Rules

Competitors must be 18 or older by the 1st of July 2026

Instructors of any aerial apparatus (including pole) must enter open, even if you don't teach the apparatus you are performing on

Solo acts only - 'back up' dancers are permitted however they must have a ticket to the event and only the performer may touch the apparatus

Props are limited to what you can bring on to stage yourself - we are not allowing large 'stage dressing' props

All categories have a maximum act length of 3 minutes and 30 seconds

Apparatus must be rigged from a single point

If you are using a non-standard apparatus (e.g. aerial spiral, aerial chair) you must provide evidence the equipment is safe to use

All acts must tell a story, which you will submit as your 'story idea' when you enter the competition

Organizers, sponsors or judges will not be permitted to compete

Applicants will be selected based on a video entry (see 'Video Entry') and act idea (see 'Story Entry')

Use of a crash mat is required for your performance - a 10cm thick crash mat with a black cover will be provided, or you can bring your own

Stiletto heels are not permitted in the venue - this is a venue rule

As this is not an R18 show, stripping is not permitted. This means competitors must keep top and bottoms on at all time (no stripping to g-strings or pasties)

Story ideas deemed to be inappropriate, or not in keeping with the overall show theme will not be accepted

Part of the act must be ground-based. This can be dance, acting etc

Aerial inverts are not permitted

Drops should maintain two points of contact at all times including the end (e.g. a wrap and a hand on, knee hang and a hand) - you can get in touch to be sure your moves are permitted

No advanced strength moves (meathook, planche, toe/heel/neck hangs etc)

Points will be deducted for moves not performed safely

If you have placed at amateur level in an aerial competition, you must enter intermediate

Part of the act must be ground-based. This can be dance, acting etc

No advanced drops, flips or catch and release moves - you can get in touch to be sure your moves are permitted

No advanced strength moves (meathook, planche, toe/heel/neck hangs etc)

Points will be deducted for moves not performed safely

If you have placed at intermediate level in an aerial competition, you must enter open

Entry video MUST include an aerial/top bar invert, performed cleanly and safely, and an aerial combo of at least 4 moves (i.e. not on the ground/beneath the apparatus)

Act must include at least one each of the following: strength move, flexibility move, and an advanced drop, flip or catch and release - you may get in touch to ensure your moves qualify

Points will be deducted for moves not executed safely