WDM Virtual AERIAL
COMPETITION
 World Dance Movement – The International Virtual Aerial CompetitionÂ
will provide the opportunity for aerialists from around the world to receive constructive feedback from top international-renowned judges and to share their passion for the aerial artform with aerialists and enthusiasts globally.Â
Join The Virtual Aerial Competition 2026!
Date of Broadcast: February 14, 2026
Last Day to Register & Upload videos: Jan 14, 2026
How It Works:
- Video Submission: You upload your video(s).
- Judging: Our panel of judges will review your submission and provide recorded vocal feedback, available after the competition concludes.
- Live Broadcast & Award Ceremony:Â On February 14, 2026, all entries will be broadcast live (without the comments from the judges), followed by a pre-recorded Award Ceremony where we’ll announce the winners.
WHERE & WHEN -WEB BROADCAST ONLINE ONLY:
February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
8 AM PST | 11 AM EST | 5 PM Italy TIME
We will broadcast LIVE all the video entries in the STUDENT, JUNIOR, SENIOR & PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISIONS
The Award Ceremony, plus the WDM Overall Top Cash Prize awards, will be at the end of the competition for all ages
FEBRUARY 2026 BROADCAST, PROGRAM & RESULTS:
CLICK HERE : TO WATCH THE FEBRUARY 14, 2026 COMPETITION (The link will be live the day of the event & until March 14, 2026 to enjoy!)
CLICK HEREÂ :Â FEBRUARY 14, 2026 – AERIAL COMPETITIONÂ PROGRAMÂ
CLICK HEREÂ :Â FEBRUARY 14, 2026 – TOP 3 IN EACH CATEGORYÂ
CLICK HEREÂ :Â FEBRUARY 14, 2026Â –Â TOP 10 IN EACH CATEGORYÂ
CLICK HEREÂ :Â FEBRUARY 14, 2026 – TOP OVERALL 100Â
* For your personal results, log into your account at worlddancemovement.danceccompgenie.com and download your judges critiques and scores. They will be available for you from February 15 until April 5, 2026.
Great Job everyone!!!
CELEBRITY JUDGES: Each participant will be receive constructive feedback from 2 of the judges!
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- You may upload videos from any show or competition up to 18 months old.
- Videos can be filmed in a studio, home or outdoor setting.
ENTRY FEES: Student/Junior/Senior
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SOLO - $50 (Early Bird Price)
(Regular price starts December 1, 2025 / $65 per entry) -
DUO: $40 / per aerialist (Early Bird Price)
(Regular price starts December 1, 2025 / $55 per aerialist)
ENTRY FEES: Pre-Professional
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SOLO - $70 (Early Bird Price)
(Regular price starts December 1, 2025 / $85 per entry) -
DUO: $60 / per aerialist (Early Bird Price
(Regular price starts December 1, 2025 / $75 per aerialist)
Registration fee: one-time $4.75 per aerialist per event
AGE CATEGORIES:
The competitor’s ages are calculated from January 1, 2026 WDM reserves the right to ask for proof of age. In all solo categories, aerial competitors must enter in the category for their age:
- STUDENT: 7-10 years old
- JUNIOR: 11-14 years old
- SENIOR: 15 years old and over
- PRE-PROFESSIONAL: 14 years old and over (the pre-professional category is for either teachers or aerialist who get paid for jobs/events or are under contract. This category is also for aerialists who win a competitions all the time.
AERIAL CATEGORIES:
- SILK
- HOOP
- HAMMOCK
- TRAPEZE
- POLE
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STRAPS
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ROPE
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OPEN - including Spansets, Chains, Sphere, Cube, Swinging Pole etc.
 PARTICIPANTS: All nationalities are welcome to participate in the WDM International Virtual Aerial Competition 2026
AWARDS
OVERALL TOP CASH PRIZES FOR HIGHEST SCORE - PRE-PROFESSIONAL
- OVERALL TOP SCORING AERIAL SOLOIST: $150
- OVERALL TOP SCORING AERIAL DUO: $200
OVERALL TOP CASH PRIZES FOR HIGHEST SCORE -STUDENT/JUNIOR/SENIOR (all 3 age groups combined)
- OVERALL TOP SCORING AERIAL SOLOIST: $100
- OVERALL TOP SCORING AERIAL DUO: $150
SCHOLARSHIP PRIZES
- The First, Second and Third place winners in each category and each level will receive their WDM Placement Certificate Award by email.
- The First and Second place SOLO & DUO winners will receive a WDM Placement Certificate Award and a Special Scholarship to WDM Italy 2026 or to another International Aerial Event or program by email.
- All dancers will receive an electronic WDM Competition Certificate of Participation via email. Every participant will receive as a gift, the Complete Forster Structural Program-Strength and Flexibility (retail value $29.99).
NOTE: Prizes may vary if there are less than 10 entries in any age group and division/category. The cash prizes will be discounted incrementally. We will combine categories if there are less than 10 entries in any category and style. We will never combine age groups. However, for example, we may combine ‘SOLOS’ from STUDENT Silk, Hoop, Hammock, Trapeze, Pole, Straps, Rope, Open etc. if there are not enough solos in any category. Or we may even combine SOLO & DUO in any category / age level, if we do not have enough entries. The Cash prizes will be the largest possibility of the entries combined .
A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!
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