Aerial SILKS & ROPE Teacher Trainings
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About
The following courses are part of the Born to Fly Aerial Teacher Certificate Program. All who meet the prerequisites are welcome to train with us, and the certificate is optional. Teaching Philosophy and Methods Aerial fabric is the most popular apparatus in recreational programs. However, starting students with climbs may not be the most accessible way to begin an aerial journey. If you teach early beginners, we highly recommend (but do not require) starting the Aerial Sling 1 Teacher Training. Teaching aerial fabric requires a clear understanding of the skills, progressions, technique, spotting, diverse learning styles, and classroom management to help students find success. It’s important to notice what a student is ready to progress, and then find unique ways for them to engage with level appropriate material. This allows you to reach more learners and to stay fresh in your own teaching over the long haul. By entering each class with a beginner’s mind, you will learn something new every time you teach. In the Born to Fly methodology, we expose our students to fabric theory early on through puzzles and challenge their artistry through creative tasks. Our goal is to develop an aerialist’s strength, intelligence, and artistry simultaneously so nothing gets left behind. We ask students to spend more time with each skill, which allows them to build strength over a longer period of time before progressing to the next level. |
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I LOVE the curriculum and the theory that forms your foundation for teaching; this course has made me a much more confident, present, and mindful teacher! Furthermore, the theory and puzzle-building has provided me with nearly infinite class material!
~Kristine D.
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Aerial SILKS Level 1 Teacher Training
Aerial Arts of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah May 18-21, 2019 with Elizabeth Stich theory combined with Trapeze 1/Rebekah Leach 30 Hours 10 participants max. Course Fee: $850 after 2/15/19 Early Bird: $750 if deposit paid by 2/15/19 Books: $136 + shipping Schedule:
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Prerequisites:
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
Required Reading: Order books here.
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 1 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions. At the end of the week, you will walk away with 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
We begin with body positioning of the shoulders, ribs, and hips before progressing to climbs and descents, and foot locks. Skills in the knot help develop foundational technique in an accessible way. We continue the week with single foot lock skills and sequences, followed by hip and shoulder blocks, double foot locks, and inversion progressions. Skills sessions conclude with hip key progressions and 'round the back/arabesque. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy, and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.
- At least one year of experience on fabric.
- Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions); submit an audition video.
- Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required.
- Must be injury-free (or have clearance from a health care provider to participate); at least 6 months postpartum.
- Submit an audition video (see below).
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
- 1 climb (both sides)
- 1 foot lock (from the air, not from the ground)
- 3 foot lock skills
- 1 straddle invert from a climb
Required Reading: Order books here.
- The Aerial Fabric Manual Volume 1 by Rebekah Leach
- The Aerial Teacher’s Handbook by Julianna Hane
- Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb - available on Amazon
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 1 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions. At the end of the week, you will walk away with 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
We begin with body positioning of the shoulders, ribs, and hips before progressing to climbs and descents, and foot locks. Skills in the knot help develop foundational technique in an accessible way. We continue the week with single foot lock skills and sequences, followed by hip and shoulder blocks, double foot locks, and inversion progressions. Skills sessions conclude with hip key progressions and 'round the back/arabesque. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy, and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.
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Aerial ROPE 1 Fast-Track Teacher Training
Aerial Arts of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah May 22, 2019 with Elizabeth Stich & Rebekah Leach 5 hours (add-on course to Silks 1) 10 participants max. Course Fee: $250 after 2/15/19 Early Bird: $200 if deposit paid by 2/15/19 Book: $75 + shipping Schedule:
Prerequisites:
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Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
Required Reading: Order books here.
What You Will Learn: The Rope 1 Fast-Track Course allows instructors to work on skills specific to rope following their participation in the Level 1 Silks training. Since most of the Level 1 Silks skills translate directly to Rope, this course will piggyback on that information, giving you rope-specific teaching and skills options.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
- 1 climb (both sides)
- 1 foot lock (from the air, not from the ground)
- 3 foot lock skills
- 1 straddle invert from a climb
Required Reading: Order books here.
- The Aerial Rope Manual Vol. 1 by Rebekah Leach
What You Will Learn: The Rope 1 Fast-Track Course allows instructors to work on skills specific to rope following their participation in the Level 1 Silks training. Since most of the Level 1 Silks skills translate directly to Rope, this course will piggyback on that information, giving you rope-specific teaching and skills options.
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Aerial FABRIC Level 2 Teacher Training
Aerial Arts of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah May 24-27, 2019 with Rebekah Leach & Elizabeth Stich 30 contact hours 10 participants max. Cost: $850 Course Fee: $850 after 2/15/19 Early Bird: $750 if deposit paid by 2/15/19 Books: $136 + shipping Schedule:
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Prerequisites:
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
Required Reading: Order books here.
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 2 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions and fabric management while inverted. At the end of the week, you will walk away with around 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
The focus in Level 2 is on hip key and hip hitch theory, double crochet concepts, and various exits from inverted positions. Trainees will be challenged to think outside the box and to really understand the wraps to develop unexpected entrances and exits. This level of fabric theory presented at the 2nd level of the program is vital to developing "fabric brain," which then leads to innovative choreography. Our goal is to model teaching methods and puzzles that set students up to create their own variations of foundational skills, so they develop critical thinking and creativity within a strong technical base.
- Must have completed Silks Level 1 with a Born to Fly provider -OR- Have at least 3 years of aerial silks experience plus...
