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Aerial Arts Classes

We offer a variety of aerial arts classes for students of all skill levels. Build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a safe, inclusive environment. Now located at 2007 S. Saturn Way, Unit 1104, Boise!

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Fly. Fit. Fun.

Circus Vision offers top-quality aerial art classes from best-in-class instructors. Start at the beginning level, or change up your routine and explore a new apparatus. Practice drops, spins, and dynamic movement on the highest points in the Treasure Valley.

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Dance trapeze 

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

Beginning September 1st:

Tuesdays at 5:15pm with Megan

 

​Join to learn the foundations (or continue your practice) of aerial dance trapeze. Seamlessly spin, swing, and flow through contemporary dance movements, combining dynamic drops and acrobatic balances with graceful, fluid choreography.

Beginner aerial silks

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

 

Start your aerial silks journey here, or improve your foundational skills, including climbs, wraps, and sequences on split silks. All first-time aerialists start at this level.

Beginning September 1st:

Tuesdays with Katie, 6:15 PM

Thursdays with Kelly, 8 PM

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All-levels aerial silks

16+ | Beginner experience encouraged | $25 drop-in

 

Improve your aerial skills by learning more dynamic climbs and longer sequences. Students with experience can practice more advanced skills and work on linking sequences together.

Beginning September 1st:

Sundays with Sam, 10:00 AM

Mondays with Sam, 1:30 PM

Mondays with Sam 7:30pm

Tuesdays with Katie, 1:30 PM

Wednesdays with Sam, 1:30 PM

Wednesdays with Sam, 7:30 PM

Thursdays with Katie, 1:30 PM

Intermediate aerial silks

16+ | Instructor permission required | $25 drop-in

 

Focus on more complex sequences, advanced movements, and challenging combinations that require strength and flexibility. Refine existing skills, or explore new skills and more advanced, dynamic drops.

Beginning September 1st:

Tuesdays with Katie, 7:30 PM

Beginner lyra

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

​Beginner lyra introduces students to the fundamentals of aerial hoop work, including basic poses, mounts, and transitions. Students learn how to engage their core and understand body mechanics to stay in the air. This class emphasizes building a solid foundation for future progression.

Beginning May 19:

Mondays with Kelly, 7:30 PM

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All-levels lyra

16+ | Beginner experience encouraged | $25 drop-in

Expand your movement sequences on a single- or double-point lyra. Find your center with spins and orbits, and work towards single-hand grips and single-knee hangs. Playfully push the edges of strength and flexibility.

Thursdays 6:45 pm with Kelly

Aerial rope

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

Focus on building the fundamentals of rope by transferring skills commonly seen in aerial silks. Students will build the muscles needed for dynamic work, such as beats and flairs.

Beginning September 1st:

All-levels rope with Jen: Fridays at 4:30pm PM

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Aerial hammock

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

This class is open to all levels and uses a suspended fabric hammock to support and enhance poses, create sequences, and improve strength, flexibility, and balance.

Beginning September 1st:

All-levels hammock:

Tuesdays with Casey, 6:30 PM

Fridays with Casey, 1:30 PM

Beginner aerial straps

16+ | No experience necessary | $25 drop-in

This slot time is dedicated to aerial straps. You bring the vibes, we'll bring the straps! Please note this is an open gym session, not an instructed class. ​

Beginning September 1st:

Tuesdays with Sam, 5 PM

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Duo All Apparatus

16+ | Beginner experience encouraged | $25 drop-in

Bring a partner, or bring yourself and pair up with another student! Learn catch locks and duo sequences on a static trapeze, silks, Lyra, and straps. Beginner experience encouraged, but this is an all-levels class.

Beginning September 1st:

Sundays with Sam, 1:00 PM

Adult aerial performance prep

16+ | Beginner experience encouraged | Closed Team

 

This class is perfect for students who want to create solo, duo, or syncro acts. Director Sam will help you choose the best music for your movement style and apparatus, explore techniques for structuring and training your piece, and show you how to follow a score sheet. Build your performance for competition, future showcases, or just for fun!

Sundays with Sam, 11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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Open gym

16+ | Beginner experience required | $15 drop-in

Open gym is for all aerial students and performers. Bring your own apparatus or borrow one from Circus Vision! Train for performances independently, go over past sequences, or just condition. This time is what you make of it! Instructors will be on-site to rig apparatuses, but this is not a taught class. All open gym participants are responsible for their own safety. 

Mondays - Friday: 

12:00-2:00 PM and 2:00-4:00 PM

Saturdays & Sundays:

1:00- 3:00 PM and 3:00-5:00 PM

All Level Mixed Apparatus 

16+ | No experience necessary | $25

Why choose one aerial apparatus when you can have them all? This class is designed for new aerialists who want to try a variety of styles: silk, hammock, lyra, static trapeze, and more!

No upcoming class times.

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Aerial HIIT

16+ | Beginner experience encouraged | $25

Build strength, endurance, and flexibility in this high-intensity, multi-apparatus class that uses silks, hammocks, static trapeze, rope, and straps. This all-levels class emphasizes core strength, grip strength, and overall body conditioning.

No upcoming class times.

Meet your instructors

Circus Vision aerial instructors combine decades of aerial, dance, and performance experience across apparatuses. We encourage students to learn at their own pace and offer variations for students regardless of ability or comfort level. 

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Sam Buckmier

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Katie Ponozzo

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Jen Rish

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Alyssa Matsuoka

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Kelly Frost

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Cassie Werry

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Joanne Mangun

Frequently asked questions

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