2024 Summer Camp
Dates and Ages Listed Below!
Experience the excitement of Aerial Dance and take your skills to new heights this summer at our week long Aerial Dance Camp at STUDIO 12 in Berkeley, CA! Led by expert instructor and company dancer, Chris Spiteri, our camp offers a fun and challenging program designed to help you improve your technique, build confidence and strength, and explore the art of Aerial Dance. With lessons in Aerial Silks, Hoop, Trapeze, Rope & Harness and more, dancers will learn new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment while exploring their creativity and building friendships with other aerialists.
Each camp week is Monday through Friday 12-4PM and will culminate in a performance on Friday at 330PM where we will share our work with friends and family. Week 1 is for dancers age 10-17, no prior aerial experience is necessary! This week will be MIXED LEVELS, with a focus on beginner-intermediate skills. Week 2 is for dancers age 13-17 with prior aerial experience AND instructor approval. This week will be focused on advanced technical and performance skills. If you are unsure which week would be most appropriate for your camper please email ChrisSpiteri@upswingaerialdance.org with your questions. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to soar through the summer with our Aerial Dance Camp in Berkeley, CA. Enroll now and get ready to fly!
PRICE $525/week
PLEASE NOTE: If this is your first class this year with UpSwing Aerial Dance you need to fill out the release form linked below BEFORE camp
Release Form HERE!
All campers should bring a snack, plenty of water and a fitted long sleeve shirt as well!
We are sorry to say we are unable to offer after care at this time.
Drop Off: 12 PM
Pick Up: 4 PM
Daily Schedule Example:
12PM: DROP OFF
1210-1230: warmup/stretching
1230-100: dance skills
100-145: aerial skills
145-200: snack
200-220: stretch/acro skills
220-340: group choreography
340-355: cool down & clean up
400 PM: PICK UP
Please direct all questions to Chris Spiteri at ChrisSpiteri@upswingaerialdance.org subject "UpSwing summer camp questions"
Week 1: Beginner/Intermediate
Dates: July 15 - 19
Ages: 10-17
Week 2: Advanced
Dates: July 22 - 26
Ages: 13-17
COVID Protocols
We are no longer requiring proof of vaccine for students, as of June 1, 2023, however, campers, staff and parents have the option to wear masks for all of camp, including pick up and drop off, except when actively eating or drinking during break times. Please refrain from coming to camp with cold, flu, or COVID-like symptoms. Should symptoms develop during camp hours, individuals will be asked to leave, but can return once symptom free and with proof of negative COVID test.
MORE ABOUT THE TEACHER
Chris Spiteri has been described as a "force of nature like elegant steel". They love teaching and performing aerial arts, creating a safe learning environment where ANY BODY can achieve their aerial goals and building strong, creative communities. They recently spent 3 months traveling the US, teaching workshops on the #GetRigged tour and look forward to expanding that across the globe in coming years. ChrisSpiteri@upswingaerialdance.org
Parent Comments...
"UpSwing is so fantastic that my words cannot adequately express how wonderful the experience has been for my daughter. She started in 6th grade and has been part of the Teens who Fly group all through Middle and High School. The group and teachers have been very nourishing for her artistically and in her personal development. I feel she is much more confident and better at expressing herself. Since starting she has become far more comfortable in her own skin which is a problem that many females of any age, especially teenagers, struggle with. I fully recommend UpSwing to any prospective participants. Thank-you!" - Susan Godes
"UpSwing Aerial Dance provides a very special creative community for teens and our daughter couldn’t be happier here. Kirstin manages to mentor in a way that allows the girls freedom to discover new ways to express themselves – on the ground, in the air and with each other. She has an amazing talent to connect with each member of the class as an individual - making them feel truly seen, accepted and appreciated. There is a warm camaraderie always present in the class and our daughter always leaves energized and inspired. It took us quite a while to find a class such as Teens Who Fly and we are so glad we did. Kudos to Upswing and Kirsten! Thank you so much." - Marielle C.
5.0 star rating 4/15/2014
"My two kids attended a free aerial dance class with a friend around eight years ago.They enjoyed swinging on the trapeze and joined Girls Who Fly which then evolved into Teens Who Fly. In the years they have participated in aerial dance they have fun and have learned a lot about dance from the different teachers they have had. Performing has given them confidence, poise and discipline. Thanks." - Catharine T.
5.0 star rating 4/16/2014
"Both my girls have come up through the ranks with Girls Who Fly and Teens Who Fly and summer camps with Cherie. Sometimes they'd step away for a time, but they always came back of their own volition. The caliber of teachers through the years has been consistently excellent, and the performance experience has been a lovely bonus for both kids. There's a lot of heart in this program - I highly recommend it!" - Sara S.