Aerial Silks Special Topics (Open Level)- March/April 2019 session's special topics classes are below! Open Practice w/ Guided Review: Thursdays at 7:00 to 8:00 pm, May 9 - June 13, 2019 Students who have completed at least one session of aerial silks with any instructor are welcome to attend. Students have the option of choosing skills… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks – Continuing Students Beginner through Intermediate- Swing State Aerial will have some availability in adult Beginner 2 to Intermediate level classes this session. Registration deadline is one week prior to the class start date. Beginner 2 and 3: Sundays 1:00 - 2:00 pm, May 12 - June 16 Beginner 2, 3, and pre-inverting 4: Tuesdays, 7:00… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Beginner 1/Introductory Class Session- A new session of Beginner 1 silks classes will begin on May 6, 8, and 12, 2019. Section 1: Mondays at 8:15 pm, May 6 - June 10. Registration deadline April 29.* Section 2: Wednesdays at 7:30 pm, May 8 - June 12. Registration deadline May 1. Section 3: Sundays at 11 am,… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Gentle Beginners for the Lush and Wise- Sundays at 12 pm, May 12 - June 16, 2019 Register before May 5 to reserve your spot this session! Embrace your body! This class is for the curvy person, elder person, or those recovering from an injury. We at Swing State Aerial firmly believe that aerial dance is for… ...Continue Reading
Dynamic Lyra, Mixed-Level- This fun, fast-paced class will concentrate on dynamic movements such as drops, rolls, beats, circles, and twists. We'll begin with half releases, foundational rolls, and basic movements from beats as we build strength and technique to progress to trickier moves, including full releases. This class is mixed-level but intended for… ...Continue Reading
Madison Circus Space Tri-Try – Circus Sampler- Interested in trying circus arts, but not sure where to start? We've got just the thing for you! Join us for a 90-minute tour of various circus arts. ...Continue Reading
Aerial Sampler Party/Group Class- Aerial Sampler/Parties are scheduled for groups of 4-18 by appointment. Looking for a unique, fun activity for a birthday, bachelorette, or corporate team building (or just because)? Want to try aerial arts but not sure it's right for you? Schedule a sampler class with your friends and find out! This… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Private Lessons- Have you been curious about aerial silks but classes don't meet your schedule or fill up too fast? You can still get the silks experience on your own time with private or semi-private lessons! ...Continue Reading Aerial Silks- Tween/Teen- This 4 week session is for tween/teen students interested in aerial arts. This class is for ages 10-15, all levels and abilities are welcomed. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class… ...Continue Reading Aerial Conditioning Classes- If you’ve ever been on the aerial struggle bus and have asked yourself “HOW do other aerialists make this all look so effortless and graceful?”, the answer is: CONDITIONING. More specifically, efficient conditioning done consistently, with plenty of rest and recovery built in to a well thought out plan. Whether… ...Continue Reading Introduction to Aerial Silks- This four week session is for beginning aerial silks, all ages. Students will begin learning the fundamentals of aerial silks, including climbs, footlocks, and poses. Class is open to all abilities. ...Continue Reading Aerial Sling 1- If you have at least 6 months of aerial experience and are looking to explore aerial sling as an apparatus, Aerial Sling 1 (Beginner Aerial Sling) may be the class for you! Sling is a unique apparatus that can be used like a silk or a trapeze in many ways,… ...Continue Reading Intro to Aerial Sling- If you're interested in aerial silks but not sure if you've got the upper body strength, Sling is a great place to begin! No aerial experience is required, but good body awareness is a plus. We'll learn lots of moves and transitions while getting comfortable with the fabric and building… ...Continue Reading Aerial Fabric Classes- Taylor Dyste teaches aerial fabrics at the Madison Circus Space, having earned her Silks 1 Certification through Paper Doll Militia. Before moving to Madison, she trained with the Daredevil Circus (Grand Rapids, MI) from 2012-2015. However, it was only after moving to Madison that Taylor realized her passion for the… ...Continue Reading
