Join Air Temple Arts for our Aerial Fabric Teacher Training June 26th – 28th, 2026!
In this workshop we will learn how to teach aerial skills effectively and safely, with a focus on understanding the techniques, mechanics, and rules that act as the foundation for all aerial work.
Our aim is to encourage deep-thinking instructors who can bridge the gap between explaining the steps to complete a trick, and intimately understanding the ‘whys’ and ‘hows’ behind the trick.
We will use the Air Temple Arts curriculum as the basis for our workshop and explore keystone aerial fabric skills for common failure points, blocks, and modifications.
Led by studio founder, Stacey Strange, the workshop covers modules on class management, teaching methodologies, safe spotting, fabric theory, rigging and injury prevention. We will use both active/participatory, and classroom style learning, as well as opportunities to practicing teaching, quizzes, and more. Students who are interested in bolstering their knowledge of fabric teaching and theory, but do not have an interest in teaching are welcome to attend!
About Stacey:
With over 15 years of teaching experience, Stacey has coached hundreds of students of all levels and disciplines internationally, and across the continental US and Alaska. Her mission is to build a sturdy foundation on great technique, with an understanding of theory so that her students can unlock their ability to innovate authentically, safely, and creatively. Her students have gone on to join the 7Fingers, Cirque du Soleil, AIDA Cruises, and more.
She is the founder and Creative Director of Air Temple Arts, and a member of the permanent coaching staff at the New England Center for Circus Arts. She launched Air Temple’s Teacher Training Program in 2018 which has guided dozens of fabric, lyra, and trapeze students towards safe and smart coaching careers.
Schedule:
Friday: 6:00 – 8:00, meet and greet, Rigging Module
Saturday: 10:00 – 5:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 5:00
Prerequisites: Participants should have a current aerial fabric practice and be comfortable performing basic skills such as cross-back straddle, scissor hip key, single star, salto/dive and be able to invert in the air with ease, or with permission of the instructor.
Open to ages 16+
Email stacey. m. strange @gmail.com with all questions!
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