Circus Kids Levels 1-3
Circus Kids classes are perfect for kids age 6-12 years old.
Beginner kids will be working to develop their strength and engagement as they learn basic skills, wraps, hangs, and easy sequences on aerial sling. Advanced kids will be learning climbs, longer sequences, inverts, drops and more!
After warming up, we split into 2-3 groups with separate instructors according to level.
We focus on learning proper engagement, beautiful transitions and cool sequencing on our apparatuses.
We also work on flexibility, full body strengthening, and hand balancing in all of our classes. This is holistic training for our aerial athletes rather than quick, sloppy and dangerous tricking. Please join us!
Every child is different so we will be working on skill progressions that are tailored to each individual.
Please have them wash their hands before and after class. We also ask that parents stay in their cars until the last 10-15 mins or when class is done since we don't have a waiting area.
No Pre-reqs. Complete beginners welcome!
Our program has been running for 10 years and has developed mesmerizing, complex artists that are now part of our paid, professional performing company.
Our classes are taught by 3-4 instructors with 5+ years of teaching experience that have gone through the Circus Arts Institute teacher training program as well as our own intensive training program. All are required to continue attending professional training programs outside of our studio to keep developing their knowledge base.
Adult Aerial Classes
*Please note that not all classes below are offered at all times*
Aerial Foundations (4 Week Course - various apparatuses)
Are you brand new to aerial arts? Have you tried aerial arts but you are wanting to work on your grip & core strength? Are you wanting to try out how different apparatuses feel as you develop foundational skills, shapes, drills & engagement patterns? This class is for you!
Using the horizontal bar and rigidity of the lyra, the support of the sling, & the complexity of the silks, we will develop the all-over body strength necessary to move in the air & have a strong aerial foundation.
Take this class as many times as you'd like, there will be something fresh every time. You can move on to our higher level classes once you've gained some confidence & your instructor recommends.
No prerequisites
Sling (Int/Adv)
Expand your sling vocabulary and build on the basics learned in Intro to Sling. We will be working on standing skills, rolls, beats, inverts, flares, creating tension and space along the loop, threading, level appropriate drops and long sequencing. Lots of silk theory! IMPORTANT: If this is your first class of the night, please come in 15-20 minutes early to do a full aerial warm up on your own. Since this is an intermediate level class, you are expected to already know how to warm yourself properly. Class starts with on the sling drills after the pole girls change back into aerial pants and runs 45 mins.
Prerequisites: You must take several months of Aerial Foundations Sling. You MAY substitute beginner sling with 6 months of silks or 1 year of lyra experience.
Lyra/Aerial Hoop & Dance Trapeze (Int/Adv)
** Complete Beginners must take 6-9 months of Aerial Foundations Lyra classes or take private lessons before joining to familiarize themselves with engagement, vocabulary and the apparatus before joining a class!!
While this class is multi-level, you *must* have a certain level of familiarity with the apparatus. Intermediate students will work on drilling mounts, learning positions on the apparatus, and working on linking movements into longer sequences. Int/Adv students will work on heavier conditioning, complex skills, strength based transitions, momentum, flares, spins, and on-the spanset/rope moves.
Silks 1
** Complete Beginners must sign up for several months of Aerial Foundations before joining Silks 1. You'll need to already know our warmup and it's progressions as well as have the beginning workings of a standard climb.
This is a multilevel class, so you'll also need to have the maturity to work ONLY on the skills assigned to you.
In Level 1 we focus on conditioning on the ground and in the air, develop active flexibility, deep mobility, build overall body strength and lay the foundation to become an aerial dancer! We explore climbs, foot locks, hip keys, inverts and other foundational skills that train us to move our body in the air with control, strength and confidence.
Progressions, regressions, technical understanding, and a focus on longevity.
Our Silks 1 material runs in 6-8 month rotations. Every time you go through our sequences you'll be able to execute skills with added levels of difficulty, more interesting transitions, added height, and longer sequences.
Pre-requisites: wrist-locks, inverted tucks, straddles, butterflies, single foot lock skills & l-sit pull-ups.
Silks 2 & 3
Compound climbs, gemini, triangle wrap, s-wrap, z wrap, momentum, belays, drops and progressions for all will be explored according to each person's level. Aerial theory, friction management, creative transitioning, sequence creation, choreographic exploration, and mastery of aerial content of all levels.
Prereqs: Must have a solid climb, hip key, and footlocks in the air. Must be ready to train invert climbs.
IMPORTANT: If this is your first class of the night, please come in 15-20 minutes early to do a full aerial warm up on your own. Since this is not a beginner level class, you are expected to already know how to warm yourself properly. The rest of the class takes Silks 1 as their warm up.
Pole Classes
Pole 1
In pole 1 we get strong and learn the technical aspects of pole skills that generally happen under 6'. We will learn walks, clean fireman climbs, forward & backward spins, on the pole skills, flexibility & conditioning drills, how to engage our body properly for longevity, and dive into the empowering world of pole.
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome!
Pole 2 & 3
Pole 2 students will learn clean straight leg aerial inverts, scorpio, gemini, jasmine, figure head, genie and skills that communicate between them. Pole 3 students will work on handsprings, deadlifts, Ayesha, and other skills that require more strength, stability, finesse, and the fear/pain factor.
