Aerial Arts
Aerial arts refers to physical disciplines involving the use of apparatuses that hang down from a rig point. This creative, challenging, and gravity defying art form builds upper body and core strength, kinesthetic awareness, and coordination. Students will be exposed to multiple apparatuses including trapeze, aerial silks, lyra (aerial hoop), and hammock. Take your dance training to the next level!
Aerial Arts Level Primary - 4
Ages 7+
This class is available for all levels, especially beginners and is designed to teach and safely build the foundations. Students will build upper body and core strength training through a parade of drills aimed to challenge a student's balance, core, grip and ability to hold their body weight off the ground.
Aerial Arts Level 5+
Teacher Placement Only
In this class students will continue their conditioning and strength training while learning new skills, tricks, and poses on a variety of apparatuses
Ages 7+
Hand Balancing
Hand Balancing involves holding still positions or transitioning through dynamic shapes while supporting the body entirely on the hands or arms. This skill is commonly showcased by Acro dancers, gymnasts, circus artists and sports acrobats.
Hand Balancing is a trusted training by Acrobatic Arts. Miss Maria completed the Aerial Arts Hand Balancing Certification on March 21, 2026 and is recognized as a fully certified and qualified teacher.
Students who train in Hand Balancing have balanced development, resulting in strong, flexibile and stabile bodies.
Our first class will meet on Wednesday, August 5th at 3pm at Ellsworth! Try your first class free!
***Dancers will need a yoga mat, socks and 2 hand balancing blocks for this class***
