Youth Programming

Classes

Aerotique Columbus is the only gym in Columbus, Ohio to offer comprehensive youth programming in circus and aerial arts. Our programming starts with kids as young as six years old. We have programming for participants brand new to aerial and circus arts and advanced class offerings for kids who have progressed through the required levels. All youth classes incorporate a mix of aerial apparatuses and circus activities.

Is your child 10 or older? Check out our Teen programming

Aerotique Gliders

Beginner

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This is where all new students, ages 6 years + begin. Aerotique Gliders is designed for the child who loves to climb, soon, flip, balance, and challenge themselves in fun and unique ways. This class combines everything aerial and acrobatic. During class your child will have the chance to participate on aerial silks, trapeze, hoop, hammock and even learn basic acrobatics. Class will be designed to progress through fundamental aerial concepts and introduce your child to the world of aerial and circus arts.

The typical student will run through one or two 8 week courses before feeling ready to move on to the next level. 

Aerotique Risers

Beginner

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Aerotique Risers is the second progression of youth programming and expands off of skills learned in the Gliders session. This class combines everything aerial and acrobatic. During class your child will have the chance to participate on aerial silks, trapeze, aerial hoop, aerial hammock, and even learn basic acrobatics. Class will be designed to progress through fundamental aerial concepts and introduce your child to the world of aerial and circus arts.

Prerequisite: Graduation from Gliders

Aerotique Climbers

Advanced Beginner

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This is the third progression in our Youth series. Students will continue to learn more challenging skills on the silks, hoop, trapeze, hammock, and floor.

Prerequisite: Graduation from Risers

Aerotique Skydancers

Intermediate

Aerotique Skydancers have progressed through our Gliders, Risers, and Climbers curriculum in the aerial silks, trapeze, hoop, and hammock. Youth students are dedicated and are actively working on their art. At Skydancers, we start to add in more transitions and artistry to the practice along with new skills.

Prerequisite: Graduation from Climbers

Aerotique Flyers

Advanced

This is our most advanced youth program that we have at Aerotique. This class moves quickly and students must have passed through all of our other youth classes before being considered ready for this class. 

Prerequisite: Graduation from Skydancers

Circus Kids

Beginner

An introduction to Circus Arts. Circus Kids is a beginner friendly class where you will learn many circus skills such as juggling, hooping, tight wire, flow arts, and more. Come join in the fun and start your circus journey from the ground up!