
Cirque Athletics Teacher
Training
From Peel to Golden Banana:
Unleash Your Aerial Coaching Potential
Welcome to the ultimate aerial coaching experience - a transformative, multi-level teacher training program designed to take you from mastering the basics to achieving advanced excellence. Our unique, banana-inspired journey invites you to peel back the layers of your potential, refine your skills to sweet perfection, and eventually shine as the pinnacle of aerial instruction. In this dynamic program, you'll build a solid foundation with essential techniques and safety practices, progress through personalized
mentorship and hands-on training, and develop innovative teaching methods that set you apart. With real-world applications, expert guidance, and a vibrant community of aerial professionals, you'll unlock diverse teaching opportunities and elevate your career to new heights.
Embrace the journey, peel it back, ripen up, and transform into the golden standard of aerial coaching. Your path to becoming a dynamic, innovative coach starts here!

Age Requirement: 14 and Up
Level One: Foundations
April 26 & 27, 2025
Location:
Cirque Athletics
184 Westover Dr.
Melbourne FL.
This is the essential starting point of your coaching journey. In this course, we strip away the complexities to reveal the core techniques and safety practices that form the backbone of aerial instruction. Just as you peel a banana to discover the nourishing fruit inside, you’ll peel back the layers of aerial artistry to master fundamental movement patterns, proper body alignment, and risk assessment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with introductory techniques, learn to manage class safety, and understand the building blocks of effective teaching. This immersive foundation ensures you have the confidence and competence to progress in your coaching career.
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Experience: Must have a minimum of 2-3 years of aerial experience.
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Age: Must be over the age of 14.
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Application Process:
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Submit a video showcasing your aerial skills.
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Complete the application for approval to attend.
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A $25 USD application fee applies.
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Training Attendance: Attend a Level One teacher training course.
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Testing: Pass the Level One written, aerial skills, and teaching tests.
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First Aid Certification: Obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications (this requirement is not included in the course and can be completed online).
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2025 In-Person Rates
Application Fee: $25 USD
Single Payment: $900 USD
Payment Plan: 3 monthly payments of $325 USD
*Current Coaches interested in retaking this course will have access to the full weekend for 50% OFF)

Ages 16 and Up
Level Two: Refinement
June 7 & 8, 2025
Location:
Cirque Athletics
184 Westover Dr.
Melbourne FL.
This is where your foundational skills begin to mature—just like a banana ripening to reveal its perfect sweetness. This course is designed to refine and elevate your technique. Building on the core skills from Level One, you’ll dive into more nuanced training that enhances your precision, improves your form, and deepens your understanding of class management. Personalized mentorship and targeted feedback will guide you as you adapt techniques to suit diverse student needs. At this stage, your abilities ripen, transforming raw talent into a polished, reliable skill set that prepares you for more specialized instruction.
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Experience: Must have 3-4 years of aerial experience and pass the CA: L1 Test to attend
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Age: Must be over the age of 16.
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Application Process:
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Submit a video showcasing your aerial skills.
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Complete the application for approval to attend.
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A $25 USD application fee applies.
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Training Attendance: Attend a Level Two teacher training course.
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Testing: Pass the Level Two written, aerial skills, and teaching tests.
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First Aid Certification: Obtain CPR & First Aid Certifications (this requirement is not included in the course and can be completed online).
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2025 In-Person Rates
Application Fee: $25 USD
Single Payment: $900 USD
Payment Plan: 3 monthly payments of $325 USD
From Peel to Golden Banana: Unleash Your Aerial Coaching Potential
Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Training
Progress through a carefully designed program that takes you from mastering essential fundamentals to achieving advanced coaching excellence.
Solid Skill Building
Learn core techniques, safety practices, and proper class management that form the backbone of effective aerial instruction.
Personalized Mentorship
Enjoy hands-on training and tailored feedback that transform raw potential into polished performance.
Innovative Teaching Methods
Develop a unique coaching style through creative curriculum design and specialized instruction.
Advanced Mastery Opportunities
Master complex techniques and innovative class designs that position you as a leader in aerial performance.
Real-World Application
Engage in immersive, practical experiences that bridge theory with immediate, tangible teaching results.
Expert Guidance & Support
Benefit from ongoing mentorship by industry-leading professionals dedicated to your growth.
Vibrant Community
Join a dynamic network of passionate aerial professionals, sharing insights and fueling continuous improvement.
Fun, Engaging Learning Experience
Embrace our banana-inspired approach that makes peeling back the basics and ripening your skills both memorable and enjoyable.
Exciting Career Advancement
Unlock diverse teaching opportunities and position yourself for long-term success as you climb to the top of the aerial coaching world.
LEVEL ONE: Foundations
Peel It Back:
Uncover Your Core
April 26 - 27, 2025
APPLY NOW
The essential starting point of your coaching journey. In this course, we strip away the complexities to reveal the core techniques and safety practices that form the backbone of aerial instruction. Just as you peel a banana to discover the nourishing fruit inside, you’ll peel back the layers of aerial artistry to master fundamental movement patterns, proper body alignment, and risk assessment. You’ll gain hands-on experience with introductory techniques, learn to manage class safety, and understand the building blocks of effective teaching. This immersive foundation ensures you have the confidence and competence to progress in your coaching career.
LEVEL TWO: Refinement
Ripen Up: Develop Your Skills to Sweet Perfection
June 7 - 8, 2025
APPLY NOW
This is where your foundational skills begin to mature—just like a banana ripening to reveal its perfect sweetness. This course is designed to refine and elevate your technique. Building on the core skills from Level One, you’ll dive into more nuanced training that enhances your precision, improves your form, and deepens your understanding of class management. Personalized mentorship and targeted feedback will guide you as you adapt techniques to suit diverse student needs. At this stage, your abilities ripen, transforming raw talent into a polished, reliable skill set that prepares you for more specialized instruction.
LEVEL THREE:
Specialization
Banana Split: Carve Out Your Niche
Date: TBD
INQUIRE
Specialization invites you to split your focus and carve out your unique niche in aerial instruction. Much like splitting a banana into delightful segments, this level allows you to explore and develop specialized skills tailored to your personal coaching style. You’ll engage in advanced modules that delve into creative curriculum design, innovative teaching methodologies, and intricate skill progressions. This course empowers you to highlight your strengths, fine-tune your approach, and develop a distinctive method that sets you apart as an expert in your field. It’s time to define what makes your teaching uniquely effective and memorable.
LEVEL FOUR:
Mastery
Golden Banana:
Shine at the Peak of Coaching Mastery
Date: Invite Only
INQUIRE
This course is dedicated to achieving absolute mastery in aerial instruction. This is where all the layers come together to create a coaching practice that shines with excellence. In this advanced stage, you’ll master complex techniques, perfect intricate skill progressions, and innovate class designs that captivate and inspire. Through rigorous assessments, advanced workshops, and continual mentorship, you will demonstrate your readiness to lead at the highest level. Become the Golden Banana in your field by setting new standards of excellence, inspiring peers and students alike, and confidently steering the future of aerial arts.
