Competition Team

I’ve never been a big fan of competitions for the arts.  I don’t believe you can judge “art” fairly since most appreciation of art lies in the eye of the beholders preference and perspective. However, you can learn so much from putting your work out there in the industry for feedback.  You can find where your skill set lies among others in the industry and you can learn new styles of movement and new complex pathways to the mechanics of skills you may have never thought of. You can be judged on alignment, showmanship and form and these are all opportunities to grow as an artist in the industry.

When Dragonfly competes, we compete to be remembered. After 25 years in the industry we realize it is not always the artists that walk away with First place that land the contracts.  So Dragonfly does not compete solely to win First. We compete for performance experience and exposure in front of the people that grant scholarships, offer contracts and provide awards. That being said, Dragonfly has a very strong competitive presence so we are fortunate to frequently place well, earn scholarships and cash awards and we know are being remembered.

It is a great time to be a part of the DAC Competitive group.  What does that look like? DAC Competitors are encouraged to be enrolled in two different disciplines weekly. Competitors must also be enrolled in a floor to air performance class which focuses on dance styles and technique.  In addition, they must participate in our weekly competitive class which focuses on floor acrobatics, straps conditioning, character work and rehearsal of their competitive pieces. We strive for participation in one competition each quarter, (one or two virtual competitions and 2-3 in-person competitions per year, depending on where each artist is in their competitive journey.  We wrap up our competitive season with the international Viva Fest competition in Las Vegas over Springs Break.  We are discerning about which competitions we chose to participate in based on what value ads the competition provides like lectures and specialty workshops.  We also look for competitions with judges that are known for their work in the industry and those that have input on hiring opportunities.

If your artist is passionate about aerial, there is no better way to level up quickly and become a valued member of a passionate community of athletes.