AERIAL COMPANY
The Ignite Competition Aerial Team is where passion meets performance. Designed for dedicated aerialists ready to take their skills to the next level, this elite program focuses on advanced technique, strength, choreography, and stage presence. Team members train with discipline and creativity, preparing to showcase their talents at regional and national competitions. At Ignite, we don’t just train—we perform, compete, and inspire.
Frequently Asked Questions
At competitions, aerialists have the exciting opportunity to showcase their skills by performing routines on stage in front of a panel of experienced judges. These judges evaluate each performance, typically scoring based on technique, artistry, and costume.
After the competition, students return to the studio to hear the judges’ constructive feedback, which serves as a valuable learning tool to help them refine their technique and grow as aerialists.
For us, the heart of competition is about having fun, building confidence, and gaining the skills needed to become stronger, more expressive aerialists over time.
For aerialists seeking an extra challenge, participating in additional performances and classes is essential. In our competition companies, aerialists work together toward a shared goal, creating a strong sense of teamwork and commitment.
Because attendance is highly encouraged—and sometimes mandatory—students benefit from consistent, focused training, which leads to faster progress and stronger skills. Being part of a close-knit team also fosters friendships and a supportive environment, both inside and outside the studio, through regular team bonding activities.
Company members have the exciting opportunity to take center stage as the leads in our end-of-season Spring Show, showcasing their hard work and growth.
Register for the auditions happening on June 7th.
During Choreography Week, aerialists dive into a deeply immersive and creative experience, collaborating closely with their coaches to select the perfect music and develop a captivating theme for their routines—specifically, one solo and one duet.
This hands-on week is dedicated to the art of storytelling through aerial dance, encouraging each aerialist to discover and express their unique artistic voice by creating original choreography.
Over four focused and dynamic days, aerialists will balance rigorous practice with fun, teamwork, and creative exploration, refining their movements and sequences to perfection.
The week culminates in a special parent preview, where families can celebrate the hard work and creativity poured into these routines.
It’s essential that aerialists come prepared to take initiative, showing independence and a strong creative mindset, as these pieces will become a core part of their performance repertoire—rehearsed weekly during company class in preparation for the competition season.
Fundraising & Team Spirit
We’re looking for a passionate and organized parent volunteer to take the lead as our Fundraising Coordinator for IDA's Aerial Company Team. This important role helps ensure our aerialists have the resources they need to soar—covering costs for competitions, costumes, equipment, and special events.
Role Overview:
As Fundraising Coordinator, you will spearhead creative and fun fundraising initiatives that bring our aerial company family together and help support our team’s goals. Your efforts make a direct impact on the experience and opportunities available to our dancers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events and campaigns throughout the season
- Collaborate with studio leadership to align fundraising goals and initiatives
- Communicate clearly with families about fundraising opportunities and progress
- Coordinate volunteers and delegate tasks to ensure smooth event execution
- Track fundraising income and assist with budget updates
- Encourage positive team spirit and family involvement through fundraising activities
Ideal Qualities:
- Enthusiastic and motivated to help support the team
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively with parents and studio staff
- Creative with ideas for engaging the aerial community
- Committed to fostering a positive and Christ-centered environment
If you’re ready to help our Aerial Company reach new heights and have fun doing it, we’d love to have you on board! Please reach out to Melanie at ignitedancearts@gmail.com
Team Spirit Coordinator
Role Overview:
The Team Spirit Coordinator is a parent volunteer who plays a key role in building community, encouraging team bonding, and supporting a positive and Christ-centered atmosphere among company dancers and families. This person helps plan and organize social events, team outings, and small celebrations throughout the year.
Responsibilities:
- Organize team bonding events (e.g., back-to-dance parties, holiday get-togethers, post-competition dinners, etc.)
- Coordinate parent-led gifts or cards for teachers, choreographers, and teammates for special occasions
- Help welcome new company families and foster inclusion among dancers and parents
- Plan small surprise treats or goodie bags before competitions (optional, can be group-led)
- Assist with group meals or meetups during competition weekends (as studio schedule allows)
- Serve as a cheerleader for positivity and unity, promoting grace, encouragement, and Christ-like attitudes on and off the stage
- Liaise with studio leadership to ensure all activities align with studio values, schedules, and guidelines
Ideal Qualities:
- Friendly, organized, and dependable
- A heart for building community and encouraging others
- Enjoys planning and bringing people together
- Respectful of all families, dancers, and studio leadership
Other Considerations
Aerialists will compete in 1- 3 routines. Choreography will be set during Choreography Week
The Aerial Company will participate in 2–3 regional competitions throughout the season. Nationals are optional for students who qualify. There is an option to compete virtually.
Each event typically takes place over a weekend and may span two days. A detailed performance schedule will be provided approximately one week before each competition.
All aerialists are expected to remain for all IDA routines and attend the awards ceremony to support their team and represent our studio with unity and professionalism.
At IDA, the Aerial Company Team upholds the highest standard of excellence at IDA. We believe in the importance of discipline and aim to cultivate a strong work ethic among our aerialists. This is reflected in our dress code, which includes wearing black leggings, a class code leotard, and neatly styling hair in a bun or ponytail, or braid.
IDA encourages all Company aerialists ages 14 and up to apply for a Student Teacher Assistant position. Assisting in weekly aerial classes is a valuable opportunity to:
- Reinforce technique and terminology
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Gain hands-on experience in teaching
- Build a strong reference for future resumes and college applications
After completing one full year of assisting, high school students will begin receiving minimum wage credit per hour worked, applied directly to their studio account.
Students ages 10 and up are also welcome to apply to assist in preschool and kindergarten-level aerial and acro classes, helping guide our youngest aerialists with care and encouragement.
We will be offering performing opportunities throughout the year at Fall & Spring fundrasier shows, Shakin in the Shell, Berryville Christmas Parade and our Annual Show. These are great ways to get out there and share our love for aerial and Jesus with the community. Aerial Company members will play the lead roles for our Year-End Spring Show. Auditions for certain roles will take place in the Fall & rehearsals will happen during a combined class through show weekend.
Cost & Tuition
Aerial company team members are required to take ONE weekly class, and one weekly rehearsal that combines strength & conditioning. There is an option to add one more class per week at a discount.
Aerial Team monthly tuition- $200-$220/month
Company Jacket – $100 (One-Time Purchase)
All company members are required to purchase an official IDA Company Warm-Up Jacket, personalized with their name. This jacket is a one-time purchase and must be worn at all competitions and studio events to promote unity and represent our team with pride.
Choreography Week– ONE routine included in dancers team fee, additional costs TBD
Competition Fees-
2-3 Competitions (entry fees vary per competition, average cost is $200-275 per solo/duet per competition)
Recital Fees
Please check our aerial page for Recital Fees.
Christmas Parade is required and may require a $25 Christmas Sweatshirt.
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— Erin A.
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