Youth Beginner Aerial Silks- This ongoing aerial silks session is for ages 7-11. Students will begin learning the fundamentals of aerial silks, including climbs, footlocks, and poses. Class is open to all abilities. Email Amanda for more information! ...Continue Reading Intro to Aerial Hoop (Lyra)- Intro to Aerial Hoop (Lyra) is a great class for students new to Lyra or new to aerial. No experience is required, but good body awareness is a plus. Class space is limited, so each student will have plenty of individualized attention as they build strength, flexibility, and a vocabulary… ...Continue Reading Handstands + Duo Trapeze with Suzie Q + Toby J- Learn handstand tips and tricks and work on fun skills with two people on one apparatus! Work with your partner to create new shapes and transitions on, under, and above the apparatus. If you don’t have a partner, you can be teamed up with someone on the day. PREREQUISITES Handstands… ...Continue Reading Beginner Silks or Trapeze, 1-3 students- Amanda teaches beginning silks and trapeze. Email abstromin@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a lesson. ...Continue Reading Massage- You body takes care of you through trainings and shows. Take care of it with regular massage. It's like an oil change for your car, but better. It makes you feel great, work better, and supports the MCS Capital Campaign. ...Continue Reading
Aerial private lessons- Are you interested in coaching on perfecting a specific skill or technique? Looking to try out a new apparatus? Can't make it to regularly scheduled classes? Private lessons might be right for you. Luv is available to teach private lessons or small group classes that are specifically tailored to the… ...Continue Reading Dynamic Trapeze- Looking for more than just poses on the static trapeze? Learn to supplement your shapes with amazing dynamic movements. Dynamic Trapeze will cover the building blocks of many dynamic movements, including beats, drops, and circles. In Dynamic Trapeze 1, we will start with establishing a foundation of strength-building, exploring… ...Continue Reading Aerial Silks-Fundamentals 1- This 4 week session is for continuing students. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Yoga- Tuesdays at noon- Come on out to lunchtime aerial yoga every Tuesday! In this class students will be led through a series of stretching and strengthening exercises which are enhanced by fabric hammocks. The class is open to students of all levels who want to improve their flexibility, strength and balance. ...Continue Reading Static Trapeze- Want to learn static trapeze? Yeah, you do. Or you're pretty sure you do, anyway. To make you positive, I'll answer some frequently asked questions about it. What the heck is it? Static trapeze, sometimes called double-point trapeze, is a (usually steel) bar that hangs from between two (usually cotton)… ...Continue Reading
Beginning Hoop Dance- Beginning Hoop Dance: a 6-Week Series The focus of this hooping class is, first and foremost, to have fun hooping and to feel happy. Get ready for laughter, smiles, and a great core work out! We will explore hooping's bounds to a variety of musical rhythms, seeking balance, growth in… ...Continue Reading
Lyra Fundamentals (continuing)- This 4 week session is for continuing students with previous aerial training. We’ll learn fundamental postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to work on new shapes, spins, and Lyra… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks Introduction-Continuing- This 4 week session is for anyone new to aerial arts. This Introduction class is for all students and all levels and abilities are welcomed. Students will begin learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each… ...Continue Reading
Lyra Intermediate. “Weird Lyra”.- Lyra Intermediate This 4 week session is for continuing lyra students and experienced aerialists. We’ll learn fundamental and intermediate level postures along with transitions to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Class will focus will be on sequencing and choreographing longer phrases. Each class will include strength and… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks-Intermediate- This 4 week session for continuing intermediate students. Students will continue learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, drops, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial… ...Continue Reading
Aerial Silks-Fundamentals 2- This 4 week session is for continuing students. Students will continue learning fundamental postures of aerial silks; including climbs, locks, holds, and transitions, to safely build a strong foundation in aerial arts. Each class will include strength and flexibility exercises specific to aerial training and time to build aerial vocabulary… ...Continue Reading Private Cloud Swing Lessons- Cloud Swing private lessons are available by appointment to people who have prior aerial experience, a history of rock-climbing, gymnastics, acro or other board-approved activity. Participants must be able to demonstrate the ability to do 1 pull up, hang for 30 seconds from swing with 2 hands, demonstrate an inversion, and hold… ...Continue Reading
German Wheel Classes- Beginning Class No experience required! Get a thorough and awesome introduction to the German wheel in this five-week class. You'll learn to rock on the wheel, roll with a partner, do cartwheels, and much more. This class will build the fundamental experience you need to progress further with wheel, and… ...Continue Reading