JUDGING

Artists should be able to easily perform several straight-arm, straight knee inversions in a row without beating back and forth and be competent with meathooks. Artists should have the endurance to easily perform routines of up to 5 minutes and be working on executing dynamic skills and drops with precision. Artists should have a solid 1-arm hang, and excellent execution of drops and dynamic skills, competency in open drops, and exceptional character development within their routines. Performance Costume & Make up are strongly encouraged.

Registrants must e-mail info@ElevateProAerial.com, an instagram link or performance/training video link of up to 3 minutes that demonstrates current skill level for approval. If artist is NOT approved for participation in Elevate, registration fees will be refunded, with exception of $25 screening fee. 

Artists are allowed up to 4:30 for routine length.
Apparatus divisions: Fabric, Hoop, Straps, Other & Duo
Artists will have a performance area of 21’ wide by 30’ deep with a height of 25’. Floor is carpet bonded foam. Producers may require mats for certain acts. The theatre has an automated winching system.

2024 Competition Judges: Destiny Vinley of Celebrity Cruises casting, Nathan Soanka of Stations Casinos events, Tanya Burka, artist, Cirque Eloise and Cirque Du Soleil

Tentative Judges and/or Industry Representatives for Pro Show Attendance:

  1. Destiny Vinley — Aerial Install Director and Trainer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (2015–2022), and most recently for Celebrity Cruises (2022–present)
  2. Erica Linz —Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (2012) and Cirque du Soleil: KÀ (2007)
  3. Connor Dealy — Aerial Supervisor for Carnival Cruise Lines & On the Fly Productions
  4. Tanya Burka — Cirque du Soleil: Quidam, Cirque Eloize
  5. Michael Lanphear — Casting Supervisor for AIDA Cruises. Previously casting and coaching for Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize, and The Seven Fingers
  6. Ryan Saab — EVP, Talent & Creative Casting, RWS
  7. Kristina Ivanova-Dawson — Agent/Scout for International Casting Agency

Judging line-up is tentative and subject to change.