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Aerial Addiction

A COMPETITION FOR ALL AERIAL DIVAS

This is your chance to show off your skills, challenge yourself, have some fun and experience the thrill of performing in front of a supportive crowd of your friends, family and fellow Aerial Divas.

RUN AT ALL AERIAL DIVAS
8 DIVISIONS
NO AUDITIONS

In Studio Competition

There are competition categories to suit everyone, all with amazing prizes and pink sashes to win! This is an amateur studio competition, open to current Aerial Divas students only. If after reading through all this information you have more questions, lots of support, encouragement, and answers can be found at your local Aerial Divas studio reception, just send them an email.

Returning Next Year

  • Dates

  • Divisions

  • Eligibility, Entries & Fees

  • Music, Costume, Props & Grips

  • Stage Specs
  • Awards & Judging Criteria

    • SPIRIT OF THE COMPETITION AND SHOWMANSHIP

    Aerial Addiction is a student competition created to give Aerial Divas students the opportunity to challenge themselves, perform on stage, experience the process of creating and performing a show, and have fun! We feel strongly about maintaining this purpose, so we ask for all students to enter the competition with this in mind. As competitors we want you to maintain the spirit of community and understand how important it is to be kind and supportive to one another, and importantly yourselves. The judges’ decision is final and anyone found to be bringing the decision or the competition into disrepute may be deemed unable to compete in future events, as would unsportsmanlike bad behaviour in the lead-up to and on the night of the event.

    The Spirit

    The Comp Experience

    Unforgettable Moments, Unmatched Energy

    I loved being able to cheer on my friends and watch them shine! The diversity of the performances was incredible and the creativity blew my mind. The atmosphere was relaxed enough that now I’m considering entering a competition!


    Aerial Addiction Audience Member

    Registration was easy, instructors were clear. Felt supported by other competitors amd staff. Stage, lighting and sound was good! Loved the good vibes from other competitors backstage. I like this small group - definitely recommend for first time performers


    Aerial Addiction Competitor

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    Stage Specs

    Stage specs - please clarify with your home studio

    Awards and Judging Criteria
    Awards
    • First-place winner for each division
    • Dare Devil - Best Trickster
    • Story Teller - Best Character Portrayal
    • Show Pony - Best Overall Presentation

    Please note - specialty sashes are not provided at all locations. Please check with your local studio.

    Judging Criteria

    Beginners/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite

    • TRICK TECHNIQUE & EXECUTION (10 points) - Control and balance, strong lines, and full deliberate extensions
    • TRICK LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY (10 points) - Variety of tricks, including a balance of strength and flexibility moves
    • MOVEMENT & MUSICALITY (10 points) - Dance/movement ability on and off the apparatus, keeping with the style of
      performance piece and connecting with the music.
    • AUDIENCE CONNECTION/SHOWMANSHIP (10 points) - Ability to make the audience feel and believe, and perform with confidence - owning the stage!
    • CONCEPT (10 points) - How the whole show fits together - theme, storey, music, character, costume and presentation.

    Doubles

    • TRICK TECHNIQUE & EXECUTION (10 points) - Control and balance, strong lines, and full deliberate extensions
    • TRICKS CREATIVITY/SYNCHRONICTY (10 points) - Variety, creativity, strength and technique/execution
    • MOVEMENT & MUSICALITY (10 points) - Dance/movement ability on and off the apparatus, keeping with the style of
      performance piece and connecting with the music.
    • AUDIENCE CONNECTION/SHOWMANSHIP (10 points) - Ability to make the audience feel and believe, and perform with confidence - owning the stage! Also looking for a strong connection between the performers.
    • CONCEPT (10 points) - How the whole show fits together - theme, storey, music, character, costume and presentation.
    Total: 50 points
    Music Costume Props and Grips

    Music

    • 2.5 minutes for Beginners & Intermediate and Dance shows
    • 3 minutes for Advanced, Elite and Groups shows
    • Music must not contain excessively explicit language. If you are unsure, please have it approved by the organisers prior to use.
    • Music can be a mix of tracks
    • Will be at a first entered, first approved basis. If two competitors enter with the same music, whoever submitted their entry first will be able to use the track.
    • Music by the following artists cannot be used at Frisk or any Pole & Aerial Divas competitions as they have been convicted of gender-based violence: Chris Brown, Diddy, R Kelly, Tory Lanez, Marilyn Manson
    • Music by the following artists cannot be used at Frisk or any Pole & Aerial Divas competitions as they have been convicted or accused of gender-based violence; Chris Brown, Diddy, R Kelly, Tory Lanez, Marilyn Manson

    Costume & Props

    • No nudity or partial nudity. No G-strings or leotards that turn into G-strings once in the Lyra! This is an all-ages event.
    • 2x Human Props allowed - they cannot touch the Lyra or silk
    • For your safety, no high heels or big platform shoes
    • If you wish to use a prop any larger than a chair, please run your ideas by your local studio. Also, any props that make a
    • mess such as glitter and feathers require pre-approval.
    Apparatus
    • Heights will be fully adjustable
    • Lyra – both 900mm & 950mm in diameter are available for all divisions
    • Silks – thicker silk will be used
    • If you would like to use your own apparatus, you must email your local studio for approval
    • All Lyras are tabbed Semi Solid with a 1m strap between the hoop and swivel.
    Grips

    No grip is applied to the Lyras or Silks. You may apply grip to your hands and body as needed.

    Eligibility Entries and Fees
    Aerial Addiction is an Australian Social Competition.
    Eligibility
    • This is an amateur-level competition therefore, if you have won a National Competition in the past 3 years you are not eligible. If you are unsure please speak with your studio.
    • You must enrolled in the term leading up to Aerial Addiction in 2026 at the location you want to compete in. Students can compete in more than one Aerial Addiction if enrolled at that location.
    • You will enter the level that you are in for Term 1 2026.
    • Instructors (from any studio) are not eligible
    • Desk Divas CAN apply
    • Cannot have been in the Semi Pro division of Miss Lyra
    • Cannot have been in Rising All Stars or All Stars
    • Doubles - your doubles partner does not have to attend the same Aerial Divas location as you but they must attend an Aerial Divas studio and be enrolled in term 2
    Entries
    • You must submit an entry form for your selected location, forms will be available on this page once entries open for 2026
    • There is no audition process - just submit your form, pay your fee and you are in
    • Some studios do have competitor caps, so we recommend entering ASAP to avoid missing out
    Pricing

    Entry fee of $50 (subject to change) - included in this cost is your entry fee, professional video and photography package

    Divisions

    Aerial Addiction showcases the students from Aerial Divas across 8 divisions

    • Beginner Lyra - Beginners
    • Intermediate Lyra - Intermediate
    • Advanced Lyra - Advanced Prep & Advanced
    • Elite Lyra - Elite Prep & Elite
    • Beginner Silks - Beginners
    • Intermediate Silks - Inter Prep/Intermediate
    • Advanced Silks - Advanced Prep/Advanced
    • Aerial Doubles - Lyra or Silks - Open to all levels
    Dates
    Venue:
    Aerial Divas Studios
    Date:

    TBC for 2026

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