CIRCUS ARTS Trainings
Aerial Teacher Training

We are proud to be the first Teacher Training Program in America to be recognized for our excellent standards.
Circus Arts Institute's Aerial Teacher Training is an in-depth safety and technical training for anyone who is currently training in, teaching or wants to teach (or co-teach) Aerial Arts to others. With this training, you'll be a more mindful, safety-conscious and effective teacher (or student) of the Aerial Arts.

Three levels of certifications are available through the Circus Arts Institute:  Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

With a certification, students will know that you are highly-qualified to teach and have the highest professional standards and education.

Upcoming Training Dates
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Beginner:  March 3-6, 2023 (Silks, Hammock / Sling, Trapeze)
Beginner:  May 19-22, 2023 (Silks, Lyra)
Beginner:  July 28-31, 2023 (Silks)
Intermediate:  TBD, 2023 (contact Carrie)
Advanced:  February 17-20, 2023 (contact Carrie)
Beginner Aerial Teacher Training is ONLINE; Intermediate & Advanced Aerial Teacher Training are IN-PERSON.

beginner*

$620**

$645***

intermediate

$695**

$720***

advanced

$750**

$775***
*The Aerial Circus Training and Safety manual is recommended as a reference guide for all trainees.
It can be purchased here.
*The Aerial Hoop Manual Volume 1  is recommended as a reference guide for Lyra trainees. It can be purchased here.
*The Aerial Fabric: Beginning Level 1 DVD is recommended as a reference guide for Silks trainees. It can be purchased here.
**Early Bird Special if paid in full at registration.
**Due to higher International shipping costs, International orders are not discounted.
***At 30 days prior to the start of training, the Early Bird Special expires.
Registration for Beginner Training in March 2023 is NOW OPEN.
To reserve your spot, register early!
For the Intermediate or Advanced Training, please contact Carrie before registering.
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After full course payment is received, you will be provided links to our growing video library.
CAI includes the card processing fee to recover charges levied by Square.

 ​I WANT TO CERTIFY.
I AM A:

​Current Aerial student

  1. Keep taking classes until you come train at the Circus Arts Institute (CAI).
  2. Come train at CAI.
  3. Go back to your studio and start spotting then co-teaching.
  4. After practice hours are completed, and recorded on your application, and you're ready, come back for a qualification or assessment at CAI!

CURRENT Aerial Teacher

  1. Record past teaching hours as practice hours on your application.
  2. Come train at the Circus Arts Institute (CAI) and take a qualification or an assessment.
  3. If more practice hours are necessary, we'll send you to your home studio with what to work on.
  4. When you're ready, come back for a qualification or an assessment at CAI!

Studio owner / DIReCTOR

  1. Record past teaching hours as practice hours on your application.
  2. Come train at the Circus Arts Institute (CAI) and take a qualification or an assessment.
  3. If more practice hours are necessary, we'll send you to your home studio with what to work on.
  4. When you're ready, come back for more training and take a qualification or an assessment at CAI!

Aerial Teacher Training add-ons

In addition to the Aerial Teacher Training Curriculum, we also offer these add-ons:
  • Conditioning Class
  • Private Lesson
  • Qualification
  • Assessment

Policies

  • Deposit required to enroll, with the balance due (no later than) 30 days prior to the first day of training.
  • In order to maintain a fair and cost-effective structure for all trainees and to provide the best experience possible, Circus Arts Institute has initiated the following policy. If less than six (6) trainees register for any one apparatus, those trainees will be given the option to take the training as a private training, receive full credit toward future training at Circus Arts Institute, or receive a full refund.
  • In the event of a cancellation by the Circus Arts Institute, rescheduling will be attempted and if rescheduling is not possible, full refunds of all deposits and pre-payments will be dispersed.
  • If the participant informs the Circus Arts Institute of a change in plans to not attend the course 30 days or more before the first day of training, we will gladly refund* payments made.
  • If the notice is given less than 30 days prior to the first day of training, the deposit will be held and further refund* status will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
  • After the training packets have been printed and mailed (approximately 3 weeks prior to the start date of training), there are no refunds.
  • *All refunds incur a $35 Administrative Fee.  If your rig was visited virtually by our Safety Compliance Coordinator, an additional $50 Rig Visit Fee will also apply.
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Affiliate discounts

Circus Arts Institute (CAI) is a proud to be affiliated with several circus and aerial industry partners.  We are excited to offer discounts to CAI trainees & alumni (ask Carrie for discount codes):
Paper Doll Militia The Circus DocRefuge Aerial Fitness and Performance

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