Join us in San Marcos, California, for a friendly aerial competition and practice event! De Leon Fall Fest™ is your casual companion to the premier De Leon Cirque Fest™ (Feb 16-21, 2027) – designed for local artists at compulsory, novice, and student levels to build skills, connect with peers, and enjoy a supportive environment without high-stakes pressure.
Registration Is OPEN – Register Here
Participant Entries:
Compulsory (Pre-choreographed routine on silks or lyra): $75
- Set routine (everyone competes the same routine on silks or lyra) – a link to the choreography will be found here
- 2 min routine with up to 4 performers on stage – one judge per performer
- Judged on form/execution/technique
- Same compulsory routines as the Viva Fest & De Leon Cirque Fest™ for consistency throughout the competition season
Download Compulsory silks music
Download Compulsory Hoop Music
Novice: $90 per act
- Under 150 seconds (2.5 min)
- Must be on apparatus for at least 80% of routine
- Judged not on difficulty – judging is based 50% on character/artistry and 50% on form/execution/technique.
Student: $100 per act
Student Group acts: Duo ($75pp), Trio ($60pp), more than 3 in act ($50pp)
*rigging must be approved for trios +*
Under 180 seconds (3 min)
Must be on apparatus for at least 80% of routine
Judging criteria:
Up to 30 points possible – up to 10 points based on difficulty, up to 10 points based on character and artistry and up to 10 points based on form, execution and technique.
>> No neck hangs
>> No full release moves
Purchase Spectator Tickets Here (coming soon)
Purchase more than 2 tickets and a 10% discount will automatically be applied.
Competitors are welcome to attend each session to cheer on friends and fellow performers (no ticket needed) – seating prioritized for paid ticket holders.
De Leon Fall Fest™ is an immersive weekend dedicated to connection, education, and growth within the aerial and cirque community. Coaches and studio owners can take advantage of focused workshops designed to enhance teaching techniques, program development, and athlete progression.