Elite Acrobatics Virtual Competition

That’s Entertainment

Presents

“Elite Acrobatic Challenge”

Our Premiere Event will be a Worldwide Virtual Competition!

This event will award The Elite Acrobatics!
Top 10 announced in each age, level, & genre!

Setting a New Standard with Exceptional Competitor & Studio Experience: Our events are meticulously designed to become a top-tier destination for accordance, acrobatics, aerial arts, contortion, and more. We offer comprehensive rules defining each category, skill levels, age divisions, a user-friendly online registration portal, dedicated perks, special pricing & offers for studio directors. We will ensure an organized and timely schedule to create a smooth and efficient event, along with professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and energetic staff. There are dedicated perks for studio directors.

Our vision is to elevate these specialized disciplines by offering an unparalleled competitive experience that sets a new industry standard while fostering positive sportsmanship and a healthy, encouraging competitive spirit for all participants. Our focus is laser-sharp, ensuring a dedicated and expert platform for these incredible athletes. 

We are committed to continuous improvement, actively soliciting and utilizing feedback, prioritizing competitor safety above all else, fostering a strong community, and exploring international reach as a future goal.

Why Go Virtual: 

• No Travel, Hotel & Food Costs
• Use of own rigging and staging
• A less stressful environment by competing from your own home studio
• Discounted Pricing from Live events
• International schools/studios are accepted
• Independent, domestic, and international school/studio entries are accepted
• Video and/or audio critiques provided to all competitors
• An additional opportunity to compete and learn from qualified judges
• Last Chance qualifier for a TE Nationals (at this time, general competition rules apply for Nationals)
• Virtual Awards
• Physical Awards are provided for the Overall Highest Scoring routines in each level
• Raise Money for a Cause ( A portion of the viewing tickets will be donated to Spark Evolution & Spark’s “Light A Spark! Make a Difference” Studio Grant Program – WWW.SPARKEVOLUTION.ORG )

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
May 10th, 2026

RELEASED:
May 31st, 2026

Call for Questions or Details: 877-572-9415

Directors

Visit the Studio Directors page for studio information, school details, and studio fees.

Virtual Acrobatic Competition Introductory Pricing

VIRTUAL COMPETITION RULES & GUIDELINES

• You can ONLY REGISTER UNDER ONE ACCOUNT
• Please be advised that all entries registered under a school or studio submission cannot be registered independently for the same virtual event. (No Independent entries accepted at live events)
• Group Routines can only be submitted by a Studio, School, or Team, and not through an independent account.
• Current levels, ages, divisions, time limits, routine sizes & our general competition rules apply; https://thatsentertainmentpa.com/rules-and-regulations/#age-divisions
• Absolutely no coaching! (Teachers may place 6 & under competitors in position/on stage ONLY. NO COACHING ALLOWED)
• Props may be used in all genres
• Event schedules will be emailed to the email on file before the event date
• Entry Fees cover the processing of entries. No Refunds for any reason
• All videos must be uploaded correctly, following the instructions below (Failure to do so may result in point deductions and/or disqualification without refunds)
• By entering our Virtual Competition, you accept that all judges’ decisions are final
• TE is not responsible for any injuries that occur during the filming of these videos
• By participating in this event, you permit images to be used solely for That’s Entertainment, its partner companies, and sponsors for casting, promotional materials, and publications, including That’s Entertainment’s website, Social Media, Music Videos, Short Films, Event Recaps, Interviews, and more. I further agree to waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.
• Bad sportsmanship of any kind, in person or virtually, can be cause for disqualification without refund (This includes soliciting competitors)

Specialized Focus & Niche Genres:

Acro Dance: The core of our competition, emphasizing a seamless 50/50 blend of musicality, emotional expression, line, extension, and acrobatic movements within a dance context. Fluid transitions and artistic expression are paramount.

Acro Gymnastics: Floor routines with mainly gymnastics passes and little to no dancing. 

Acrobatics: For routines where the primary focus is acrobatics (approx. 80%), with dance elements as a secondary component (20%). This category will have a more gymnastics or sport acro feel, showcasing technical tumbling, balancing, and advanced skills.

Aerial Arts: Dedicated categories for Hoop/Ring, Silks/Fabric/Tissue, Trapeze, Cube, and Open aerial apparatuses, with a focus on strength, grace, technique, and creative integration with dance.

Baton: involves the skilled manipulation of a metal rod (a baton) in a coordinated routine, while simultaneously performing synchronized dance, gymnastics, and acrobatic movements to music.

Circus: A combination of multiple genres. May use slackline, hand balancing, performance art, etc. 

Contortion: Highlighting extreme flexibility, unique poses, balance, and control.

Partner Acro/Adagio: Highlighting advanced lifts, balances, and intricate partner work in duo/trio routines.

Beam & Hand Balancing: Specific categories for showcasing specialized skills in either beam or hand balancing.

