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AERIAL AWARDS INTERNATIONAL WEEKEND
Hosted by AERIAL DANCE OVER DENVER
July 24-25, 2010
Join us for this exiting International Event to promote aerial artistry, creativity, & performance opportunities for recreational aerialists while building a huge circle of friendships among aerialists around the world! Come represent your studio! Expand your Aerial horizons! Show what you do and see what others are doing! Sign up to perform in the category(s) that interest you before July 1, 2010.
LOCATION:
Aerial Dance Over Denver
8964 E. Hampden Ave.
(SE corner of Hampden & Yosemite in the shoppette)
Denver, Colorado 80231
USA
Aerial Dance Over Denver, LLC is a full time Aerial Dance studio offering outstanding training on a variety of aerial apparatuses for the personal development of kids, teens, and adults. Come meet our friendly staff and excellent instructors in beautiful Denver, Colorado where you can enjoy glorious sunsets over the Rockies from our studio window!
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SCHEDULE:
Saturday, July 24
1:30 P.M. Registration at Aerial Dance Over Denver. Later arrivals may continue to register throughout afternoon.
2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Practice Session: Open only to participants. Each participant will have an opportunity to warm up on each apparatus they will perform on followed by the opportunity to play their music while practicing their performance. If there is additional time after everyone has gone, music can be repeated in same order until time runs out.
3:00 - 4:20 P.M. Master Class: "Enhance Your Aerial Performance" Improve your own performance. Aerial is rapidly becoming the type of entertainment people want to see. New venues worldwide are accommodating aerial performances of all types. This class will give all levels practical ways to enhance your performance skills.
4:30 - 6:00 P.M. Practice Session: Those not at the 1st practice will have priority to play their music.
Dinner on your own or organize small groups for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants near our studio. (We'll have numerous recommendations for you!)
Sunday, July 25:
9:00 - 10:00 A.M. (Optional) Zumba! Jump start your day with the best Zumba classes in the city! You'll look & feel like a dancer even if you're not! Get ready for tonight's Zumba Party! Optional fun for everyone! Only $10
Do Saturday 9am class & Sunday 9am class for $16
10:00 - 11:15 A.M. - Enjoy an optional Aerial Yoga class experience to relax & "get in the zone"! (no aerial or yoga experience necessary)
$20 Drop-In Fee
$16 for Aerial Awards participants
11:30 - 1:00 PM. - Practice Session Anyone who missed Saturday will have music priority.
1:00 - 5:00 P.M. - "Aerial Awards" Performances begin!
(Exact performance order will be emailed after registration end-date. Each performer will have a 6 min. warm-up in small groups with at least one of the apparatuses they will be performing on down.)
Following the performances will be an "Aerial Exchange" where participants who wish may take 2-5 minutes, (depending on number of participants & if time permits) to show or explain a new apparatus they are using or tell about a program they offer that might be of interest to other aerialists, for example a weekend Intensive or a camp or other type of training. This will help people connect and learn about ways to enhance their own Aerial program and training.
7:30 - 9:00 P.M. INTERNATIONAL AERIAL AWARDS SHOW
The "Aerial Awards" will be awarded and winners will perform their winning numbers in the event's celebration show.
Host studio & studio with most participants will also perform. (Studio with most participants will be notified by email after Registration end-date.)
Tickets to performance- $10.  "Aerial Awards" participants & their coaches are free!
9:15 - 10:00 P.M. ZUMBA PARTY!
End the "International Aerial Awards Weekend" with the most exciting dance party ever! No experience needed! Just join the fun!
FREE for Aerial Awards participants! $5 for all others
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MUSIC PROCEDURES: (For Practice Sessions)
Check in 1 CD for each event you are entering with your music recorded 1 time and labeled with your name, your event, and the length of time your music plays to the Music Table. You will be given a number that will be announced in order along with your name when it is your turn to practice. Take your pose at your apparatus and we will play your music when you are ready once through without stopping. (If there is a technical difficulty, you will have another chance but we can not start it over if you make a mistake or forget your routine - just proceed as best and safely as you can and try to run it again at the end or do a Sunday morning practice.) It is recommended you practice in your costume but it is not required. It is also highly recommended you bring 2 labeled copies of your music in case one doesn't play correctly.
