Course Catalog
These are examples of the courses we like to offer. You can always ask for a customized training suited to the needs of your studio and teachers.
Core Courses
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Core Courses are typically 30-hour trainings that are central to the program. (If the course has less than 6 people, the course is condensed to 24 hours.) Each course prepares instructors to teach level-specific material in a variety of apparatuses.
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Aerial Yoga (Hammock)Aerial YOGA Teacher Training Level 1
30 Hours Prerequisites: RYT-200 required; trying 3 classes prior to the training is recommended. Required Textbook: Aerial Yoga Manual Volume 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: Participants will explore a variety of postures in the Aerial Yoga Manual Vol. 1 on the low fabric sling or hammock. The course focuses on progressions, alignment, sequencing, and verbal/physical cues. Rigging and inspection of equipment for your specific space will be covered. The training culminates in a sample class, methods, a rigging assessment, and practice teaching. Aerial YOGA Teacher Training Level 2
30 Hours Prerequisites: Completion of the Aerial Yoga Level 1 Course with a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Required Textbook: Aerial Yoga Manual Volume 2 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: Participants will explore more challenging postures in the Aerial Yoga Manual Vol. 2 on fabric sling including flying poses, and an introduction to injury prevention. A sample class, spotting, and practice teaching, complete this level of training. |
Testimonials"It was an amazing training - Julianna was very knowledgeable and had great delivery. Thank you thank you for sending her to us!" "Rebekah and Julianna are amazing teachers and the level of material they covered in the 4 days, as well as the polished way it was presented, made this training the best I've experienced yet. They are two such inspiring and knowledgeable women....not to mention experts in their field!! Thank you!!" "Julianna is very wise in her integration of knowledge from her dance, movement and aerial background. She approaches her teaching in an intellectual and accessible manner without being overwhelming." "The most powerful lesson in this training was how to break down each pose into achievable steps." |
Aerial Sling (Hammock)Aerial SLING Teacher Training Level 1
30 Hours Prerequisites: At least one year of experience on fabric. Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Audition video required. Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required. Required Textbooks: The Aerial Sling Manual, Volume 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: Participants will explore a variety of skills in The Aerial Sling Manual plus teaching topics including progressions, alignment, shoulder health, spotting, and verbal/physical cueing. We will pay particular attention to the pre-beginner and appropriate progressions for foundational core and upper body tone. The training culminates in practice teaching. |
"I learned more about rigging than I had at any other workshop. But I loved more than anything the compassion showed for each student." ~ Anonymous "The course exceeded my expectations and goals. It made me a better teacher even for other disciplines I teach." |
Aerial SLING Teacher Training Level 2
30 Hours
Prerequisites: At least one year of experience on fabric. Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Audition video required. Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required.
Required Textbooks: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: At this level of sling, students should be able to perform a pull-over from standing on the ground but they may still be struggling with a cross-hip pull-over without the help of their feet pushing off the ground. So, to work on skills that encourage growth and having fun, all while sneaking in core-development training. The major skill topics covered in this training include knee hangs, cross back straddle (sling version), weaving choreography from diaper wrap, spread fabric moves, roll-ups (on the thigh), side back balance, and an introduction to corset. The technique training will include inversion training, early skin the cat training, and early c-shape training (through back balance introduction).
30 Hours
Prerequisites: At least one year of experience on fabric. Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Audition video required. Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required.
Required Textbooks: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: At this level of sling, students should be able to perform a pull-over from standing on the ground but they may still be struggling with a cross-hip pull-over without the help of their feet pushing off the ground. So, to work on skills that encourage growth and having fun, all while sneaking in core-development training. The major skill topics covered in this training include knee hangs, cross back straddle (sling version), weaving choreography from diaper wrap, spread fabric moves, roll-ups (on the thigh), side back balance, and an introduction to corset. The technique training will include inversion training, early skin the cat training, and early c-shape training (through back balance introduction).
Aerial Fabric (Silks)
Aerial FABRIC Teacher Training Level 1
30 Hours
Prerequisites: One year of experience on fabric. Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Audition video required. Previous experience in teaching recommended but not required.
Required Textbooks: The Aerial Fabric Instructional Manual, Volume 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: Participants will explore a variety of skills in the Beginning Fabric Manual and teaching topics including progressions, alignment, shoulder health, spotting, and verbal/physical cueing. An exploration of linear versus global teaching methods will open your eyes to new perspectives of teaching. The training culminates in practice teaching.
30 Hours
Prerequisites: One year of experience on fabric. Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions). Audition video required. Previous experience in teaching recommended but not required.
Required Textbooks: The Aerial Fabric Instructional Manual, Volume 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: Participants will explore a variety of skills in the Beginning Fabric Manual and teaching topics including progressions, alignment, shoulder health, spotting, and verbal/physical cueing. An exploration of linear versus global teaching methods will open your eyes to new perspectives of teaching. The training culminates in practice teaching.
