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2025 ADULT CLASSES
2025 ADULT CLASS REGISTRATION is OPEN!
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN A 2025 RELEASE FORM BEFORE THEIR FIRST CLASS OF THE YEAR!!
Release Form HERE!
PLEASE refer to our FAQ page for more information on PRICING, WHAT TO WEAR FOR CLASS, other POLICIES and STUDIO LOCATION
ALL SERIES purchases are final, non-refundable and non-transferable. THERE ARE NO MAKEUP CLASSES in the adult series programs.
We offer series discount pricing (1 free class per series) to give you as much flexibility as possible. We understand life happens and are a small company with limited resources. We offer as much to you, our dedicated students, as possible. Thank you for your support and understanding.
If paying for a full series is financially difficult for your family please email cherie@upswingaerialdance.org for assistance and payment plan options!
If your preferred class is full Email cheriei@upswingaerialdance.org to get on the waitlist.
We ONLY offer DROP IN, SINGLE CLASS options to continuing students when space is available. Please Email cherie@upswingaerialdance.org to confirm availability BEFORE paying using this option!
mIXED APPARATUS SERIES taught by BRIE Goldblatt
Gina in performance as Pipi Longstocking
review below each series for availability
MOnday 6-7:30 PM
MUST have some EXPERIENCE. REREQUISITES for the ADULT MIXED APPARATUS class include at least 1 UpSwing Level 1 series or equivalent for 4 aerial classes in the same style. If you have questions reach out to Cherie at cherie@upswingaerialdance.org
Students learn a range of intermediate to advanced vocabulary on aerial tissu, hammock, trapeze, hoop, rope and harness and more! They will explore a series of shapes, transitions and other movements to create a sequence of moves that can then be practiced in many creative ways. The focus of the class series will be on familiarizing students with a variety of apparatus, finding ways to dance in, on and around the apparatus and building strength, flexibility and creativity through aerial dance.
ALL SERIES purchases are final, non-refundable and non-transferable. As a small business we just don’t have the financial flexibility to offer this to our clients. Thank you so much for supporting our small studio and for your understanding.
2025 Winter Spring series registration open
Series 1: Jan 6, 13, (No class Jan 20th - MLK holiday), 27, Feb 3, 10 (no class 17th- Presidents Holiday) 24 (6 classes)
Series 2: March 3, 10, 17 24 (No class 31st-Spring break) April 7, 14, 21, 28
This series build towards showing work on April 30th -8 classes
UpSwing celebrates Natl. Dance week on April 30th with a show
Series 3: May 5, 12, 19 (No class 26th-Memorial weekend) 3 classes
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN A 2025 RELEASE FORM BEFORE THEIR FIRST CLASS OF THE YEAR!!
Release Form HERE
Aerial TISSU FUNDAMENTALS (Beginning/Intermediate) taught by Caleigh Schaad
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SATURDAY 11-12:30 PM
Students learn a range of vocabulary on aerial tissu, also known as aerial fabrics or silks. The focus of the class series will be on finding ways to dance in, on and around the aerial apparatus. In addition, we will be spending time strengthening basic technique and conditioning the strength and flexibility necessary to increase confidence and fluidity in the air.
This class also accepts students with no experience and those some experience who want to brush up on their technique and begin to learn sequences.
Single classes for returning students only available for if there is space. Please Email cherie@upswingaerialdance.org to confirm availability BEFORE paying using this option:
$40/class
ALL SERIES purchases are final, non-refundable and non-transferable. As a small business we just don’t have the financial flexibility to offer this to our clients. Thank you so much for supporting our small studio and for your understanding.
2024 Series 11 (11 AM-12:30 PM): Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 (no class on 30 Thanksgiving week) , Dec 7, 14
2025 Winter Spring series registration open
Series 1: Jan 11, 18, 25 (3 classes)
Series 2: Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 (4 classes)
Series 3: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 classes)
Series 4: April 5, 12, No class April 19 (Easter weekend), April 26 (3 classes)
Series 5: May 3, 10, 17, (no class 24th Memorial weekend) 31 (4 classes)
Buy series 1 and 2 and save money.
Buy all 5 and save MORE!!
ALL STUDENTS MUST SIGN A 2025 RELEASE FORM BEFORE THEIR FIRST CLASS OF THE YEAR!!
Release Form HERE
Upswing company class
Wednesdays 6-8PM
2024 Company class is open January 8, 2025 ONLY! All other 2025 Company classes are closed to the public and are for just Company members due to our current rehearsal schedule.
