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Dakota Aerial Championship

Hosted by South Dakota Aerial & Arts

Our 2024 Competition Has Concluded

SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: November 7-9, 2025

In-Person Competition is located at

South Dakota Aerial & Arts at

1200 E. 3rd Street, Suite 113, Door F, Sioux Falls, SD

See 2024 Scores and Awards

Download Competitor Packet

Competition Schedule

The 2024 competition has come to a close. Stay tuned for 2025 information.

Get Spectator Tickets

Ticket pricing and information will be available closer to the 2025 competition.

How to Compete

We offer both in-person and virtual opportunities to compete in the Dakota Aerial Championship.

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In-Person

Compete in-person at South Dakota Aerial & Arts. The competition line-up will be shared the week of the event. Watch other performers and join in on in-person workshops.

In-person competitors get a special chance to win the "Golden Raccoon" specialty awards.

Virtual

Join the competition from your home aerial gym or studio. You get one shot to record your performance and submit it to be judged. Virtual competitors will compete with in-person competitors that are in the same category.

View the competitor packet for more information on how to record and submit!

Official Rules

Version 2.2 - Updated 10/30/24

10/30 Updates - Golden Racoon Categories Announced

See our official rules, division information, judging criteria, and more. Download the competitor performance packet here:

Download Competitor Packet

Frequently Asked Questions

1- Where is the Competition Located?

The in-person competition is located at South Dakota Aerial & Arts in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their studio has a full mezzanine of bleacher seating and has a beautiful black curtain for a backdrop.

Their address is:

1200 E 3rd Street, Suite 113, Door F

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103

2- Can I Bring My Own Apparatus?

Absolutely! Just make sure that your apparatus follows the guidelines outlined in the competitor packet. Group routines require studios to bring their own equipment, due to the unique nature of the routines.

3- When Can I Submit My Virtual Performance?

Virtual performances can be submitted using the virtual submission form now through November 5, 2024. Please read all of the rules and requirements prior to submitting your routine. The script is provided that must be read on camera before your performance is recorded.

4- When Will I Compete

Virtual competitors must take and submit a one-take performance video by November 5, 2024.

In-person competitors will get free open gym time on November 8 and will compete live on November 9, 2014

Awards will be hosted and live streamed in the morning of November 10, 2024

5- How Long Will it Take to Get my Judging Feedback?

Full judging feedback and comments will be provided to coaches and athletes within 14 days of the event of the event. This feedback ill be sent via email. The judging criteria has been streamlined in 2024, but here is one example of feedback from our 2023 competition.

6- How Can I Submit My Music For Approval?

Submit your music using this form. Music is due by November 1, 2024. Make sure your music follows the guidelines for your divisio and category as laid out in the competitor packet.

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