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The Great Midwest Pole Competition and Convention 2011
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well its about time midwest gets some action.cant afford right now to go across the world for a pole event so im very happy….WOO HOO
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Beyond exciting!!! Can't wait to see everyone!!!
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How exciting! We’d love to plan a trip & bring as many from our studio as possible!
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Is this event only for comprtitors then, or can we come watch? Is there a jam? Thanks!! : )
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Of course we want LOTS Of people to come and watch. It wouldn't be a competition without an audience!!!
Not sure about a jam or any extras like workshops. We are still working out details for just the competition theater now. Should have news within a couple days!
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Of course we want LOTS Of people to come and watch. It wouldn't be a competition without an audience!!!
Not sure about a jam or any extras like workshops. We are still working out details for just the competition theater now. Should have news within a couple days!
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hee hee and since Kentucky isn't on the list I won't feel compeled to even try to enter 🙂 saving myself much embarassment I'm sure!
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Time
Saturday, August 27 · 10:00am – 11:00pm
Location
Tinley Park, IL
Created By
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More Info
Announcing: The Great Midwest Pole Dance Competition!
Who will be the Midwest Pole Performers Of The Year?
The Midwest Pole Performers Of The Year will have it all! Musicality, the ability to engage the audience, jaw dropping tricks, creative spins, exciting floor work, and even creative costuming.
Winners will be chosen with an equal balance of scoring and valuation among a long list of criteria. Someone who’s strengths are super advanced tricks will be on an equal playing field with someone who is articulate and graceful with beautiful spins and musicality.
The Midwest Pole Performer Of The Year will take your breath away, inspire you, make you cry or make you laugh, or maybe leave you speechless with awe or breathless and shaking with excitement. It will be the performance you will want to see again and again and share with everyone you know. This will be the pole dancer who makes you stand up and scream!
When:
Saturday August 27th, 2011What categories*
Rookie – no inverted moves.
Elite – Top 2 will be awarded “pro” status – no limit to moves.
Masters – Age 45 and over – no limit to moves
*See valuation and scoring for specific details for each division (Coming soon!)Who:
Rookie and Elite divisions open only to residents of the Midwestern States
Masters Division open to residents of the US and Canada
Men and women will be eligible to compete against each other in all categoriesPoles:
Two 50mm chrome X-Poles (XStage or full poles TBD)
Rookie – static only
Elite – choice of static or spin or both
Masters – choice of static or spin or bothHow to get started:
First round – 3 minute online video submission.
Elite deadline – June 1st. Winners will be notified by June 8th
Masters and Rookie deadline: June 15th. Winners will be notified by June 22ndEntries who do not qualify for the Elite division may re-submit their online entry for the rookie or the masters division. Participants may ONLY compete in one division.
Online Judging:
An online panel of judges will choose 6 competitors for each divisionCompetition Day Schedule (tentative and subject to change)
10:00am: Doors open with access to vendor displays
1:00pm: Masters Division
2:45pm: Rookie Division
4:30pm: Elite Division
8:00pm: Grand Showcase (judges and special guests)Winners will be announced at the end of each division.
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Thanks for posting! I just had time to make one announcement before I ran out for classes tonight!
I'm excited and nervous about this all at the same time! More information will be coming soon!
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SO EXCITED!!!! and it's so close to home!!!!!!!!
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If I grew up in Chicago, moved to Los Angeles, and now spend my time between the two cities (because half my family is in LA and half in Chicago) would I be able to enter this competition?
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Hello Anjel…you must be a current resident of the Midwest for at least 30 days before applying and at the time of the competition.
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Oops…forgot to ask…what is your legal residence on your driver's license or whatever government ID you would be required to show when you register?
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A couple of updates:
XPole is now our primary sponsor!!!
The Masters Division will now be open to men and women age 40 and up!
Clarification on residency for the Elite and Rookie division: Must be a Midwest resident from 90 days before submitting for the preliminary round through the day of the competition
We are now going to be hosting a day of workshops on Sunday 8/28/11 – the day after the competition – at the convention center!!!
We will not have details on workshop for a few weeks yet but you can plan on workshops!!!
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We are excited to announce our first official judge for this competition – Karol Helms!
Karol will also be teaching a workshop on Sunday 8.28.
Also to update our poles: We have confirmed that we will be using one 45mm and one 50mm pole on XStages.
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We've added some more judges to the line up:
Michula Nunez and Natelie Te Kawana are our first two online judges for the preliminary rounds.
We've also added Prana to our panel of finalist judges at the compeitition. Prana will be teaching a workshop on Sunday after the event as well.
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YAY! Prana!
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Very excited to hear about the "masters" category. Going to try : )
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That's great! Write me if you have any questions!
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So here are our most recent updates:
Online judges:
Natalie Takanawa
Michula Nunez
Lizz SchofieldFinal round judges:
Karol Helms
Amber Richard
Prana
Collette KakukThis competition is sanctioned by the PFA and the IPDFA!
