The Pole Room NZ
New Zealand Pole Dance Events
Wildfire Amateur Pole Competition Saturday 21st November, 2026
Hannah Playhouse, Central Wellington
Entries will open soon
Wildfire
Wildfire Amateur Pole Competition 2026 Saturday 21st November
Wellington, New Zealand
Wildfire Amateur Pole Competition is a fun, inclusive show that draws upon the incredible pole dance talent found throughout New Zealand. We endeavour to offer something a bit different from other pole competitions run in New Zealand.
Pole fitness students, pole dance teachers, club dancers and new performers are all welcome to enter. We welcome all genders.
Wildfire 2026 will be held at Hannah Playhouse in Wellington, a beautiful dance theatre in the centre of town.
Entries will open soon - Watch this space for details
Photos from last year's Wildfire
Wildfire 2026 Entry details
Four categories:
1. Pole Open: theme one:
2. Pole Open: theme two:
3. Pole No Inverts Theme:
4. Doubles & Group pole category
Choose from the 3 themes:
Entries are not open yet: Themes to be announced soon when entries open
Category Details
Entries are not yet open for 2026
Pole Open (2 themed categories)
Suitable for intermediate and advanced polers, all tricks allowed.
No Inverts (1 themed category)
Suitable for people who prefer dancing without inverts.
Doubles & Group Pole (Choose from the 3 themes)
Suitable for all pole dancers. All tricks allowed. NZ's first group pole division gives groups the opportunity to compete in their own category. Groups are 2-10 people.
Our main focus is amateur pole dancers. If you have performed in a student showcase or NZAPP, this competition is perfect for you. First time performers are welcome, but make sure to show us in your entry video that you have what it takes! We are looking for unique and entertaining ideas and variety in our acts.
Our definition of “Amateur”: You have been pole dancing for any amount of time, but you have not recently performed beyond student-level and equivalent showcases. You can be any level from beginner through to super-advanced. Instructors can also enter. We run a stripper-friendly competition and you can enter any category.
Experienced pole dancers and instructors who don't wish to enter an "amateur" competition are VERY welcome to enter the group category. The group category is open to everyone from all levels. We are really excited to see what people come up with in this category!
Wildfire is first and foremost an entertaining event for the audience. We want to make the show super-fun to watch. Keep this in mind when you apply – Unique, creative and quirky ideas will be favoured.
Entries are not yet open for 2026
