Competition Information 2026-27
CLICK HERE TO APPLY - due May 1, 2026
The purpose of our team is to provide a place of personal and artistic development for individuals in a group atmosphere through performance and competition opportunities. As our team grows, we are pursuing a balance between performance and competing. For that reason, we will be arranging multiple performances in the community (some mandatory and some optional). We expect that team members will be ready and willing to participate in this variety of experiences.
All levels of competition are welcome to apply for our team. The competitions are broken into several level categories and split by ages, so there is an entry point for anyone from novice to professional. This year we plan to compete in Aerialympics circuit as well as a few other options depending on schedule and travel.
The benefit to performing on our team is that team members get their very own, unique routine designed just for their personality, level and interests. Because it runs the duration of the school year, we have lots of time to perfect it and advance on our performance quality as well as our competition scores. We also will work as a team, having camaraderie and lending support to each other as we build routines and help each other out with feedback and even creativity at times. Being part of a team is fun and gives purpose and motivation! We hope to do some fun team bonding activities both aerial and non-aerial related.
Levels:
Our team for 2026-27 will be split into 3 levels with coinciding requirements. (training requirements and competition requirements will vary depending on level. Level will be determined by audition on May 1, 2026.)
A look at the timeline of the year:
Summer: select music, set choreography, select costume and silks color (if competing silks)
School Year: weekly technique class at appropriate/assigned level, weekly full-team practice, weekly dance/condition. Some team levels will require weekly acro class.
Competition season begins in October and depending on level and qualifications runs through June 2027. Each team member will enter 3 competitions (miniumum - some local or virtual and upper levels will require some travel).
Team level placement will determine which competitions are required vs. optional.
Deadlines:
April 1, 2026: applications open
May 1, 2026: Auditions 6-8pm and applications due (required)
May 15, 2026: team announced
May 25, 2026: commitment to team, contract due - signed paper contract, turn in at front desk
June 1-5, 8-9: head coach <> aerialist individual meetings
June 7, 2026: 5pm mandatory team meeting parents/team member/head coach at The Hive
Music, June 15, 2026: coach and team member to decide together, coach has final say
July 8-10, 2026 REQUIRED Team Intensive
Choreography, August 31, 2026: set and learned in at least 2 private sessions, more if needed (coach discrepancy, in 2025-26 season it took anywhere from 2-6 sessions to complete choreo)
Costume selection and order, August 1, 2026
FEES:
Choreography Fee*: $225-250
Includes: 2 private lessons to set piece, Two lessons 45-60 min total each
Must be set by August 31, 2026
Most team members used 5-6 lessons this past season to set their full routine, private lessons are charged accordingly
Private lessons*: for finishing choreo (if not complete in the first 2 lessons) cleaning, individualized time, changes/reworking in choreography
Costume Fee: Tbd, approx $100-300
Required: at least 1 30-45 min private lessons in the 4 weeks leading up to competition unless coach deems unnecessary.
30 min: $40
45 min: $50
60 min: $70
Summer Intensive: a 3-day team intensive will be offered and required. July 8-10, 2026.
Cost: $180-240
This will be focused on teamwork, conditioning, flexibility and performance quality drills.
Skills Class: Must be in the appropriate level of aerial skills class at least one time per week consistently throughout the full season. (summer training requirements will be individually determined, some private or semi-private lessons may be required)
Comp Class: Weekly session with full competition group - rehearsal of competition routines, feedback from fellow teammates, occasional guest instructors for feedback, etc. Mandatory attendance starting September first week of classes.
Dance/Conditioning Class: There will be a 30 minute dance foundations class and a 45 minute aerial conditioning class required for ALL team members.
Acro: required for all upper level team students, optional for Juniors
Competition Fees: $300-800 per competition to cover coach fee, coaches travel and competition entry fee for one routine. Additional routines are extra. This will be billed out across 10 months.
Other miscellaneous expenses:
Silks rental: $50 for the year - color will depend on costuming
Team jacket: $50 (pants optional $60)