Longer on-the-pole sequences and complex transitions.
Progressions/regressions will be offered to accomodate different strength/skill levels.
Pre-requisite: Must have a CLEAN fireman climb, forward and back hook spins, chair spin, and be able to hold their body above the floor with their hands while spinning.
Please come in early to warm up!
--->Check out this super helpful video of our prerequisites!
As always, all gender expressions are welcome (respect and safety is mandatory).
Follow us on our Pole specific Facebook & Instagram for videos & pics of classes.
Pole 1
In pole 1 we get strong and learn the technical aspects of pole skills that generally happen under 6'. We will learn walks, clean fireman climbs, forward & backward spins, on the pole skills, flexibility & conditioning drills, how to engage our body properly for longevity, and dive into the empowering world of pole.
No pre-requisites. Complete newcomers welcome!
Pole 2 & 3
Pole 2 students will learn clean straight leg aerial inverts, scorpio, gemini, jasmine, figure head, genie and skills that communicate between them. Pole 3 students will work on handsprings, deadlifts, Ayesha, and other skills that require more strength, stability, finesse, and the fear/pain factor.
Longer on-the-pole sequences and complex transitions.
Progressions/regressions will be offered to accomodate different strength/skill levels.
Pre-requisite: Must have a CLEAN fireman climb, forward and back hook spins, chair spin, and be able to hold their body above the floor with their hands while spinning.
Please come in early to warm up!
--->Check out this super helpful video of our prerequisites!
As always, all gender expressions are welcome (respect and safety is mandatory).
Follow us on our Pole specific Facebook & Instagram for videos & pics of classes.
Ground Classes
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Handstand Basics & Drills w/ Megan
Whether you’re working to get your handstand off the wall, catch a little more balance time, or increase your current practice then handstand basics is your class! Classes will focus on handstand fundamentals and drills to use in your practice. No prerequisites! Flow Arts - Fans, Hoops, Poi, Dragons & More! Learn how to dance with dragon staff, hoops, fans, poi, veil fans & more! Classes will include a light full body warm up, exercises that focus on strengthening our shoulders, and drill stations for various props that focus on our good sides and our poop sides. Each station will have mild and spicy options to accommodate all levels. We will be dropping things, swearing a bit, and making space to work on our technique. You DO NOT have to have your own flow props. We've got everything for you. If you do have your own fans, poi, dragon staff or fans, feel free to bring them, though. No, we will not be lighting anything on fire. Fuel science, material science, fire safety, and fire circle etiquette are covered in a completely different workshop we offer every once in a while. (Offered Periodically. Please check our Sign Up page for actual classes available) |
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Private Lessons
Book a private lesson on aerial hoop, silks, sling/hammock, cube, lollipop lyra, handstands, flexibility, various pole styles, and little buddy & me!
Private lessons are $68/hr plus $30 for each additional person.
Shoot us an email to arrange a time that works for you. (Our weekday evenings are usually reserved for group classes.)
Or message us at Facebook.com/417aerialist
Open Gym
Open Gym is available to current and past SAF students of all levels or with special permission to condition, train skills learned in class, and commiserate/inspire your aerial & pole classmates.
**This is NOT for new people try out or play on our aerial or pole equipment. Please come to classes and receive proper training.**
When you come in, please check in with an instructor, then proceed to warm up for at least 15 minutes before transitioning to apparatuses. When you finish, please wipe down poles, mats, tools, and sweep your area if necessary.
NO INSTRUCTION from teachers, students or Instagram is allowed unless a private lesson has been scheduled.
Aerial, pole, acro yoga, ground conditioning, dance, flow arts, handstands or other grounded arts are welcome. PLEASE NOTE WHICH ROOM IS DESIGNATED FOR THE OPEN GYM.
Pole Note: Please no thongs or g-strings during open gym.
Kids Note: Only Level 3 Circus Kids that have instructor permission may join. They are limited to 1 hour. They must be able to warm themselves up fully and have a training plan in mind for approval when they get there.
Timing Note: Sign up ahead of time so that we can plan or cancel accordingly. Arrive whenever, leave whenever.
Room Note: Some open gyms are only for pole or for aerial. Please check on the room description on Groovio for which room the open gym is for when scheduling.
**This is NOT for new people try out or play on our aerial or pole equipment. Please come to classes and receive proper training.**
When you come in, please check in with an instructor, then proceed to warm up for at least 15 minutes before transitioning to apparatuses. When you finish, please wipe down poles, mats, tools, and sweep your area if necessary.
NO INSTRUCTION from teachers, students or Instagram is allowed unless a private lesson has been scheduled.
Aerial, pole, acro yoga, ground conditioning, dance, flow arts, handstands or other grounded arts are welcome. PLEASE NOTE WHICH ROOM IS DESIGNATED FOR THE OPEN GYM.
Pole Note: Please no thongs or g-strings during open gym.
Kids Note: Only Level 3 Circus Kids that have instructor permission may join. They are limited to 1 hour. They must be able to warm themselves up fully and have a training plan in mind for approval when they get there.
Timing Note: Sign up ahead of time so that we can plan or cancel accordingly. Arrive whenever, leave whenever.
Room Note: Some open gyms are only for pole or for aerial. Please check on the room description on Groovio for which room the open gym is for when scheduling.
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