EMERGING CATEGORY

The Emerging Pro category is open to individuals who currently have some professional work experience but may still regularly train under the guidance of a coach. Emerging artists are striving to become full time professional entertainers. 

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Paid registrations received before October 31st will receive 1 discounted ticket to the World Circus Arts Championships.

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All Competitors receive:

VIVA Fest T-shirt

Personalized feedback from 3 judges

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Solo, Duo, Trios: Emerging Pro division are allowed a maximum time of  3.5 minutes

Groups of 4 or more are allowed a maximum performance time of 4.5 minutes

Participants will not be penalized if they do not use their full allotted performance slots

Emerging pro division will receive rehearsal time of 3 minutes

Time limits include getting set for your performance & climbing off the equipment & final bows. Please plan accordingly or deductions will be taken on your performance!

 

All members of a duo, trio or group act must register and pay individually to compete

​(see example Emerging Artist category routines in video below)

SOLO - $250 

DUOS - $175 each performer

TRIOS -$135 each performer

GROUP 4+ $105 each performer (4 1/2 min act time allowed)

(2 acts receive 10% off both acts price, 3 acts receive 15% off all 3 acts)

Groups with over 6 people contact us for registration outside of the system.

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Click here to register as a performer (if you have filled out a registration form, click here​ for the cart to pay for your acts)

Please double check: only 1 performer's payment per cart is allowed and registration MUST accompany payment to be valid. 

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Spreadsheet of division information

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Coaches must pre-register by Feb 22nd

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Refunds allowed through Dec. 31  (minus paypal fees)