Adult Classes

All Levels
Mondays 6:15 - 7:15pm
Fridays 1:00 - 2:00pm
Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00am

Beginners
Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:15pm

Advanced
Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm

Our signature “Learn to Fly” class. Build strength and flexibility while learning sequences on trapeze, lyra, Spanish web, and aerial silks. Discover your daring side as you execute a variety of climbs, inversions, and drops.

Our Aerial Arts classes are perfect for performers looking to add new skills to their arsenal as well as for non-performers seeking a unique physical challenge.

**Advanced Aerial Arts Prereq:
- Trapeze (high apparatus): Tuck and Pike under the bar from 1/2 beats
- Trapeze or Lyra (low apparatus): Clean Pullover from floor (no feet on ropes or hoop), 10 Second Hip Balance (no hands)
- Silks or Rope: Consistent Consistent Inversions/Straddle-Ups in the air (no feet on apparatus), 3 Straddle Climbs in a row, 10 second straight arm hang, 10 second bent arm hang

All Levels
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm

Experience all things circus in our Circus Arts classes! Each week includes training in the foundations of tumbling, ground skills, and aerial skills. This class is perfect for those interested in training strength, flexibility, and balance across a wide variety of skills: handstands, tumbling, juggling, aerial skills, and more.

Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00pm

Get ready to get bendy! In this all levels class we will focus on building a balance of flexibility and strength to increase mobility and work towards becoming a human pretzel. Different classes will focus on different body regions including hip, back, and side bending/twisting.

Taught by Oyuna Yadamajav

Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30pm

This course will focus on movement-based research and weekly creative prompts to create unique and inspired choreography. Through this class the students will create a group act (apparatus will be chosen by the class) culminating in an invited showcase for last class in the semester. A basic skill level of trapeze and fabric are required, but it is not necessary to be a master of either apparatus to participate.

**Students should be able to pullover to a hip hang on a trapeze/lyra easily and without a spotter, as well as be able to invert in the air on silks/rope.

Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pm

People of all physical backgrounds are welcome in this multi-level class! Students work with an instructor to push their individual tumbling abilities and develop increased coordination and agility.

Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm

Start from scratch and learn the fundamentals of flight in inversions training. Gain access to your strength and confidence to de-mystify headstands, forearm stands, & handstands

Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm

Gain access to your strength and confidence to de-mystify headstands, forearm stands & handstands.

*Class Requirements:
-Lunge to hand-stand without using the wall (no balance required)
-Tuck up to hand-stand without using the wall (no balance required)
-Ability to touch the floor the palms of the hand on pike position without bending the legs.
-Ability to reach forward to 45 degrees on the torso while seated on a straddle on the floor.
-5 consecutive push-ups
-5 consecutive pikes ( laying flat on the floor facing up, bring the legs and torso off of the ground until they meet)

Mondays 6:15 - 7:15pm

Throw, climb, balance, and fly! Blend techniques from partner acrobatics, contact improv, aikido, and ballroom dance to expand your partnering skills. Increase your understanding of your own body and how to work with others in this all-level class. Come with a partner or come solo!

Our Partner Acro class is so popular, we’ve added an Intermediate level!

Throw, climb, balance, and fly! Blend techniques from partner acrobatics, contact improv, aikido, and ballroom dance to expand your partnering skills. Increase your understanding of your own body and how to work with others. Come with a partner or come solo!

Pre-requisites:
-Experience with two-highs; should be able to confidently base or fly without a spot.
-Kick up into a handstand without an assist.
-Hold a 30 second plank
-Hold a handstand against a wall for 30 seconds.

Intermediate & Advanced

Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm

This specialized class is designed to help aerialists hone their skills on a single apparatus-- rope! Prepare to condition, skill up, and sequence throughout the course of this class.

*Class Requirements
-Ability to invert 3 times in a row without touching the ground or rope for assistance
-Figure-8 wrap

Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm
NEW! Saturdays 1:15 - 2:15pm

Whether you're brand new to aerial silks or you're working on perfecting your technique this is the class for you! Beginning silks will focus on classic skill building, climbing, foot locks, inversions, endurance, conditioning, and (the icing on the cake) even some choreography!

All Levels
Mondays 8:30 - 9:30pm

Beginners
Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00am

Intermediate
Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30pm

Our signature “Learn to Fly” class. Build strength and flexibility while learning sequences on trapeze, lyra, Spanish web, and aerial silks. Discover your daring side as you execute a variety of climbs, inversions, and drops.

Our Aerial Arts classes are perfect for performers looking to add new skills to their arsenal as well as for non-performers seeking a unique physical challenge.

