Registration for SILKS Practical In Person

Dates and Times:

October 12 2023 9:00am - 5:00pm (EST: Toronto)

This course will occur at The Academy: 1490 Richmond St., London ON, Canada N6G 2M3 

This course is offered in person and delivers the hands-on spotting and instruction of the syllabus from Primary to Level 6. For this course, you will be required to attend in person. Demonstrators will be provided by the host studio: you are welcome to bring a student of your own. 

During the course you will:

-Learn to spot and teach the 7 levels of Aerial Arts syllabus; Primary - Level 6 including Strength, Technique, Balance, Drops / Slides, and Climbing

-Understand the teaching and spotting requirements of each level

-Learn how to safely teach and spot each skill in the syllabus

-Review anatomy and stability exercises to assist in the training of Aerial Arts

-Review safety and rigging tips for Aerial Arts

-Review how to maintain your apparatus

-Learn how to implement Aerial Arts lesson plans

Pre-requisites:

• Teachers must have successfully completed Aerial Arts Silks Theory prior to attending this course. 

• Teachers must be a minimum of 16 years old to attend the course. Full certification will not be granted until the teacher turns 18.  Assuming successful completion of the exams, the teacher will be granted ‘Assistant Teacher’ status from age 16-17 and can teach classes with a certified teacher in the same room.  Upon turning 18, full certification will automatically be granted.