Aerial Awards International Weekend
July 23-24, 2011
2nd AERIAL AWARDS INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND
Hosted by AERIAL DANCE OVER DENVER
July 23-24, 2011
Join us for this exiting International Event to promote aerial artistry, creativity, & performance opportunities for recreational and professional aerialists while building a huge circle of friendships among aerialists around the world! Come represent your studio! Show what you do and see what others are doing!
Sign up to perform in the category(s) that interest you before July 14 for early bird price.
Aerial Dance Over Denver, LLC is a full time Aerial Dance studio offering outstanding training on a variety of aerial apparatuses for kids, teens, and adults. Come meet our friendly staff and excellent instructors in beautiful Denver, Colorado where you can enjoy glorious sunsets over the Rockies from our studio window!
SCHEDULE:
Pre-Event Optional Practice Friday, July 22
7:00 – 7:45 P.M. Opening number rehearsal
7:45 – 9:00 P.M. Optional Practice for all participants. $12
Saturday, July 23
1:45 - 2 P.M. Registration at Aerial Dance Over Denver. Later arrivals may register throughout afternoon.
2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Practice: Open only to participants. Begin stretching at 1:45 and warm up on apparatuses. Participants may play their music while practicing their performance. If time allows after everyone has gone, music can be repeated in same order.
3:00 – 4:20 P.M. Master Class: “Improve Your Aerial Performance” with Guest Instructor, Daniel Sullivan, an electrifying performer! Aerial is rapidly becoming the type of entertainment people want to see. New venues worldwide are accommodating aerial performances. This class will give all levels practical ways to enhance your performance skills.
4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Practice: Those not at the 1st practice will have music priority.
Dinner on your own or organize small groups for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants near our studio.
Sunday, July 24:
10:15 - 11:30 A.M. - Enjoy an optional Aerial Yoga class to relax & “get in the zone”! $16: Aerial Award participants, $20: regular drop-in (no aerial or yoga experience necessary)
11:40 - 1:00 PM. - Practice Anyone who missed Saturday will have music priority.
1:00 - 5:00 P.M. - “Aerial Awards” Performances begin! Performance order will be posted at the studio. Performers will have a 6 minute apparatus warm-up in small groups. We've added 2 new awards for a total of 7 awards! Some past winners have gone on to perform at very prestigious venues and internationally!
Following the performances is an “Aerial Exchange”. Participants may take 3-5 minutes to show or explain a new apparatus or tell about a program they offer, for example a Weekend Intensive.
7:30 – 9:00 P.M. “INTERNATIONAL AERIAL AWARDS SHOW'
The “Aerial Awards” will be awarded and winners will perform their winning numbers in the event's celebration show. Host studio will perform the opening number.
Tickets to show: $10. “Aerial Awards” participants & their coaches are free!
NOTE: Ceiling height from the floor padding to the attachment point is 16.5 feet. Choreograph accordingly!
Indicate your age & aerial experience on the Reservation form. Also indicate Male or Female
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Age: |
A. Less than 6 mo. experience |
Entertainment: A performance meant to entertain.
Dramatic: A performance meant to create a strong emotion or mood in its viewers.
Comedy: A performance meant to make people laugh.
Character: The performer portrays a known character or creates an unknown character.
Artistic: The performer uses their body and apparatus to create artwork. Someone with a lot of flexibility or unusual movements might choose this category.
Technique: Someone who excels in strength or technique and is able to make difficult movements look effortless might choose this category.
Interpretive: A piece of music will be played twice through for each interpretive event, then participants will be separated while each individual, team etc performs. Everyone will hear it only twice before performing to it. A fun event for everyone who likes to choreograph!
Spotlight: Lights will be dimmed and a spotlight will be on the performer!
Showmanship: The only category that permits the use of props. Props must not interfere with the safe use of the apparatus.
Each apparatus can be used in any of these divisions. Please indicate your division and apparatus on your Reservation Form.
