Thinking of becoming an aerial instructor or joining an aerial teacher training? Read this first.

If you’ve been training aerial arts (aerial silks, aerial hoop, trapeze, corde lisse) for a while, there’s a moment that sneaks up on a lot of us.

You’re showing a friend.Or helping someone in class remember their footlock. Or catching yourself explaining a wrap with surprising clarity…

If you’re here because that whisper to begin teaching aerial arts is getting louder — or because you’re seriously considering joining an aerial teacher training — this guide is for you.

Why People Start Teaching Aerial (And Why You Might Be Feeling the Pull to join an Aerial Teacher Training)

Teaching aerial comes with a lot of joy, especially if you:

• Love problem-solving

• Find joy in helping people feel strong

• Feel energized by communication

• Wanting to understand the art on a deeper level

• Feeling a natural desire to mentor, guide, or steward your community
  

For many, it's the next organic evolution of your aerial practice.

If you feel even a flicker of curiosity, that’s usually a sign you’re ready to explore the possibility of teaching aerial arts and joining an aerial teacher training.

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Signs You Might Be Ready to Explore Teaching aerial arts

You don’t need all of these.Even one or two can be enough.

• Helping others succeed lights you up

• You enjoy breaking down skills

• You’re fascinated by technique, progressions, or patterns

• You’re patient (or working on being patient)

• You like to understand why a skill works, not just how

• You’re drawn to leadership or community stewardship

• You feel excited imagining yourself in the role

• You want to expand your aerial identity beyond “student”

  
  

But… What If You’re Not Sure if teaching aerial arts is for you?

Then you’re exactly where you need to be. Not being 100% sure probably means you're aware of the risks and responsibilities that come with teaching aerial arts.

Becoming a teacher is not for everyone — and that’s okay. Some aerialists thrive as students and performers and never want to step into a teaching role.

If you’re even slightly curious, you don’t have to leap.You can dip your toes in first.

Ready to explore the possibility of aerial teacher training and teaching aerial arts more deeply?

I created a free resource for you:

✨ Becoming an Aerial Teacher Workbook ✨ A supportive interactive guide that helps create clarity around whether aerial teacher training and teaching aerial are right for you at this time.

Download the free workbook here