Aerial dance

The Aerial Dance discipline includes:

  • aerial dance with fabric
  • aerial dance with lyra

ACCESS TO THE FINAL THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP FROM SELECTIONS

According to the rules, for Italy only the winners of scholarships won in the many selection stages will be able to participate. For participants from other nations through scholarships or directly through a written request sent to info@worldancecompetition.it

ACCESS TO THE FINAL WITH VIDEO ENTRY

This type of selection will be opened only if there are places available, giving the opportunity first of all to all schools already in possession of a scholarship, who want to broaden their participation, to other students, and then to the other schools.

The cost of the video entry:

  • solo choreography, 30 euros
  • Duo 40 euros

It does not include registration for the final phase in case of qualification. The video will be examined by the Technical Commission.

It will be necessary to upload the video of the choreography to the YouTube platform and send the link or send in MP4 format via email to segreteria@worldancecompetition.it

Participation in the Italian selections is open to members of AICS and other Promotion Bodies and Federations, aged 6 and over who are in possession of a medical certificate of sporting fitness suitable for the event.

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REGULATION DISCIPLINE

1. SCOPE

International Aerial Dance Competition to announce the winners of the Euro Asian World Festival-Competition off National Culture and Arts Final, open to amateur and professional fabric and hoop athletes aged 8 and over who are members of AICS and other Promotional Bodies or Federations, Associations or private. These regulations are mandatory for all participants in the "World Competition Of Dance Peoples and Cultures". Failure to comply with the rules will result in disqualification from the competition.

2. MODALITÀ DI PARTECIPAZIONE

Only the winners of a scholarship won in the selections organized in person throughout the national territory can participate in the International Final, which you will find published on the website www.worldancecompetition.it or via Video Entry as communicated on the Registration page of the athlete's routine.

Winners of a Cat do not have to make selections because by regulation they move directly to the next Cat. So they go straight to the final.

3. TOOLS

Participants will be able to compete in the following divisions on the apparatus:

FABRIC – SOLO/DUO CIRCLE – SOLO/DUO

FABRIC Available: certified fabrics. Total length 8m. Hanging with the swivel.
CIRCLE Available: certified hoops, lined and hung from a single anchor point with a 1.5m spanset closed loop tubular in black polyester and with swivel. Ø: 85cm, 90cm, 95cm and 100cm tubolare ad anello chiuso in polyester di colore nero e con swivel. Ø: 85cm, 90cm, 95cm e 100cm
MATTRESSES The use of mattresses will be mandatory for all participants. Measurements: 2m x 2m

4. CATEGORIES

Participants can compete in the following AGE groups:

  • MINI: FROM 8 TO 11 YEARS
  • YOUTH: FROM 12 TO 17 YEARS
  • JUNIOR: FROM 18 TO 29 YEARS
  • SENIOR: FROM 30 TO 39 YEARS
  • OVER: FROM 40 YEARS AND OVER

If the minimum of three members in the same age group is not reached, it will be grouped into the highest or lowest group. Example junior to senior or senior to junior.

LEVEL OF COMPLEXITY:

  • EXHIBITION: athletes who are new to the discipline and who have not achieved the movements required for the AMATEUR level. Minimum required: None. PROHIBITED: REVERSE OR AERIAL INVERSION without the aid of the apparatus
  • AMATEUR: athletes who have at least 3 years of experience on the apparatus and/or who have achieved the movements required for this category. Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION without the aid of the tool
  • PROFESSIONAL: athletes who have at least 5 years of experience on the apparatus and/or who have achieved the movements required for this category. Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION with legs extended
  • ELITE: athletes who have more than 5 years of experience on the apparatus and/or who have achieved the movements required for this category. Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION with arms extended
  • DUO: athletes who have at least 3 years of experience on the apparatus and/or who have achieved the movements required for this category. The duo may be mixed and from different age groups but will sign up to the older athlete's age group. Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION with legs stretched

5. AEREAL DANCE EVALUATION CRITERIA

The jury will be divided into TECHNICAL and ARTISTIC, each judge will evaluate the competing performances with a score from 1 to 10 including half a point + and - based on: 

