”VIPERA Pole Art Championship’’ is the first championship of its kind in Lithuania, organized by Pole Dance studio “Vipera” from Kaunas. We hope to gather as much Pole Dance lovers as possible, not only from Lithuania but also from the surrounding countries. We kindly invite everyone from any country to apply and perform!

Since Pole Sports became more and more popular, we are sure that it is about time to organize our own championship. This event is about the artistic part of Pole sports, showing that sports and arts can be closely related. Every participant will have the opportunity to reveal themselves, tell their story using not only dance moves and strength but also involving artistry.

 

The event will take place on 6th of June, 2020 at Kaunas Culture Center.

Our Judges

DMItry Fedotov

In love with sports of any kind. But my favorite are acrobatics, equilibristics and pole dancing. On pole I specialize in power moves and acrobatic tricks, such as flips, regrips etc. I took part and succeed in many regional and international championships and competitions. 

Kseniia Kochenkova

Kseniia Kochenkova – ex aerobic gymnastics competitor, who discovered pole dance in 2013. After a few experiences in China and Turkey, I chose to settle in Greece where now I teach and train hard! Greek pole dance champion totally dedicated to sport! Calisthenics and workout lover. 

Edita feller

Edita Feller – co-founder of EF-Sport, Head of International Committee at International Aerials Sport Federations (IFAS) and Sport Ethic Pedagogue. I love my job because it is a connection to a wider world. Through it, we can use our potential to increase the quality of our lives.

Evelina Dambrauskaitė

Evelina Dambrauskaitė –  Multi winner at rhythmic gymnastics and aerial sport competitions. I believe that whatever it is that you really want to do in your life – you should do it, especially if you know without question that it would make you happy!

DMItry Fedotov

In love with sports of any kind. But my favorite are acrobatics, equilibristics and pole dancing. On pole I specialize in power moves and acrobatic tricks, such as flips, regrips etc. I took part and succeed in many regional and international championships and competitions. 

Kseniia Kochenkova

Kseniia Kochenkova – ex aerobic gymnastics competitor, who discovered pole dance in 2013. After a few experiences in China and Turkey, I chose to settle in Greece where now I teach and train hard! Greek pole dance champion totally dedicated to sport! Calisthenics and workout lover. 

Edita feller

Edita Feller – co-founder of EF-Sport, Head of International Committee at International Aerials Sport Federations (IFAS) and Sport Ethic Pedagogue. I love my job because it is a connection to a wider world. Through it, we can use our potential to increase the quality of our lives.

Evelina Dambrauskaitė

Evelina Dambrauskaitė –  Multi winner at rhythmic gymnastics and aerial sport competitions. I believe that whatever it is that you really want to do in your life – you should do it, especially if you know without question that it would make you happy!

"VIPERA Pole Art Championship" Rules & Regulations

The Championship will take place on 6th of June 2020 in Kaunas.

Contestants: kids, juniors, women (amateurs, semi-pro, professional, 35+), duets / groups, men.

The application to the championship is open from 9th of September 2019 to 2nd of February 2020

On the opening day of registration (9th of September 2019), an official registration form will be announced on the organizer website (championship.vipera.lt). This form must be filled in by each candidate.

Registration form must be filled with contact information, brief introduction and video which prooves the level of the candidate. The video must be consistent, 2–2:30 minutes long, no montage. The candidate has to use a private YouTube account to upload the entry video and then copy the Unlisted video link to the corresponding field in the registration form. If the candidate selects a category which does not match to his level, the organizer can move the candidate to another category.

The finalists will be announced in 5–10 days after the registration closes (2nd of February 2020).

All data received during this event will be processed and used only for the “VIPERA Pole Art Championship” purposes.

There are two fees in total:

  1. Registration fee – 20 Eur (30 Eur for duets / groups)
    This is fee is for each candidate who is applying and expecting her/his application to be reviewed and evaluated. The payment must be done while filling official registration form with payment details highlighted. If participant fails to pay, the application will not be considered.
  2. Scene fee – 30 Eur
    This fee is only applicable if the candidate becomes the finalist. This payment must be done into the same bank account as the registration fee. Payment must be done within 14 days of finalists being announced.
 

