Pole Dance Championship 2012, Russia

Competitors compete in two categories: Pole Fit and Pole Art. The competitor with the highest total score from both categories wins the title of Ultimate Pole Champion. There are three divisions: men's, women's and disabled.
Pole Fit focuses on the fitness aspect of the routine. Competitors in this category are given higher points for technical difficulty and execution of the tricks.
Pole Art focuses on the artistic aspect of the routine. In this category, competitors are given higher points for the originality and choreography of the pole dance routine.
To receive the maximum amount of points, performances have to be well executed with careful attention paid to the synchronization of dance moves to the music. Movements have to be precise, clear and easy to recognize, and movements relevant to their discipline of greater difficulty and complexity will receive higher scores. Transitions between moves should be smooth and orderly. Individual confidence is recognized, with stress placed on energy, enthusiasm, and strong stage presence. Creative openings and endings to performances as well as theme and story also receive high scores. Choreography is judged on level of difficulty, use of relevant movements, transitions, and synchronization with music.