Rules and FAQs

Competitors must be 18 or older by the 1st of July 2025
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 should fit within the broad categories of 'Fantasy, Pop Culture or Myths, Monsters and Fables'. We no longer have theme categories in amateur, but all acts must still be themed
Organizers, sponsors or judges will not be permitted to compete
Applicants will be selected based on a video entry and act idea
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 will not be accepted

General Rules (all levels)

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

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

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

Q - Why are different apparatus not separated into different categories?
A - We felt it would be better to be more inclusive of apparatus, while not splitting the competition across too many categories.
Q - How will you make sure judging is fair across multiple apparatus?
A - Our judges will be experts in multiple apparatus and judging will be checked to ensure consistency. Judging criteria will be designed to not unfairly favour any particular apparatus.
Q - What if I need clarification on any of the rules or have another question?
A - Please get in touch! Our goal is to be clear and communicative, so you can get in touch at the Contact Us button below, or on Facebook or Instagram via direct message!