Part of the joy of teaching aerial arts is troubleshooting with students. Aerial class brings us a beautiful diversity of attentional styles, body types, and personalities that keeps us engaged and learning as coaches. But, it's also one of the most common insecurities amongst aerial teachers - how do I teach bodies that are different from mine? As part of creating a welcoming learning environment for all, we as teachers can take specific steps to welcome and support the diversity of...

Every single day people are trying aerial class for the first time, and walking out believing it's not for them. Not because it isn't. But because the instructor wasn't able to support them, and the student blamed themself. And yes - there ARE many thoughtful, attentive instructors out there who honor and make space for their beginner students - thank you! The Experience Too Many Beginners Have They walk into their first class. They’re excited. Nervous. Hopeful. But when they walk in the...

In the aerial world, we love levels. Beginner. Intermediate. Advanced. (Even though different studios define them very differently). But when it comes to teacher training, it limits and misguides us to use those categories. And if you attended a week-long teacher training and walked away feeling oddly...unprepared and unsure what you learned? Here's why. 1. Skill Level ≠ Teaching Capacity Someone can execute advanced drops and still: Struggle to sequence a safe progression Miss nervous...