Sleigh the Halls
✨🎄 Welcome to Sleigh the Halls – Our Christmas Showcase & Competition! 🎄✨
Get ready to unwrap a night of sparkle, sass, and serious skill! Our annual Christmas-themed pole, aerials, dance, and burlesque competition brings together performers of all levels to sleigh the stage and celebrate the season in style. From jaw-dropping tricks to cheeky festive flair, you’ll see it all – with plenty of glitter, giggles, and maybe even a visit from Santa himself.
Whether you’re cheering from the audience or daring to step into the spotlight, this event is the perfect way to end the year on a high.
Find all the relevant information below to get your entries in!
Entries
Registration Opens: 15 Sep – 5 Oct 2025
Entry Guidelines
- Have a video ready to enter to represent your show
- You can enter more than one category but only once per category
- Any queries email sleighthehalls@physipole.co
Competition Details
30th November 2025
2/623 Toohey Road, Salisbury QLD
6th December 2025
Unit 1/10 Roseanna St, Clinton Gladstone QLD
7th December 2025
12/27-31 Sharnet Cct. Pakenham VIC 3810
Rules & Regulations
Entry
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You must enter the division that corresponds to you, as of the date of entry.
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All entrants must submit their entry via the linked entry form.
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Entry fee is $35. The fee must be paid to complete entry.
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A separate media fee may apply for finalists at the discretion of organisers of each event.
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You may enter one or more divisions, but entry fee must be paid per division.
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All identities are welcome to enter.
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Participants do not need to be a PhysiPole student.
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No entries will be accepted after the entry dates listed on the website.
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Music must be submitted at time of entry.
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Routines must be Christmas themed!
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If you have selected the same song as another competitor, the first one that submitted their entry will get to keep that song and the other competitor will be required to change songs.
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Any queries about your entries should be directed to the competition organisers.
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Successful applicants will be advised via email and also posted on the Sleigh The Halls Instagram page (@sleighthehalls) after the entry closing date.
Performances
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Performances must be between 2.5 – 3.5 minutes in length for all categories.
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A layout of the stage space and apparatus information will be provided to all competitors.
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Pole performers will have the option of using 1 pole (spin or static) or 2 poles (static stage right, spin stage left). This must be nominated at entry.
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Aerials performers will have the option of using a studio-supplied apparatus or providing their own. If you wish supply your own apparatus, please contact Sleigh the Halls (sleighthehalls@physipole.co) before entering with the details of your apparatus so that we can verify if it is suitable for our space.
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Not all categories and divisions are available at all event locations. Please confirm with your desired location if unsure about your category and/or division.
Props/Costumes
Performers are permitted to use props, sets, costuming, sound effects, performance apparatus or footwear, provided that:
- a) the space allows for it physically; and
- b) it can be set up and completely removed in 1 minute or less.
- Back up dancers or human props are permitted but must not be on stage for more than 50% of the routine and must not touch the apparatus, detract from the competitor, or assist in tricks. Human props must hold a valid audience ticket for themselves.
- Any use of the above items should be described in the applicant’s entry.
- The performer may not perform nude or partially nude. G-strings are not permissible.
- No outfit shall make any offensive and/or derogatory references to any religion and/or race.
- The use of grip aids is permitted. Competitors must supply their own.
Judging Criteria
10 points – Choreography
- Including musicality, dance/floorwork and staging formation.
- Creativity and level of difficulty of floorwork will be judged. Unique transitions and fluidity will account for higher score. The performance is seamless in its transitions between apparatus and dance. Individual movements are well thought out to make sense within the routine.
10 points – Concept/Costumes
- Costume and use of any props is well thought out and help to enhance and convey the theme/concept of the routine.
10 points – Skills
- Performer displays flexibility and strength throughout the entire routine. Tricks and movements are varied.
10 points – Technicality
- Performer demonstrates clean lines, strong posture, and the deliberate creation and execution of aesthetically pleasing shapes within tricks and overall movement.
10 points – Showmanship
- Performing with confidence and finesse, engaging the audience throughout the entire routine.
Contacts
Contact us via Email
Send through any questions or queries you have to our email address and we will endeavor to reply as soon as we can.
Follow us on Instagram!
Follow us on Instagram to see what’s going on at the studio, including our student achievements!
FAQs
Does the routine need to be Christmas themed?
Do I have to be a PhysiPole Student to enter?
Not at all – this competition is open to performers from all studios, including those training independently. You just need to be able to get to the venue for the day of the competition.
What happens if I have selected the same song as someone else?
Do I have to wear heels?
How long does my routine need to be?
Minimum: 2 minutes 30 seconds
Maximum: 3 minutes 30 seconds
How many poles can I use?
What Aerial apparatus can I enter?
Please check with your entry location 🙂
Past Results
Solo or group routine utilising an aerial apparatus.
Solo or group routine in a burlesque style, not using poles or aerial apparatus; the pole base, floor, or chair may be incorporated.
Solo or group routine in any dance style, not using poles or aerial apparatus; the pole base, floor, or chair may be incorporated.
Solo or group routine utilising poles.