Elevate Pro - Aerial Competition

Congratulations to Ayumi Akashi for becoming the image of Elevate Pro Aerial 2026!

Each Year we choose a favorite artist to represent the upcoming competition and grace our logo. Ayumi was scouted at the Viva Fest in 2025 and awarded a $1,000 scholarship to attend the Elevate Pro Aerial Competition. Ayumi won another $750 in cash prizes at Elevate and multiple contract offers. Ayumi is not only an incredibly talented performer, but her professionalism and warm spirit made her a favorite to work with.

Congratulations and best wishes for your bright career ahead, Ayumi.

Congratulations Elevate Pro 2025 winner Darcy Biddle!
Aida $500 Cash Shining Star Award, Elevate $250 Cash Prize and Contract Offer From Aida

Congratulations Elevate Pro 2025 winner Michael Radiff! Contract Offers with Aida & Carnival

Elevate Pro 2025 winner Michael Prestgard! Currently on Contract with Aida

Elevate Pro 2025 winners Franklin Mendoza & Michael Radiff!
Contract Offers with Aida & Carnival

Elevate Pro 2025 winner Franklin Mendoza!
Contract Offers with Aida, Carnival & On the Fly

2025 Elevate Pro winner Ayumi Akashi!
Elevate $250 Cash Prize Award
Aida $500 Cash Shining Star Award
Elevate $700 Travel Reimbursement
Currently on Contract with Aida
Contract Offers from Carnival & On the Fly

Once an intimate pro-aerial competition with significant hiring opportunities, Elevate Pro Aerial has officially transitioned into a professional artist audition showcase. Artists are not just competing for a cash prize, they are auditioning for contracts and the opportunity to launch their performance career.

Elevate registration is open to professional level artists 17 and over. Artists must be willing and ready to travel, already hold or be willing to secure a passport (and/or visas if needed).

Registration is limited. Elevate is an intimate event and video or Instagram submissions of artist performance level are required in order to confirm registration.

DO NOT register for Elevate if you are not actively interested in securing a contract as a professional artist.

Elevate judges are working industry professionals in a position to hire/request specific artists or place artists in current productions. This year we anticipate hosting Pro-Show judges from Aida, International Casting Agency, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Carnival Cruise Lines, RWS Global and On the Fly Productions.

Congratulations Kylie Vance .n.vance on winning the Elevate Pro Aerial Lyons Straps Award at Elevate Pro Aerial 2025 in the Straps & Loops Division! Thank you to Lyons Straps for donating a beautiful and velvety pair of your amazing straps. Kylie sets a record at Elevate Pro, which is a Pro Level Audition/Competition 16+. Kylie, at just 14 years old, was permitted to compete as solo straps after competing in the Pro category at the Viva Fest. “She was on Fire!’, said one of the casting executives. We can’t wait to see you next year Kylie, at Elevate Pro 2026!
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Congratulations Darcy Biddle for winning the AIDA Shining Star cash award for the aerial “other” division at Elevate Pro Aerial, presented by Christoph Seusens, Head of Casting at AIDA Cruise Lines. Darcy presented an innovative rope routine choreographed to perform Spanish Wed as the web setter. Congratulations Darcy!

Congratulations Ayumi Akashi () for winning the AIDA Shining Star cash award for fabric/hoop/trapeze division at Elevate Pro Aerial, presented by Christoph Seusens, Head of Casting at AIDA.