Description of Classes
Teens/ Adults Open Aerials (12 yrs and above)
This is an open level and mixed apparatus on Tissu, Lyra/ Hoop and Hammock and is geared towards teens and adults, regardless of whether they have experience or not. We also offer other aerial disciplines and are specifically designated. e.g. “Rope/ Corde Lisse”, “Trapeze”. Lessons are customized and adjusted according to any of the (7) placement levels the student belongs to. Assessment of new student is conducted on their first class.
Whether learning fundamentals or progressive skills, direction to techniques including stillness, rest, neutral and holding positions, momentum, weight bearings and balance transfers; climbs, spins & hangs, foot-locks, crochet and straddle inversions, hip keys and combination sequences.
Kids Aerials (6-11 years old)
Great start for your kids to learn progressive cutting edge and codified aerial classes designed especially for kids. The aerial apparatus are Hoop (aka Lyra) and Hammock (aka Sling). Tissu (aka Silks) is later introduced based on their development/ level.
Open Gym Practice
Open Gym is a perfect session for those who can independently and safely train and operate an aerial apparatus. We have available safely disinfected and quarantined apparatus including Tissu/ Silks, Hoop, Hammock, Corde Lisse or Trapeze or you can bring your own upon subject to inspection and approval by our in-house certified rigger. Our instructor will assist you in setting up the apparatus you need.
*This session is not used as a platform to instruct or skill share. If you wish to do so, please contact us to discuss studio rental.
Apprentice Program
The program is geared towards recreational and pre-professional training in performing arts, both from the production’s front and backend. The sessions are used to master aerial arts skills that have been formally learned. The program offers benefits including participation and opportunity to perform at various productions of the Orange County Aerial Arts – RKP’s performing troupe, and as such, get to learn added skills in Circus Arts, Acrobatics, Contortion, Hand-Hand Adagio/ Acro-gymnastic Partnering, and Dance in the form of Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Latin. Each applicant is assessed and placed based on their skills and background. Previous and regular performance are with TRI-ART/ Festival of the Arts, Dancescape, and Tri-Annual Showcases at Orange County Great Parks, OC Fairground’s Imaginology, South Coast Plaza’s Children of Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival and more.
If you are interested in this program, please contact us so we may discuss the program more in detail. Enrollment is open to everyone regardless of age or placement level, however a minimum of six (6) months’ previous training in circus and aerials is recommended. The training consist of four (4) technique classes in aerial arts and unlimited “apprentice” session for the student to practice every month, thus requires enrollment in a class series and apprentice series, with a long term commitment. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this program or to review the Apprentice Guidelines.
To Enroll:
| Adults 18 and above | Teens 12yrs -17yrs old | Kids 7yrs – 11yrs old |
One on One Assessment Meeting: Benefits of our Apprentice program includes an in-person assessment discussion between the student and the coach. Click Here to fill out the One-On-One Assessment Application Form
Placement Examination: This is a yearly assessment examination to assign student’s their appropriate level. Learn more about the Placement Examination
Private Sessions
A student can choose to learn one-on-one with an instructor. We offer a very reasonable rate for sessions in aerials consisting of a variety of apparatuses, choreography for your competition or show routines and coaching. We also have packaged aerial sequences to choose from. Click HERE to book a private or contact us to discuss your needs.
SPECIAL PRIVATE AERIAL SESSIONS
Jump your aerial vocabulary with these special training sessions. You can choose from a variety of skills according to your level. Each option equates to 6-12 lessons, thereby learning these at a shorter period of time and provides big savings appropriated for your aerial tuition. There are at least TEN (10) OPTIONS to choose from.
COST: Single Person: $120/1.5 hrs Double: $170./1.5 hrs.
