Categories

Five main categories in which participants can win three places on podium.

BeExotic FLOORWORK (with pole) – In this category you need to show dance, technique of foot work and originality. You can dance any exotic style on the floor. (Flow, Dynamic, Frame up, etc.) This category is for people who don’t want to do pole tricks on the air. Do some floor tricks.

BeExotic TRICKS – In this category we are waiting for show and tricks on the pole. Here dance, tricks, technique, idea and show counts. The most important are tricks (on the pole and on the floor), but don’t forget about dance (it’s not only a hard style, you can dance some flow and slow choreography. You can choose what you want.)

BeExotic SEXY – These category is for participants who want to perform realy sexy show and point out their feminity. Here you can do some tricks.

BeExotic ART – It is category for all participants who’s choreographies does not fit to any other categories. It is perfect for you if you like to mix Exotic and Art. It is also for participants with storyline or show us some non typical style. Here skills on pole, dance, emotions and contact with audience counts. And of course originality.

All these 4 styles are divided into levels.

Level Professional – Participants who are professional and already participated in professional or higher category in national or international competition.(Independently from place won in this event). And participants who won 1 place in semi-pro category. Performance time: 3:30 – 5:00 minutes.

Level Semi-Pro – Semi-professionals who already participated in national or international competition, but did not win 1st place in semi-pro category. People who have a podium in semi-pro once (1st place is not required) can continue to compete in the Semi Pro category. Performance time: 3:30 – 4:00 minutes.

If you won 1st place in Amateur now you have to apply to Professional category. If you won 2nd or 3rd place in Amateur category and didn’t win any different competition in semi-pro, you can still apply to Amateur.

Level Amateur – debutants or people without any victories in pole dance and exotic (including schools competitions). Performance time: 3:00 – 4:00 minutes.

This category is for individuals without prior achievements and debutants. It is a mixed category, allowing you to choose the style you wish to represent. You will be judged using a scoring sheet adjusted to your selected style.
All scoring sheets have the same total points, but the focus varies based on the style. If you choose a sexy style, the choreography will be judged using the sexy scoring sheet. If you focus on tricks, a different scoring sheet will be used. The available styles are the same as in the Semi-Pro/Pro categories and include: Sexy, Tricks, Floorwork, and Art.
When submitting your application, you will select your preferred style and the appropriate scoring sheet will be used both during the video round and the finals.

And two categories for all levels about which the organizer of cometition in particular country decides:

BeExotic DUETS/GROUPS – Category for duets and groups (2-6 people). Here show, idea, choreography and dance counts. You need to surprise us and perform real show on stage . Performance time: 3:30 – 5:00 minutes.

BeExotic Professional – Category for men in any style. The category is open for all level.
Category for men. It is a mixed category, allowing you to choose the style you wish to represent. You will be judged using a scoring sheet adjusted to your selected style.
All scoring sheets have the same total points, but the focus varies based on the style. If you choose a sexy style, the choreography will be judged using the sexy scoring sheet. If you focus on tricks, a different scoring sheet will be used. The available styles are the same as in the Semi-Pro/Pro categories and include: Sexy, Tricks, Floorwork, and Art

Additional solo category for mixed Men/Women of any level:

BeExotic FLOOR STYLE Professional – This is a category without the use of pole. It is perfect for participants who love to dance on the floor only. You can perform any exotic or dance style, as long as it stays grounded. This category is open to all performers and all levels. You can mix elements of flow, dynamic movement, floor tricks, or acrobatics – the choice is yours. We are looking for dancers who can show creativity, performance quality, and strong technique on the floor.
Performance time: 2:30 – 3:00 minutes.
Dancing shoes are mandatory.
Participants must be 18+ years old.
All general rules and regulations apply to this category.

Jury may award special prizes.

Judging Criteria - Solo

Scoring criteria for individual performances

Judge 1 - Artistic Performance

Judge 2 - Technical Execution

Judge 3 - Choreography & Composition

Judge 4 - Presentation & Style

Judging Criteria - Groups

Scoring criteria for group performances

Judge 1 - Artistic Performance

Judge 2 - Technical Execution

Judge 3 - Choreography & Composition

Judge 4 - Presentation & Style