛑 Sword split (all variations);🛑 Machine gun split;🛑 Corkscrew split (and variations);🛑 Simakhina split;🛑 Jamila (all variations);🛑 Dragon tail (all variations);🛑 Marchenko rainbow;🛑 Pegasus (all variations);🛑 Janeiro;🛑 Biellmann (upright and inverted);🛑 Bridge (Full Moon);🛑 Dangerous bridge;🛑 Chicken wing (Felix fold);🛑 Other elements not listed here but requiring exceptional strength or flexibility, considered professional level or higher at the discretion of the penalty judge.
Performing these elements will result in a penalty.

CLASSIC — classic exotic with focus on sexy style and choreography in old school or flow — for those who value sensuality, fluidity and pure style.
In the AMATEURS category can take part students of pole dance studios who:● are 18 years old or older;● do NOT have sports or dance education (dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics, fitness, other dance or similar sports);● are NOT trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.);● have stage experience of no more than 2 years;❗️ Participants with sports or dance background are allowed if they have little experience in pole dance and no formal sports or dance education.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 20% of the routine (0–20%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using a chair, sofa, armchair (if it is part of the choreography);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.
❗️ List of prohibited elements for this category:🛑Flag (all variations);🛑 Shoulder mount with straight (men’s) grip;🛑 Planche;🛑 Skyline (all variations);🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps over a bridge or over the back landing on knees or feet;🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps from a height over 1 meter landing on knees or feet;🛑 Flips, cartwheels, somersaults;🛑 Deadlifts;🛑 Fonji;🛑 Double lift;🛑 Shoulder mount flip;🛑 Shishkina split;🛑 Marion split;🛑 Paradise bird (all variations);🛑 Sword split (all variations);🛑 Machine gun split;🛑 Corkscrew split (and variations);🛑 Simakhina split;🛑 Jamila (all variations);🛑 Dragon tail (all variations);🛑 Marchenko rainbow;🛑 Pegasus (all variations);🛑 Janeiro;🛑 Biellmann (upright and inverted);🛑 Bridge (Full Moon);🛑 Dangerous bridge;🛑 Chicken wing (Felix fold);🛑 Other elements not listed here but requiring exceptional strength or flexibility, considered professional level or higher at the discretion of the penalty judge.
Performing these elements will result in a penalty.

EXPERIMENTAL — mixing exotic with other styles, for example: contemporary, modern, tribal, hip-hop, salsa, bachata, rock’n’roll, krump, strip, twerk, vogue and others; combining techniques, experimenting with moves and unique choreography ideas.
In the AMATEURS category can take part students of pole dance studios who:● are 18 years old or older;● do NOT have sports or dance education (dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics, fitness, other dance or similar sports);● are NOT trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.);● have stage experience of no more than 2 years;❗️ Participants with sports or dance background are allowed if they have little experience in pole dance and no formal sports or dance education.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine (0–50%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props that are not part of the choreography;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using props if they are approved by organizers and are part of the choreography (for example: chair, loop, special constructions, etc.);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.
❗️ List of prohibited elements for this category:🛑Flag (all variations);🛑 Shoulder mount with straight (men’s) grip;🛑 Planche;🛑 Skyline (all variations);🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps over a bridge or over the back landing on knees or feet;🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps from a height over 1 meter landing on knees or feet;🛑 Flips, cartwheels, somersaults;🛑 Deadlifts;🛑 Fonji;🛑 Double lift;🛑 Shoulder mount flip;🛑 Shishkina split;🛑 Marion split;🛑 Paradise bird (all variations);🛑 Sword split (all variations);🛑 Machine gun split;🛑 Corkscrew split (and variations);🛑 Simakhina split;🛑 Jamila (all variations);🛑 Dragon tail (all variations);🛑 Marchenko rainbow;🛑 Pegasus (all variations);🛑 Janeiro;🛑 Biellmann (upright and inverted);🛑 Bridge (Full Moon);🛑 Dangerous bridge;🛑 Chicken wing (Felix fold);🛑 Other elements not listed here but requiring exceptional strength or flexibility, considered professional level or higher at the discretion of the penalty judge.
Performing these elements will result in a penalty.

