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.

Artists are allowed 4:00 for routine length.

Categories will be broken into 2 age groups, 15-17 and 18+.

Apparatus divisions: Silks, Hoop, Straps/Loops, Trapeze, Sling, Fly Pole & Aerial Duos

Artists will have a performance area of 21’ wide by 30’ deep with a height of 25’. Floor is carpet bonded foam. Mat requirements are based on apparatus and height.

1) Robert Sananikone Pro-Show (Over 18 divisions)

Specialist Casting, Production Dancers & Specialty Artists | Entertainment Celebrity Cruise Lines

2) Destiny Maev

Aerial install director and trainer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (2015-2022), and most recently for Celebrity Cruises (2022-present).

3) Nathan Soanka (Pre-professional and Professional Competition Judge & Over 21 division)

Station Casino’s, Las Vegas

4) Tanya Burka

Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize, Cirque Alfonse, Wonderbolt Circus, the Underground Circus, and more.

5) Lamar Smith

Manager – Artistic Integrity and Rehearsal Operations | Entertainment

Check back as Competition Judges and Pro Show attendees are still being confirmed.