Individual: Solo performance
Partners: One male, one female on the same piece of apparatus
Similar partners: Two females, (such as sisters, friends, mother /daughter) on one piece of apparatus or Two males, (such as brothers etc.)
Synchronized: Two people on separate apparatuses of the same type, (ie. fabric), perform in unison doing the same or complimentary moves.
Teams: 3 or 4 people, (studio or club teams, family members, friends) perform with each person on their
own apparatus, (not necessarily all of the same type). They may do the same or complimentary moves.
Note: If 50% of partners or a team have performed professionally this past year, both partners or the whole team may only sign up for the professional category.
Single point trapeze
Static trapeze
Fabric, Non-stretch
Fabric, Medium stretch
Hoop/Lyra, single tab, solid, 37"
Hoop/Lyra, single tab with hand/foot loop, solid, 37"
Hoop/Lyra, double tab, hollow, 35"
Corde Lisse
Spanish Web with hand/foot loop
Static (Swing) Line
Double Static (Giant Swing) Line
Aerial Net
Note: You may bring your own harness or use our padded harnesses for Static Line events.
Costumes may be simple or elaborate as long as they are non-slippery and won't get tangled in the apparatuses. Extremely brief costumes are not permitted! No sharp decorations that could snag fabrics. Costumes should enhance your performance rather than distract the viewer's, (or your) attention and should never interfere with your safety.
Props are only allowed in the Showmanship category and must not interfere with the safe use of the apparatus.
Music is of your choice and may be with or without words. It must be 2:30 - 5:00 minutes. Timing of performance begins when music begins and ends when music stops. Movement must begin no later than 5 seconds after music begins and must end when music ends. It must be cut and recorded one time through on a CD labeled with your name, event, and length of time. Please bring a 2nd copy. You will need a separate CD for each event entered.
Music Procedure for practice sessions: Check in 1 CD for each event you are entering with your music recorded 1 time and labeled with your name, your event, and length of time to the Music Table. Your name will be announced when it is your turn to practice. Take your pose at your apparatus and your music will be played once through without stopping. If there is a technical difficulty, you will have another chance but we can not start it over if you make a mistake or forget your routine – just proceed as best and safely as you can and try to run it again at the end or Sunday morning. It is recommended you practice in your costume. Bring 2 labeled copies of your music in case one doesn’t play correctly.
JUDGING/ COACHING SESSION:
You will receive written comments about your strongest point and what they’d most like to see improved. This is an artistic event, therefore comments will emphasize creativity, presentation, musical expression, artistry, form, and beauty of movement rather than difficulty.
Awards will be for 7 of the following in Performer and Professional Performer catogories:
2. Most Promising Performer 2. Most Promising Professional Performer
3. Most Creative Performer 3. Most Creative Professional Performer
4. Most Entertaining Performer 4. Most Entertaining Professional Performer
5. Most Inspired Performer 5. Most Inspired Professional Performer
ADDITIONAL RULES:
Coaching and spotting is allowed during practice sessions but not during the performances. To maintain high quality performances and safety, you are required to select moves you can perform confidently without spotting.
You may begin and/or end off the apparatus, or be off the apparatus during your number if your choreography relates to the apparatus for up to a total of 45 seconds. Being "off the apparatus" is defined by having any part of your body supported by the floor.
Each additional event: US$12 per person
Includes all above activities unless an additional fee is noted. Reservation fees are non refundable and are due by July 14, 2011. A US$8 late fee will be required for all later reservations and will be accepted if space is available.
Confirmation of payment will be by email, so please be sure your email address is correct! Questions will be answered by email.
Everyone is invited to join us. If you know someone who didn't get this info, please send it to them or send their info to us so we can include them.
