CMC PERFORMANCE TEAM
PSO GREAT LAKES
&
AFTER DARK
CHICAGO, IL
NOVEMBER 8-9, 2025
Have your moment with the CMC Performance team as we travel to Chicago, IL for this great opportunity where every competitor is welcome! Pole Sport Organization (PSO) is a favorite as they are all-inclusive and welcoming to all humans! Get ready to find the category for you to slink your way around the stage at this special event that encompasses your loved PSO categories as well as those special After Dark categories. (All are listed below.)
The venue is stunning and performing on an auditorium stage is like none other! You will leave this event with many memories and organic friendships!
The best way to find accommodation for this event will be Airbnb and we recommend finding some of your teammates to share in this stay for financial affordability! The neighborhood is a wonderful place with many options for lodging as well as local places to eat and you are not far from tourist attractions!
CMC is excited to help you and train you for this amazing event and you will be able to leave your best performance on stage! We will not have a limited team to train for this event. We will have opportunities to gather as a team and will have a team “schedule” to provide that atmosphere to create organic and amazing friendships as we head through the training season.
Learn how to create a concept; figure out tricks & transitions; and to top it all off, how to work the floor and master your routine! Dates will be announced for these opportunities to learn and build your piece, and we will start the season officially with an informational meeting with a tentative date at the end of July 2025.

Join us for 2025 PSO Great Lakes & After Dark Pole Championships, the world's largest pro-am pole dancing competition as we come to Chicago, IL.
Categories of the competition are:
- Championship
- Doubles/Groups
- Dramatic
- Entertainment
- Hard Style
- DTF (Down to Flow)
- Showcase
- Showstopper
Levels:
- Amateur 1-4
- Professional Level 5 (top 1 Women, Men, Artistic, and Sensual moves to 2026 Nationals)
Age groups:
- Junior
- Senior
- Master
- Grand Master
Entry fees are non-refundable. Panic Button Guarantee: email us within 24 hours of signing up, and we'll refund you, no questions asked.
IMPORTANT DATES/TIMELINE
TBA July - CMC Informational Team Meeting
September 8 - Registration deadline
September 16 - Category/level change deadline
October 8 - Day of event schedules published
October 24 - Presale merchandise deadline
October 24 - Music, props, schedule request change deadline
October 24 - Stage name/studio affiliation change deadline
November 8-9 Competition days!