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All levels
Ages 8 and up
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ABOUT OUR AERIAL PROGRAM
At HDA, all of our aerial programs start with the safest apparatus: the Aerial Sling (or hammock), as it is the most adaptable aerial tool, allowing students to explore several skills at a low height. With all aerial exercises optional, we encourage students to advance at their own pace while still providing room for exploration and play. Instructors will provide regular progress reports to the students and their families so they have a clear vision of how they can progress in the art form.
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Once students develop foundational aerial skills, we advance the practice to include the Silks (two pieces of long fabric) and the Hoop (aka Lyra). There is one small performance in December and a larger performance in May to celebrate their school year-long journey.
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Before you or your child's first class, please read our "Ready for Aerial" page, which includes safety information, a required liability waiver, and FAQs. Over 18? Come take an aerial class through our adult program, Amped by HDA!
JUMPSTART
Ages 8 and up
Classes Available:
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JUMPSTART: No experience necessary! This class is for students looking to try something new or add to their existing dancer toolkit. Class begins with a warm-up, followed by conditioning skills, and culminating with beginner tricks and transitions in the Aerial Sling.
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MINIMESTERS: Ideal for the busybody! Fly Mini-mesters are six-week programs (with a fun theme!) designed for students who want to try aerial without a larger commitment. Each mini-mester will focus on poses and transitions in the Aerial Sling, and the final week will include a special studio showing!
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DEVELOP & DEFINE
Ages 8 and up
Classes Available:
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AERIAL I: Let’s level up! This class is for students who want to advance their aerial skills by incorporating the Aerial Sling, Silks, and Hoop into their practice. Like Jumpstart, the class begins with a warm-up, followed by conditioning skills, and culminates with intermediate tricks and transitions.
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AERIAL II: Time to get serious! Aerial II focuses on intermediate to advanced brain-teasing tricks, transitions, inversion techniques, and strength training with the Aerial Sling, Silks, and Hoop.
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DEVELOP & DEFINE
Ages 8 and up
Aerial Dance is for experienced dancers or aerialists eager to integrate the Aerial Sling, Silks, and Hoop with Contemporary Dance.
Students will also develop group and solo performance skills and engage in outside performance opportunities.
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Instructor approval is required. Aerialists are required to take at least one dance class outside of Aerial Dance.
ADD AN AERIAL CLASS
ON TO YOUR HDA DANCE MEMBERSHIP!
JUMPSTART, AERIAL I, AERIAL II
$79 PER MONTH
AERIAL DANCE
$129 PER MONTH
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
PRIVATE CLASSES
AERIAL COMPETITION COACHING
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
NON PROFIT PARTNERSHIP
Hermitage Dance Academy is proud to partner with Satellite Dance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides performance, education, and engagement opportunities for aerialists ages eight and up.
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By Satellite Dance providing rigging equipment, continuing instructor education, and specialty insurance, HDA can provide aerial education at a highly affordable price!
