Aerials students, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here – Aerials SHINE 2025 Competition back, bigger and better than ever. This isn’t just any event; it’s our annual in-studio competition to showcase your talent, hard work, and passion on stage. Aerials SHINE is your opportunity to step into the spotlight, dazzle the judges, and show everyone what you’ve got. It’s a celebration of the incredible skill and dedication within our TPR community, and your chance to be a part of something truly spectacular.

Your Road to Aerials SHINE 2025 Competition: Key Dates

Applications Now Open!

It all starts here! Applications for Aerials SHINE 2025 from Wednesday 11 December. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, in hoops, silks or trapeze –  this is your chance to register your interest. Enter your details, including your current level and chosen apparatus on this form.
Note: Only students with an active membership are able to apply.

Applications Close: Sunday 5 January, 2025

Don’t miss the deadline! Submit your application by Sunday 5 January to get in your expression of interest. There is no cost to apply. No Heats/Auditions will occur for this event; however students may be required to submit a short video of their routine and/or skills to determine that their chosen level is appropriate for the competition. Entries will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

Finalists Announced: Friday 10 January, 2025

The big reveal! On Friday 10 January, we’ll announce who’s moving on to the finals. If you make the cut, get ready to show the judges why you deserve to compete in Aerials SHINE 2025.
Note: Total divisions offered and split of division levels will be determined based on the number or entries.

Tickets On Sale: Monday 13 January, 2025

Don’t let your friends and family miss out! Tickets go on sale on Monday 13 January and always sell out fast. Ticket and venue pricing information will be released shortly.

Showtime: Saturday 8 February, 2025

Finals Day! On Saturday 8 February all your hard work culminates in an epic night of performances. It’s the biggest event of the year for our aerials program on The Pole Room Calendar – get ready to shine stage.

Proposed Divisions (subject to change)

• Beginner Lyra/Hoop
• Open Lyra/Hoop
• Beginner Silks
• Open Silks
• Beginner Trapeze
• Open Trapeze

Final Notes 
Definition of beginner/open will be determined based on number of entries and current level of TPR students at time of expression of interest. Video submission prior to finals may be required to demonstrate that students are entering the correct level. All Aerials SHINE 2025 applicants must hold a current TPR membership from time of form submission to competition date. Rules and Competition Guidelines will be released in the The TPR Tribe Facebook Group closer to the time, and tricks should only be performed from the current level and TPR syllabus. Students may be asked to move from the Beginner to Open Category at the discretion of TPR.

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