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Certainly! Here is the US English translation of the text:

 

Artistic Score - 75 points

 

 

Stage Presence and Choreography

 

Qualities of a good stage performance: captivating, dramatic, intense, entertaining, original, eliciting emotion from the audience. Varied and dynamic choreography: diversity of tricks and spins, floor work, fluid movements and transitions. Musicality. Intensity and dynamism: alternation between calm and intensive moments in the music and in the dance. Costume: must correspond to the performance and the theme of the choreography.

 

Originality

 

The jury is looking for an original performance both in the technical elements and in the staging of the choreography and the artistic approach of the performance. The body language, costume, and staging must distinctly and clearly inform the audience and the jury about the universe, style, or story of the choreography. New ideas concerning the theme, music, costumes, and the general universe of the dance, as well as the surprise created for the audience, will be particularly appreciated. Feel free to express yourself and let your personality shine on stage.

No specific theme (or story) will be required of the contestant or presented at the time of their performance. If they have a message to convey to the audience and the jury, they must stage it precisely within their choreography.

Detailed Criteria:

  • Musicality

  • General presentation

  • Stage presence

  • Interpretation of the choreography / overall good coherence

  • Floorwork & general performance off the pole

  • Ease in making us understand the message, character, general idea, emotion, or theme (if there is one)

  • Bonus: originality of the choreography / performance

 

Technical Score - 65 points

 

 

Technical Difficulty

 

A technically well-demonstrated performance: versatility, duration of figures and combinations of figures. Tempo changes will also be appreciated: dynamic and fast moments, quick transitions, slower moments... The agility of the figures will be observed in both static and spinning modes. The score will take into account the difficulty of the movements, but also the variety between strength and flexibility figures. Original and never-before-seen movements will be particularly appreciated.

 

Execution

 

Perfect execution will include: flawless technique and the finish of the movements, delicate aerial spins and climbs, as well as clean transitions. Good posture in the figures, grace, good overall fluidity in the figures, floor work, and transitions will be scored. The combination of originality, dance, and acrobatics will also be evaluated.

Detailed Criteria:

  • General technical level

  • Good execution of technical elements (tricks & combos)

  • Level & originality of transitions (on the floor and on the pole)

  • Cleanliness and lines

  • Good connection between technical elements and the choreography

  • Bonus: originality of tricks and combos

 

Penalties & Disqualification

 

Penalties will be issued by the head judge in several situations:

  • Loss of balance, loss of control of the pole/spin, slip: - 2 points per error

  • Fall: - 4 points per fall

  • Costume or accessory issue: - 4 points

  • Hurtful, stigmatizing, humiliating, or degrading comments or behavior: disqualification and termination of the performance. The final performance, costumes, accessories, and music will be submitted for the organizers' approval before the final.

Evaluation criteria

Applications open on
October 15, 2025!

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