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Unleash Your Aerial Coaching Potential

Welcome to your gateway to advanced aerial coaching! Our transformative teacher training program takes you on a unique, banana-inspired journey—from mastering the essentials to achieving elite expertise. Through immersive, hands-on training and personalized mentorship, you'll build solid foundational skills, refine your techniques, and develop innovative teaching methods—all while joining a vibrant community of aerial professionals.

Ready to peel back the basics, let your skills ripen, and shine as the Golden Banana in the world of aerial instruction? Complete the application below to start your journey!

CA-L1 Teacher Training Application for 2025

We appreciate your interest in Cirque Athletics Level One Teacher Training! Our course sets high standards for safety, proper technique, and class etiquette. Applicants must have a minimum of 2-3 years of aerial silk experience and be over the age of 14 to apply.

In addition to this application form, we require an aerial skills video submission and a $25 USD application fee. The fee is non-refundable and includes a review and feedback of your video.

First name

Last name

Phone Number

Instagram Handle

Mailing Address (Street/City/State/Zip Code)

Date of Birth (Required to be over 14)

How long have you been practicing aerial?

Are you currently teaching aerial?

Yes

If yes, where are you teaching and for how long?

Do you have any injuries or physical limitations that we need to be mindful of during the course?

Yes

If yes, please describe:

What's your intention for taking part in this teacher training course? For example, to improve your own technique? To get better at breaking down skills for beginners? Something else? Share below!

Video Submission - Required Skills:

Classic Climb
Opposite Side Inversion Climb
Single Foot Lock on both sides
Hip Key on both sides
Eggbeater foot locks into Splits
Cross Back Straddle
1 Pull-Up (minimum)
3 Straddle Inversions in a row

We are seeking clean technique and ease of movement. If you cannot perform any skills due to an injury, disability, or pregnancy, please email katie@cirqueathletics.com and we'll offer alternative options.

*Please note that video submissions with aerial apparatus rigged from a tree or without a mat will not be accepted. Don't worry about fancy editing. Simple is okay!

CA-L1 Terms & Conditions

1) Upon acceptance to the program, a single payment of $900 USD or 3 payments of $325 USD is required to reserve your spot. Due to the limited number of spots in each course, payment for the teacher training program is NON-REFUNDABLE or TRANSFERABLE.

2) Cirque Athletics maintains specific criteria and codes of conduct and holds the right of refusal and/or has the authority to deny approval necessary for any individual applicant or group of applicant(s).

3) Duplication of the CA-L1 course formula in any form, by any means, or by intention is strictly prohibited. Cirque Athletics holds inalienable rights 'of and to' all instructable course materials, visual or written. Any violation of structured Cirque Athletics formulas is punishable to the maximum extent possible by law.

4) Certification Guidelines: Aerialists will receive a CA-L1 from Cirque Athletics upon passing all written, teaching, skills assessments and providing a First Aid & CPR certificate (can be completed online).

If an aerialist does not pass the first time around, they will be given one year to submit a video or requested materials for a review fee of $50 USD.

Attendees who receive a CA-L1 certification must follow and stay up to date on safety guidelines, techniques, protocols and teach from a place of integrity. For this reason, certifications are valid for two years with an option for renewal.

Being a teacher comes with responsibility and automatically puts you in a leadership role in the eyes of the Cirque Athletics community. It's important that you present yourself, share and teach with the utmost attention to safety and respect for your students and peers.

5) If an unforeseen circumstance or force majeure event would prevent a course from taking place, Cirque Athletics will hold your course tuition as a credit toward a future course.

By submitting this application, I affirm that the information I provided is correct. I have fully read and understand the terms & conditions of the course. I’m aware that by submitting this application and paying the $25 USD fee, I am not guaranteed a spot in the course. Only upon review and approval may I be accepted.

Non-Refundable Application Fee (CC info after form submission)