Summer Student Showcase on July 30 (Sunday) Calling all performers!
Much to our surprise, it will our first showcase since the outbreak of COVID-19.
This year’s big annual showcase will be held at Uchisaiwaicho Hall in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo!
More than 50 students and 400 audience members will be present at the annual Pole Dance Tokyo’s big showcase.
Let’s express ourselves and release your four years worth of bottled up emotions on the big stage of Uchisaiwaicho Hall!
You will perform the same show twice this day, for the afternoon and the evening performances for different audiences.
We encourage first-time participants, beginners, and of course experienced dancers to perform in the very popular “Instructor’s Choreography Team Course”. It’s a lot of fun, you get to make new friends and you get to complete the piece together!
Please apply as soon as possible, as we may close applications earlier than the deadline because there is a limited number of performers for each team.
Click here to see the “Photo Gallery” of the showcase.
Date & Time: Sunday, July 30, 2023, two performances of the same show per day, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, with rehearsals at the venue in the morning of the same day.
Venue: Uchisaiwaicho Hall
1-5-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
*5 min. walk from Exit A5 of Uchisaiwaicho Station on the Toei Mita Line, 5 min. walk from Exit 7 of Shimbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Toei Asakusa Line, 5 min. walk from Hibiya Exit of JR Shimbashi Station.
Rehearsal dates: Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall)
Application deadline: Wednesday, May 15th (*Wednesday, May 3rd for AIRA sensei’s choreography team course only)
*As soon as the number of participants reaches the limit, the deadline may be closed before this date.
How to apply: Please select your preferred style of performance from (1) to (5) below, be sure to read the important matters about the showcase and apply using the application form.
Important matters: Please read carefully.
① Most popular and Recommended! Instructor’s Choreography Team Course
In this course, our instructors will guide you in song selection and choreography and you will work in groups of 4 to 10 people to complete the show together. The group will perform big tricks and group dances that can only be done in a group and give the audience an amazing show!
The sense of fulfilment and accomplishment of completing a show together with your friends is the best thing you can experience only on this course. This course is recommended for all levels.
You can participate even if you cannot attend every single date of the course.
Please choose your favourite instructor’s course from each instructor’s team course below.
| Price | *Inc. tax – Course fee: 44,000 yen (Choreography creation fee, 1 class 90 minutes total of 8 classes, 1 studio rehearsal fee)
– Performance fee: 15,500 yen per person – Pre-purchase 6 advance tickets 24,000 yen (total 6 afternoon and evening performances, 4,000 yen per ticket, you will choose afternoon or evening performances on a first-come, first-served basis.) *About pre-purchase advance tickets: All performers must purchase advance tickets for the event. Invite your friends and family for free or sell at a fixed price (4,000 yen per ticket). If you sell for a fee, please exchange money with guests directly. Total 83,500 yen
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| Option | Professional photos and movie 3,500 yen inc tax. |
| Course date | A total of 8 group classes of 90 minutes once a week. Please see each instructor’s section for more details. You can participate even if you cannot attend every single date of the course. |
| Dance style | Pole dance, aerial tissu, aerial hoop, contortion, burlesque, chair dance or a mix of those. Please see each instructor’s section for more details. |
| Rehearsal dates | Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall) |
② Solo and instructor fully produced (choreographed by instructor)
For solo participants, in a total of 5 private lessons, the instructor will lecture on professional choreography according to your level and needs and support you all the way to the end!
This course is perfect for beginners who can’t create their own choreography yet!
The lesson schedule is flexible and can be arranged with the instructor.
| Price | *Inc. tax
– Course fee: 55,000 yen (Choreography creation fee, 5 lessons) – Performance fee: 18,500 yen per person – Pre-purchase 8 advance tickets 32,000 yen ( total 8 afternoon and evening performances, 4,000 yen per ticket, you will choose afternoon or evening performances on a first-come, first-served basis.) *About pre-purchase advance tickets: All performers must purchase advance tickets for the event. Invite your friends and family for free or sell at a fixed price (4,000 yen per ticket). If you sell for a fee, please exchange money with guests directly. Total 105,500 yen
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| Option | Professional photos and movie 3,500 yen inc.tax. |
| Course date | A total of 5 private lessons of 60 minutes once a week. Please discuss your class dates with your instructor. |
| Dance style | Pole dance, aerial tissu, aerial hoop, contortion, burlesque, chair dance or a mix of those. |
| Rehearsal date | Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall) |
③ Solo and self-produced (choreographed by yourself)
Please create and complete your own show. This slot is recommended for dancers who have experience performing in recitals and for advanced level dancers.
Before the show, please attend two general practice lessons that will be held separately from the general rehearsals.