CATEGORIES OF EVENTS:
Each performer will select a category, (event/s), in which they would like to perform. All events will be performed using Aerial Dance Over Denver's apparatuses. Performances will take place in the main part of the studio which has a padded (1 ¼ in) floor bordered by a wood floor. Additional mats are available. The back studio has a sprung dance floor covered with Harlequin black marley.
NOTE: Our ceiling height from the floor padding to the attachment point is 16.5 feet. Choreograph accordingly!
Age: Aerial Experience:
8-10 A. Less than 6 mo. experience
11-14 B. 6-12 mo. experience
15 - 19 C. 1-2 yrs. experience
20 - 29 D. 3-5 yrs. experience
30 -39 E. More than 5 yrs. experience
40 - 49 F. Professional
50 - 59 Male of Female
60+
Each apparatus listed below can be performed in the following categories: Please indicate your choice(s):
Entertainment: A performance meant to entertain.
Dramatic: A performance meant to create a strong emotion or mood in its viewers.
Comedy: A performance meant to make people laugh.
Character: The performer portrays a known character or creates an unknown character. May include speaking or singing.
Artistic: The performer uses their body and apparatus to create artwork. Someone with a lot of flexibility or unusual movements might choose this category.
Technique: Someone who excels in strength or technique and is able to make difficult movements look effortless might choose this category.
Interpretive: A piece of music will be played twice through for each interpretive event, then participants will be separated while each individual, team etc performs. Everyone will hear it only twice before performing to it. A fun event for everyone who likes to choreograph!
Spotlight: Lights will be dimmed and a spotlight will be on the performer!
Showmanship: The only category that permits the use of props. Props must not interfere with the safe use of the apparatus.
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DIVISIONS:
Each apparatus listed below can be used in any of these divisions. Please indicate your division on your Reservation Form.
Individual: Solo performance
Partners: One male, one female on the same piece of apparatus
Similar partners: Two females, (such as sisters, friends, mother /daughter) on one piece of apparatus or Two males, (such as brothers etc.)
Synchronized: Two people on separate apparatuses of the same type, (ie. fabric), perform in unison doing the same or complimentary moves.
Teams: 3 or 4 people, (studio or club teams, family members, friends) perform with each person on their
own apparatus, (not necessarily all of the same type). They may do the same or complimentary moves.
Note: If 50% of partners or a team have performed professionally this past year, both partners or the whole team may only sign up for the professional category.
APPARATUSES:
Single point trapeze
Static trapeze
Fabric, Non-stretch
Fabric, Medium stretch
Hoop/Lyra, single tab, solid, 37"
Hoop/Lyra, single tab with hand/foot loop, solid, 37"
Hoop/Lyra, double tab, hollow, 35"
Corde Lisse
Spanish Web with hand/foot loop
Static (Swing) Line
Double Static (Giant Swing) Line
Bungee Dance-double chord, (one on each side)
Bungee Dance-single chord
Aerial Net
Note: You may bring your own harness or use our padded harnesses for Static Line & Bungee events.
COSTUMES:
Costumes may be as simple or elaborate as you choose as long as they are non-slippery and fit closely enough that they won't get tangled in the apparatuses. Extremely brief costumes are not permitted! No sharp decorations that could snag fabrics are allowed. Keep in mind that costumes should enhance your performance rather than distract the viewer's, (or your) attention from the performance and they should never interfere with your safety.
PROPS:
Props are only allowed in the Showmanship category and must not interfere with the safe use of the apparatus.
MUSIC / PERFORMANCE LENGTH:
Music is of your own choice and may be with or without words. It must be 2:30 - 3:30 minutes. Timing of performance begins when music begins and ends when music stops. Movement must begin no later than 5 seconds after music begins and must end when music ends. It must be cut and recorded one time through on a CD labeled with your name, event, and length of time. Please bring a 2nd copy in case anything goes wrong. You will need a separate CD for each event entered.
COACH'S COMMENTS:
You will receive written coach's comments about what they felt was your strongest point and what they'd most like to see improved. This is an artistic event. Therefore, comments will emphasize creativity, presentation, musical expression, artistry, form, and beauty of movement rather than difficulty of movement.