Aerial FABRIC Teacher Training Level 2
30 Hours
Prerequisites: Aerial Fabric Instructor Training Level 1 through a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Must be at an intermediate level (can do straddle inversions in the air, windmill to hip key, and comfortable inverting for a majority of the training). Audition video required.
Required Textbook: Intermediate Aerial Fabric Manual Part 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: This theme of this course is inversions. We begin by picking up with inversion progressions from the Level 1 training and add more layers of detail appropriate for progressing students into Level 2 material. We also emphasize progressions for SS and OS wraps, and crochet based skills. In addition to alignment, cueing, and spotting techniques, we will also dive into the process of teaching conceptually. Throughout the course, progression chains will be heavily covered. This course culminates in practice teaching.
30 Hours
Prerequisites: Aerial Fabric Instructor Training Level 1 through a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Must be at an intermediate level (can do straddle inversions in the air, windmill to hip key, and comfortable inverting for a majority of the training). Audition video required.
Required Textbook: Intermediate Aerial Fabric Manual Part 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook
Course Description: This theme of this course is inversions. We begin by picking up with inversion progressions from the Level 1 training and add more layers of detail appropriate for progressing students into Level 2 material. We also emphasize progressions for SS and OS wraps, and crochet based skills. In addition to alignment, cueing, and spotting techniques, we will also dive into the process of teaching conceptually. Throughout the course, progression chains will be heavily covered. This course culminates in practice teaching.
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Aerial FABRIC Teacher Training Level 3
30 Hours Prerequisites: Aerial Fabric Instructor Training Level 2 through a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Must be at an upper intermediate to advanced level (can climb and invert repeatedly in the air and perform a clean single star drop). Audition video required. Required Textbook: Intermediate Aerial Fabric Manual Parts 1 & 2 and The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course builds on level 2 skills and focuses on the Intermediate Fabric Manual Part 2. Practice in proper alignment, cueing, and spotting will further support conceptual teaching. This course culminates in practice teaching. |
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Aerial FABRIC Teacher Training Level 4
30 Hours Prerequisites: Completion of Aerial Fabric Level 3 -OR- Completion of Aerial Rope Level 1 through a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Must be at an upper intermediate to advanced level (can do a double star drop, extensive stamina to work on lengthy, complex sequences.) Audition video required. Required Textbook: Aerial Rope Manual Vol.2 when it comes available, and The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course explores spotting and cueing techniques for advanced moves to include inside/outside seatbelt, ball, back balance, and other moves presented in the Aerial Rope Manual Vol. 2. Vertical theory is covered from a fresh perspective. Rebekah uses teaching methods that place the learner in problem-solving mode, resulting in a far deeper understanding of the material. |
Aerial Hoop (Lyra)
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Aerial HOOP Teacher Training Level 1
30 Hours Prerequisites: Must have at least one year experience on hoop or trapeze. Previous experience in teaching movement is recommended but not required. Audition video required. Required Textbook: Aerial Hoop Manual Volume 1 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course focuses on the skills outlined in the Aerial Knot Manual. Participants will explore a variety of skills including progressions, alignment, shoulder engagement, and verbal/physical cues. Rigging and inspections of equipment for your specific space will be covered. The training culminates in a sample class, methods, rigging assessment and practice teaching. |
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Aerial HOOP Teacher Training Level 2
30 Hours Prerequisites: Aerial Hoop Instructor Training Level 1 through a Born to Fly™ master trainer or provider. Must be at an intermediate level, able to invert from sitting on the hoop without momentum, and pull up to sitting atop the hoop. Required Textbook: Aerial Hoop Manual Volume 2 & The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course focuses on the skills outlined in the Aerial Hoop Manual Vol. 2. Participants will explore a variety of skills including progressions, alignment, shoulder health, and verbal/physical cues. Injury prevention and teaching methods will also be covered. The training culminates in practice teaching. |
Trapeze
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Trapeze Teacher Training Level 1
30 Hours Prerequisites: Must have at least one year experience on hoop or trapeze. Previous experience in teaching movement is recommended but not required. Audition video required. Required Textbook: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course explores beginner skills on both single-point dance trapeze and static trapeze to emphasize similarities and differences between these two distinct ways of using the apparatus. Progressions from the ground up, spotting techniques, cueing, and alignment are cornerstones of this course. We will also explore how to instill good habits that promote shoulder health in beginners, and practice teaching a 1 hour lesson. |
Electives or Other General CertificatesElectives are supplemental courses (generally 5-15 hours) that can completed alongside a core 30-hour course (see courses above), or can be completed as part of the certificate program renewal process. Elective courses can also count as continuing education toward certificate renewal.
