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.
Paid registrations received before October 31st will receive 1 discounted ticket to the World Circus Arts Championships.
All Competitors receive:
VIVA Fest T-shirt
Personalized feedback from 3 judges
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! This does not include setting your equipment, if your equipment takes extra time, please email us ASAP. info@thevivafest.com
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.
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.
Spreadsheet of division information
Coaches must pre-register by Jan 31st
Refunds allowed through Dec. 31 (minus paypal fees)