ANIMA: Unleash the Wild Divine
Beast House Year 12 Anniversary Show
July 4, 2026 | 7PM | The Theatre at @solaireresort
Directed by @joeabuda
Enrollment opens on March 15.
International Aerial Cup 2026 is honored to have @johnnyvi84 as part of this year’s judging panel.
An internationally recognized pole and aerial athlete, Johnny serves as Head Coach of the Philippine Pole & Aerial Team, owner of Defy Gravity Pole & Aerial Studio, and Dance Captain at Okada Manila. With years of experience in performance and coaching, he is known for bringing both technical expertise and artistry to the stage.
Viveka Ma, founder of @airstarsarts — one of the world’s most prestigious pole and aerial competitions — joins the International Aerial Cup 2026 as one of our esteemed judges!
Based in China, Viveka is a celebrated aerial artist, champion, and the first certified intermediate and senior XPert coach in China. She won the South Korean Pole Dancing Championship in 2015 and founded the Asian Aerial Dance Association the same year.
Since 2016, she has served as Chairman and Head Organizer of Airstars Competition, continuing to shape the global aerial arts community.
We are proud to have @superstrongjeremy , founder of Changsha Axis Air Art and UPSC (Unique Pole Star Championships), international pole & aerial champion, and respected judge as part of the International Aerial Cup 2026 judging panel.
Jeremy is a multiple-time international titleholder, including 2025 IPSF Argentina Champion in Flying Pole, Aerial Silk, and Aerial Hoop, IPC Pole Fit Champion (2018), Japan Pole Sports Open Champion (2016), and multiple CPSC & KPSC championship titles. He also became the first Chinese athlete ranked at the World Pipe Championship in London (2016).
Beyond competition, he has served as a judge for major events including SIPS Korea, PCS, and BIPC Busan, and continues to contribute to the industry as a performer and educator in pole and aerial arts.
Welcoming @kayleenortiz , a movement artist, international pole & aerial champion, and Creative Director of Polecats Manila to International Aerial Cup 2026.
A respected figure in the Philippine aerial and pole community, Kayleen is an accomplished competitor, coach, and international judge who has trained and mentored award-winning aerial athletes across the country.
The judging panel of International Aerial Cup 2026 wouldn’t be complete without @ohis_nic .
An international pole & aerial champion from Malaysia, Nic Tang has earned multiple titles across Asia and the USA, including Overall Champion at the China International Pole & Aerial Championship 2013 and Men’s Aerial Hoop Champion at the Philippines Aerial Cup 2018. A certified Pole Theatre judge and Head Judge of Airstars Championship since 2017, he brings years of competitive and judging experience to the stage.
International Aerial Cup welcomes @sallees , a Brazilian-born circus artist and aerialist, ESAC-trained performer, and globally awarded talent as part of our judging panel.
Known for her acclaimed act Genesis and powerful stage work tackling social and queer narratives, Diana has performed with leading companies like NofitState and Welsh National Opera. Her groundbreaking solo show DELUSIONAL – I Killed a Man has earned major international awards and critical praise.
Don’t miss the chance to learn from her unique artistry and experience her vision up close. Stay tuned for her workshop schedule at @beasthouseph . Details out soon.
@weber_alexey joins the International Aerial Cup 2026 judging panel.
An esteemed aerial gymnastics coach and director of Leader of Show a well-known Aerial Gymnastics and Choreography school, Alexey has dedicated his career to developing champion aerialists—from young beginners to elite professionals. Known for his technical precision and strong coaching philosophy, he continues to shape the next generation of performers on the international stage.
We’re proud and honored to have @tracymakahmak as our Head Judge for our POLE and AERIAL categories.
Co-owner of Milan Pole Dance Studio in Singapore and a globally respected judge with 10+ years of experience, Tracy has played a key role in shaping international competition standards. She serves on the Advisory Board of IPSF and was the first in Asia to be certified as a Head Judge in 2017.
A strong advocate for fair and objective judging, Tracy continues to support and elevate pole & aerial on the global stage.
Closing our Heels Royale judging panel with a true legend.
Introducing our final judge, @alliekamikaze , an authentic, unapologetic performer whose presence pulls you in and keeps your eyes locked from start to finish.
A Japanese street-born artist with a club-grown groove and raw, erotic edge, Allie has earned multiple international titles through their undeniable stage presence. From first touching the pole in a dusty bar in 2006 to stepping into the competition scene in 2019, their journey is rooted in real experience and evolution.
Teaching since 2016, Allie focuses on heels technique and stage presence, encouraging dancers to fully enjoy the art of performing.
Beyond the stage, they’ve appeared in independent films and music videos, while traveling the world with their son to perform, judge, and teach.
Catch Allie at @beasthouseph for her special workshops in October. Schedule to be announced soon.
