The Rockit Foundation

Regional Pole Artistry Championships

About RPAC

Regional Pole Artistry Championships (RPAC) is a regional Victorian based pole dancing competition showcasing the very best up and coming pole dancers from around Regional Victoria.

With 40+ competitors in 7 categories ranging from juniors through to elite pole dancers, doubles and a new dance only category.

Competitors will be judged on their presentation, strength, pole skills, dance and overall stage presence. It’s not about who can stick the most tricks, it’s about being entertaining, having fun and enjoying your routine in front of a highly anticipated crowd.

With stall holders from across Australia, epic sponsors, world renowned judges, an incredibly talented MC, professional photographers and Videographers.

All proceeds are donated to The Rockit Foundation, supporting those suffering from mental illness and bringing awareness to suicide prevention.

RPAC is held annually. .

important dates

Back in 2026

CATEGORIES EXPLAINED

JUNIOR

Open to Junior pole dancers.

(16 years old or younger at time of competition).

Can: do all tricks, safely.

Cant: wear heels, won

an amateur (social or

graded) competition.

BEGINNER

Absolute Beginner Pole Dancers

Can: do basic beginner tricks and spins, may include invert, layback, leg hang, jamilla, superman from floor.

Cant: Be an instructor, do aerial pole tricks such as inverts, superman, shoulder mounts from the floor or aerial, no jade spilts, allegra etc.

INTERMEDIATE

Can: aerial invert, shoulder mount from the floor, leg hangs, leg switches, laybacks, superman, ayesha, butterfly, jade splits etc

Cant: Be an instructors, no handsprings, shoulder mounts, no deadlifts or press ups, iron ×, over split tricks, janero etc..

ADVANCED

Can: aerial invert/shoulder mount, superman, handspring from floor, jade split, allegra, body switches, iron ×, brass monkey shapes, russian split etc. You can be a beginner or intermediate pole instructor.

Cant: No deadlifts, press ups, spatchcock, BoP, upright eagle, rainbow Marchenko etc. No graded amateur level competitors. No advanced/elite level instructors.

ELITE

High Advanced/Elite Level Pole Dancers

Can: All tricks are allowed. You may have competed in amateur (social or graded) competitions but not have won. You can be any level pole instructor.

Cant: Not competed at a semipro/professional level/competition. Have not won this category before.

DOUBLES/GROUPS

2-5 pole dancers/dancers

Can: Do all tricks safely

Cant: Have won this category previously, cannot have won an amateur (social or graded), semi-professional or professional competition in this category.

DANCE

Any amateur level dancer

Can: Dance however they see fit e.g., burlesque, hip-hop, chair, Russian style flow, hardstyle etc. Use the

poles as a tool to move around.

Cant: Do any trick pole combos..

application process

Applications open in 2026
Applications will go live on our website via a google form that will need to be filled out accompanied by a performer photo, video link* (unlisted YouTube video preferred) and proof of $20 entry fee* payment screenshot and uploaded alongside your application.

Applications will be judged by a hand picked panel of expert judges whom will watch all entries thoroughly and use the judging criteria for RPAC to select 5-6 performers per category.

Once judging has been completed and compiled competitors will be announced via social media (Instagram and Facebook).

Once competitors are selected emails will be sent to all entrants with a verdict and competitors will be added to a Facebook group and announced on our socials.

* Please note it is YOUR responsibility to ensure your video works not the judging panel. If you submit a video that does not work your routine cannot be watched and therefore you will not be eligible for entry into RPAC2026.

* Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. If you are unsuccessful you will NOT be reimbursed.

competiton rules

This competition is STRICTLY regional based. Competitors must live and predominately train 40km from Melbournes CBD.

The only exceptions are:

If you live in a regional area and the only studio you can get to is inside the 40km radius that is acceptable
If you live inside the 40km radius and the studio you train at is outside the 40km radius this is acceptable

All costumes must be appropriate – NO NUDITY PERMITTED – This means no G-strings or nipple tassels. This is a family event.

A competitor fee must be paid to confirm spot in competition of an additional $30. This will also allocate you a seat in the audience on the evening. This is non refundable.

JUDGING CRITERIA

SOLO POLE JUDGING GUIDELINES:

Each performer is eligible for a total of 50 points from each judge.

The judging criteria will consist of the following elements:

JUNIOR, BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED & ELITE

Presentation – (10 points) Costume, theme and interpretation of theme/music

Pole Skill – (15 points) Trick execution, strength, lines, flexibility and technique.

Dance – (15 points) Fluidity, Choreography, floor work and transitions.

Stage Presence – (10 points) Ability to engage the

audience, character and “X-Factor”

DOUBLES/GROUPS POLE JUDGING GUIDELINES:

Each performer is eligible for a total of 50 points from each judge.

The judging criteria will consist of the following elements:

Presentation – (10 points) Costume, theme and interpretation of theme/music

Pole Skill – (10 points) Trick execution involving base and flyer both on and off the pole, strength, lines, flexibility and technique.

Synchronisation - (10 points) performers synchronicity both on and off the pole.

Dance – (10 points) Fluidity, Choreography, floor-work and transitions.

Stage Presence – (10 points) Ability to engage the audience,

character and “X-Factor

DANCE JUDGING GUIDELINES:

Each performer is eligible for a total of 50 points from each judge.

The judging criteria will consist of the following elements:

Presentation – (10 points) Costume, theme and interpretation of theme

Dance – (20 points) Fluidity, Choreography, floor

work and transitions, strength, lines, flexibility and technique.

Musicality - (10 Points) - Timing and coordination, execution of dance moves with the music

Stage Presence – (10 points) Ability to engage the audience,

character and “X-Factor

important information

Our judges are looking for performers who can bring originality, creativity and diversity to the pole stage. Remember this is a pole ARTISTRY competition.

All performances must be a minimum of two and a

half (2.5) minutes and a maximum of three (3) minutes, with the exception of doubles/groups who have maximum four (4) minutes.

Pole are two (2) 38mm Brass Pussycat Poles, roughly 3.5m in height

– 1 static and 1 spin (doubles/groups can have either, with roughly 2.5- 3m separating the poles.

Props, including humans, may be used but need to be approved prior

to event.

Please refrain from using any "messy" props such as glitter, confetti and chalk.