During these general practice lessons, self-produced dancers will gather in the studio for one or two dances, during which our instructor will give you some brief advice, check up on you and answer your questions.
During the time when it is not your turn, you can practice on your own in the studio.
| Price | *Inc. tax
– Course fee: 9,900 yen (2 general practice lessons) – Performance fee: 18,500 yen per person – Pre-purchase 8 advance tickets 32,000 yen (total 8 afternoon and evening performances, 4,000 yen per ticket, you will choose afternoon or evening performances on a first-come, first-served basis.) *About pre-purchase advance tickets: All performers must purchase advance tickets for the event. Invite your friends and family for free or sell at a fixed price (4,000 yen per ticket). If you sell for a fee, please exchange money with guests directly. Total 60,400 yen
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| Option | Professional photos and movie 3,500 yen inc.tax. |
| Course date | July 9th and 23rd from 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM *If you cannot attend, please send us your performance videos before those dates. |
| Dance style | Pole dance, aerial tissu, aerial hoop, contortion, burlesque, chair dance or a mix of those. |
| Rehearsal date | Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall) |
④ Pair/triple instructor fully produced (choreographed by instructor)
Enjoy performing on stage choreographed by our professionals! In a total of 5 private group lessons, the instructor will lecture you on a wonderful choreography.
You and your friends can pair up or form a group of three, choose your favourite instructor and schedule your lessons in consultation with the instructor.
Even if you can’t create your own choreography, or you are a beginner, we will be happy to help you.
Please consult with us about costumes, hair and makeup. The instructor will support you through to the end, and together we will complete the show!
| Price | *Inc. tax
– Course fee: 46,200 yen per person (Choreography creation fee, 1 class 60 minutes total of 5 classes) – Performance fee: 15,500 yen per person – Pre-purchase 6 advance tickets 24,000 yen (total 6 afternoon and evening performances, 4,000 yen per ticket, you will choose afternoon or evening performances on a first-come, first-served basis.) *About pre-purchase advance tickets: All performers must purchase advance tickets for the event. Invite your friends and family for free or sell at a fixed price (4,000 yen per ticket). If you sell for a fee, please exchange money with guests directly. Total 85,700 yen per person
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| Option | Professional photos and movie 3,500 yen inc.tax. |
| Course date | A total of 6 group classes of 60 minutes once a week. Please discuss your class dates with your instructor. |
| Dance style | Pole dance, aerial tissu, aerial hoop, contortion, burlesque, chair dance or a mix of those. |
| Rehearsal date | Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall) |
⑤ Pair/triple self-produced (choreographed by myself)
You and your friends will be paired or in threesomes to create and complete your own show.
This slot is recommended for dancers who have experience performing in recitals or are advanced level dancers.
Before the show, please attend two general practice lessons that will be held separately from the plenary rehearsal.
During these general practice lessons, self-produced participants will gather in the studio for one or two dances, during which our instructor will give you some brief advice, check up on you and answer your questions.
During the time when it is not your turn, you can practice on your own in the studio.
| Price | *Inc. tax
– Course fee: 9,900 yen per person (2 general practice) – Performance fee: 15,500 yen per person – Pre-purchase 6 advance tickets 24,000 yen (total 6 afternoon and evening performances, 4,000 yen per ticket, you will choose afternoon or evening performances on a first-come, first-served basis.) *About pre-purchase advance tickets: All performers must purchase advance tickets for the event. Invite your friends and family for free or sell at a fixed price (4,000 yen per ticket). If you sell for a fee, please exchange money with guests directly. Total 49,400 yen per person
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| Option | Professional photos and movie 3,500 yen inc.tax. |
| Course date | July 9th and 23rd from 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM *If you cannot attend, please send us your performance videos before those dates. |
| Dance style | Pole dance, aerial tissu, aerial hoop, contortion, burlesque, chair dance or a mix of those. |
| Rehearsal date | Sunday, July 23, 18:45 – 20:45 (Location: Pole Dance Tokyo), Sunday morning, July 30, the day of the showcase (Location: Uchisaiwaicho Hall) |
How to pay
By bank transfer, cash, and various credit cards at the studio
About pre-purchase advance tickets
Guest invitation tickets are tickets that the performer purchase in advance (mandatory) for the event, sells or transfers to their family, friends, acquaintances, etc. and invite the audience to the event at the venue. All of these tickets are not compulsory to transmit or sell to anyone. It’s okay if you don’t give these tickets to anyone. Please exchange money with your guest at a fixed ticket price if you want to sell them.
How to apply
Please select your preferred style of performance from (1) to (5) below, be sure to read the important matters about the showcase and apply using the application form.
