Dakota Aerial Championship

Hosted by South Dakota Aerial & Arts

November 8-10, 2024

Compete In-Person or Virtually

In-Person Competition is located at

South Dakota Aerial & Arts at

1200 E. 3rd Street, Suite 113, Door F, Sioux Falls, SD

Registration is $82.00 per routine, and is currently open thru November 1, 2024.

Download Competitor Packet

See List of 2024 Competitors

Competition Schedule

Below outline the Dakota Aerial Championship schedule of events. This schedule is subject to change based on the number of enrollments and workshop interest. Have questions - email info@sdaerialarts.com.

Friday, November 8, 2024

4:45 PM - Studio opens for check-in and viewing [Enter Through Door F on South Side of the Building]

5:00 PM to 5:30 PM - Open Gym [22 Spots Available] | $10.00*

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - Open Gym [22 Spots Available] | $10.00*

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM - Silks Pops & Slides Workshop [22 Spots Available] | $65.00

7:45 PM - 8:15 PM - Open Gym [22 Spots Available] | $10.00*

8:15 - 8:45 PM - Open Gym [22 Spots Available} | $10.00*

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

8:15 AM - Studio Doors Open - refreshments will be available throughout the day from Daily Clean Food & Drink

8:30 AM - Stage Testing Group 1 Starts: Schedule to be announced by November 3, 2024

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Resume Stage Testing & Performances

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - You Spin Me Right Round Aerial Silks Workshop [22 Spots Available} | $65.00

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Lions and Snakes, OH MY! Lyra Workshop [20 Spots Available] | $65.00

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Time held for additional performances, if needed

11:00 AM - All Placing and Golden Raccoon Awards Announced LIVE - Livestream Available

*All competitors get one free 30-minute open gym!

Get Spectator Tickets

Get discounted spectator tickets for the Dakota Aerial Championship now!

Adults Tickets (11+) - $16.00 + taxes & fees

Child Tickets (5-10) - $10.00 + taxes & fees

Available thru 11/7/24. In-person tickets are $20.00 for individuals 11+ and $15.00 for kids 5-10. No competitors will need to purchase a spectator ticket.

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How to Compete

We offer 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!

Workshops & Open Gyms

DAC Open Gym
Come on Friday evening to test the rigging and view the competition sp...
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10 US dollars
Silks Pops and Slides Workshop
Intermediate/Advanced Aerial Silks Workshop as part of the 2024 Dakota...
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65 US dollars
You Spin Me Right Round - Silks Workshop
Level up your spins on aerial silks. This workshop is open to beginner...
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65 US dollars
Lions and Snakes, OH MY! Lyra Workshop
Learn creative pathways from your favorite animal-themed moves. Open t...
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65 US dollars
Creative Lyra Mounts & Dismounts
Learn unique and unexpected ways to mount and dismount the aerial hoop...
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65 US dollars

Additional Workshops & Open Gyms are still pending - come back to this page later for more info!

Official Rules

Version 2.0 - Updated 7/25/24

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

Download Competitor Packet

Frequently Asked Questions

1- Where is the Competition Located?

The in-person competition is located at South Dakota Aerial & Arts in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their studio has a full mezzanine of bleacher seating and has a beautiful black curtain for a backdrop.

Their address is:

1200 E 3rd Street, Suite 113, Door F

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103

2- Can I Bring My Own Apparatus?

Absolutely! Just make sure that your apparatus follows the guidelines outlined in the competitor packet. Group routines require studios to bring their own equipment, due to the unique nature of the routines.

3- Will There be Workshops?

Yes! We will have 2-4 workshops throughout the course of the weekend. These will be announced closer to the event, as we are still gathering judge and workshop submissions.

4- When Will I Compete

Virtual competitors must take and submit a one-take performance video by November 5, 2024.

In-person competitors will get free open gym time on November 8 and will compete live on November 9, 2014

Awards will be hosted and live streamed in the morning of November 10, 2024

5- How Long Will it Take to Get my Judging Feedback?

Full judging feedback and comments will be provided to coaches and athletes within 14 days of the event of the event. This feedback ill be sent via email. The judging criteria has been streamlined in 2024, but here is one example of feedback from our 2023 competition.

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