Four semi-final rounds will be held in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Missouri during the months of March and April. The first place winner from each event will automatically advance to the final rounds in August at the Midwest Pole Dance competition to compete for Midwest Elite Performer Of The Year.



Application:

Online video applications are being accepted from now until 11:59pm on January 12th. The rules for online application are the same for all four events. You choose where you wish to apply.



More chances to enter:

Interested applicants may apply to one or more of the semi-final events at any location by submitting a separate application and fee to each event of their choice. Winners will be determined based on final applicants place within each semi-final division.



Ex: Submit video application to both Illinois and Indiana - place 4th in Illinois and 3rd in Indiana and applicant will compete in the semi-finals in Indiana.

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Rules/Criteria: 

All rules and criteria for each semi-final will be the same as those for the Midwest Regional Finals.


Semi-final events will use X-Stages.

Click here or see individual websites for rules, criteria and judging

Application Fees:

$25 per semi-final/entry

Ex: Submit video application to both Illinois and Indiana - pay $25 to each semi-final.

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Hosts/Organizers:

Illinois: Windy City Pole Dance Competition - hosted by Tiger Lily Vertical Fitness and Dance, Inc
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Indiana: Venus Pole Festival - hosted by Studio Venus
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Michigan: Motor City Pole Dance Competition - hosted by Michigan Pole Dance, Inc
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Missouri: The Gateway Pole Dance Competition - hosted by Michelle Mynx Academy of Pole Dance



Final Round Online Applications:

Four first place winners will automatically advance to the Midwest finals in August 2013.
Midwest will still host an online video application round in May/June 2013 for anyone who is not able to compete in one of the semi-finals or does not place first. Among the online applicants, 6 more will be selected for the final rounds in August.

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* The Midwest Regional Semi-Finals are sanctioned by Midwest Pole Dancing.​
These events are not hosted by Midwest Pole Dancing. Please contact individual organizers with any questions about their events.