About KSDA
Aerial Company Team
Thank you for your interest in our competitive Aerial company at Kelly's School of Dance & Aerial. We hope that our company will become a family and we look forward to welcoming you!
Frequently Asked Questions
At a competition, students put their skills to the test by performing routines on a stage in front of a panel of judges. The judges then calculate scores usually based on technique, performance and costume. The students are then able to come back to the studio and listen to the judges’ critiques and use them as a learning tool to improve on their technique. Again, the focus for us during competition is having fun and gaining the tools to become better aerialists in the long run.
For students who want a little more challenge, the extra performances and class opportunities are needed. In competition companies, students are working towards a common goal. Also, attendance is more important and, at times, mandatory. Since everyone is present in class nearly every week, there is faster progress. The sense of belonging to a team is also very
important. We do lots of team bonding inside and outside the studio. Company students are the only aerialists who have the opportunity to perform in our Christmas Show where they get to be leads. As well as, being leads in our end of season Spring Show!
Register for the auditions. Can’t make the audition date? Schedule a private lesson with Miss Tabitha.
YES! KSDA offers Monthly Parent Night Out fundraisers for company members 11+ to work and split the profit to go on their account to use for these various fees such as tuition, entry fees & costumes. For students of all ages, parents are encouraged to get together to organize fundraisers for the team, only those who participate will raise funds.
Requirements
All Ruby Company Members (will compete in):
1x – Group Sling Routine
1x – Group Acro Routine
Optional – Sling or Lyra/Trapeze Solos/Duets are optional & highly encouraged!!
All Ruby Company Members (will preform in):
1-2 Routines Christmas Show (+ a Lead Role)
1-2 Routines Spring Show (+ a Lead Role)
Local Festivals, Nursing Homes & Local Talent Shows!
The basic requirements are:
- 1 Aerial Summer Camp, Class or Workshop
- 1 Weekly 75 MIN Sling
- 1 Weekly 75 MIN Lyra/Trapeze Class
- 1 Weekly Company Rehearsals (Thursdays 4:00-5:00; sometimes 4:00-7:15 when shows are
close) - 1 Weekly 45 MIN Company Acro (Tuesday’s 7:00PM-7:45PM)
- Additional Company Dress Rehearsals
- 1–2 Competitions
- Local Talent Show(s)
- Fort Mill Christmas Parade
- KSDA Christmas Show
- KSDA Spring Year-End Shows
- Performance Intensive Workshop (TBA in September 2023)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Extra classes are not required but are always highly encouraged for those wishing to further
their training. Dance classes will help with learning rhyme, transitions and build technique for an
aerialist.
All Emerald Company Members (will compete in):
1x – Group Aerial Routine
1x – Group Acro Routine
1x – Trio Aerial Routine
Optional – Sling, Silks or Lyra/Trapeze Solos/Duets are optional & highly encouraged!!
All Emerald Company Members (will perform in):
1-2 Routines Christmas Show (+ a Lead Role)
1-3 Routines Spring Show (+ a Lead Role)
Local Festivals, Nursing Homes & Local Talent Shows!
The basic requirements are:
- 1 Aerial Summer Camp, Class or Workshop
- 1 Weekly 60-75 MIN Sling (or) Silk Aerial Class
- 1 Weekly 75 MIN Lyra/Trapeze Class
- 1 Weekly Company Rehearsals (Thursdays 5:00-6:00; sometimes 4:00-7:15 when shows are
close) - 1 Weekly 45 MIN Company Acro (Tuesday’s 7:00PM-7:45PM)
- Additional Company Dress Rehearsals
- 1–2 Competitions
- Local Talent Show(s)
- Fort Mill Christmas Parade
- KSDA Christmas Show
- KSDA Spring Year-End Shows
- Performance Intensive Workshop (TBA in September 2023)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Extra classes are not required but are always highly encouraged for those wishing to further
their training. Dance classes will help with learning rhyme, transitions and build technique for an
aerialist.
All Sapphire Company Members (will compete in):
2x – Group Aerial Routine
1x – Group Acro Routine
1x – Trio Aerial Routine
Optional – Sling, Silks or Lyra/Trapeze Solos/Duets are optional & highly encouraged!!
All Sapphire Company Members (will preform in):
1-2 Routines Christmas Show (+ a Lead Role)
1-3 Routines Spring Show (+ a Lead Role)
Local Festivals, Nursing Homes & Local Talent Shows!
