Our Classes
At Ethereal Arts Northwest, we offer a variety of aerial and circus arts instruction. From beginner classes to advanced training and private sessions, we want everyone to experience the joy of running away with the circus!
New introductory classes start at the end of September!
Check out our class schedule or message us to learn more!
Class Offerings
Aerial Arts
We offer classes in a variety of vertical and horizontal aerial apparatuses, including: silks, rope (corde lisse), hoop (lyra), and straps. Classes range from beginner to advanced for both youth and adults. For those who are interested, we offer performance opportunities!
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See our class list below for a description of all available classes!
Hand Balancing
We are excited to offer both introductory handstand courses, as well as courses focusing on more advanced and dynamic hand balancing postures and sequences. This can be a great complement to an aerial practice.
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See our class list below for a description of all available classes!
Acrobatics
Starting in the fall of 2021, we will now be offering introductory acrobatics classes for both kids and adults! These classes are a fun-filled way to explore body movement through rolls, walkovers, handstands, and more!
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See our class list below for a description of all available classes!
Conditioning
In addition to training aerial and circus arts skills, it's important to keep the body strong and balanced. That's where our conditioning classes come into play. Focusing mostly on body weight exercises, these classes are a great way to strengthen, lengthen, and tone.
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See our class list below for a description of all available classes!
Want individualized training?
We also offer semi-private and private aerial training sessions. Ask your teacher or or send us a message to learn more!
Class List & Descriptions
Adult Intro to Aerial
Next session begins Sept 23rd at 3:30pm
This 8-week session will focus on the basic skills and techniques for both horizontal and vertical aerial apparatuses such as hoop and silks. This class will set you up with a strong foundation to continue to grow and improve as an aerialist. After taking this introductory class you will be able to sign up for any of our other offered aerial classes!
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8 week session - Cost: $200 total​
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No experience necessary. Open to ages 14 and up!
Youth Intro to Aerial
Next sessions begin on Sept 23rd at 5:00pm
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Sept 26th at 4:30pm
This 8-week session will focus on the basic skills and techniques for both horizontal and vertical aerial apparatuses such as hoop and silks. This class will allow kids to increase their strength and flexibility, improve their body awareness and motor skills, and give them a taste of what it’s like to run away with the circus!
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8 week session - Cost: $200 total​
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No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13!
Intro to Hand Balancing
Next session starts June 8th at 6:15pm
In this 8-week session, we will build on that foundational handstand you now have! We will start to explore how to transition into different and fun shapes will maintaining balance. We will also work on fluid movements with the lower body while keeping a strong upper body stack.
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8 week session - Cost: $240 total​
No experience necessary, open to ages 12 and up!
Intro to Aerial Hoop (for Aerialists)
Next session TBD
Designed for students with previous aerial experience of at least one year (or approval), Intro To Hoop for Aerialists focuses on using existing strength and body awareness to develop a more advanced Hoop vocabulary. We will review basic techniques as needed in support of linking skills with phrases, transitions, and spins. Concepts will include inversions while spinning, pull-ups/pull-overs, straight arm straddles, splits, and beats. Comfort to explore all areas of the Hoop is required, including span set/top, sides, & under bar.
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8 week session - Cost: $280 total​
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Open to experienced aerialists ages 14 and up!
Flexibility
In this drop-in class students will learn active flexibility techniques and exercises to safely increase flexibility, working towards front and middle splits, forward and back bending. We will work on building strength and mobility. Students will work towards their individual goals whether that be chest stands or touching your toes.
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Drop in class - Cost: $35/class
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No experience required!
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Straps Conditioning
Straps is an apparatus that Katie believes every aerialist should be training on! It covers basic strengthening drills and improves your shoulder strength and active flexibility significantly! You do not need straps-specific experience to participate in this class.
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Drop in class - Cost: $25/class
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Open to students who have completed an Intro to Aerial course and a Beginner's Aerial course (in any apparatus).
Vertical Conditioning
Drop in classes on Wednesdays 4:30 to 5:30
This class specifically focuses on those strength skills that are oh so helpful to you as an aerialist! Does 60 min of pure conditioning sound fun to you?! I’m going to guess not, but we will make it fun and the improvements you will make in your aerial ability make this class so worth it!
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Drop in class - Cost: $25/class
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Open to students who have completed an Intro to Aerial course and a Beginner's Aerial course (in any apparatus).
Intro to Aerial Hoop
NEXT SESSION STARTING... TBD
Designed for students with minimal or no aerial experience, Intro to Hoop provides the perfect combination of strength building and creative exploration. In this 8 week course, we will create a foundation of Hoop vocabulary and body awareness that foster confidence and support ongoing growth. Concepts will include inversions, pull-ups/pull-overs, mermaid, amazon, man-in-the-moon, and much more!
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8 week session - Cost: $280​
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No experience necessary. Open to ages 14 and up!
Open Gym
Open gym time is available as a drop-in class for students that have been approved by their instructor! You are welcome to train at anytime there is an available point.
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Cost: $12/hour