The championship is pay-to-enter for the viewers:

  1. Online ticket price – 15 Eur.

    Tickets are going to be more expensive on the day of the event.

All of the participants have to send copies of the following documents below via email (vipera.championship@gmail.com) 3 days before the championship or you can bring them at the day of the event:

  • Sports insurance agreement;
  • Passport / identity card;
  • For minor participants – written consent from parents or tutors;
  • Health and Safety Policy
CATEGORYDESCRIPTION
KIDS
  • from 8 to 12 years old;
  • must provide written consent from parents or tutors;
  • must have accompanying coach during the performance.
JUNIORS
  • from 12 to 17 years old;
  • must provide written consent from parents or tutors;
  • must have accompanying coach during the performance.
WOMEN SOLO AMATEURS
  • must be 18 years old;
  • must be attending pole classes for less than 2 years;
  • have no experience as other people trainer;
  • have no professional knowledge of other sports (professional competitions, team representation abroad, etc.)
  • do not perform such tricks as Handspring, Deadlifts or Flips.
WOMEN SOLO SEMI-PRO
  • must be 18 years old;
  • must have attended pole classes for at least 2 years but no longer than 5 years.
WOMEN SOLO PROFESSIONALS
  • must be 18 years old;
  • must have attended pole classes for at least 5 years;
  • must have at least 2 years of experience as a Pole Dance Instructor.
WOMEN 35+
  • women from 35 years old.
DUETS / GROUPS
  • could be mixed;
  • duets and groups together with kids or juniors are allowed;
  • kids and juniors must provide written consent from parents or tutors and have accompanying coach during the performance.
MEN SOLO
  • all men from 18 years old.

Looking from the viewer point of the stage:

  • left pole will be static;
  • right pole will be spin.
 

Poles are 4 m high, 42 mm in diameter with 3 m distance between each. During duet / group performances, the poles can be both spin or static, so it is important to inform the organizers in advance.

Duet / group performances:

  1. Artistic part:
    • Creativity of Choreography – 10
    • Capacity of Expression – 15
    • Musicality – 10
    • Floor work – 5
    • Costume, Hairstyle, Makeup – 10
    • Total: 50
  2. Technical part:
    • Mastery and Fluidity of pole tricks and transitions – 10
    • Dynamics and Strength tricks – 10
    • The Complexity of Choreography – 10
    • Pole Tricks fixation – 10
    • Flexibility elements – 10
    • Synchronization – 10
    • Total: 60

Solo performances:

  1. Artistic part:
    • Creativity of Choreography – 10
    • Capacity of Expression – 15
    • Musicality – 10
    • Floor work – 5
    • Costume, Hairstyle, Makeup – 10
    • Total: 50
  2. Technical part:
    • Mastery and Fluidity of pole tricks and transitions – 15
    • Dynamics and Strength tricks – 10
    • The Complexity of Choreography – 15
    • Pole Tricks fixation – 10
    • Flexibility elements – 10
    • Total: 60

Deductions:

    • Falling – 5
    • Non-conforming costume – 5
    • Cleaning hands (on costume or pole) – 5
    • Non-conforming music – 5
    • Rubbing intimate body parts, erotic connotation gestures – 5

Participants are free to choose an individual costume, but there are few restrictions on openness.

Clothing restrictions:

  • The costume can be one-piece or two-piece;
  • Any zone of bikini must be completely covered;
  • The top part of costume must be covered from both sides (front & back);
  • The bottom of the costume must fully cover the buttocks;
  • Men are allowed to perform without the top part.

Things to note:

  • The most important thing at this competition is that none of the look (from choreography to costume) will include any erotic or fetish connotations;
  • High heels are not allowed in this competition but it is allowed to use puants or any other special footwear for gymnastics, etc.;
  • It is also allowed to use extra accessories such as scarfs, mantles, skirts, masks and so on.

The length of music tracks:

  • Minimum length – 2:50 min;
  • Maximum length of solo performance track – 3:50 min;
  • Maximum length of duet / group performance track – 4:00 min.

Lyrics:

Music can be with or without words. It is forbidden to use music with uncensored lyrics or with provocations included racism, politics or religion.