The basic requirements are:
- 1 Aerial Summer Camp, Class or Workshop
- 1 Weekly 60-75 MIN Sling (or) Silk Aerial Class
- 1 Weekly 75 MIN Lyra/Trapeze Class
- 1 Weekly Company Rehearsals (Thursdays 6:00-7:15; sometimes 4:00-7:15 when shows are
close) - 1 Weekly 45 MIN Company Acro (Tuesday’s 8:00PM-8:45PM)
- Additional Company Dress Rehearsals
- 1–2 Competitions
- Local Talent Show(s)
- Fort Mill Christmas Parade
- KSDA Christmas Show
- KSDA Spring Year-End Shows
- Performance Intensive Workshop (TBA in September 2023)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Extra classes are not required but are always highly encouraged for those wishing to further
their training. Dance classes will help with learning rhyme, transitions and build technique for an
aerialist.
Other Considerations
In addition to the assigned company routines, aerialists have the option to do a solo, duet/trio or
small group routine (optional). These routines may pull aerialists from different levels. These
specialty numbers are for aerialists who are ready to make an additional commitment and who
possess the technical requirements needed for the choreography of each particular piece.
Please note indicating on your audition form that you would like to be considered for a solo,
duet/trio or small group. The competition fees are also higher for solos and duets/trios.
The Aerial Company will compete in 1-2 regional competitions. Each competition is scheduled over a weekend and will most likely be a 1 day competition. A detailed schedule is sent out 1 week prior to the competition. All aerialists are required to stay for KSDA’s routines and for the award ceremony.
The Aerial Company Team sets the highest standard of excellence at KSDA. With excellence comes discipline. We strive to instill a work ethic of discipline into our aerialist by honoring a dress code of: Black Legging, Black Leotard and Hair Neatly gelled or sprayed back into a Bun or Pony.
KSDA encourages all Gold Company Students ages 14+ to assist one or more weekly aerial classes at the studio! The Student Teacher Assistant Position is an incredible way to refresh terminology, learn how to teach and a fantastic reference to add to any future resume. After one full year of teacher assisting, high-school students receive an hourly minimum wage credit on their account per hour worked. Students ages 11+ can assist a younger acro classes.
We will be offering performing opportunities throughout the year at Fall Festivals, KSDA’s Christmas Show, ChristmasVille, Spring Festivals, and our Annual Show. These are great ways to get out there and share our love for aerial and Jesus with the community.
We will offer optional social activities throughout the year. As well as, everyone is paired with a team sister. Sisters are used to support and encourage each other throughout the season. Sisters will give each other gifts during the duration of the season. At our Christmas Show, at our Competition, and at the Spring Show.
Cost & Tuition
Cost will be different for every family due to different factors such as accumulative class time, siblings, etc. We are doing our best to reduce the cost for this upcoming season and will have more information soon.
4.5 HRS WEEKLY
- 75 MIN LYRA/TRAPEZE CLASS
- 75 MIN SLING CLASS
- 45 MIN COMPANY ACRO
- 60 MIN COMPANY REHEARSAL
4-4.25 HRS WEEKLY
- 75 MIN LYRA/TRAPEZE CLASS
- 75 MIN SLING (or) 60 MIN SILKS CLASS (depends on level)
- 45 MIN COMPANY ACRO
- 60 MIN COMPANY REHEARSAL
4.25 HRS WEEKLY
- 75 MIN LYRA/TRAPEZE CLASS
- 60 MIN SILKS CLASS (depends on level)
- 45 MIN COMPANY ACRO
- 75 MIN COMPANY REHEARSAL
$75 Company Jacket. All company members are required to purchase a company warm-up jacket to be worn at all competitions & events.
Company Costumes
When it comes to costumes we aim for them to be as fantastic as possible while also trying to save you money! For some routines, a costume fee of $100 will be required for all the costumes to be the same and will be chosen & ordered on our end. But there will also be instances where costumes descriptions will be sent out to each students based on their role/performance, and you will be able to purchase, make, borrow, or rent ($25) a costume (hence the name – DIY – Do It Yourself) All costumes must be approved by Miss Tabitha before purchase
RUBY Company Costumes
- 1x- Christmas Show (DIY)
- 1x- Group Aerial & Group Acro ($100)
- 1x- Spring Show (DIY or $100)
+costumes for recreational classes
**if your child is performing a solo/duet they will also need an additional costume (DIY)
- 1x- Christmas Show (DIY)
- 1x- Group Aerial & Group Acro ($100)
- 1x – Trio Aerial Routine (DIY)
- 1x- Spring Show (DIY or $100)
+costumes for recreational classes
**if your child is performing a solo/duet they will also need an additional costume (DIY)
- 1x- Christmas Show (DIY)
- 1x- 2 Group Aerial & Group Acro ($100)
- 1x – Trio Aerial Routine (DIY)
- 1x- Spring Show (DIY or $100)
+costumes for recreational classes
**if your child is performing a solo/duet they will also need an additional costume (DIY)
$75 Company Jacket. All company members are required to purchase a company warm-up jacket to be worn at all competitions & events.