Welcome to the Aerial Arts Society competition series!
Are you curious about competing? Are you ready to share the art of your movement?
Allow us to guide you.
We understand that competing and performing is nerve wracking.
We want to best assist you in order for you to enjoy the creation process
of training and performing your spectacular competition piece(s).
NO video submission required.
We believe everyone has a right to share their art.
We are an inclusive community that promotes a positive environment for all persons involved.
Our competitions are open to ages 7 and up, separated by age divisions for kids and adults. There are options to perform with out competing, on apparatuses both known and uncommon speciality. Doubles and groups welcome along with solo competitors and performers, and even a $1,000 CASH PRIZE for 1st Place PRO DIVISION WINNER.
As artists, athletes, aerialists, and patrons of the arts, we founded this organization in order to cultivate a safe space for creation, performance, and celebration of movement. The purpose of our competition series is to bring together the aerial arts community in a supportive and constructive manner.
We strive to provide constructive feedback in order to
help participants better hone their skill sets and performance abilities.
To Our Aerialists, Performers, Competitors, and Volunteers:
Aerial Arts Society promises a safe, warm and professional environment
that cultivates growth as athletes, performers, aerialists, and artists.
We share with you the same love for this sport, this art, this passion.
We want to promote camaraderie, good sportsmanship and inclusivity.
Our judges match the same energy, integrity, and encouragement we provide.
We promise to create competitive events with positive experiences
and memories for everyone involved.
To Our Studio Owners, Coaches, & Instructors:
Aerial Arts Society is committed to providing an open line of communication and transparency,
easy online registration, a payment plan for competitors in need,
fair judging, and studio incentives for studios of all sizes in any region.
To Our Parents and Families:
Aerial Arts Society promises to provide a kind, professional, and uplifting environment.
Our goal is to create a platform that enhances performer, competitor, and overall character growth. But most importantly, we promise to take care of your children as if we coached them ourselves.
Competitors, this is your moment. Allow us to be a part of it.
We’d truly be honored to do so.
Warmly,
Lisette Sanchez & Jerjan N. Alim
Aerial Arts Society Founders and Aerial Sports & Arts Advocates
My name is
Lisette Sanchez
Hi everyone,
I’m truly honored to share a bit of my journey with you, and I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about it.
For me, the Aerial Arts Society represents the perfect blend of two of my greatest passions: theatre and performative sports.
I’ve been performing in one way or another since I was five—starting with the accordion, then joining the choir at seven, playing volleyball at ten, and finally becoming deeply immersed in theatre at thirteen. My journey has always been about expressing myself, whether through music, sports, or storytelling.
In 2018, after years of staying active and dedicating myself to volleyball, I found myself looking for a new challenge—something that resonated with me on a deeper level. That’s when I discovered aerial arts. I took my first class at a nearby studio, where I met my now co-founder. From that very first class, I was hooked. Aerial quickly became my creative outlet, pushing me both physically and mentally. After a long day at work, I couldn’t wait to head to class and immerse myself in the art form.
With my background in performance, I have a deep appreciation for the dedication and preparation that goes into bringing an act to life on stage. Performing aerials gave me unique insight into the pressures and thrills of live performance, and it only deepened my love for the creative process. I adore every part of it—from choosing the perfect song, to developing a character, designing a costume, and choreographing a routine. Every challenge along the way brings immense joy and fuels my creative spirit.
Over the years, I’ve also been involved in several volleyball tournaments, always looking for ways to push myself and elevate my performance. But when it came to aerial arts, I realized that opportunities to compete in a grand theatre setting were limited, especially with the onset of the pandemic. That’s when my co-founder and I decided to take matters into our own hands.
As an event and travel planner, I saw an opportunity to merge all my passions into one venture: creating a unique and welcoming space where aerialists could come together to showcase their talent. This project allows me to combine my love for performance, my appreciation for creative expression, and my professional skills. My goal is simple—to build an inspiring environment where aerialists can shine and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.
My name is Jerjan N. Alim
Thank you for taking the time to explore our site and learn about what we do and who we are.
I’m a Long Beach native with a lifelong background in performance, competition, and the arts. I began competing in ice skating at age 4, then moved on to piano, singing, and various performance arts competitions.
In recent years, I’ve focused on aerial arts, competing and performing in numerous shows.
For me, the true triumph isn’t about winning—it’s about executing a performance that fills me with pride. I know the challenges of months of training for just a few minutes on stage, the long days, and the self-doubt. But more than anything, I know the joy of sharing our love for movement and celebrating the achievements of body, mind, and spirit.
Growing up as a competitor taught me discipline, determination, and, most importantly, the value of grit, sportsmanship, and camaraderie—qualities I carry into my work and life. Although I shifted focus to musical and business arts in my later years, I always felt something was missing—movement.
I started aerial arts in 2013. It was a tough journey—months of struggling to climb, even longer to invert, and battling motion sickness. There were times I quit, but my stubbornness kept me coming back. I vowed to perform and compete one day, and now, I spin faster than I ever imagined.
In 2015, I began working as an intern at my local studio, eventually co-owning a pole and aerial studio in Santa Fe Springs in 2017, where I met my now co-founder. After our lease ended in 2020 and the pandemic hit, we were forced to close, but I look back on that time with gratitude.
It taught me invaluable lessons about the roles of studio owners, students, coaches, and competitors.
Today, I’m proud to have earned a few medals, gained insider experience, and still have a burning passion for aerial arts. I want to see this community and industry grow, and I’m honored to be one of your co-founders.
My love for this sport and art form runs deeper than words can express. Thank you for trusting us with your journey.