School Year 25-26
Monday Teen and Adult Open Gym
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Monday
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Main
Monday Apprentice Company
The Apprentice Company is an opportunity for serious students, skilled in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. This Monday class is to accommodate the number of students and schedules!
This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Apprentice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
Instructor approval required.
The Apprentice Company is an opportunity for serious students, skilled in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. This Monday class is to accommodate the number of students and schedules!
This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Apprentice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
Instructor approval required.
Monday
3:30 PM to 4:55 PM
3:30 PM to 4:55 PM
Main
Performance Company
The Performance Company is the next step in company membership and artistic development. Students demonstrate technical and artistic excellence, both on the floor and in the air with multiple apparatus. Company members are expected to train twice a week, in the Company class as well as an additional technique class.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
The Performance Company is the next step in company membership and artistic development. Students demonstrate technical and artistic excellence, both on the floor and in the air with multiple apparatus. Company members are expected to train twice a week, in the Company class as well as an additional technique class.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:55 PM
5:00 PM to 6:55 PM
Main
Evening SOAR over 30
SOAR (Simply Overcoming Aerial Resistance!) Have you always wanted to try, but think you aren't strong enough? This is the perfect class for you! Aimed for the 30+ crowd who can't do a pull up, we will build the strength you want, while you are distracted by the fun of flying!
SOAR (Simply Overcoming Aerial Resistance!) Have you always wanted to try, but think you aren't strong enough? This is the perfect class for you! Aimed for the 30+ crowd who can't do a pull up, we will build the strength you want, while you are distracted by the fun of flying!
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Main
Swallow
Swallow (7-9 years) allows slightly older beginners to be challenged while still focusing on the joy of aerial play. Creative movement guides our introduction to skills and sequences on silks, trapeze, rope, and hoop.
Swallow (7-9 years) allows slightly older beginners to be challenged while still focusing on the joy of aerial play. Creative movement guides our introduction to skills and sequences on silks, trapeze, rope, and hoop.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
Main
Stilt Extravaganza Fall Fun!
Let's get tall again in September and October to be ready for Parade fun! We will also start working on simple choreography that could make appearances at events this year.
You don't have to walk in all (or any!) of these parades in order to walk tall, learn some new skills and have a ball! We will be walking outside, so this is a bit weather dependent! RARE! DROP INS WELCOME!! Class runs September 9-October 28.
Let's get tall again in September and October to be ready for Parade fun! We will also start working on simple choreography that could make appearances at events this year.
You don't have to walk in all (or any!) of these parades in order to walk tall, learn some new skills and have a ball! We will be walking outside, so this is a bit weather dependent! RARE! DROP INS WELCOME!! Class runs September 9-October 28.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
Main
Tuesday Narwhal
Narwhal (9 -12 years) students have graduated from learning basic wraps, climbs, poses, and qualities of movement. Students build confidence, strength and flexibility through skills performed on silks, trapeze, hoop, and rope at greater heights with longer sequences. Students also begin to develop skills to express their unique voice in performance.
Narwhal (9 -12 years) students have graduated from learning basic wraps, climbs, poses, and qualities of movement. Students build confidence, strength and flexibility through skills performed on silks, trapeze, hoop, and rope at greater heights with longer sequences. Students also begin to develop skills to express their unique voice in performance.
Tuesday
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
Main
Tuesday Teen Aerial
It is never too late to start! Teen Aerial (12+) is a mixed level class and safe space for teens to challenge themselves. Working on silks, rope, trapeze and hoop students are presented appropriate opportunities and challenges to build strength and creativity.
It is never too late to start! Teen Aerial (12+) is a mixed level class and safe space for teens to challenge themselves. Working on silks, rope, trapeze and hoop students are presented appropriate opportunities and challenges to build strength and creativity.
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 7:25 PM
6:00 PM to 7:25 PM
Main
Wednesday Dolphin
Dolphin (7-9 years) challenges the young students who have spent a year flying with us! Aerialists ready for more complicated sequences and difficult skills on all apparatus will keep flying with safety and fun remaining priorities as student begin to express themselves individually.
Dolphin (7-9 years) challenges the young students who have spent a year flying with us! Aerialists ready for more complicated sequences and difficult skills on all apparatus will keep flying with safety and fun remaining priorities as student begin to express themselves individually.
Wednesday
2:00 PM to 3:25 PM
2:00 PM to 3:25 PM
Main
Hummingbird
Hummingbird (5-6 years) is the beginning aerial class for our youngest school-age flyers. Games, creative movement, strength and skill building are combined for a safe and fun entrance to aerial apparatus.
Hummingbird (5-6 years) is the beginning aerial class for our youngest school-age flyers. Games, creative movement, strength and skill building are combined for a safe and fun entrance to aerial apparatus.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
3:30 PM to 4:25 PM
Main
Heron
Heron (9-11 years) is the perfect place for your older elementary student to get through the awkward beginnings and find the fun in the air. Building strength through skills and sequences on silks, trapeze, hoop and rope, students are supported and challenged.
Heron (9-11 years) is the perfect place for your older elementary student to get through the awkward beginnings and find the fun in the air. Building strength through skills and sequences on silks, trapeze, hoop and rope, students are supported and challenged.
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
4:30 PM to 5:25 PM
Main
Wednesday Apprentice Company
The Apprentice Company is an opportunity for serious students, skilled in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. The Late class is intended for intended for older students (12+), but available for flexibility in scheduling.
This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Apprentice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
The Apprentice Company is an opportunity for serious students, skilled in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. The Late class is intended for intended for older students (12+), but available for flexibility in scheduling.
This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Apprentice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 6:55 PM
5:30 PM to 6:55 PM
Main
Fledgling Flying!