Artistic:

  • Stage presence/Interpretation
  • Costume
  • Movement
  • Choreographic homogeneity
  • Creativity 
  • Musicality
  • Acrobatic technique on the apparatus

The technical evaluation criteria will depend on the implementation of the mandatory movements (See Technical criterion in the competition)

ARTISTIC CRITERIA IN COMPETITION

- Stage Presence/Interpretation: is evaluated from the moment the competitor enters the stage. Every gesture that takes place in full view of the audience and the jury, from the arrangement of the fabric, the hoop or the mattress, to leaving the stage is important. Expressiveness of the body and face, mood, atmosphere. You need to decide what posture to take, where to look, how fast to walk, remember to breathe...

- Costume: must not serve to compensate for artistic or technical deficiencies. A simple, comfortable swimsuit that doesn't hinder movement or hide lines is preferable.

- Movement: in addition to the clean execution of the technical elements, it is important to work on the fluidity of the transitions between them. The quality of the movement is fundamental, it must be the result of a choice, and is the bearer of meaning in the performance. Rigidity transmits something, a relaxed body transmits something else.

- Choreographic homogeneity: the part on the floor is not required, and if present it must be taken care of. A walk "with presence" is preferable to a series of unmotivated acrobatic movements. The passage between land and air is of fundamental importance. Getting on and off the tool, if neglected, compromises the entire performance. Props: If present, they must be used. Objects brought as props and left on stage may constitute penalties. 

- Creativity: Magic, originality, inspiration, imagination in movements... each person has their own qualities that can be recognized and enhanced, including shyness, nervousness or clumsiness. (Aerial) dancing is not just for elegant and flexible princesses.

- Rhythm and Musicality: pauses, breathing, changes in speed and quality of movement make the performance interesting. It is not just the adherence to the chosen musical theme that creates musicality.

 

MANDATORY MOVEMENTS ACCORDING TO THE CATEGORY

  • AMATEUR FABRIC

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION without the aid of the tool

AMOUNT MANDATORY PROHIBITED
1 Flexibility exercise -Extreme flexibility
1 Strength exercise -Extreme strength exercises
-High level balance
1 Fall -Reverse with same arms and legs
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds -Soleil, double star fall, roll down or roll up
    -High level dynamic movements
    -Free falls or regrip
  • PROFESSIONAL FABRIC

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION with same legs

AMOUNT MANDATORY REQUIRED
1 Flexibility exercise with legs at 180° or back 45° with 20° tolerance
2 Different strength exercises maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Fall  
1 Soleil and/or falling star minimum 2 laps
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds  
PROHIBITED MOVEMENTS *BONUS ELITE CATEGORY  
  • ELITE FABRIC (*)

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION of strength with the same arms

AMOUNT MANDATORY REQUIRED
1 Flexibility exercise with legs at 180° Without tolerance
1 45° back flexibility exercise Without tolerance
1 Balance Maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Strength exercise Maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Soleil minimum 2 laps
1 Free fall or “escape a manos”  
Free Dynamic movements  
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds  

(*) Applicable BONUSES

  • AMATEUR CIRCLE

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION without the aid of the tool

AMOUNT MANDATORY PROHIBITED
1 Flexibility exercise Extreme flexibility
1 Strength exercise Extreme strength
1 Balance Strength reverse with straight arms and legs
1 Taken Regrip
Free Fluidity and Transitions Roll
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds High level spinning
High-level dynamic movements
  • PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION of strength with the legs themselves

AMOUNT MANDATORY REQUIRED
1 Flexibility exercise with 180° legs with 20° tolerance
1 45° back flexibility exercise with 20° tolerance
1 Strength exercise maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Balance maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
2 Taken maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Fall  
FREE Fluidity and Transitions  
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds  
PROHIBITED MOVEMENTS *BONUS ELITE CATEGORY  

ELITE CIRCLE (*)

