Come join us for an “Exciting New Competition” we’re we bring for the first time EVER Circus & dance disciplines together on one incredible stage. Staffed by the most experienced faculty with over 30 years experience as TOP choreographers, coaches, directors, trainers, dancers and talent agents direct from Southern California. Click on our meet our faculty tab to meet our staff!!

Magic In Motion Aerial Arts festival awards Fabulous Cash prizes, gift baskets, gifts cards gifts and medals along with our “Judges Specialty Awards” which are awarded for Overall Highest Score Routine, Outstanding Choreography, Most Entertaining, The Hot Shot Award, Best Costume and Judges Choice Award. Sashes and Specialty Trophies for the TOP overall division 1st ,2nd and 3rd place winners, and our scholarship award winners. Please click on our Scholarship Program Tab for further details. 

ALL performers will receive recognition for every act performed in our awards ceremony. 

Studios, Schools and Independent Athletes will receive digital score sheets with judges comments along with videos from every judge.

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT AT MAGIC IN MOTION AERIAL & DANCE FESTIVAL COMPETITION!

COMPETITION PRICING 2024

  • Novice Solos - $145 - 3:00 Min. Time Limit

    Lower Student Solos - $175 - 2:45 Min. Time Limit

    UPPER STUDENT SOLOS - $199 - 3:00 Min. Time Limit

    MASTERS SOLOS - $175- 3:00 Min. Time Limit

    MASTERS PLUS SOLOS - $175- 3:00 Min. Time Limit  

    EMERGING PRO SOLOS - $215 - 4:00 Min. Time Limit

    PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS SOLOS - $245 - 6:00 Min. Time Limit

    FLOOR ACT SOLOS - $75 - 2:45 Min. Time Limit

  • Novice Duos/Trios - 
2:30 Min. Time Limit

    Duos $72.50 Per performer 


    Trios $48.35 Per performer

    Lower Student Duos/Trios - 2:45 Mins. Time Limit 


    Duos $87.50 per performer 


    Trios $58.35 per performer

    Upper Student Duos/Trios - 3:00 Mins. Time Limit 

    Duos $99.50 per performer

    Trios $66.35 per performer

    Masters Duos/Trios - 3:00 Mins. Time Limit 

    Duos $87.50  per performer

    Trios $58.35 per performer

    Masters Student Duos/Trios - 3:00 Mins. Time Limit

    Duos $87.50  per performer

    Trios $58.35 per performer

    Emerging Pro Duos - 4::00 Mins. Time Limit

    Duos $107.50 per performer

    Professional Artists Duos - 6:00 Mins. Time Limit

    Duos $122.50  per performer

    Floor Acts Duos/Trios - 2:45 Mins. Time Limit

    Duos  $37.50 per performer

    Trios $25 per performer

GROUPS

  • 3:30 Time Limit

    $65 per performer

  • 2:45 Time Limit

    Duos $87.50 per performer

    Trios $58.35 per performer

  • 5:30 Time Limit

    $45 per performer

All group routines can be performed as floor acts only, or stage acts which include aerial apparatuses and stage floor. 5 Point apparatus maximum. 

LATE FEES

  • Will apply if payment is made less than 30 days prior to the event date.

  • Solo $20 per performer.

    Duo/Trio Late Fees $10/Per performer.

    Group Late Fees $5/Per performer.

REGISTRATION

  • Studio/ Schools receive discounts and special pricing for early team registration! Please check our studio/ schools tab for further details.

  • Independent registration is defined as an athlete attending without a Registered Studio/school, coach, choreographer or teacher.

SOLOS & DUOS / TRIOS

COMPETITION INFO 2024

  • Hot Shots - 7 to 8 years old

    Kiddos - 8 to 10 years old

    Juniors - 11 to 12 years old

    Teens - 13 to 14 years old

    Seniors - 15 to 17 years old

    Adults - 18 + years old

    (Adult category is for groups who average 18  and older or teachers/professionals who wish to compete.)

    *In the event that an age is contested, please be prepared to provide proof of age.

  • Solos - 3:00 minutes

    Duos/Trios   - 3:00 minutes

    Emerging Pros - 4:00 minutes

    Small Groups (4-10 performers) 3 - 4 minutes

    Large Groups (11-19 performers)  4 - 5 minutes

    Productions (20+ performers)   5 - 6 minutes

    There will be a 30 second “grace period” allowed for each routine. 

    A 1-Point deduction for every minute over your “grace period” time. Those routines that do not comply will result in a fade-out of routine and will be penalized an additional 5-Point deduction.

  • All Music must be uploaded thru the Registration Portal 3 weeks before the Event Date.

    Music must be submitted as: .mp3, .m4a.

    NO CDs will be accepted.

    Please be prepared to provide back-up music if necessary. iPhones, Computers or Flash drives. 

    In the event the incorrect music is played during the performance, Notify Backstage staff Immediately. Please double check that all music has been uploaded correctly.

  • NOVICE          

    This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus less than 2 years. This division is for performers who have never competed or new to competing.

    LOWER STUDENT DIVISION   

    This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus for 2 -4 years, who have competed but not placed at a competition before. This division is perfect for competitors who love to compete for FUN and less for the competitive aspect. 

    UPPER STUDENT DIVISION

    This division is for students who have been training on their apparatus for 5+ years. This division is perfect for competitors who have either placed or won at other competitions and who compete for the competitive aspect. 

    EMERGING PRO

    This division is for teachers, student teachers or competitors who have been training on their apparatus for 5+ years. This division is solely for teachers, student teachers and competitors who have either placed or won at other competitions and who train to compete to become professional artists. 

    PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS

    This division is for the best of the best in their Field.  Artists who have been training for 6+ years and have competed and either placed or won at other professional competitions. This division is perfect for artists who are looking to be contracted by professional agencies, companies or event organizations. 

    MASTERS AGES 35-49

    This division is perfect for students over the age of 35 who have been training on their apparatus for 2+ years. Whether you’re a beginner, more advanced student or teacher just wanting to compete with no pressure, this is the division for you. 

    MASTERS PLUS AGES 50+

    This division is perfect for students over the age of 35 who have been training on their apparatus for 2+ years. Whether you’re a beginner, more advanced student or teacher just wanting to compete with no pressure, this is the division for you.