(ages 5-7)

In Aerial Tumblers, we’ll work towards gaining the body awareness, focus, and behavior required to move on to a higher level tumbling or aerial class. We will also work on strengthening basic shapes like hollow body and plank, and developing some active flexibility while beginning awareness on the tissue and sling aerial apparatus in a fun class environment.

Tuesdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm

(ages 6-11)

We will learn some fun basics on aerial sling and tissue as well as gaining the strength, active flexibility and mental focus required to move on to aerial 1. Students will work on conditioning their bodies specifically for aerial through learning body shapes like plank, hollow body, tuck, pike and straddle, as well as how to safely hang and invert. We will learn the basic aerial silks climb, and foot-lock and practice fun skills on sling and tissue.

Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm AND/OR

Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm

(ages 11-18)

In this class designed for teen beginners, we will learn the building blocks of aerial. Students will move through challenging abdominal and upper body strength and endurance exercises with a focus on control and technique through strength and flexibility. The pace of learning will be set by the class as they learn skills.

Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30pm

(ages 8-16)

In this class we will build on the skills from Aerial Intro. Students will continue to work on strength and flexibility. The warm up routine becomes more challenging with more abdominal and upper body strength and endurance exercises. There is more focus on control and technique, no longer just moving through the skills but doing them with form and grace.

Mondays 4:30pm - 5:30pm AND/OR

Wednesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm

(ages 8-17)

Aerial 1-2 continues to build strength and flexibility while expanding the tricks students will be able to perform. Aerial 1-2 also provides a second class option for both Aerial 1 and Aerial 2 students to build strength and endurance.

Prerequisite: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or by instructor permission.

Tuesdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm AND/OR

Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm

(ages 9-17)

Aerial 2 continues to build strength and flexibility while expanding the tricks students will be able to learn.

Prerequisite: Aerial Intro and Aerial 1, or instructor permission.

A second class is HIGHLY recommended at this level. Aerial 1-2 on Tuesday 5:15 and Aerial 2-3 at 4:15 on Wednesday are both appropriate choices.

With a second class, open gym on Thursday at 4:15 is included in the price.

Mondays 5:15pm - 6:15pm

(ages 11-18)

Aerial 2-3 continues to build strength and flexibility while expanding the tricks students will be able to learn. This class provides a second class option for both Aerial 2 and Aerial 3 students to build strength and endurance.

Prerequisites: Aerial 1 and Aerial 2, or by instructor permission.

Wednesdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Aerial 2-3 Open Gym is an add-on class to build strength and allow students to practice what they have learned in their main classes. An instructor will monitor this class, but it is for students who are motivated and self-directed.

Students taking Aerial 2 or Aerial 2-3 may register for this class.

This class is included for students taking Aerial 3.

Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm

(ages 12-18)

Aerial 3 is for serious aerial students, building on their existing skills to add more challenging skills and experimenting with new apparatus.

Aerial 2-3 Open Gym (Thur, 4:15-5:15) is included at no charge with this class, and it is highly encouraged for students to attend.

Students at this level may also register for Aerial Strength Training (Thur 3:15).

Mon/Tue 4:15pm - 5:15pm

(ages 12-18)

Aerial Performance is designed for the most advanced and committed aerial students who are interested in advancing to professional aerial performance work.

It requires at least a 3 day/week commitment, and 4 days is encouraged. In addition to Mon/Tue Aerial Performance classes, students may choose from Aerial Strength Training and Partner Acro. Open Gym time on Wednesday or Thursday at 3:15 is available to them as a free training time, and also serves as an alternate day if a student is absent for another class that week.

Students are encouraged to work and master at least one apparatus, build a routine(s) and work toward an end of session performance. This level will also train students to perform at professional gigs.

This level is not for everyone! Students who are not ready for this level of commitment can stay in Aerial 3 and continue to learn and enjoy aerial in 2 classes a week.

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 3:15pm - 4:15pm

(ages 12-18)

This class is designed to help advanced aerial students build strength and flexibility, and to advance students' agility to safely perform aerial with grace and endurance.

Students in Aerial 2 or 3 may register for this class, or by instructor permission.

Aerial Strength Training is included for all students registered for Aerial Performance.

Thursdays 3:15pm - 4:15pm

A private lesson with either Amanda Thornton or Sarah Smith can help catch a student up on certain skills, help an advanced student perfect a routine or allow a student to work on a different apparatus with focused attention (trapeze, hoop, rope).

ONE lesson is $80 and needs to be scheduled with UMO admin team at school@umo.org

Mondays 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Wednesdays 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Thursdays 5:15pm - 6:15pm