Minimum required: REVERSE OR AIR INVERSION of strength with straight arms

AMOUNT MANDATORY REQUIRED
1 Flexibility exercise with 180° legs Without tolerance
1 45° back flexibility exercise Without tolerance
1 Strength exercise maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Balance maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
2 Taken maintained a minimum of 4 seconds
1 Roll Minimum 2 laps
1 Fall  
FREE Fluidity and Transitions  
FREE Dynamic  
FREE Spinar  
OPTIONAL Choreographic or acrobatic floor part no longer than 30 seconds  

(*) Applicable BONUSES

*ELITE CATEGORY BONUS

Only one exercise will be evaluated for each group and IF IT IS PERFORMED CORRECTLY but the competitor is free to perform more than one.

TOOL GROUP DESCRIPTION VALUE
TESSUTO 1 Extreme flexibility exercise of the legs or back 1
  2 Extreme strength exercise (minimum 4 seconds):
– Vertical
– Planche
– Back flags
– Split transition
– Grips: popliteal, elbow, axillary, single hand.		 1
2
2
2
1
  3 Unlock 3
  4 Regrip:  
– 1 coat 
– 2 hands
– 1 hand with somersault, mortal, crescent
– 2 hands with somersault, mortal		 1
2
2
3
  5 Roll (minimum 2 laps):
down
up		 1
2
CERCHIO 1 Extreme flexibility exercise of the legs or back 1
  2 Extreme strength exercise (minimum 4 seconds):
– Crocodile with 1 hand
– Planche
– Back flags
– Grip (heels, instep or nape)

2
2
2
2
  3 Brasilero 2
  4 Flips or somersaults:
– Starts and ends on the apparatus
– It starts on the tool and ends on the ground		 3
2
  5 Regrip
– 1 coat
– 2 hands		  
1
2

 

DUO: fabric and circle – free exercise

BONUSES APPLICABLE TO ALL CATEGORIES:

+3 Flow: Quality of movement in the air with smooth sequences and transitions.
+3 Ground-Air: logical and creative connection between work on the ground and the tool
+3 Show: creative and original construction of the performance and stage presence.
 

PENALTIES 

The jury can penalize from 0 up to a maximum of 3 points for:

  • show up late
  • not greeting the jury and the public (either before or after)
  • getting off the apparatus during the performance otherwise it is consistent with the number
  • inappropriate costume
  • the execution of technical elements prohibited according to its category
  • Regulation not respected.

 

6. DURATION OF EACH PERFORMANCE ACCORDING TO THE CATEGORY:

CATEGORIA DURATA MINIMA DURATA MASSIMA
     
AMATEUR 2:00 min. 3:00 min.
PROFESSIONAL 3:00 min. 4:00 min.
ELITE 4:00 min. 5:00 min.
DUO 3:00 min. 5:00 min.

Each piece of music must be sent via email as an MP3. If we do not receive  the music the piece will be disqualified without the possibility of a refund.

7. CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES

Strictly sporty or artistic with no visible logos and branding. No decorations in the costume or the use of accessories that could damage the fabric or endanger the athlete's integrity will be permitted: rhinestones, rings, necklaces, large earrings, bracelets, etc.

Any scenographic objects must be easy to remove.

8. REGISTRATION AND DOCUMENTATION METHODS

All schools or private individuals must register online and pay within the deadlines indicated in the General Regulations for both the Video Entry or any selections and Final, everything must be sent via bank transfer:

NAME: Aics National Directorate
IBAN: IT 75 I 01030 03271 000061460833
BIC/Swift: PASCITM1A37
REASON: Participation in the (name of the event)

In the event that the registration number is too high, the competition will take place over two days to respect the safety protocols.

IMPORTANT – Only one performance is included in the registration fee, if one also wishes to participate in another discipline they will have to pay an additional fee of €40

If a minimum number of registrations is not reached, the organization will have the right to decide to cancel the competition, returning the registration fees in full.

In case of cancellation the fees will not be refundable under any circumstances.

For more information, please contact us at info@worldancecompetition.it

 
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