Take class side by side with UpSwing Company members. Our professional company class is not for beginners. It is open to students who have previously taken a year of UpSwing aerial classes or have previous aerial experience. Warm-up consists of stretching and conditioning then class moves into dance and aerial combinations, improvisations and Company choreography.
*Please note that this company schedule is subject to change! If you are interested in attending open company class during the 2024-5 Season, call the UpSwing office at 510.388.2489 or email Director Cherie Carson at cherie@upswingaerialdance.org for more information.
Please find more information about UpSwing company performances HERE.
SPECIAL:
Mini Hoop class with KC Hyland ——Registration open
Jan 8th 6-7:30PM
only 4 spots available
photo by Max Wolfe
If you’re ready to try out a quirky and unique new apparatus, give Mini Lyra a try! The mini lyra (also known as tiny hoop, or pocket lyra) is an extra small steel hoop with extra big potential, and learning to move and pose with this little baby will be a fun new addition to your aerial skill set. In this intro workshop, students will work on learning to move in and around the small ring and ropes, highlighting how the movements and technique will differ from conventional hoop. While many skills will overlap, there will be plenty to explore that is unique to this tiny circle! KC will teach unique sequences and choreography for any level that are specifically for her workshop attendees. Workshop is beginner-friendly but intermediate to advanced students will also be challenged and given new techniques to explore.
Pre-Reqs: Some hoop experience preferred.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to UpSwing Aerial Dance Class you need to fill out the release form linked below BEFORE taking class
Release Form HERE
INTRO TO AeRIal Tissu
TBA
No experience necessary! This intro is for those who have never tried Aerial tissu but have dreamed about it. Learn basic aerial skills in this one hour workshop lead by Chris Spiteri. The workshop offers a beginner the basics in the art form. It's a great way to improve core and upper body strength, flexibility, confidence, overcome fear and understand the creative self. And it's SO MUCH FUN! Strongly suggest pre-registration.
see WORKSHOPS for more opportunities
PLEASE NOTE: If you are new to UpSwing Aerial Dance Class you need to fill out the release form linked below BEFORE taking class
Release Form HERE
WORKSTUDY PROGRAM for Adult Aerial classes
workstudy program is on hold at this time
UpSwing Aerial Dance Company strives to keep the aerial dance community up in the air by structuring our prices and offering various opportunities to experience that wonderful up and out, spin and swinging dance in the air that we are known for.
We offer a variety of affordable options to participate while meeting the needs of our program to support an experienced teaching staff, expand our class offerings and provide work study and scholarships to the community.
Due to the pandemic, we currently are not offering the work study programs. These programs are for those students interested in a longer study. For more information, or to get on the mailing list, please email Cherie Carson at Cherie@upswingaerialdance.org
For our adult aerial dance classes on Mondays and Saturdays, we offer several payment structures. We want you to choose the structure that works comfortably for your budget.
Pay on line with PAYPAL via links for the classes above. We now can accept Venmo @upswingdance please put class in memo section.
Adult Student comments...
5.0 star YELP rating 3/13/2016
"I've been attending adult classes at Upswing for a couple of years now, and the classes are one of the things I most look forward to every week. I started classes here because I wanted to try something new; amazingly, I still feel like I'm trying something new every class I attend. Ashley and Cherie are marvelous teachers. I've found their classes to be well balanced between teaching skills on the one hand, and encouraging creativity on the other hand - both on and off the apparatus! Something that sets these classes apart is the focus on dance and on making fluid transitions. It's hard work, but the benefits are tangible - I think I'm stronger now than I've ever been. If I could give six stars to Upswing, I would :)" - Katie S.
5.0 star YELP rating 11/14/2010
"Studio 12 flys rocks! I found Studio 12 online after seeing an aerial dance performance in San Francisco. Cherie and her crew are fantastic instructors- as committed to the process of learning how to fly as much as the act, itself. The girls program, which I usually see a few minutes of at the tail-end of class, looks like a blast. Women empowering women! :-) The small classes and top-notch facilities make for a very safe, intimate flying experience. Check it out!" - Julie M.
ON-LINE ZOOM CLASSES DURING 2020 Pandemic
I am staying safe and strong with online workouts with Upswing! I never would have thought you could get so much out of floor workouts, but it seems that every week, I'm finding some new muscle that I wasn't working out before. Every Wednesday and Friday, Jo and Helium are helping me use my body in new and different ways, showing me my weak spots and strengthening them. I'm in better shape than I was before the pandemic! - Beth Z (Covid -19 Pandemic of 2020)