Fall 2026 – Student Showcase Info
Title: Big Hair, Bigger Air
Theme: 1980s-Themed Aerial Arts Student Showcase
Date: November 7, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: High Expectations Aerial Arts Studio
About the Show
Break out the neon, leg warmers, big hair, and iconic 1980s music! Create an aerial routine inspired by the unforgettable styles, movies, television, fashion, and music of the decade while keeping performances family-friendly.
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 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
Registration Deadline: August 19. Registration has now closed. Questions? Email Sarah.
October 21: Video or in-person draft of act submitted
October 28: Show Information Form Submitted and Final Music Track Due. Form can be found here: https://forms.gle/94fzea8fSv2DfNu38
October 30: Show Order/Music Playlist Finalized
November 1: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m.
November 7: Showcase, 6:30 p.m. (Call time: 1.5 hours before show)