Naming your music track:

Your music track should be saved as an MP3 file and named like so: name_surname_category.MP3. It must be sent via email vipera.championship@gmail.com as soon as possible. If few contestants choose the same music, the contestant who sent it first in the application gets the privilege to use it.

The last day to send your music is 4 April 2020.
Please note:
it is not possible to change your music track after receiving the confirmation.

It is forbidden to use any kind of body lotion, balm or cream before or during the competition. It is not allowed to apply any kind of grip on the pole. Participants cannot apply substances which are difficult to remove from the pole (wax of any firms, rosin, resin, Gorilla snot, etc.). In the unlikely events of that happening, the participant has to clean the pole herself / himself.

The maximum time for applying decorations is 2 minutes. After one’s performance, the candidate helps to arrange the decorations. Organizers must be informed about any extra decoration installations in advance.

The performance can be repeated if any technical or force majeure problems occur.

The first three places will be announced during the awards.

Winners will be awarded by cups, sponsor prizes and diplomas. All of the rest contestants will receive thank-you letters.

The participant will be automatically disqualified if:

  • the general terms and conditions mentioned here are not followed;
  • the participant drinks alcohol before or during the whole competition or uses any other psychoactive substance;
  • the participant shows disrespectful behaviour towards other participants or judges;
  • any property is damaged;
  • the participant performs cases of violence or stealing.
  • MB “Vipera LT” is never liable for injury, loss or damage resulting from any event during all forms of participation in the “VIPERA Pole Art Championship’’.
  • The organizers are obliged to give quality conditions for performances as long as technical possibilities allow.
  • The organizers reserve the right to change the rules written here with additional condition of informing all of the participants beforehand.
  • The organizers have the right to record the championship and have all the rights to distribute the material.
  • At the day of competition, please contact “Vipera” staff if there are any unexpected cases.

The championship staff will be taking photos and recording videos at the event. These images will be used by MB “Vipera”. Images may be published on “Pole dance extreme studio VIPERA” and / or “Vipera Pole Art Championship” Facebook Page. If you would prefer for you, your child or the child you’re tutoring not to be photographed, please speak to the photographers at the day of the event. If you would like us to delete them after the event, please email us on info@vipera.lt or vipera.championship@gmail.com at any time.

The organizers have the rights to change and / or edit this policy.

For your convenience, you may also download the rules as a single-file PDF document:

Registration

 

The registration to the Championship is now closed.

We thank everyone for actively applying and being interested!

Things to note:

  • Your entry video should be 2–2:30 minutes long MAXIMUM
  • Videos should be filmed as one continuous piece
  • Entrants may send a previous performance
  • Applicants must be visible throughout the routine
  • Name your video link: VIPERA 2020 entry, Full name, Category
  • Upload your video to YouTube (Set the visibility to Unlisted, not Private)
  • Video entries will be judged on pole skills and performance ability

Payment information

Indicate the full name of the participant in the payment transaction. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Bank transfer:
Beneficiary – EGLINA ALEKSANDRAVICIUTE
IBAN – GB28 REVO 0099 7039 6368 76
Amount – €20 (€30 for duets / groups)
Details – Full name | Category

PayPal:

Please note that PayPal adds a fee to transfers.
The amount you have to pay is already adjusted.

Eglė Aleksandravičiūtė
eglute.aleksandraviciute@gmail.com
Amount – €22 (€32 for duets / groups)
Add a note – Full name | Category

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At a glance

Venue

Kauno kultūros centras
Vytauto pr. 79
LT-44321
Kaunas, Lithuania

Categories

Kids
Juniors
Women Solo Amateur
Women Solo Semi-Pro
Women Solo Professional
Women 35+
Duets / Groups
Men Solo

Dates

The deadline for applications is on 2nd of February 2020

The championship will take place on 6th of June 2020

Fees and ticket prices:

Registration fee – 20 Eur
Scene fee – 30 Eur

Online ticket price – 15 Eur
Tickets are going to be more expensive on the day of the event

About us

”VIPERA Pole Art Championship’’ – this is the first of its kind championship in Lithuania organized by Pole Dance studio in Kaunas “Vipera”.

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