September Aerial News

Amy Thompson
1 day ago
3 min read

2026

Classes are ticking along nicely this fall!

Our new groups are off to a strong start. The commitment and focus we're seeing across the board has been wonderful to watch. Throughout August, students have been building strength, flexibility, and level-specific skills, laying a solid foundation for the months ahead. As we move into September, we'll continue on that same path, then gradually shift focus toward polishing skills and introducing choreography concepts as we start preparing for our November Show!

Correction - Save the Date: Fall Aerial Performance

In last month's newsletter, we only announced one date for our November Show. We're excited to share that we have two show days, just like last spring:

November 14 and 15, 6pm.

As our program grows, we need the extra night to give every student their moment on stage and ensure everyone can watch comfortably. Thanks for your flexibility, and more details on tickets and scheduling will follow soon!

Please put this date on your calendar now, and if your student can't attend, let us know as soon as possible. Our classes spend weeks building group and individual routines together, and when a student isn't there for the show, it can be a real letdown for the rest of the class who've been counting on them. We want every student to feel supported by their teammates on performance day!

New Coach Spotlight

Mariana (Mar) - Level 3 & 4

Mariana accidentally found aerial arts at 16. As a dancer at the time, she was asked to perform on silks for a show — she learned some moves, fell in love with aerial arts, and ended up joining a contemporary circus. Since then, she's gravitated toward metal apparatuses, especially lyra and chains, with a recent love for body loops.

These days, Mariana performs at venues and events around Lake Tahoe and still gets just as excited about spinning as she did when she started. She considers herself a lifelong student of the art — always learning, exploring new skills, and enjoying the process along the way.

Christine - Level 3 & 4

Christine has been teaching movement since 2016, after completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and later a 50-hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training. Her background also includes AcroYoga, some trapeze, and consistent aerial training since 2019. She's taught at studios across Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Oregon, working with everyone from climbers and older adults to kids' summer camps and people with disabilities.

As an instructor, Christine is passionate about creating classes that are both playful and accessible — emphasizing strong movement foundations, curiosity over perfection, and a supportive, challenging environment where students can safely build confidence, strength, and a lifelong love of movement.

When she's not inverted, you can find her building houses, swimming with her Blue & Red Heelers, or filming mini slasher films with her friends.

Current apparatus obsession: Straps, Silks, Spiral

Reminder: Saturday Specialty Act Class

Our Saturday Specialty Act class is back this season, open exclusively to Level 3 and Level 4 students. This class focuses on independent and group routines on unique apparatuses, giving students the chance to explore creative choreography beyond their regular curriculum. Run in an open-gym format, each session begins with a structured strength-building warm-up before students dive into their routines.

Starts Saturday, September 12, and will be coached by Angela.

Aerial Class Rules

A friendly reminder of our Inversion gym standards to help keep everyone safe and ensure our aerial space stays fun for all! Please take a moment to review the chart below with your child.

Reminders

Attendance: We are beginning choreography, which is an exciting and important phase of the season. Because choreography decisions are made in real time, students who are unable to attend regularly may fall behind or need to step out of the portion of the routine currently being worked on.
Aerial Attire - The safest and most effective aerial outfit is a leotard with a fitted long-sleeve top and ankle-tight leggings. Loose shirts can ride up during training, which becomes a safety hazard when students let go of the silks to pull them down.
Please remove all jewelry before class.
Keep nails trimmed and smooth, as long nails can catch or tear the fabric.