AWARDS:
The coach(es) will award 5 awards for the following:
Most versatile performer
Most promising performer
Most creative performer
Most entertaining performer
Most inspired performer
ADDITIONAL RULES:
Coaching and spotting is allowed during practice sessions but not during the performances. To maintain high quality performances and for safety purposes, you are required to select moves that you can perform confidently without spotting.
It is allowed to begin and/or end off of the apparatus and even to be off of the apparatus between the beginning and end if your choreography relates to the apparatus. However, no more than a total of 45 seconds of your performance may be performed off the apparatus. Being "off the apparatus" is defined by having any part of your body supported by the floor.
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EVENT RESERVATION FEE:
Non refundable Reservation fee:
1st Event: $65 USD per person (ages 8 through adult)
Each additional event: $10 USD per person
Includes all above activities unless an additional fee is noted.
Questions: AerialAwards@AerialDanceOverDenver.com
Online reservation and the non-refundable reservation fee must be received by July 18, 2010. A late fee of $12 USD will be required for all later reservations and will be accepted only if space is available.
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CONFIRMATION:
Confirmation of payment received will be by email, so please be sure the email address you give us is correct! The schedule showing the time you warm-up and perform will be emailed to you on approximately July 20, 2010. Questions will be answered by email.
Everyone is invited to join us, so if you know someone who didn't get this info, please send it to them or send their info to us so we can include them. |
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SUMMER CAMP, CLASSES, & PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:
Come early if possible to enjoy Colorado & train at altitude or stay a week after! You are welcome to sign up for our 4th annual Aerial Circus Summer Camp and classes. See details at www.AerialDanceOverDenver.com
A limited number of private lessons are available with our outstanding instructors, so reserve your times upon arrival. Email AerialAwards@AerialDanceOverDenver.com to register for camp, classes or private lessons. Advanced payment confirms your reservation. You may view more about more of our instructors at: www.AerialDanceOverDenver.com
INSTRUCTORS:
Adrienne, with over 10 years experience in Aerial Arts, is versatile on many apparatuses and has a strong gift for teaching technique, grace, and strength. She performs throughout the US and is one of Colorado's most popular aerialists, having performed for sold out crowds at Red Rocks Amphitheater and numerous other venues. Hoop and Spanish Web are her specialty but she loves & does it all!
Megan, classically trained in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and various ethnic styles, is also a beautiful and versatile performer on numerous aerial apparatuses. She is a very inspirational and popular aerial instructor as well!
Alexandra, specializes in Fabric/Tissu and Contortion. She teaches gorgeous technique and performs throughout the US including Hawaii, Canada,and Europe, where she performed in Paris for thousands during her month long European tour! She is the Aerialist for De Votchka.
Linnea, a childhood equestrian with Olympic dreams, a writer, experimental performer, athlete and dreamer, Linnea looks for the unusual and spectacular. After entering the aerial world in 2004 with a focus on aerial fabrics, she trained with notable aerialists Fred Deb, Laura Stokes and Cohdi Harrel of Ricochet, Lara Paxton of the Aerialistas, and various teachers at The Seattle School for Acrobatics and New Circus Arts before training intensively at The New England Center for Circus Arts in Vermont.
In 2006, she Co-Founded Femme de Fabrique, a four member aerial troupe based in Olympia WA., later to become a duo act with aerial partner Tasa Anderson as the The Penny Dreadfuls.
Linnea's teaching style focuses on clean, precise technique in order to achieve ease and freedom for personal expression.
Private instruction is $65 USD / hour
$20 USD for each additional person for a duo or trio lesson
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LODGING / HOTEL:
Embassy Suites
7525 E Hampden
Denver, CO 80231
Ph: 303 696-6644
Fax: 303 337-6202
Email: DENHP_DS@Hilton.com
You'll enjoy your stay at the exceptionally lovely Embassy Suites, about ¾ mi. W. of Aerial Dance Over Denver. $99 inc. breakfast - Double or King. They have a glorious, huge tropical atrium with a waterfall and lush flowering plants and trees where you can hang out, eat, sit with a book and find peace & quiet. Beautifully furnished rooms with very large, comfy sitting rooms, some with stunning views of the Rockies!! Perfect for a family as there is plenty of space for an extra cot or two, (even 3). You'll relax to sleep to the sound of the atrium waterfall. Extremely friendly staff! Across from Whole Foods Market offering wonderfully fresh prepared healthful foods and groceries, as well as the beautiful Tiffany Plaza Shopping Center and Tamarac Square Shopping Center. Dozens of wonderful restaurants very nearby and of course fast ones too! Enjoy their pool and fitness room. You won't want to leave!