The first place winner of the Elite (pro) division will gain automatic entry into the semi finals online round for the IPDFA world championships to be held later this year!
First place winner from each division will win a 5-night all-inclusive trip for 2 to Hedonism 2, an Xpole and more prizes will be announced.
Deadlines for preliminary online video submission:
Elite Division: June 15th
Masters and Rookie Divisions: June 30th
Showcase:
At the end of the evening we will conclude with a showcase of our featured dancers which will include:
Michelle Mynx
Amber Richard
Collette Kakuk
Karol Helms
Lindsay Kimura
Prana
(more to be announced soon)Workshops:
Michelle Mynx
Amber Richard
Karol Helms
Pranawill be held on Sunday August 28th at the convention center
Cost $75 for 90 minutes. Space will be limited!
(More to be announced soon along with schedule)Tickets:
Will go on sale later this month.VIP (first 3 rows) $65
General Admission $45Hotel: Holiday Inn Convention Hotel.
Convention hotel discount: $119 (plus taxes) double occupancy
One king or two double beds.
Booking codes will be available next week!This hotel is attached to the Tinley Park Convention Center. Discount ends 30 days prior to event! You can hold this rate with your credit card as long as you cancel with at least 72 hours notice without incurring a penalty.
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So here are our most recent updates:
Online judges:
Natalie Takanawa
Michula Nunez
Lizz SchofieldFinal round judges:
Karol Helms
Amber Richard
Prana
Collette KakukThis competition is sanctioned by the PFA and the IPDFA!
The first place winner of the Elite (pro) division will gain automatic entry into the semi finals online round for the IPDFA world championships to be held later this year!
First place winner from each division will win a 5-night all-inclusive trip for 2 to Hedonism 2, an Xpole and more prizes will be announced.
Deadlines for preliminary online video submission:
Elite Division: June 15th
Masters and Rookie Divisions: June 30th
Showcase:
At the end of the evening we will conclude with a showcase of our featured dancers which will include:
Michelle Mynx
Amber Richard
Collette Kakuk
Karol Helms
Lindsay Kimura
Prana
(more to be announced soon)Workshops:
Michelle Mynx
Amber Richard
Karol Helms
Pranawill be held on Sunday August 28th at the convention center
Cost $75 for 90 minutes. Space will be limited!
(More to be announced soon along with schedule)Tickets:
Will go on sale later this month.VIP (first 3 rows) $65
General Admission $45Hotel: Holiday Inn Convention Hotel.
Convention hotel discount: $119 (plus taxes) double occupancy
One king or two double beds.
Booking codes will be available next week!This hotel is attached to the Tinley Park Convention Center. Discount ends 30 days prior to event! You can hold this rate with your credit card as long as you cancel with at least 72 hours notice without incurring a penalty.
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Sorry that posted twice…if webmaster can remove one please do! Thanks!
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I am THERE and sooooo excited! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Mary Ellyn… I just might just have to move in – lol. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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That's great Jesse….glad you're going to be participating!
Hey…a couple of other things I want to bring up:
I am not judging nor making any of the decisions for either the online nor the finals rounds. We have worked very hard to make certain that judging and criteria are fair and transparent.
We will not make score cards available to the public nor will we tell the audience the exact totals at the competition but participants will be able to see their scorecards after the competition.
Judges will not be from the Midwest – since that is an option we can manage – however there is no way to assure that the judges we do choose will not know some of the competitors. That is impossible to avoid in this day of travel and internet contacts. It's even possible that some of the Masters division judges will come from schools of some of the judges as well.
The PFA and the IPDFA have sanctioned this event because they approve our judges and our way of scoring. However, I am certain that just as with all competitions there will be disappointment and controversy in the end. I just want to say that we are trying very hard to keep this as fair and equal as possible.
I also want to say that it's much easier for us as we are following in the footsteps of those who have created other competitions and paved the way for us!
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That's great Jesse….glad you're going to be participating!
Hey…a couple of other things I want to bring up:
I am not judging nor making any of the decisions for either the online nor the finals rounds. We have worked very hard to make certain that judging and criteria are fair and transparent.
We will not make score cards available to the public nor will we tell the audience the exact totals at the competition but participants will be able to see their scorecards after the competition.
Judges will not be from the Midwest – since that is an option we can manage – however there is no way to assure that the judges we do choose will not know some of the competitors. That is impossible to avoid in this day of travel and internet contacts. It's even possible that some of the Masters division judges will come from schools of some of the judges as well.
The PFA and the IPDFA have sanctioned this event because they approve our judges and our way of scoring. However, I am certain that just as with all competitions there will be disappointment and controversy in the end. I just want to say that we are trying very hard to keep this as fair and equal as possible.
I also want to say that it's much easier for us as we are following in the footsteps of those who have created other competitions and paved the way for us!
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