Dakota Aerial Championship

Hosted by South Dakota Aerial & Arts

The Dakota Aerial Championship event for 2023 has been completed.

SEE THE 2023 RESULTS

Save the date for the Dakota Aerial Championship 2024 - November 8-10, 2024.

How to Compete

We are offering both in-person and virtual opportunities to compete in the Dakota Aerial Championship.

In-Person

Compete in-person at South Dakota Aerial & Arts. The competition line-up will be shared the week of the event. Watch other performers and join in on in-person workshops.

In person competitior get discounted workshops and a special chance to win the "Golden Raccoon" specialty awards.

Virtual

Join the competition from your home aerial gym or studio. You get one shot to record your performance and submit it to be judged. Virtual competitors will compete with in-person competitors that are in the same category.

View the competitor packet for more information on how to record and submit!

Official Rules

Version 1.1 - Updated 7/26/23

See the official rules, division information, judging criteria and more in our competitor packet. Download the competitor performance packet here:

Download Competitor Packet

A Look at The

2023 Dakota Aerial Championship

Apply to Judge or Teach a Workshop

We are looking for expert coaches to teach workshops and judges to help put on the Dakota Aerial Championship.

Teach a Workshop

Bring your expertise to the Dakota Aerial Championship. We are looking for expert aerial coaches to teach skill and performance-based aerial workshops. Workshops can be geared towards any skill level.

Compensation will be provided to coaches based on the number of workshop participants.

Apply Now

Winners of the adult and kids advanced a

Apply to Judge

Join the competition from your home aerial gym or studio. You get one shot to record your performance and submit it to be judged. Virtual competitors will compete with in-person competitors that are in the same category.

View the competitor packet for more information on how to record and submit!

Apply Now