Question 1

Can I enroll my child in multiple camps or sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You may enroll your student in multiple camps or 4-week sessions at once. Completing a level 1 session, however, does not guarantee readiness for level 2. It's not uncommon for students to enroll in consecutive sessions.

Question 2

What is the audition process for the Varsity Youth Company?

Accepted Answer

The Varsity Youth Company is an audition-only team. All aspiring athletes must participate in the audition process, have completed at least one JV season (unless arranged otherwise), have a headshot and resume, and complete a skills test.

Starting requirements include the ability to complete:
8 pull-ups
8 toes-to-hands
10 push-ups (not modified)
5 straight-arm inverts

Auditions for the 2026 season are on May 16, 2026, at 12 PM, and the season will run from September 2026 to May 2027.

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Question 3

What is the audition process for the JV Youth Company?

Accepted Answer

The JV Youth Company is an audition-only team. All aspiring athletes must have completed at least three months of aerial classes, have a headshot and resume, and participate in a skills assessment.

JV auditions will be held in June 2025, and the season will run from September 2025 to May 2026.

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Question 4

What is the difference between level 1 and level 2 youth silks?

Accepted Answer

To help you better understand your athlete’s growth and progression in our youth aerial silks program, we've outlined the skills each student learns in Level 1 and must be proficient at before advancing to Level 2.

These benchmarks help ensure students develop strength, technique, and safety awareness before advancing. Completion of a Level 1 session does not guarantee placement in Level 2.

Level 1 skills:
Shoulder shrugs
Make a knot
Wrist wraps and wrist locks
French/dance and Russian climbs
Single foot locks in the air: figure 8s and egg beaters
Single foot lock to candy cane
Double foot lock in the air: figure 8 and egg beater
Double foot lock to cross-back (straddle invert)
Full hip key and Russian climb hip key
Catcher’s hang
Salto (360) from a knot in the fabric
Basic belay

Level 1 expectations:
All skills must be performed in the air from at least two climbs
Skills must be completed on both right and left sides
Skills should be performed proficiently without a spot
No drops are taught in beginning youth classes unless they are from a knot

Level 2 skills:
Students must complete four (4) 8-week Level 1 sessions before progressing to Level 2.
Crochet climb (first inverted climb)
Russian twist
Same-side knee climb
S-wrap
Single star
Sushi roll
Cartwheel star
Salto (360) from cross-back
Salto from closed silks
Superman tik-tok drop
Music box

Level 2 expectations:
All skills must be performed in the air from at least Level 2 height
Skills must be completed on both right and left sides
Skills should be performed proficiently without a spot or being walked through the wraps

Question 5

What is the refund and cancellation policy for 4-week kids classes?

Accepted Answer

Four-week sessions are non-refundable within 24 hours of the start of the first class. There will not be make-up classes available for missed sessions.

Question 6

What is the registration cutoff date for 4-week kids classes?

Accepted Answer

Registration for 4-week sessions will be open until the start of the first day of class. Registration is first come, first served.

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