GREETINGS!
We just want to remind you that our EARLY BIRD Special for the Competition entries will end on September 13, 2016. Plan ahead and take advantage of this discount.
Early Bird Fee: until September 13, 2015 PST
Regular: Fee: Sept. 16 - until Oct. 25, 2015 PST
Late Fee: Oct. 26, 2015 - Nov. 6, 2015
Participate in the only Aerial Festival that brings together aerialists from coast to coast, and from around the globe... the festival that is open to a wide age range (7 yrs old - Seniors), covering standard and inventive apparatuses and with amateur and pro-level divisions.. the
3rd West Coast Aerial Arts Festival, Nov. 13 - 15, 2015... with about 20 and even more categories.
Aside from the Competition, how can I get involved?
Deadline extended to: Sept. 15, 2015 PST
In conjunction with its competition section, the festival will also hold workshops by guest artists highly regarded in their respective fields. We invite aerial educators to come forward and apply to become a workshop instructor. We shall be looking for Aerial Arts (any apparatus), Circus Arts (ground), and other related topics.
Be a Proud Sponsor of WCAAF: Print Programs, Website Presence and pure old-fashion Sponsorship programs including monetary and in-kind donations to fund the WCAAF Festival, our Scholarship and other Aerial Arts America programs.
Offer your Skills and Time as a Volunteer: The WCAAF depends on its success through the devotion and commitment of our volunteers. Be part of our Volunteer program and we promise, your involvement will provide so much benefits including the bonding of a deeper friendship, the personal witnessing of the event's activities and passes and goodies for our volunteers and a just AWESOME experience.
Perks Offered to Schools
:
WCAAF offers incentives to schools that board in five (5) or more competing participant. As director/s of your respective organization/s, we shall extend either of the following:
- Free full pass for two persons on all Competition Rounds and Culminating Showcase plus one (1) T-Shirt (Valued at $65.00); or
- 30% Off - 5th Participant and more (Valued at $50.00); or
- Two (2) Business Size Program Ad (Valued at $70.)
If you are interested in other types of supporting opportunities, below are links to our sponsorship, booth set-up and volunteer packages.
Take Part in the Scholarship Audition
See below for more information
ABOUT the WCAAF:
Welcome to the
3rd Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival (WCAAF)
, scheduled for Nov. 13 - 15, 2015 in the beautiful sunny Orange County, California. The WCAAF is a one of a kind event that brings together aerial arts students, schools and other teaching and performing institutions in one space. It provides a platform for all students to present their skills in a competitive venue. It brings about camaraderie and awareness in our community. It inspires the youth and the adults to challenge their limits, and explore beyond their creative and artistic boundaries. Alongside, WCAAF provides continuing education through workshops and entertainment on all days including the culminating concert at the Yost Theater, November 15, 2015
Competition
: As a competition arena, this event will hold many categories based on age and aerial apparatus and will cater mainly to amateur candidates, although said competition will also hold "OPEN" divisions, which includes professional levels. We will invite professionals to judge the competition and their resumes will be posted on the website. Each candidate is required to complete an application packet and fully pay the required fees prior to ones participation. For more details regarding this, please refer to
WCAAF links
.
Culminating Exhibition Showcase: On Sunday, November 15, 2015, the Aerial Exhibition featuring the winners of each division will be showcased at the beautiful and historic
YOST THEATER. But wait.... we will also be presenting all Festival contestant participants in group ensemble, a very unique presentation, as each will be working close together learning routines for the evening Culminating Aerial Exhibition. This spectacular evening will be one special event highly recommended to watch. Tickets will be on sale shortly.
Workshops: The festival will hold workshops by guest artists highly regarded in their respective fields. All workshops are open to the public, although the competing participants will have first priority. Workshops will comprise of
Aerial Arts (many apparatus), Circus Arts, and other related topics including Rigging, Insurance and Marketing. We invite educators to come forward and offer their expertise. Please
email us regarding the subject workshop you intend to offer.
Vendors: There shall be vendor tables for related aerial arts products and a marketing table for school flyers, events and notices. If you are interested to be a vendor, please contact
[email protected].
Funding: The organizational activities of the West Coast Aerial Arts Festival involves a tremendous amount of costs that is funded mainly by Aerial Arts America and its sponsors and donors, together with the help of our committee directors and staffs who primarily volunteer their time. We are continuously seeking your assistance in helping get this festival up to its full capacity through many avenues, including:
- Competition Participation
- Workshop Instructor and Assistant
- Sponsorship Endorsements
- Advertising
- Donations
- Professional & Staff Volunteer Enlistment
Please email us:
[email protected] regarding any of the above and we will direct you to the proper channels. Please include in the Subject Title: "AAA - Funding"
If you are interested in other types of supporting opportunities, below are links to our sponsorship, booth set-up and volunteer packages.
Scholarship Audition:
Aerial Arts America will be launching its 1st scholarship program starting January 2016. An audition for aerial arts training will be held on Nov. 14 @ 6pm at Aerial Dance Theater.
In conjunction with this scholarship program, Aerial Arts America welcomes schools to become an academic training vendor for its teacher certification.
Please
email us if you are interested so we can provide the guidelines for the training course. As a training provider, your school may be qualified to receive scholarship funds.
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Some links are still undergoing updates. Feel free to contact us for any questions. Thank you for your patience