Fledgling Flying (ages 1-3) encourages our little ones to expand their capacity on foot and get safely off the ground through skill mastery and fun. Parents engage with their child as they balance, crawl, climb, swing and spin. We use 5 levels of cognition (thought naming, describing, comparing, analyzing and abstracting) to meet your preschooler where they are developmentally to assure success as they enhance their self esteem and further develop as individuals. Parents will be guided how to safely assist their child as they master new skills and play.
Fledgling Flying (ages 1-3) encourages our little ones to expand their capacity on foot and get safely off the ground through skill mastery and fun. Parents engage with their child as they balance, crawl, climb, swing and spin. We use 5 levels of cognition (thought naming, describing, comparing, analyzing and abstracting) to meet your preschooler where they are developmentally to assure success as they enhance their self esteem and further develop as individuals. Parents will be guided how to safely assist their child as they master new skills and play.
Thursday
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Main
Thursday Teen and Adult Open Gym
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Thursday
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
1:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Main
A2 at A3 - Adaptive Aerial
Introducing Aerial to youth living with disabilities. This small class has a higher teacher-student ratio, lower stimulus environment, and sensitivity to the interests and adaptations that will both challenge and provide opportunities for success for each student.
Introducing Aerial to youth living with disabilities. This small class has a higher teacher-student ratio, lower stimulus environment, and sensitivity to the interests and adaptations that will both challenge and provide opportunities for success for each student.
Thursday
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Main
Thursday Narwhal
Narwhal (9 -12 years) students have graduated from learning basic wraps, climbs, poses, and qualities of movement. Students build confidence, strength and flexibility through skills performed on silks, trapeze, hoop, and rope at greater heights with longer sequences. Students also begin to develop skills to express their unique voice in performance.
Narwhal (9 -12 years) students have graduated from learning basic wraps, climbs, poses, and qualities of movement. Students build confidence, strength and flexibility through skills performed on silks, trapeze, hoop, and rope at greater heights with longer sequences. Students also begin to develop skills to express their unique voice in performance.
Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
4:30 PM to 5:55 PM
Main
Novice Company
The Novice Company is an opportunity for serious young students to build skills in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Novice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
The Novice Company is an opportunity for serious young students to build skills in aerial artistry, strength, flexibility, and performance professionalism to experience the responsibility and reward of being part of a company. This class utilizes all apparatus, continuing to develop skills, choreography and individual performance presence. Students are encouraged to take additional class(es) each week. The Novice Company is central to end of year productions both as performers and behind the scenes.
Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:25 PM
6:00 PM to 7:25 PM
Main
Friday Morning SOAR over 30
SOAR (Simply Overcoming Aerial Resistance!) Have you always wanted to try, but think you aren't strong enough? This is the perfect class for you! Aimed for the 30+ crowd who can't do a pull up, we will build the strength you want, while you are distracted by the fun of flying!
SOAR (Simply Overcoming Aerial Resistance!) Have you always wanted to try, but think you aren't strong enough? This is the perfect class for you! Aimed for the 30+ crowd who can't do a pull up, we will build the strength you want, while you are distracted by the fun of flying!
Friday
10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
Main
Chickadee
Chickadee (3.5-4.5) is a fun introduction to being in class and working with the equipment! Parents participate in the first half of class, as we all learn to safely use the aerial equipment. The second half is more independent play and creative activities!
Chickadee (3.5-4.5) is a fun introduction to being in class and working with the equipment! Parents participate in the first half of class, as we all learn to safely use the aerial equipment. The second half is more independent play and creative activities!
Friday
2:30 PM to 3:25 PM
2:30 PM to 3:25 PM
Main
Friday Dolphin
Dolphin (7-9 years) challenges the young students who have spent a year flying with us! Aerialists ready for more complicated sequences and difficult skills on all apparatus will keep flying with safety and fun remaining priorities as student begin to express themselves individually.
Prerequisites: Footlocks, straddle in the air.
Dolphin (7-9 years) challenges the young students who have spent a year flying with us! Aerialists ready for more complicated sequences and difficult skills on all apparatus will keep flying with safety and fun remaining priorities as student begin to express themselves individually.
Prerequisites: Footlocks, straddle in the air.
Friday
3:30 PM to 4:55 PM
3:30 PM to 4:55 PM
Main
Second Technique Class
This class is an opportunity for Novice and Apprentice Companies to hone their skills, learn new drops and skills with Maia and Sam. Aerial training twice a week is necessary to build strength, vocabulary and creative versatility! Serious students not yet in these classes may be included with permission of the instructors.
This class is an opportunity for Novice and Apprentice Companies to hone their skills, learn new drops and skills with Maia and Sam. Aerial training twice a week is necessary to build strength, vocabulary and creative versatility! Serious students not yet in these classes may be included with permission of the instructors.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
5:00 PM to 6:25 PM
Main
Friday Company Technique
The Friday Company Technique class is an opportunity for dedicated students, especially Company members, to really dive into new skills on silk, sling, lyra and trapeze. Maia will bring her magic and experience as a teacher and performer to offer challenging sequences, phrases and drops.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
The Friday Company Technique class is an opportunity for dedicated students, especially Company members, to really dive into new skills on silk, sling, lyra and trapeze. Maia will bring her magic and experience as a teacher and performer to offer challenging sequences, phrases and drops.
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Friday
6:30 PM to 7:55 PM
6:30 PM to 7:55 PM
Main
Open Gym
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Time to practice, especially for those creating choreography! This is a supervised open space to review material learned in class at Ashland Aerial Arts. There will be NO INSTRUCTION (by staff or between participants), only safety supervision during this time.
Missed classes can be made up in open gym at no charge.
Saturday
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
11:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Main