THEATRE — a category where you can become anyone. For those who love to transform, feel emotions, tell stories. Here dance comes alive through characters, storyline, acting. The main things are charisma, artistry, and your ability to capture the viewer
👉 This year, the category has a theme — “FAMOUS CHARACTERS.”These can be heroes from books, theatre, movies, games or other cultural sources.Choose your favorite character and bring them to life on the SHABASH stage.
In the BEGINNERS/AMATEURS category can take part students of pole dance studios who:● are 18 years old or older;● do NOT have sports or dance education (dance, gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics, fitness, other dance or similar sports);● are NOT trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.);● have stage experience of no more than 2 years;❗️ Participants with sports or dance background are allowed if they have little experience in pole dance and no formal sports or dance education.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine (0–50%);● a character and storyline in the performance are REQUIRED, according to the category theme;● allowed:          – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – any props approved by the organizers;  – assistants (if they do not touch the pole);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.
❗️ List of prohibited elements for this category:🛑Flag (all variations);🛑 Shoulder mount with straight (men’s) grip;🛑 Planche;🛑 Skyline (all variations);🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps over a bridge or over the back landing on knees or feet;🛑 Any jumps, drops, or leaps from a height over 1 meter landing on knees or feet;🛑 Flips, cartwheels, somersaults;🛑 Deadlifts;🛑 Fonji;🛑 Double lift;🛑 Shoulder mount flip;🛑 Shishkina split;�� Marion split;🛑 Paradise bird (all variations);🛑 Sword split (all variations);🛑 Machine gun split;🛑 Corkscrew split (and variations);🛑 Simakhina split;🛑 Jamila (all variations);🛑 Dragon tail (all variations);🛑 Marchenko rainbow;🛑 Pegasus (all variations);🛑 Janeiro;🛑 Biellmann (upright and inverted);🛑 Bridge (Full Moon);🛑 Dangerous bridge;🛑 Chicken wing (Felix fold);🛑 Other elements not listed here but requiring exceptional strength or flexibility, considered professional level or higher at the discretion of the penalty judge.
Performing these elements will result in a penalty.

CLASSIC — classic exotic with focus on sexy style and choreography in old school or flow — for those who value sensuality, fluidity and pure style.
In the PROFESSIONAL category can take part participants who:● are 18 years old or older;● have a high level of pole skills;● have a sports and/or dance background;● have won prizes in Amateurs or Professional categories;● are or were trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.).
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 20% of the routine (0–20%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using a chair, sofa, armchair (if it is part of the choreography);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.

EXPERIMENTAL — mixing exotic with other styles, for example: contemporary, modern, tribal, hip-hop, salsa, bachata, rock’n’roll, krump, strip, twerk, vogue and others; combining techniques, experimenting with moves and unique choreography ideas.
In the PROFESSIONAL/ELITE category can take part participants who:● are 18 years old or older;● have a high level of pole skills;● have a sports and/or dance background;● have won prizes in Amateurs or Professional categories;● are or were trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.);● are studio owners;● are workshop presenters.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine (0–50%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props that are not part of the choreography;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using props if they are approved by organizers and are part of the choreography (for example: chair, loop, special constructions, etc.);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.

THEATRE — a category where you can become anyone. For those who love to transform, feel emotions, tell stories. Here dance comes alive through characters, storyline, acting. The main things are charisma, artistry, and your ability to capture the viewer
👉 This year, the category has a theme — “FAMOUS CHARACTERS.”These can be heroes from books, theatre, movies, games or other cultural sources.Choose your favorite character and bring them to life on the SHABASH stage.
In the PROFESSIONAL/ELITE category can take part participants who:● are 18 years old or older;● have a high level of pole skills;● have a sports and/or dance background;● have won prizes in Amateurs or Professional categories;● are or were trainers in any dance or fitness style (strip, heels, pole dance (sport, exotic, art), stretching, twerk, hip-hop, etc.).
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine (0–50%);● a character and storyline in the performance are REQUIRED, according to the category theme;● allowed:          – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – any props approved by the organizers;  – assistants (if they do not touch the pole);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.

CLASSIC — classic exotic with focus on sexy style and choreography in old school or flow — for those who value sensuality, fluidity and pure style.
In the ELITE category can take part participants who are:● multiple prize winners and champions in Professional, Elite, or Supreme categories (with at least 5 participants in the category);● trainers;● studio owners;● workshop presenters.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 20% of the routine (0–20%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using a chair, sofa, armchair (if it is part of the choreography);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.

EXPERIMENTAL — mixing exotic with other styles, for example: contemporary, modern, tribal, hip-hop, salsa, bachata, rock’n’roll, krump, strip, twerk, vogue and others; combining techniques, experimenting with moves and unique choreography ideas.
In the ELITE category can take part participants who are:● multiple prize winners and champions in Professional, Elite, or Supreme categories (with at least 5 participants in the category);● trainers;● studio owners;● workshop presenters.
❗️Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine (0–50%);● NOT allowed: theatricality (specific character or storyline), assistants, props that are not part of the choreography;● allowed:           – removing clothing items (without full nudity);  – using props if they are approved by organizers and are part of the choreography (for example: chair, loop, special constructions, etc.);● organizers do not provide props — participants bring, transport, store and set them up themselves.

A category for duets and groups who want to create a joint performance and show teamwork on stage.
❗️ Important:● tricks (acrobatics on the pole, floor, handstands, jumps) — NO MORE than 50% of the routine;● allowed: use of any props, with prior approval from the organizers.

Classic strip dance with a focus on sexy style — for those who choose sensuality, beautiful movement, and the magic of the body.
❗️ Performed without a pole.The choreography can be classic strip or in flow style.Participants with intermediate level and higher are welcome.
Step onto the SHABASH stage and hypnotize the audience with your performance.