- Must be injury-free (or have clearance from a health care provider to participate); at least 6 months postpartum.
- Submit an audition video (see below).
Audition Video: Email video here.
Perform these skills in a sequence in any order over a crash mat at least 6" thick:
- Same side wrap from a climb (not using the ground)
- Cross-Back Straddle
- 3 tuck inversions (in a row) between split silks
- 1 skill from double crochet
- 2 straddle inversions in a row, alternating sides
- A sequence of your choosing containing a hip key
Required Reading: Order books here.
- The Aerial Teacher’s Handbook by Julianna Hane
- Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb - available on Amazon
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 2 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions and fabric management while inverted. At the end of the week, you will walk away with around 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
The focus in Level 2 is on hip key and hip hitch theory, double crochet concepts, and various exits from inverted positions. Trainees will be challenged to think outside the box and to really understand the wraps to develop unexpected entrances and exits. This level of fabric theory presented at the 2nd level of the program is vital to developing "fabric brain," which then leads to innovative choreography. Our goal is to model teaching methods and puzzles that set students up to create their own variations of foundational skills, so they develop critical thinking and creativity within a strong technical base.
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Aerial SILKS Level 1 Teacher Training
COMBINED WITH ROPE 1 AerialCLT, Charlotte, NC June 10-14, 2019 with Constance Palmer 30 Hours 10 participants max. Course Fee: $850 after 2/15/19 Early Bird: $750 if deposit paid by 2/15/19 Books: $136 + shipping Schedule: TBA |
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Prerequisites:
Audition Video: Email video here.
Connect these skills in a sequence in any order:
Required Reading: Order books here.
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 1 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions. At the end of the week, you will walk away with 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
We begin with body positioning of the shoulders, ribs, and hips before progressing to climbs and descents, and foot locks. Skills in the knot help develop foundational technique in an accessible way. We continue the week with single foot lock skills and sequences, followed by hip and shoulder blocks, double foot locks, and inversion progressions. Skills sessions conclude with hip key progressions and 'round the back/arabesque. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy, and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.
- At least one year of experience on fabric or rope.
- Must be at an intermediate level (can do basic inversions); submit an audition video.
- Must be injury-free (or have clearance from a health care provider to participate); at least 6 months postpartum.
- Previous experience in teaching is recommended but not required.
- Submit an audition video (see below).
Audition Video: Email video here.
Connect these skills in a sequence in any order:
- 1 climb (both sides)
- 1 foot lock (from the air, not from the ground)
- 3 foot lock skills
- 1 straddle invert from a climb
Required Reading: Order books here.
- The Aerial Teacher’s Handbook by Julianna Hane
- Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb - available on Amazon
- The Aerial Fabric Manual Vol.1 by Rebekah Leach - available on AerialDancing.com
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 1 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions. At the end of the week, you will walk away with 12-18 months of studio teaching material. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years.
We begin with body positioning of the shoulders, ribs, and hips before progressing to climbs and descents, and foot locks. Skills in the knot help develop foundational technique in an accessible way. We continue the week with single foot lock skills and sequences, followed by hip and shoulder blocks, double foot locks, and inversion progressions. Skills sessions conclude with hip key progressions and 'round the back/arabesque. Clinics include spotting techniques, anatomy, and core engagement progressions; while discussion topics include safety, teaching philosophies, classroom management, and an open Q&A. The training concludes with practice teaching.
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Aerial FABRIC Level 2 Teacher Training
AerialWorks, Castle Rock, Colorado, USA June 12-15, 2019 with Rebekah Leach 30 contact hours 8 participants max. Cost: $800 ($400 deposit + $400 final payment) Early Bird Special: Save $25 by registering by Feb. 15, 2019. Books: see below Schedule: Please anticipate the following tentative schedule. Wed--Sat: 8AM - NOON - Teacher Training Noon - 1pm Lunch Break 1PM - 2PM - (Optional) Open Gym (FREE) 2PM - 6PM - Teacher Training 6PM - 7PM - (Optional) Additional Private Lesson Time for $50/hr Prerequisites:
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Housing:
We have 2 spots available at a house close to the studio. First-come, first-serve. E-mail info@aerialworkscastlerock.com to book. For more options for housing and ride-sharing, etc, please join the Born to Fly secret group after paying your deposit. Audition Video: Email video to info@aerialworkscastlerock.com. Perform an intermediate silks sequence that you enjoy. Length: It must be at least 2 minutes in length, but not over 4 minutes in length. What to Include: Display a wide range of intermediate skills, plus musicality and smooth transitions. Feel free to send a link to an existing performance. However, the video must be filmed in 2018 or 2019. Required Reading:
What You Will Learn: This training focuses on Level 2 Silks skills as well as spotting, safe practices, teaching methods, and classroom management. We strongly emphasize progressions, particularly to develop strong inversions and fabric management while inverted. You will work with the classic fabric skills as well as several variations and sequences we’ve developed over the years. The focus in Level 2 is on hip key and hip hitch theory, double crochet concepts, and various exits from inverted positions. Trainees will be challenged to think outside the box and to really understand the wraps to develop unexpected entrances and exits. This level of fabric theory presented at the 2nd level of the program is vital to developing "fabric brain," which then leads to innovative choreography. Our goal is to model teaching methods and puzzles that set students up to create their own variations of foundational skills, so they develop critical thinking and creativity within a strong technical base. |