Question 1

What does La Folie mean?

Accepted Answer

La Folie is a French word that means madness, crazy and love. Which is the perfect way to describe aerial dance.

Question 2

Which apparatuses can compete in La Folie Aerial Championships?

Accepted Answer

La Folie is a silks/tissu based competition with open apparatus divisions. 
 
We accept any apparatus with a single hanging point. This includes lyra, trapeze, net, hammock, rope, chains and cube with in our performance and duo divisions.

Question 3

Is La Folie Aerial Championships affiliated with a studio?

Accepted Answer

No. La Folie is a completely independant and unbiased competition.

Question 4

How much does it cost to enter La Folie?

Accepted Answer

To submit you audition video it costs $25 per division you enter.
Once you have been accepted into La Folie there is a $50 competitor fee.

Question 5

How do you win the national titles?

Accepted Answer

When you compete you get a score. The highest scores across all competitions will be awarded the National titles for first, second and third place.

Question 6

Can I apply for multiple divisions?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. 
You can apply for one silks division, one performance division and the duo division.

Question 7

How many judges are there at La Folie?

Accepted Answer

There are three judges at every competition.

Question 8

Does a judge score their own students who are competing?

Accepted Answer

No. We get a list of students they have taught in the previous three months and provide a stand in judge for those performances.

Question 9

Who provides the apparatus?

Accepted Answer

Each competitor needs to bring their own apparatus for their performance.
Please put a name tag on it.

Question 10

Can I have a support person backstage?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can have one support person back stage with you. But they will need to purchase a ticket to watch the show.

Question 11

When will I recieve the judges feedback?

Accepted Answer

Please allow two weeks to recieve the judges feedback after performing. If it's been two weeks and you still haven't recieved it email info@lafolie.com.au

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