25.April 2026

Heidelberg, Germany

Metropolink’s Commissary

Group of people in a dance studio with blue walls and wooden floor, some dressed in dance or performance costumes, posing for a group photo around a dance pole.

Calling All Artists 

LUST 2026 Applications Open in December

  • Newbie

     Perfect for first-timers.Designed for dancers with little to no experience, Newbie celebrates curiosity, courage, and raw potential. It’s not about technical perfection—it’s about exploring your body, your rhythm, and your presence for the first time.

  • Theater

     Bring your storytelling to life. Here, every gesture has intention, every pause carries weight. This is for dancers who use the pole as a vessel to tell complex, emotional, or thought-provoking stories. 

  • Flow

    Showcase your seamless, rhythmic movements.This is where musicality shines, and where every dancer brings their unique rhythm to life. Expect smooth floorwork, thoughtful transitions, and performances that feel like water: fluid, powerful, and always in motion.

  • Glamour

    Embrace the art of seduction and tease. This category revels in tease, elegance, confidence, and show-stopping presence. Think slow reveals, intentional touch, commanding eye contact, and jaw-dropping stagecraft. 

  • What Our Guests Shared

    “It truly felt like an event where self-expression was at the center. I loved the stress-free environment, the fact that categories weren’t divided by levels, and the focus on individuality rather than competition.”

  • Words from the Community

    “Die Atmosphäre!!! es hat super viel Spaß gemacht, aufzutreten. Die Organisation war super. Es fehlte an nichts. Das Team war super, alle waren freundlich und hilfsbereit.”

  • Your Voices from LUST 2025

    “Die Atmosphäre aller Menschen im Raum, jeder war nett zum anderen und man hat sich unterstützt”

  • Maybe you have a creative project to share with the world

    “ich hatte eine mega gute Zeit, du hattest so ein tolles Team am Start und ich konnte mich ganz entspannt fertig machen. Es war ein ganz besonderer Abend und ich nehme für mich ganz arg viel mit, vielen Dank”