Discover Richmond's Premier Kids Aerial Classes!
Is your child looking to connect to a positive, encouraging, and engaging community? Are they curious to learn more about silks, lyra, trapeze and more? Perhaps they're looking to run away to the circus! Well you're in the right place!
Our incredible, professional and qualified instructors at SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center have a vested interest in your child's success in aerial and cirque arts. Our Kids Aerial program is expertly crafted to help children grow in confidence and joy while learning in a developmentally appropriate curriculum structure.
We offer two open enrollment periods:
- Summer enrollment (June through August classes) opens early April.
- Season enrollment (September through May classes) opens early June.
Ready to learn more? Looking to enroll your child? Click the button below and we will connect with you about our Kids Summer Dance Classes!
Our Kids Summer Dance Classes In the Heart of Richmond Are Giving Children a New Sense of Confidence!
We are proud to offer options for different age groups and techniques of Kids Summer Dance Classes. Your child is sure to be filled with wonder and delight in any of our class opportunities!
Sparkling Stars(Ages 2.5-4) & Fairy & Dragon Flying School (Ages 5-7)
The perfect invitation to our exclusive to pre-aerials & movement fun! A perfect sparkly class for our youngest budding aerialists. Both Sparkling Stars and Fairy & Dragon Flying School are pre-aerial classes which focus on gaining the flexibility, line, spatial awareness, and conditioning to safely fly through the air. Children will be inspired and find magical moments while preparing for our aerial program. Our program is specifically and developmentally designed to increase the stamina, strength, listening skills and flexibility it takes to work in an aerial Sling or Lyra. Classes will be filled with delightful dance and gymnastics based training exercises, games, and more. Sparkling Stars requires a parent in the room or participation in the class.
Intro to Aerials (Ages 8-11, 12+)
"When your kiddo is ready to take flight!" This class is designed for students to master the foundational techniques and knowledge of silks and lyra while also taking time to build the strength and flexibility needed to progress in the aerial arts. Students will work on the necessary fundamentals of each apparatus and learn many beautiful movements and tricks along the way. This class is offered both during the summer and during our season. All children who are beginners to aerials must take this class before entering any other aerial classes.
Silks & Lyra (Ages 8-11, 12+)
"Ready for the next steps in Aerials!" After Intro to Aerials, it's time to journey into deeper studies in the air. Working with both Silks & Lyra, students will continue their learning from Intro to Aerials and work on aerial conditioning, various climbs and descents and progressions for inverting, entry and exits into the apparatus and so much more. Students are placed in appropriate class by faculty. 2 hour classes are reserved for intermediate to advanced aerialists who are performing in Alice in Wonderland or by permission of faculty only.
Mixed Apparatus (Ages 12+ or by instructor permission)
"Ready for an advanced class to take your Star to new heights?" This class will explore apparatuses such as Static Trapeze, Corde Lisse, Spanish Web, and Aerial Curtain! This is a great addition for any children who want to get a jump on learning new skills. It's also a wonderful way to train for our Alice in Wonderland annual production! Must have at least one full year of aerial experience to be considered for this class.
Enroll Your Child For Our Next Season!
We are focused providing a space to cultivate happy, confident children and we would love for your child to experience the magic of our studio! If your child is curious about starting aerial classes, or continuing aerial classes, reach out to us today and join our next available season! Spots fill up fast so don't delay!
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