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Fall 2025 Schedule for Adults, 16+  (Kids, Teens click here)

Workshops Series
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Aerial Dance and Theater Workshop Trio
Workshops for aerialists, dancers, and physical theater makers who want to better understand relationship and character in the way they communicate stories to their audience.
Aerial Dance, Theater, & Improv
A dance warm-up, heart-opener games, solo character work, and creative ways to allow yourself the vulnerability to become a strong character working as a valuable part of the ensemble.
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Making the Box, Levels and Space in Aerial Movement
It's not just up and down! Explore physics, stage presence, character and breath within our settings and spaces to expand your storytelling and audience connection.

Relationship Vs. Effort: More Than Tricks
Lovely technique. Gorgeous drop. Wow, so strong! I see the effort you put into your work. Now tell me a story. Help me believe it. What do you really want to say and how does the apparatus help you say it?
Sundays, 10-1 pm
February 1, 8, 15.
$65, individual workshops
$180 advance purchase, 3 Workshop Series.
@The Building
Happening again in Spring 2026 at Breakwater 


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Private lessons,
family, pod or home school lessons 

Private sessions for all ages in lyra, trapeze, sling and apparatus yoga are available with a limited schedule. Check in with us about your hopes and goals for aerials and we'll get you going in the right direction. 
​Private lessons -$85 hourly
                            -$225 for a 3 class card.
Semi-private or group privates
                             
-$60 plus $15 per person

​*There is a $40 charge for cancellations without 24 hours notice.

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Adult Classes (16+)                         ​
Aerial Dance Class
Learn the basics in a fun, no pressure environment!  We'll warm up, talk about safety, then get to sampling skills and technique on the dance trapeze, lyra, and fabric sling. 
Saturdays, 9-9:55am
$10 intro January 10th
​Session starts January 17
​$25 drop-in/$88 per 4-wk session

​@Breakwater, 856 Brighton Ave

Open Practice 

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Open Practice for 16+
​Open Practice time is just that- time to practice what you've learned or already know, get that strength training in, do your piece on repeat for an hour so you really get to know it, and connect with community! Bring your aerial, juggling, physical theater, acro skills to practice and connect with our Portland community!
​Mondays 8-9:30pm
Thursdays 11-1, $10 donation
​@The Building



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[email protected]
or call/text 215-806-9971
for more/venue info.
​(All Classes in Portland, ME)
 55 Minute Classes
Aerial Sling Class
Come swing and spin with us on the fabric sling! We'll start with an aerial yoga warm up then learn the 6-skill, an easy 6-move routine that introduces learners to the hammock, spinning, swinging, and dropping techniques of an aerial fabric sling. 
Saturdays 10-11am 
$10 intro January 10th
​Session starts January 17
$25 drop-in/ $88 per 4 wk session
 @Breakwater, 856 Brighton Ave

Climb Practice Class
A good climb is the solid base every aerialist needs. Join us on the trapeze, sling and silks to work on your climbs in a joyful and supportive setting. ​
Wednesdays 10-10:45am
​Starts January 21
​@The Building
$20 drop-in/$72 per 4wk session 

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