TRAVEL:
For your travel needs, I highly recommend Kim at:
Kim's World Travel
303-388-3813
Kim@kimsworldtravel.com
Ask for Kim. Her service and expertise are fabulous & I've never found a price on-line that she couldn't match or beat! She's open Saturdays as well. (Her work line also rings her home line - in case her clients have a problem somewhere in the world - so please be mindful of business hours in the Denver time zone if you are calling from another state or country!)
THINGS TO SEE AND DO in the DENVER AREA
and SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS!
Ocean Journey, Six Flags Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Botanical Gardens, The Denver Art Museum, The Denver U.S. Mint, the City park Zoo and outstanding Natural History Museum, the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Rocky Mt. National Park, Glenwood Springs with it's 2 block long hot mineral pool in the gorgeous Glenwood Canyon, Mount Evans with the world's highest paved road, the stunning Maroon Bells mountains in Aspen, Mesa Verde National Park with incredible Cliff Dwellings, historic homes and The Loop vintage train ride in Georgetown.
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If this event inspires us to grow, improve, and become our best while developing camaraderie, compassion, an appreciation of our own effort and accomplishments as well as the effort and accomplishments of others, then everyone who has participated will have been richly rewarded through Aerial Dance!
Promote spirit within your studio by coming out as a group and supporting each other!
Make plans now for this fun-filled weekend!
COME TRY IT! COME FLY IT!
Aerial Dance Over Denver
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FAQ's
Q - Do you have homestays? A - No, but you are welcome to ask if anyone would like to have you stay with them on Facebook.
Q - What if I am used to an apparatus that is different than what you have listed? A - If you want to bring it to show us during the Aerial Share time on Sunday afternoon, we'd love to see it. Perhaps we will add it for next year but it won't be part of this year's Aerial Awards since it hasn't yet been offered to everyone who will be signing up.
Q - If I don't know what one of your apparatuses is that you have listed, but it sounds similar to something I know or it sounds like something I'd like to try, what is the best thing for me to do? A - You may come arrange to try that apparatus in a class or a private lesson before the evet to see if you can use it as well as what you are used to using. Or use it in the practice sessions to get used to it.
Q - If I come early & really like one of your apparatuses that I didn't sign up for in advance, may I add it to what I'm already signed up to do? A - Yes, as long as there is time available, you may add an additional apparatus for $10.
Q - When I get there, if I find that I'm not comfortable on one of the apparatuses that I signed up to do, can I change my apparatus? A - We will attempt to let you change to another apparatus if you decide you want to and if it is possible without messing up the schedule. You will be allowed 1 change at no charge if it is reasonable & possible while adhering to our time schedule.
Q - Will I be refunded if I change my mind or can't attend? A - No, we regret that we can not put on a successful program such as this if we allow refunds after you have signed up. It is important to be able to count on the people who say they are coming so we can hire the necessary people to make this a fulfilling event for all of the participants. Bringing people together like this is a unique and extraordinary opportunity for the participants, and each person's participation makes this event all the more special!
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PAST EVENTS: Halloween's Haunted Aerial Show
Winter Carnival in the Air
Leprechaun's Magic Aerial Show & Party
March 15 & 16, 5:20 - 5:45pm
Free Aerial Show by our school-age students! Magical refreshments.
CIRQUE du SOLEIL TRAPEZE & FABRIC MASTER CLASSES!
MOTHER'S DAY - "High" Tea
Treat Mom to an Electrifying Aerial Performance & A Delightful High Tea!
AERIAL DANCE OVER DENVER's ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
STARLIGHT AERIAL PARTY
Aerial Dancing to live Beatles music provided by The Fables
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