**Advanced Aerial Arts Prereq:
- Trapeze (high apparatus): Tuck and Pike under the bar from 1/2 beats
- Trapeze or Lyra (low apparatus): Clean Pullover from floor (no feet on ropes or hoop), 10 Second Hip Balance (no hands)
- Silks or Rope: Consistent Consistent Inversions/Straddle-Ups in the air (no feet on apparatus), 3 Straddle Climbs in a row, 10 second straight arm hang, 10 second bent arm hang

All Levels
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm

Experience all things circus in our Circus Arts classes! Each week includes training in the foundations of tumbling, ground skills, and aerial skills. This class is perfect for those interested in training strength, flexibility, and balance across a wide variety of skills: handstands, tumbling, juggling, aerial skills, and more.

Thursdays 6:30 – 8:00pm

Get ready to get bendy! In this all levels class we will focus on building a balance of flexibility and strength to increase mobility and work towards becoming a human pretzel. Different classes will focus on different body regions including hip, back, and side bending/twisting.

Taught by Oyuna Yadamajav

Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pm

People of all physical backgrounds are welcome in this multi-level class! Students work with an instructor to push their individual tumbling abilities and develop increased coordination and agility.

Tuesdays 6:15pm-7:15pm

Start from scratch and learn the fundamentals of flight in inversions training. Gain access to your strength and confidence to de-mystify headstands, forearm stands, & handstands

Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm

Gain access to your strength and confidence to de-mystify headstands, forearm stands & handstands.

*Class Requirements:
-Lunge to hand-stand without using the wall (no balance required)
-Tuck up to hand-stand without using the wall (no balance required)
-Ability to touch the floor the palms of the hand on pike position without bending the legs.
-Ability to reach forward to 45 degrees on the torso while seated on a straddle on the floor.
-5 consecutive push-ups
-5 consecutive pikes ( laying flat on the floor facing up, bring the legs and torso off of the ground until they meet)

Mondays 6:15 - 7:15pm

Throw, climb, balance, and fly! Blend techniques from partner acrobatics, contact improv, aikido, and ballroom dance to expand your partnering skills. Increase your understanding of your own body and how to work with others in this all-level class. Come with a partner or come solo!

Wednesdays 6:15 - 7:15pm
NEW! Saturdays 12:00 - 1:00pm

Whether you're brand new to aerial silks or you're working on perfecting your technique this is the class for you! Beginning silks will focus on classic skill building, climbing, foot locks, inversions, endurance, conditioning, and (the icing on the cake) even some choreography!

Wednesday:
5/8, 5/22, 5/29, and 6/5 (No Class 5/15)

In this 4- session crash course for beginners, we’ll learn the foundations of this mesmerizing apparatus beginning with wheel manipulations, body mechanics, and learning to waltz. Whether you’re after a new apparatus, a unique workout, or just enjoy being dizzy, come take a spin!

Sundays 10:00am - 1:30pm (in Gym)
OR
Tuesdays 6:15 - 9:45pm (in Clown Room)

Love classic action movies like Errol Flynn’s “Robin Hood” or “The Princess Bride?" Learn Single Sword, a theatrical style of sword play dating back to the golden age of Hollywood.

Single Sword is a theatrical style of sword play dating back to the golden age of Hollywood. Featured in the classic swashbuckling great movies of the 30’s and 40’s and modern classics like “The Princess Bride”. Influenced by modern sabre fencing, this is one of the most useful sword techniques to master. Particular attention will be paid to the safeties required to perform fights as well as how to connect stage combat techniques to text, character and intention. The course will conclude with a skills proficiency test. Students that pass will receive a Society of American Fight Director’s certificate in Single Sword.

Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) certification classes offer at least 30 hours of training in a specific weapon with a SAFD certified instructor. After completing training, students have the opportunity to perform a staged fight in that specific weapon for the instructor and receive a certificate in basic or recommended proficiency.

Mondays 6:15 - 9:45pm

This class will cover basic techniques needed to create a safe and effective fight for the stage. Students learn the basics of all aspects of unarmed stage combat, falling, grappling, punches, kicks, etc. Particular attention will be paid to the safeties required to perform fights as well as how to connect stage combat techniques to text, character and intention.

Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) certification classes offer at least 30 hours of training in a specific weapon with a SAFD certified instructor. After completing training, students have the opportunity to perform a staged fight in that specific weapon for the instructor and receive a certificate in basic or recommended proficiency.

Sundays
10:00am - 1:30pm

Tuesdays
6:15 - 9:45pm

Learn to fight in the style seen in the Game of Thrones and Outlander TV series. Particular attention is paid to proper partnering and acting the fight. This class will cover the basics of Broadsword stage combat including attacks, defenses, and footwork. Participants will have the opportunity to take the Society of American Fight Directors skills proficiency test.

Mondays 6:15 - 9:45pm

This class will cover basic techniques needed to create a safe and effective fight for the stage. Students learn the basics of all aspects of unarmed stage combat, falling, grappling, punches, kicks, etc. Particular attention will be paid to the safeties required to perform fights as well as how to connect stage combat techniques to text, character and intention.

Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) certification classes offer at least 30 hours of training in a specific weapon with a SAFD certified instructor. After completing training, students have the opportunity to perform a staged fight in that specific weapon for the instructor and receive a certificate in basic or recommended proficiency.