Current Aerial Arts Classes
For information on class placement or help finding the right class; to set up private or small group classes; or to schedule studio workshops and trainings please contact Jess directly.
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Classes are held at Cycropia Aerial Dance studio, 5048 Tradewinds Parkway and at Madison Circus Space, 2082 Winnebago Street.
Aerial silks introduction
This 4 week session is an Introduction class and all levels and abilities are welcomed. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training.
aerial silks fundamentals
This 4 week session is for continuing students (1-3 years silks experience). Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary exploring poses and variations, transitions, and aerial silks choreography/sequencing.
Aerial Silks Intermediate/advanced
This 4 week session for continuing intermediate students, 2 or more years experience. Students will continue strengthening fundamental postures and developing intermediate postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, drops, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary exploring poses and variations, transitions, and aerial silks choreography/sequencing.
Introduction to Lyra
This 4 week session is open to new students, and a great way to start your aerial dance training. We’ll learn fundamental postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training. We review and build new skills each week so you are able to progress at your own pace.
Lyra Fundamentals
This 4 week session is for continuing students. We’ll learn fundamental postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to work on new shapes, spins, and Lyra choreography.
weird lyra choreography
This 4 week session is for intermediate students. We’ll learn fundamental and intermediate postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to work on new shapes, spins, and Lyra choreography. So named for the unique approach to sequencing and encouragement of expressiveness through movement, this weird lyra class will delight the aerial dancer looking to try something new.
High Flying Trapeze
Jess is part of the teaching team at Flying Trapeze Madison at the Madison Circus Space. Sessions are available for new and continuing flying trapeze students. Visit website for more information on flying trapeze classes: www.flyingtrapezemadison.com
Aerial dance mixed apparatus
Jess is part of the teaching team at Cycropia Aerial Dance, teaching various aerial dance disciplines. For more information about the student Cycropia Aerial Dance Education program website: www.cycropia.org