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Airborne

AERIAL DIVAS NIGHT OF NIGHTS

Aerial Divas is proud to present Airborne! An aerial extravaganza featuring our incredible Lyra and Silks students from our 4 Aerial Divas studios.

Airborne is a night not to be missed as we showcase 8 incredible divisions on Lyra & Silks. Each performance will demonstrate creative concepts, jaw-dropping tricks and splits, tumbles, and intricate musicality. Our students proudly create their show pieces, putting their heart and soul into rehearsals to bring their best show to the stage. Not only do Airborne performers need to dazzle you with skill, but they must also piece together an entire show – from concept, costume, props, and performance.

8 DIVISIONS
25TH OCTOBER
LYRA & SILKS

Gasworks Theatre Albert Park

Come along to witness the competitors battle it out for the winning sash and get ready to be entertained by an exciting aerial circus production. Airborne is a family-friendly event, so bring the kids and buckle up for a night of fun!

Saturday 25th October 2025

  • Dates

  • Divisions

  • Eligibility, Entries & Fees

  • Music, Costume, Props & Grips

  • Stage Specs
  • Awards & Judging Criteria

    • SPIRIT OF THE COMPETITION AND SHOWMANSHIP

    Airborne 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

    Love this comp! The routines are always amazing and the energy is so great! I'm always in awe of the competitors.


    Airborne Audience Member

    Loved the MCs. Will attend again because I love watching all the different pieces. Charmaine's Medusa, Mad scientist piece, Laila's goodwill piece.


    Airborne Audience Member

    The team make sure you feel safe and happy to perform as well as making sure the day runs professionally. Performing here always feels welcoming and fun, which makes the whole experience stand out. I’d definitely recommend this comp.


    Airborne Competitor

    We Hope to See You at Airborne 2025

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    Stage Specs

    TBC

    Awards and Judging Criteria
    Awards
    • Beginners Lyra – 1st place
    • Intermediate Lyra – 1st place
    • Advanced Lyra– 1st place
    • Elite Lyra– 1st place
    • Beginners Silks– 1st place
    • Intermediate Silks– 1st place
    • Advanced Silks– 1st place
    • Doubles - 1st place
    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

    • 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
    • Music will be on 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 Airborne or any Pole & Aerial Divas competitions as they have been convicted or accused of gender-based violence: Chris Brown, Diddy, R Kelly, Tory Lanez, and Marilyn Manson
    • Music tracks can be a maximum length of:
      • 2.5 minutes for Beginner & Intermediate
      • 3 minutes for Advanced, Elite and Doubles

    Props & Costumes

    • No nudity or partial nudity is permitted. No G-strings are permitted. Clothing may be removed during the performance if the minimum costume requirement is maintained. Points will be deducted if you do not follow the costume requirements.
    • Only props able to be taken on/off stage in under 30 secs by 1 person are allowed. Due to safety & storage issues, all props larger than a chair must be pre-approved, as well as props that require excessive cleanup.
    • Human Props: Only 2 human props are permitted. Human props must not touch the aerial apparatus and should be an integral part of your show.
    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 comps@poledivas.com.au 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
    Airborne is an Australian Social Competition.
    Eligibility

    Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced/Elite

    • Must be an enrolled Aerial Divas student in Term 4 & 5 2025
    • The highest level you have completed, passed, or are enrolled in Term 4 is the level you should enter.
    • 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
    • Cannot have been in the Semi Pro division of Miss Lyra
    • Cannot have been in Rising All Stars or All Stars
    • Desk Divas CAN enter Airborne
    • Please be aware that your tricks in Airborne must be suitable for the level you are competing in. Please clarify with your instructors and coaches. You will have points deducted if you include tricks above your level.

    Doubles

    • Must be an enrolled Aerial Divas student in Term 4 & 5 2025
    • Open to any level
    • Have not previously won a national competition
    • Cannot have been in Rising All Stars or All Stars
    • Cannot have been in the Semi Pro division of Miss Lyra
    • Desk Divas CAN enter Airborne
    • An individual dancer in the group may have been competing professionally in solo competitions but your group must meet the above requirements. Please email comps@poledivas.com.au for clarification.
    • If you are an instructor at another aerial studio but also adhere to the above criteria you are eligible to enter Airborne.
    Entries

    Video Entry Rules

    • Your video entry doesn’t have to be the actual show you will perform at Airborne if you are successful
    • Video must be one single take and must be no more than 12 months old
    • Videos are to be a minimum of 2mins and maximum duration of 3mins
    • Finalists will be announced via Aerial Divas Instagram page

    Application Process

    • You must submit an application form which will be available on this page when video entries open
    • You must submit a photo of yourself according to the below criteria with your application form

    Please submit a hi-res version of your photo

    • Please do not submit images downloaded or screenshots from Facebook or Instagram
    • Photos need to be at least 1MB in sizePhotos need to be a min of 1920 pixels in height
    • How to find out the height of your image:
      • PC: Right click on photo, select 'Properties' and then click the 'Details' tab. Under image it will say the height.
      • MAC: Right click on photo, select 'Get Info' and then select 'General' drop-down menu. Next to dimensions it will give you the width and height together, the height is the second number. E.g. If it says 2000 x 3000 as the dimension then the height is 3000 pixels.
    • Ideally portrait photos
    • NO square photos
    • NO screenshots
    • Doubles photos - Either one photo that has both competitors OR individual photos of each member, please do not combine multiple photos together.
    Pricing
    • Audition fee of $25
    • Finalist fee approximately - $35 per person. If you are competing in doubles, each person must pay the finalist fee.
    • Professional video and photography package approximately - $70.00 AUD. If competing in  doubles, this is only paid once per group.
    Divisions

    Airborne 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:
    Gasworks Theatre Saturday 25th October
    Date:
    • Video Entries Open - 23rd June
    • Video Entries Close - 20th August
    • Competitors announced - 27th August
    • Tickets on Sale - 8th September
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