Elevate will offer a variety of professional-level workshops and lectures open to both competitors and the general public. Stay tuned for more info on specific workshops and times! 2026 workshops to be confirmed in April.

Artists will receive a $10 discount on multiple workshop or lecture registrations.

We will be hosting a fabric workshop with Ayumi Akashi, first place Elevate winner and AIDA Shining Star recipient. This is not a dynamics workshop, but one on tail play and presentation with fabric. Cost is $55 for Elevate participants and $65 for non-Elevate participants.

Thursday,  5:00-6:30pm

Aspen Chiu from De Leon dynamics will be here today through Monday. She is offering a Dynamic Hoop Workshop on Sunday, July 12th at 3:00pm. In this dynamic workshop with Aspen Chiu, participants will widen their knowledge of dependable and safe dynamic tricks/sequences on lyra. This workshop will reinforce the basics behind power and control. However, it will mainly focus on moves that are reliable, repeatable, and hire-able, to ensure that students’ repertoires include impressive dynamics that hit the spot every time.  Pre-req: Strong beats hanging from top bar of lyra and from knees.  Cost is $55 for Elevate participants and $65 for non-Elevate participants.

Sunday, July 12th at 3:00pm

This movement workshop is designed for emerging professional aerialists looking to deepen the connection between floor work, choreography, and aerial apparatus integration. Rooted in Contemporary and Jazz dance foundations, the class will explore creative transitions, movement phrasing, musicality, body awareness, and emotive expression while incorporating elements of acrobatics and physical theatre. Emphasis will be placed on developing authentic movement quality and discovering seamless ways to flow in and out of apparatuses with greater intention, artistry, and performance presence.

Friday, July 10th · 4:00 PM Cost $55

Destiny Vinley will be providing up to 18 artist Demo reviews/consults on Thursday, July 11th (Depending on judging scheduling) This is a complimentary service Destiny is providing to the first 9-18 artists that reserve this very valuable opportunity . 15 minute booking windows are available through the Dragonfly events calendar.

Artist Demo Reviews:
Are your demo videos portraying you in the best way? Maybe they’re too long, redundant, lack important skills, or have a mismatched music track. Demos are often the first impression you give a casting agent or director. You need to catch and keep their attention while showing your capabilities in a very short amount of time. Sit down with Destiny for a consultation on your existing demo reel, get feedback to help present you clearly and professionally or ask questions about how to create your first demo.

Send your demo videos in advance so Destiny can watch them and make some notes- in order to make the 15min time slots more feasible and productive. Limit, no more than 2 demo type videos (either act sizzle/teaser videos or overall skill demo videos).