In Aerial Tumblers, we'll work towards gaining the body awareness, focus, and behavior required to move on to a higher level tumbling or aerial class. We will also work on strengthening basic shapes like hollow body and plank, and developing some active flexibility while beginning awareness on the tissue and sling aerial apparatus in a fun class environment.

In Aerial Creative Movers, students will develop body awareness, focus, and confidence to continue with aerial or movement training at a higher level. Students will engage in play-based exploration of creative movement concepts such as shape, pathway, and tempo. They will develop strength, active flexibility, coordination, and balance through age-appropriate instruction in ground and aerial skills and drills, including an introduction to tissue, sling, and dance trapeze.

This class will start students on the basics of aerial sling and tissue. Students will learn to climb, do foot keys and develop the proper body form to build strength to climb and do tricks in the air. Students need to be good listeners and have a good sense of focus for this class in order to safely learn aerial. This course has two sections with class once a week. Prerequisite: Aerial Tumblers.

In Aerial Intro B, we will start learning foundational skills on the fabric and sling while building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Each class will begin with a ground warmup that will include some conditioning drills like plank and hollow body, followed by a warmup on the apparatus before learning skills in the air. In this class you will learn to hang, invert and climb as well as some fun poses on the fabric and sling. Returning Intro students that demonstrate focus in class will have the option to move to Aerial 1 for the next session. Prerequisite: at least one session of Aerial Intro A This course has two sections with class once a week.

In this class designed for teen beginners, we will learn the building blocks of aerial. Students will move through challenging abdominal and upper body strength and endurance exercises with a focus on control and technique through strength and flexibility. The pace of learning will be set by the class as they learn skills.

In this Aerial 1 session we will continue to build on the skills we learned in Aerial Intro and will include a more challenging warm up routine. There will be greater focus on proper technique as you move through sequences with grace and control.

In Aerial 1-2 students will continue to build strength and flexibility while expanding their aerial vocabulary. Aerial 1-2 also provides a second class option for both Aerial 1 and Aerial 2 students to continue to work on their skills and endurance. Prerequisite: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or by instructor permission. This course has two sections with class once a week.

Aerial 2 continues to build strength and flexibility while expanding the tricks students will be able to learn, including intro to new apparatus. Prerequisites: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or by instructor permission. Both days are included in this class.

Aerial 2.5 is for Aerial 2 and Aerial 3 students interested in building their aerial skills. In this session we will continue to expand on our existing skills while focusing on strength, technique and building endurance in the air. 2 classes are required at this level Mon and Wed. Prerequisites: Aerial 1 and Aerial 2, or by instructor permission.

Aerial 3/Performance is designed for the most advanced and committed aerial students who are interested in advancing to professional aerial performance work. Aerial 3 is for serious aerial students, building on their existing skills and adding more challenging skills and experimenting with new apparatus. This class requires a 3 day/week commitment, however 4 days is encouraged. Open Gym is held Wednesday from 3:15pm-4:15pm and is included as open training time as well as a make-up day in case of absence. Students are encouraged to work and master at least one apparatus, build a routine(s) and work toward an end of session performance. This level will also train students to perform at professional gigs. This level is not for everyone! Students who are not ready for this level of commitment can stay in Aerial 2.5 and continue to enjoy and learn advanced aerial skills.

Jen Kramer will teach a private lesson in aerial. Student will receive personalized training at their level. Student MUST arrange the date of the private. ONE PRIVATE CLASS FOR ONE STUDENT IS $90. 2 classes are $160, 3 classes are $240. Please email umoschool@openspacevashon.com to arrange the date of your private WED class or classes between SEPT 18 and DEC 12. If you would like multiple classes, we will adjust payment accordingly. Thank you!