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Principles of Movement/TeachingGetting Ready to Teach Drops
Apparatus: Sling OR Fabric Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective Prerequisites: Intermediate-Advanced Level on Apparatus. Audition video required OR have completed a teacher training in this area. Required Textbook: The Aerial Sling Manual Vol. 2 OR The Aerial Fabric Manual Vo. 2 Course Description: In the past, many have taken the approach "just go for it," encouraging students to fling themselves through the air and "just trust me." Over the years, we've discovered another approach! This method involves first assessing a students' readiness in body awareness and strength. Then, we go over the progressions designed to ease into drops so that by the time a student drops for the first time, they barely notice it's their first time. There is no fear, only confidence. There is no questioning, only trust in the analytical process they just went through to understand their trajectory and what is catching them. This is an important course that is covered in our Level 2 training, but can be pulled out to be its own stand-alone training or refresher course, giving even more focus and detail than the teacher training. Cleaning Inversions
Apparatus: Any Time: Suggested time 1-3 hours Prerequisites: Intermediate-Advanced Level on Apparatus. Audition video required OR have completed a teacher training in this area. Required Textbook: Applied Anatomy for the Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb Course Description: Even teachers can still struggle with clean inversions! This workshop is for everyone, but it is designed to give teachers the tools to help their students reach clean inversion success. However, in the meantime, teachers can also work on cleaning their own inversions if they are going to be demonstrating these techniques for their students. :) This course will cover the hardest part of inversions. The part between when a student can invert by jumping off the ground and getting a clean inversion in the air, where there is no ground to help give momentum. Learn about the muscles that need to be recruited and how you can assess your students to see which ones need to be focused on for growth. Teaching Improvisation and Creative Work
Apparatus: Any Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective. Suggested time 2-20 hours Prerequisites: Audition video required OR have completed any teacher training. Required Textbook: None Course Description: It's so easy to jump from trick to trick to trick and then say, "ok, now improvise. Here's some music. Go." Students freeze up and have that deer-in-the-headlights look! If you've even seen that and struggled to know how to ease in to creative work, this course is for you!!! Progressions exist for creative work just as much as they do for skill-work. Your "creative-side" can be developed and grown just as much as any muscle. Take this course to learn how the process might look, and then have fun owning it in your creative way. :) Teaching Conceptually
Apparatus: Sling OR Fabric Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective. Suggested time 2-15 hours Prerequisites: Intermediate-Advanced Level on Apparatus. Audition video required OR have completed a teacher training in this area. Required Textbook: The Aerial Sling Manual Vol. 2 OR The Aerial Fabric Manual Vo. 2 Course Description: Teaching conceptually is very different than teaching this skill then that skill. It is about developing the critical thinker inside of each student and then crafting opportunities to use those critical thinking skills. Specially designed and taught by Rebekah Leach, who uses her knowledge from teaching math secondary education and Naval nuclear physics. Learn to use your brain just as much -- and even more -- than you use your body in teaching aerial. Teaching Momentum: Beats & Spinning 101
Apparatus: Any apparatus (rope, fabric, sling, trapeze, hoop or straps, etc) Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective. Suggested Time: 2-4 Hours Prerequisites: Intermediate-Advanced Level on Apparatus. Audition video required OR have completed a teacher training in this area. Required Textbook: The Aerial Rope Manual Vol.2 Course Description: Teaching beats and spinning is hard to convey in a book since it requires so much movement, so this is a great course to make sure to get in live! The focus will be on assessing readiness for dynamic skills, and starting the basics of bell beats, pike beats, front-back beats, etc. Some time will also be spent on spinning. The exact curriculum will depend on the apparatus chosen. This course is designed to give teachers the tools to teach their students how to move more effectively through these pathways and set them on the road to success. Youth Aerial Teaching Methods
Apparatus: All/Any Apparatus Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective Prerequisites: 1 year aerial experience; an interest in teaching children. Audition video required. Required Textbook: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook & The Aerial Sling Manual Vol.1 Course Description: Children are quite different from adult learners. Their bodies and minds are at earlier stages of development, requiring special attention be paid to types of movements trained, how to present material, and how to progress them with safety in mind. This course covers child development from ages 2-16 and progresses into concrete skills and activities that support youth with material that is developmentally age-appropriate. |
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Winning Warm-ups & Aerial Conditioning (Injury Prevention Focus)
Apparatus: All/Any Apparatus Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective. Suggested Time: 2-5 Hours Prerequisites: Complete Level 1 training course on any apparatus Required Textbook: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook Course Description: This course dives into preparing the body for aerial movement and maintaining shoulder health throughout training. We will explore exercises that enhance core stability, increase flexibility, and build strength the healthy way through use of progressions and training cycles. |
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Curriculum Planning & Development Apparatus: All/Any Apparatus Time: Can be modified to any length of time for a general elective Prerequisites: Complete Levels 1 and 2 training course on any apparatus Required Textbook: The Aerial Teacher's Handbook, Manuals 1 and 2 for your apparatus Course Description: This course dives into two of the most powerful teaching topics - progressions, and curriculum development. Participants will draw on their knowledge of their preferred apparatus to develop clear, cohesive progressions that support student success. We will then focus on the big picture and build an outline of a curriculum fit for your home school or studio. Shoulders Core |