Show Info
Title: Storybook Shadows: Fairytale Villains Take Flight
Theme: Aerial Arts Student Showcase inspired by all of your favorite fairytale villains!
Date: April 25, 2026
Location: High Expectations Aerial Arts studio, 319 Cumberland Street, Memphis, TN 38112
Student Registration Fee: $50
(Purchase here: https://highexpectationsaerialarts.punchpass.com/passes/151897?check=1657805131)
About the Show
Dare to explore the shadows of your favorite storybooks and bring fairytale villains to life! Perhaps a solo reign as Maleficent, a trio of Ursula and her eels, or a duo act featuring Captain Hook and Smee? Let your imagination run wild - or maybe a bit evil - as you take your favorite villain to the air!
Show Requirements
All performers must follow the theme with their music, costumes, and choreography.
All showcase participants must be regularly taking classes and/or private lessons. Failure to meet this requirement may result in removal from the showcase.
The student showcase is family-friendly, so all movement, costumes, and music choices must be appropriate. No explicit or overly violent themes.
Participants can choose to choreograph their own routines or book private lessons with an instructor to choreograph. All choreography must be original (not taken verbatim from Instagram/YouTube). All choreography and music must fit the theme.
All showcase participants must meet the deadlines listed below and attend all mandatory rehearsals. Failure to meet deadlines may result in removal from the showcase.
Apparatus choice will be first come/first served. If you have a preference, please let us know ASAP so you can claim that apparatus. We will limit the number of each apparatus.
Song choice will be first come/first served. If you have a preference, please let us know ASAP so you can claim that song.
Important Dates
February 7 – Registration Deadline. Must purchase Student Showcase Registration fee here:
April 1 – Video or in-person draft of act submitted
April 4 – Show Information Form Submitted and Final Music Track Due. Form can be found here: https://forms.gle/uyQo1tP4uH2JpqJ88
April 18 – Show Order/Music Playlist Finalized
April 19 – Mandatory Dress/Tech Rehearsal
April 25 – Day of Show. Call time is 1.5 hours prior to start time of show