Youth Aerial Foundations 2
For young aerialists ready to build on their foundations — strength, technique and creativity across silks, trapeze, hammock and lyra. Mondays 3:45pm.
Youth Aerial Foundations 2 is designed for students who are ready to build on their aerial foundations and deepen their strength, technique, confidence, and creativity in the air. Students continue developing skills across aerial apparatus including silks, trapeze, hammock and lyra while learning safe progressions, transitions, sequencing, and performance quality.
Suitable For
- Youth students with previous aerial experience
- Students who have completed a foundations or beginner aerial class
- Ages approximately 8–13 years
What Students Will Learn
Students will work on:
- Safe aerial practices and equipment awareness
- Aerial conditioning and strength development
- Climbing techniques and endurance
- Inversions and foundational aerial pathways
- Foot locks and wraps
- Beginner to intermediate poses and transitions
- Sequencing and flow between skills
- Musicality and creative movement
- Performance skills and stage confidence
- Flexibility and body awareness
- Teamwork, resilience, and creative expression
Apparatus
Classes include a rotating combination of:
Typical Class Structure
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Welcome & Warm Up
Students begin with a full body warm up including cardio, mobility, stretching, and circus-specific conditioning to prepare safely for aerial training.
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Conditioning & Skill Development
Students build strength through targeted aerial conditioning exercises focused on grip strength, core engagement, shoulder stability, and active flexibility.
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Aerial Skills Training
Students work on progressive aerial skills suited to their level. Coaches guide students through technique drills, transitions, sequencing, and apparatus-specific tricks.
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Creative Exploration
Students may work individually or collaboratively on short sequences, performance tasks, or creative movement exercises to build confidence and artistry.
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Cool Down
Classes finish with stretching, reflection, and recovery exercises.
Learning Outcomes
Through participation in Youth Aerial Foundations 2, students can:
- Improve upper body and core strength
- Develop coordination and spatial awareness
- Build confidence and resilience
- Increase flexibility and mobility
- Learn safe aerial technique and progressions
- Express themselves creatively through movement
- Become part of a supportive circus community
What to Bring
- Fitted clothing that covers the backs of the knees and torso
- Water bottle
- Hair tied back
- No jewellery during aerial classes
Ready to Give It a Go?
New students are welcome any time of year. Grab a Discovery Pass and try Youth Aerial Foundations 2 for yourself — nothing is impossible in the circus!