Come early to enjoy Colorado & train at altitude or stay a week after! You are welcome to sign up for our 5th annual Aerial Circus Summer Camp and classes. See details at www.AerialDanceOverDenver.com
A limited number of private lessons are available with our outstanding instructors. Reserve your times upon arrival. Email Dance@AerialDanceOverDenver.com to register for camp, classes or private lessons.. Private instruction is $65/ hr, $20 USD for each additional person for a duo or trio lesson. Advanced payment reserves your time. View more about our instructors at: www.AerialDanceOverDenver.com
LODGING / HOTEL:
Embassy Suites
7525 E Hampden
Denver, CO 80231
Ph: 303 696-6644
Fax: 303 337-6202
Email: DENHP_DS@Hilton .com
You’ll enjoy your stay at the exceptionally lovely Embassy Suites, about ¾ mi. W. of Aerial Dance Over Denver. $99 inc. breakfast – Double or King. They have a glorious, huge tropical atrium with a waterfall and lush flowering plants and trees where you can hang out, eat, sit with a book and find peace & quiet. Beautifully furnished rooms with very large, comfy sitting rooms, many with stunning views of the Rockies!! Perfect for a family as there is plenty of space for an extra cot or two, (even 3). You’ll relax to sleep to the sound of the atrium waterfall. Extremely friendly staff! Across from Whole Foods Market offering wonderful freshly prepared healthful foods and groceries, as well as the beautiful Tiffany Plaza Shopping Center and Tamarac Square Shopping Center. Dozens of wonderful restaurants very nearby and of course fast ones too! Enjoy their pool and fitness room. You won't want to leave!
Motel 6 Denver South
9201 E. Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
303-790-8220, 800-466-8356
$39 Single, $44 Double
Near Park Meadows & Streets of Southglenn
TRAVEL:
Kim’s World Travel
303 388-3813
Kim@kimsworldtravel.com
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN DENVER AND THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS!
Ocean Journey, Six Flags Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Botanical Gardens, The Denver Art Museum, The Denver U.S. Mint, City park Zoo and outstanding Natural History Museum, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Rocky Mt. National Park, Glenwood Springs with it’s 2 block long hot mineral pool in the gorgeous Glenwood Canyon, Mount Evans with the word’s highest paved road, the stunning Maroon Bells mountains in Aspen, Mesa Verde National Park with incredible Cliff Dwellings, Victorian homes and The Loop vintage train ride in Georgetown.
2010 Aerial Award Winners/Performers
FAQs
Q - Do you have homestays?
A - No, but you are welcome to ask if anyone would like to have you stay with them on Facebook.
Q - What if I use an apparatus that is different than what you have listed?
A – If you want to bring it to show us during the Aerial Share time on Sunday afternoon, we'd love to see it. Perhaps we will add it for next year but it won't be part of this year's Aerial Awards since it hasn't yet been offered to everyone who will be signing up.
Q – If I want to participate but am concerned I won’t be used to your apparatus, what is the best thing for me to do?
A – You may arrange to try that apparatus in a class or private lesson before the event so you have time to get used to it. Or use it in the practice sessions to get used to it.
Q – If I come early & really like one of your apparatuses that I didn't sign up for in advance, may I add it to what I'm already signed up to do?
A – Yes, as long as there is space, you may add an additional apparatus for $12.
Q – When I get there, if I find that I'm not comfortable on one of the apparatuses that I signed up to do, can I change my apparatus?
A –Yes, you will be allowed 1 change at no charge if it is possible while adhering to our time schedule.
Q – Will I be refunded if I change my mind or can't attend?
A – No, we regret that we can not put on a successful program if we allow refunds after you have signed up. It is important to count on the people who say they are coming so we can hire the necessary people to make this a fulfilling event for all of the participants. Bringing people together like this is a unique and extraordinary opportunity for the participants, and each person's participation makes this event all the more special!
Contact:
Aerial Dance Over denver, LLCdance@aerialdanceoverdenver.com
8964 E. Hampden Avenue
(SE corner of Hampden & Yosemite in the shoppette)
Denver, CO 80231
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