AERIAL ARTS & ACRO
Classes for Kids and Adults
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AERIAL ARTS & ACRO
Ages: 6 & up
The Aerial Arts & Acro program provides a safe and fun learning environment for every child that walks through the door! Our instructors will teach young artists and athletes how to safely perform athletic feats in the air as well as fostering an atmosphere that encourages growth both inside and outside of the gym.
Why Aerial & Acro?
Aerial and Acro is an ever-growing art form thanks to the popularity of companies such as Cirque du Soleil as well as the rapidly growing community of aerialists on social media. Aerial combines athleticism, strength, flexibility, and artistry and gives both children and adults an unmatchable confidence! Learn how to climb, wrap, flip and twist in a unique and fun environment that you won't find anywhere else!
What to wear?
We recommend fitted clothing (sleeves, high waisted leggings or pants, pulled back hair).
No jewelry or zippers.
Avoid lotion prior to class.
Aerial Arts & Acrobatics
CLASSES OFFERED
Introduction to Aerial Arts and Acrobatics
Length: 1 hour
Ages Groups: 6-7 year olds & 8 & up
Price: $129 per month
Little to no aerial experience? Introduction to Aerial Arts is the perfect class for every new student. Students will learn the basics of climbing, spinning, and becoming inverted while in the air. Learning the fundamentals and technique are key to being safe and to create the aerialist’s foundation leading to progression of skills.
Beginner
Teacher/Coach recommendation
Length: 1 hour
Ages: 6 years & up
Price: $129 per month
Beginner aerialist class will strive to master fundamental skills and learn base level combinations. The aerial student will develop personal style through poses and dancing in the air. Floor work and drills become equally important as airtime to develop strength, flexibility, and performance technique all while the aerialist’s skills continue to progress.
Intermediate
Teacher/Coach recommendation
Length: 1 hour
Ages: 6 years & up
Price: $129 per month
In the Intermediate Class students will display focus about their training and individual growth. The intermediate class strives to develop advanced technique and skills with increased flexibility and strength training. Students will become more confident with sequences, transitions, and artistry in freestyle. The aerialist’s willingness to work hard and eagerness to learn are taken into consideration before advancement to this level.
Advanced
Teacher/Coach recommendation
Length: 1 hour
Ages: 6 years & up
Price: $129 per month
Advanced students have demonstrated dedication to their training, technique, and artistry. Advanced level aerialist’s show attention to detail and high level work pace. This class will focus on all aspects of performing aerial arts. The aerialists will learn advanced sequences and drops as well as strengthen their personal style and artistry.
Beginner Performance
Beginner Level or Higher
Length: 1 hour
Ages: 7 years & up
Price: $199 per month (both skills class and performance class)
Must be enrolled in a skills class along with this performance class.
More Info coming soon.
AERIAL PARTIES
Enjoy learning basic lyra and silk skills!
- Give your child the gift of excitement and grace as they experience the thrill of floating and twirling in the air.
- Create memories that will last a lifetime with a celebration that is as unique as your child!
More info on Aerial Arts Parties at Kids First >>
2024 SHOWCASE DATES
Winter: January 27th
Spring: April 27th
Summer: July 27th
Fall: November 2nd
ADULT WORKSHOPS
Build strength, embrace creativity, and learn how to FLY with our aerial silks! This class will begin with a warm up and stretch. Adult aerialist will learn introductory and beginner poses and tricks and how to spin with control. Students will also learn introductory aerial terminology. Must be 16 yrs and older.
AERIAL ARTS OPEN GYM
Aerial Open Gym is a chance to practice on your silks in an open environment. Instructors are present for safety and guidance but there is not direct instruction offered.
Ages: 7 years & older
Time: Every Saturday of the Month, 12:30-1:30 PM*
Cost: $10 Enrolled, $20 Non-Enrolled*
*The third Saturday of the month is Friends and Family. That is the only open gym that you can come to if you are not enrolled in aerials. $20 Non-Enrolled.
AERIAL ARTS STAFF
Department Leader
Grace Ridge
Meet Grace! Grace Ridge grew up in Cincinnati and is a former Queen City Gymnastics & Queen City Storm athlete. She cheered her freshman and sophomore high school years and joined the Milford dance team her junior and senior years.
Grace began her aerial silks career as a Northern Kentucky University student as she pursued her art career, graduating with a BFA in Sculpture from NKU. Grace’s passion for art took her from her hometown of Cincinnati to St. Pete, Florida where she ultimately joined the Tetons Art Council at the Art Association of Jackson Hole. Fortunately for Kids First, Grace returned to her family, and her roots of Cincinnati, to raise her young daughter.
Not only did Grace return to Cincinnati, but in July of 2022, she also returned to Kids First; home of her youth athletic training. Grace joined Kids First to assist in leading the Aerial Arts and Acro Department, and more importantly, to share her love of Aerial Silk with young students in our community. Grace is now the Departmental Leader of the Aerial Arts program where she dedicates her time and energy to teaching kids to climb, drop and spin on the silks and lyra!
We feel Grace’s leadership role is directly related to her experience and development as a part of Kids First community so many years ago. Grace recognizes her opportunity to positively influence the next generation of Kids First students as well as being an example of our Unifying Principle of Perpetual Growth. “This place has always been a home to me and I am so blessed to be back”.
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