A woman is doing aerial acrobatic training using fabric hammocks, with assistance from a trainer, while a person in a pink tie-dye shirt watches, in a room with purple walls and gym mats.

In service through Circus

An Aerial Teacher Training

2027 TBD

Aerial is more than tricks.

A person performing an aerial silk routine in a gym, surrounded by spectators and instructors.
A group fitness class in a gym studio with purple mats, where participants are doing stretching and yoga exercises. Two people are in a partnered stretch at the front, while others sit or kneel on the mats. Mirrored wall on the right reflects part of the room, which has a purple wall and a metal structure with ropes and aerial silks hanging from the ceiling.

We know the impact circus has. We can see it in our lives. The way it has changed us. It is only natural to want to share that. Gain the tools needed to not just teach circus but to change lives.

Why this teacher training?

  • Learn from an experienced aerial educator, circus performer and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Benefit from Kelsey’s 20 years experience teaching. Our curriculum emphasizes clear cueing, layered progression, and adaptive teaching styles for all bodies and learning types.

  • We integrate principles of anatomy, biomechanics, and learning science. Understand the “why” behind each movement, so you can teach with confidence and credibility.

  • From rigging basics to spotting techniques and injury prevention, safety is woven into every aspect of our training. We create responsible instructors and prioritize student wellbeing.

  • We want our students to not only be safe but feel safe. Integrate nervous system regulation techniques into your teaching to help people embrace their bodies and conquer their fears.

  • Learn to intentionally create your classroom’s culture, encourage students to build strong bonds. Care for your community through circus and have your students coming back for more.

Get comfortable introducing students to multiple apparatus, delve deep and develop lessons plan for your chosen discipline and cultivate your own teaching style.

Schedule

Future offerings being planned!

Cost

$775.00

Taster Class

Participants in this teacher training program will offer a 1 hour long class that is free to the public. We will help you to prepare prior and follow up with feedback. Get real teaching experience and take lessons learned into your future teaching practice.