If you have any questions or queries after reading this, please do get in touch with us.  We appreciate that this is completely new, and that you may need clarification on things, and we’re ready for your questions!  

As we were so keen to make the Classique section of the competition really about performance and not tricks or flexibility, or whether you teach for a living, we thought the most fair way to split you wasn’t by technical ability, but by your ability to perform and your experience of performing, in any dance capacity.   You are then separated by a set of questions that will help us understand your experience and performance ability.

You will be asked to complete a questionnaire (the questions are at the end of this document for you to read through but you will complete the questionnaire online) which will give us all the information we need to allocate your category.  If there is any dispute regarding the category you are finally placed into, this decision will be reviewed by the Committee, but will ultimately rest with The LucyPole Cup Team.



Tier 1 Non-Performer
May have/be, but not limited to:

new to pole
still learning and working on beginner syllabus
newly inverting or not inverting at all
taken significant breaks from pole in last 18 months
no experience of freestyling/dancing/routine preparation
no other experience or ability in other aerial disciplines (i.e. silks, hoop etc.)

Tier 2 Non-Performer
May have/be, but not limited to:

not new to pole but possibly inconsistent attendance or breaks in learning
may have performed in front of other students
some ability to link moves and freestyle but limited experience and stamina
may have tried other disciples (taster sessions etc) no other real experience or ability in other aerial disciplines (i.e. silks, hoop etc.)

Tier 3 Non-Performer
May have/be, but not limited to:

experienced and/or advanced poler
confident and/or capable at freestyle/dancing
working on/capable of extreme strength and flexibility moves (Bird of Paradise, Deadlifts)
never taken significant break from pole since starting
extensive experience or ability in other aerial disciplines (i.e. silks, hoop etc.)



Tier 1 Performer
Has performed at showcases, parties, events
Performs and competes (or has) up to and including regionally
Performs and competes (or has) as a hobby
Hasn’t held a Pole or Burlesque Title or placed in a Pole or Burlesque competition

Tier 2 Performer
Performs and competes (or has) up to and including regionally
Performs and competes (or has) as a full time career or around another profession
Hasn’t held a Pole or Burlesque Title for over 12 months

Tier 3 Performer
Performs and competes up to and including internationally
Performs and competes as a full time career (or around teaching/owning a pole school)
Has held (in the last 12 months) or does hold National/International Pole and/or Burlesque Titles