WEST COAST AERIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
THE OLDEST STANDING AERIAL COMPETITION IN THE UNITED STATES
AerialArtsAmerica.org
Please join us in celebrating the 6th Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival (WCAAF)
WHEN: Nov. 8 – 11, 2018
WHERE: Aerial Dance Theater, 3001 Red Hill Ave. Bldg. 1-107, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
EVENT: Aerial Arts Competition, Workshops, Scholarship Auditions, and Aerial Culminating Concert
The West Coast Aerial Arts Festival is the very first aerial competition of its kind in the United States, opening doors to young and seasoned aerialists regardless of age or skill level. Its first festival started in 2013 with the mission to create awareness in the aerial community as a tool in fulfilling many gaps in this discipline, both from an educational to performance standpoint. It also serves as a platform for all students, amateurs, and semi-professionals alike, to showcase their skills in a competitive venue. It brings about camaraderie and recognition within and outside our community. The stories and experiences shared by each participant is an achievement in and of itself, not only in support of Aerial Arts America’s mission, but in building community among all of us who are touched in one way or another through their involvement. Through our competitions, our mission of promoting physical literacy is by itself directly and indirectly accomplished.
The West Coast Aerial Arts Festival (WCAAF) is a tremendous undertaking that is driven by committee directors and volunteers’ passion and support. It is funded mainly by Aerial Arts America, its sponsors and in-kind donors. We depend heavily on your endorsement and active participation – as promoters, school team competitors, and/or as donors, sponsors and program advertisers. We would be happy to discuss these types of role supports.
Let’s join hands in welcoming everyone collectively to celebrate our passion for aerial arts. We hope to see you here with us!
AERIAL COMPETITION
The Aerial Arts Competition will comprise of as many as seventeen categories based on age group and experience level. Ages range from 7 to 60+ years old, and levels include amateur, semi-professional, and professional. Aerial apparatuses will be catering primarily to Amateur candidates. Some professional levels will be participating in divisions marked “OPEN”.
First place winners in each category will receive engraved trophies. We will also be awarding cash prize to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall winners, on top of their trophy. The Overall winner will also be featured as a special guest performer at the subsequent festival, showcasing his/her winning routine.
WORKSHOPS
November 8 – 11, 2018
Workshops are being organized and shall be taught by established educators and judges highly regarded in their respective fields.
These workshops will include some and all of the following: Aerial Silks, Aerial Hoop/ Lyra, Trapeze as well as specialty apparatuses including Straps, Cube, Contortion, Rope and alike. These will be available to our participants and the general public to take. For more information regarding these workshops, please check out: http://aerialartsamerica.com/workshops/
PARTICIPATION AND REGISTRATION
Participation in the competition is open to all. The registration fee is $175.00 (includes participation in one competition category, admission to one workshop, ticket to all days and venues, souvenir program and a gift bag)
Deadline for submitting application packets and registration fee is October 15, 2018 PST. There is also an Early Bird Special submission with a discounted fee.
DIRECTORS NETWORK
A session is also set-up so that directors, coaches and school administrators get together to discuss and topics relating to their organization, current developments or to share resources. It also creates a support group in the community.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
Funds for scholarship grant is provided to deserving artist. An audition is scheduled and WCAAF participants are free to try out.
VENDOR GALLERY
The festival will feature an exciting vendor gallery showcasing businesses related to and/or support the aerial arts community. Please email us for vendor booth/shared table, or visit our website for additional information at www.aerialartsamerica.com
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ABOUT AERIAL ARTS AMERICA (AAA): Established in 2012, AAA is a non-profit organization functioning as an international governing body for aerial arts. Our mission is to generate exposure for national and international talent, nurture the development of artists and performers and advocate for educational and performing arts standards in all areas of aerial arts.
We develop standards from both an educational and performing arts standpoint through 3 pillars: teacher certification, festivals and competitions as well as scholarship trainings.
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We look forward to seeing you at the 6th West Coast Aerial Arts Festival from November 8-11, 2018 in Costa Mesa, California.
For more information, visit: WCAAF
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
Warm regards,
Ruby Karen
Festival Organizer
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Aerial Arts America
West Coast Aerial Arts Festival