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The 4th Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival - November 11-13, 2016
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Established in 2012,
AERIAL ARTS AMERICA (AAA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization recognized as one of the international governing bodies for aerial arts. It operates as an arm to develop standards through educational programs (e.g. teacher certification and scholarship programs), stage and performing arts and competition based festivals.
AAA is proud to announce its
4th Annual West Coast Aerial Arts Festival (WCAAF), scheduled for Nov. 11 - 13, 2016 in the beautiful sunny Orange County, California. The WCAAF is a one of a kind event that brings together aerial arts students, schools 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.
The following festival activities are avenues to carry out
AAA's mission. We seek your help and, we reach out to invite you, our circus arts organizations, to partake and explore the many activities that we offer at this festival.
Competition:
As a competition arena, this event will hold many categories based on age and aerial apparatus. Although most divisions are in the amateur level, we also have categorize "OPEN" divisions, which includes professional levels. There shall be between 16 - 18 categorical divisions depending on a variety of factors.
Mariah Wise - Overall Winner 2015 WCAAF
Culminating Exhibition Showcase:
On Sunday, November 13, 2016, a culminating performance showcase will take place at our hosting venue, Aerial Dance Theater. Winners of each division will have the opportunity to showcase their winning routine, coupled with group ensemble pieces performed by all Festival participants. Additionally, we are calling on artists to apply for a guest spot appearance on stage and we accept solo, duo or group acts. To learn more or to apply, please visit our
Aerial Arts America - Guest Performer
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Workshops:
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 take part as a workshop instructor. We shall be looking for Aerial Arts (any apparatus), Circus Arts (ground), and other related topics. Please click or follow this link:
Application for Workshop Instructor
Vendors:
There shall be vendor tables for related aerial arts products and a marketing table for school flyers, events and notices.
Click here
if you are interested renting a vendor table space.
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, you - our sponsors and donors, and our committee directors and staffs who primarily volunteer their time. Here are the many ways you can support and benefit from WCAAF.
Changes Made This Year:
- There shall be CASH prize for the Overall Winner.
- The duration of the routines shall be: 3-4 min for 7-12 yr old categories and all other age group shall be 4-5 minutes.
- The culminating showcase will be held at the Aerial Dance Theater
- Schools with groups of 4 or more can present their own showcase piece to be performed at the Culminating Concert - Nov. 11, 2016. Schools are limited to 1 act.
- Application forms have been installed on our website so as to provide our advertiser, sponsors and donors a user friendly, convenient and expedited processing transaction.
- Souvenir Programs shall be posted on our website. See last year's Souvenir Program 2015
- Additional type of sponsorship items including Presenter's Speech, Swag giveaways and exposure of Organization's logo and credits on printed program, website and more.
Perks Offered to Schools:
WCAAF offers incentives to schools that board in five (5) or more competing participants. As director/s of your respective organization/s, we shall extend either of the following:
- Free full passes for two persons on all Competition Rounds and plus one (1) T-Shirt (Valued at $55.00); or
- 30% Off - 5th Participant and more (Valued at $50.00); or
- Two (2) Business Size Program Ad (Valued at $70.)
**Due to WCAAF's lack of staffing, we encourage you to assert your claim by
emailing us names of fully paid participants under your school and the benefit choice you have selected including graphics as needed.
Aerial Arts America launched its scholarship program last year. In conjunction with this scholarship program, Aerial Arts America welcomes schools to become an academic training vendor which ultimately qualifies as the scholarship training provider. Submission of curriculum and pertinent school organization documents are required for review and approval.
Thank you for your time and we hope to see you this November or even earlier!
Warmly,
Ruby Karen
Festival Director
West Coast Aerial Arts Festival
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