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