Unrivaled Judging Excellence: 

– Featuring highly qualified judges, including, but not limited to, nationally and internationally recognized acrobatics specialists, former professional acrobatic dancers/gymnasts, choreographers, and more

-Strict policies are implemented to avoid conflicts of interest, such as judges not scoring routines from their own students, ensuring ultimate fairness

– Every routine will receive video critiques from our judges, providing invaluable feedback and opportunities for improvement

Scoring, Adjudication, Placement/TOP 1-3, 5, and/or 10: 

– Adjudication Tiers, Scoring per judge, Top 3 Titlist & Photogenics will follow standard TE competition Rules: https://thatsentertainmentpa.com/judging-criteria/

– Males and Females will be separated for solos only

– All routines will be adjudicated and announced

– “Top 3, 5, and/or 10” status, separated by age, level, and genre

– When alone in a genre, skill level, age division, and routine size, you must achieve a particular score to receive 1st place, or you will be adjudicated only: 

** Rising Star (265 or Higher) Shooting Star (275 or Higher) All Star (285 or Higher) **

– 1 Overall High Score awarded in each level (Ages 7-18 years, all routine sizes and genres combined & eligible) 

– Critiques & Scores can take 1-2 weeks to be uploaded to your registration account

Points Per Judge

Scores are based on three judges, with each judge awarding a maximum of 100 points, and a perfect score is 300.

Technique (including Difficulty & Safety): up to 30 points

Showmanship (including Performance/Artistry & Execution/Cleanliness): up to 30 points

Rhythm/Timing (including Musicality): up to 20 points

Choreography: up to 15 points

Overall Appearance: up to 5 points

Overall Appearance: encompasses general appearance, including age-appropriate costuming, makeup, tights, shoes, age-appropriate music, and moves. Points will be deducted for inappropriate costumes, music, or moves.

Meaningful Awards:

– Awards differ from our general competitions unless otherwise noted

– Virtual Certificates will be awarded and emailed for “Top 3” Photogenics & “Top 3, 5, and/or 10” routines (to be emailed) 

– Overall High Score receives a virtual certificate and a physical awards banner (to be mailed)

– Titles will receive a sash & Title PiN (to be mailed)

– Specialty Award Certificates may include, but are not limited to:

• All Access Passes (Best Choreography/Free entry into creative Master Challenge-details apply) 
• MVCs (Most Valuable Competitor per school- Free solo to a TE regionals, and potential other opportunities- details apply)
• EOTY (Entertainer Of The Year Cup- opportunity to compete for the cup at Nationals)
• Elite Team (opportunities to perform in our next music video or short film- details apply))
• Outstanding Technique
• Exceptional Acro Skill
• Artistry Award
• Judges’ Choice

(All Access Passes, MVCs, EOTY & Elite Team awards will follow standard TE competition Rules and must attend with a school to be eligible; https://thatsentertainmentpa.com/judging-criteria/)

– You must upload 1 to 2 photos from the uploaded routine that you would like to be featured on your award
– No uploaded photos, and you will receive general certificates only
– Your secondary photo will be used when and if you receive any Specialty or Overall High Score awards
– All awards can take up to 1 month to be mailed and or emailed

REGISTRATION

Independent Performers – Please Register here
Directors – Please refer to our Directors Only Page to start your registration here

• Once you have created an account, you will need to wait for a TE representative to activate it
• You will know your account is active when you receive an email from notify@tourprosoftware.com 
• Please provide a cell phone number
• All payments will be made on your Tour Pro Account
• Double-check all entries on your account; changes will not be accepted once schedules have been emailed
• You may apply any existing payments from postponed events towards virtual competitions TE will subtract those fees from your payments
• Any Certificates & Credits from previous events  can be used towards Virtual Events
• Double-check all entries on your account; changes will not be accepted once schedules have been emailed
• Be sure you register with your mailing address
• Your mailing address should be a location where you can receive items such as awards, boxes, and bulk packages
• TE will not be responsible for any fees charged on returned or re-sent items
• If you already have an account, please double-check your listed mailing address 
• TE will not be responsible for awards mailed to incorrect addresses that have been posted to your account

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

• Videos from previous competitions, recitals, or other performances are accepted
• Professional videos are not required 
• Videos can be recorded on any device you have and filmed in any environment
• Be sure videos are clear and accurately display all competitors
• Minimize background Items
• No other individuals should appear in the video besides the performer(s)
• Film your video with you facing the camera so the judges can properly critique
• Graphics, intros, and exits are not accepted
• All video submissions must be unedited with no splicing
• All videos must be uploaded to your registration account

HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

1. Video is identical to music uploads, except the file types are different.
2. All videos must be in one of the following file types: MOV, MP4, M4V, or HEVC.
3. The system will support a video file taken from a phone or a previous competition video, as long as it’s in the correct format.

***There are free video tools, such as Handbrake, that can help you change formats and reduce file size. *** Huge high-definition files do not help judge, and make it difficult to manage.

HOW TO UPLOAD PHOTOS

1. Click on the Photo icon to show the upload area.
2. Photos must be one of the following types: PNG, JPEG, JPG.
3. You can drag and drop the image directly onto the Photo container, or click the Upload link and navigate the file.
4. To replace the photo, simply drag and drop or click the Upload link again. Click the delete picture to remove the photo.

*** The icon of photos will change to include the checkbox when our photos are uploaded.

VIEWING EVENT

• The event & awards will be broadcast via ViewStub
• To view the event, a charge of $8 + service fees per ticket is required
• A Portion of Ticket Sales will be donated to Non-Profit Spark Evolution & its Grant Program, as stated above
• The event will be recorded & can be viewed on your viewstub.com account for up to 25 days
• Viewstub.com will require you to have a free viewstub.com account to view any events supported by viewstub.com
• If you have attended a past TE Event using Viewstub, you can log back into your account and purchase your donation-based ticket