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Dakota Aerial Championship 2023

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.

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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 submissions are open now through September 12th.

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

Competition Schedule

Friday, September 15, 2023:

Starting at 5 PM - Facility is opening for touring/check-in

5:45 PM - Intro to Dynamics Workshop

6:45 PM - Beginner Lyra Silks & Transitions Workshop

Saturday, September 16, 2023:

8:00 AM - Doors Open to Competitors and Spectators

8:15 AM - Stage Testing Round 1 Begins

8:45 AM - Competition Begins

11:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Recess for Lunch

12:30 PM - Stage Testing and Competition Continues

5:45 PM - End of Competition Day 1

6:00 PM - Twists & Transitions Aerial Silks Workshop

7:00 PM - Lyra Splits Sequences Workshop

Sunday, September 17, 2023:

9:00 AM - Overflow Competition Time, Used if Needed - to be determined

11:00 AM - Awards

11:30 AM - Coaches Lunch & Social

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