For new students who are just starting their Aerial Arts journey this series is for you! Students will learn the beginning foundations of Aerial Arts (Hang 101, Climb & Press 102, Wraps 103 and Flips 104) over the course of 4 weeks. You will leave this series feeling confident and have a solid foundation to attend our weekly Aerial Arts classes (i.e. Aerial Skills, Flips and Tricks). Sign up via the schedule to attend.

Prerequisites: These Aerial Arts Prerequisite Classes are meant to be taken in order (e.g. 101, 102, 103, 104) to build on what was learned in the previous class. You must complete 101 before moving to 102 and so on.

You’ve seen beautiful performances and cool tricks on the Lyra, but you don’t even know yet how to get yourself up there? You think you are not strong enough, your hands get tired way before the class ends and have no idea where to even start? Start here with Lyra Fundamentals. You will learn easy and graceful ways to get onto the Lyra, beginner-friendly poses, transitions and shapes, low flow on the bottom of the Lyra, and aerial-specific safety and conditioning techniques and drills.

Meet your new dance partner…the aerial hammock! Learn aerial moves and tricks, how they link together to create a dance routine, and how to add musicality and performance elements to the routine. Our Aerial Dance classes are offered as a six week workshop series that end with a performance for family and friends on the seventh week. Please ask your instructor which level of Aerial Dance is right for you (Beginner, Mixed Level, Advanced). You can see which series are being offered by viewing the workshops listed on our Events page. Prerequisite: Aerial Arts (Hammock) Prerequisites workshop.

This class is for students who have taken our Aerial Arts Prerequisites workshops and are ready to move on to the next level!

Learn to use the aerial silk to create beautiful shapes and clean inversions from yoga and circus inspired poses to choreographed sequencing. Each class starts with a warmup emphasizing strength, flexibility, stability & alignment and will continue by tying flips, drops, and elements of choreography with the hammock together. Appropriate for students looking to increase strength, endurance, and performance presence. Prerequisite: This class is for the seasoned aerial artist. You must attend Aerial Arts Prerequisites workshops and an Aerial Skills class, as well as be approved by the teacher before attending.

Students learn how different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine; how to dance with the aerial hammock; and how to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine. Our Aerial Dance classes are offered as a six week workshop series that end with a performance for family and friends on the seventh week. Students must have prior aerial experience. Kids Aerial Dance is for ages 5 to 10, Tweens Aerial Dance is for ages 11+. You can see which series are being offered by viewing the workshops listed on our Events page.

 

 

Aerial is the ideal outlet for kids. Students gain strength, flexibility, and confidence while having the best time. Our workshops are filled with creativity and laughter. It’s the perfect environment to find better body awareness and an encouraging community to become your best self. Ages 5 – 11 and older. All levels welcome!

Flying Buddha Kids Camp and Retreats will teach kids to play and move mindfully through a variety of activities: aerial yoga, aerial arts (including lyra, aerial dance), acrobatics, gymnastics, circus arts (i.e. juggling), breathwork/meditation, and time outside incorporating mindfulness with art and other activities (i.e. tie dye, chalk mandalas).  Ages 5 – 11 and older. 

For upcoming workshops, retreats, and camps please see the Events section.

This class will tone, sculpt and lengthen your muscles by using different technique specific to ballet. The flexibility training, strength and core work, and use of the barre are all taught with a strong foundation in Ballet basics and methodology. Open to all levels!

For new students who have never taken pole and students just beginning their pole journey. This class is for you! Students will learn the basics of pole, proper technique and queuing, and safety practices for spins and transitions on the pole. You will leave this class confident and a solid foundation built for success.

Note: This workshop is a prerequisite to all pole fitness classes. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Strength and Flexibility. Learn basic spins, combo spins, dance moves, and tricks with focus on perfecting your skills and technique. You will learn how to concentrate on engaging specific muscles in your upper body and core, all while finding your inner confidence. Tricks and transitions will be incorporated into each class, so you can add extra flare to your spins. Prerequisite: You must attend one of our Pole Foundations workshops. Please visit the Events tab for workshop dates/times and to sign up.

Build up your strength and learn proper pole specific muscle engagement in this All Level conditioning class. Attire: Shorts and tank top.

Prerequisite: Pole Foundations workshop.  Please visit the Events tab for workshop dates/times and to sign up.

The pole room will be open to students to practice spins and inversions freely. An instructor will be present for spotting and use of equipment.

Prerequisite: Pole Foundations workshop. Please visit the Events tab for workshop dates/times and to sign up.

Pole-o-graphy is choreography for pole! This intermediate level class will get your body moving with longer dance sequences that incorporate the floor and pole. Pole-o-graphy focuses less on individual moves/tricks, and more on being able to perform the movements together. It is recommended that students feel comfortable moving around the pole, and have had an introduction to basic inverts.

In this class students will explore dance around the pole and on the floor. Each week we will learn a short,  intermediate level routine that celebrates sensual movement with heel clacks, floor work, and the occasional trick! Get ready to embrace your inner sexy! Heels are welcomed – but optional! Shorts recommended – knee pads or leggings may be needed for floor work. This is an intermediate/advanced class. Beginners are welcome but prior dance experience is recommended.

Let’s learn to Klimb with Kat! In this workshop we will go over how to safely climb up and down the pole using proper technique and form. You will gain the confidence and proper foundation to move up to the next level. Climbing is a full body workout and is an essential skill to be successful moving forward in your pole journey.

Prerequisite: This workshop is for students who have already taken our Pole Spins & Transitions class and are ready to move on to the next level. Please visit the Events tab for Klimbing with Kat workshop dates/times and to sign up.

The Great Yoga Wall supports your body, allowing you to experience traditional yoga poses in a whole new way. You’ll build strength, create length and space in your body, while gaining awareness in each pose. Using the yoga wall, along with its various attachments (adjustable straps, swings, and bars) offers unique support and traction in the body that you just have to experience for yourself. You’ll leave feeling better than when you walked in the door!