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ABOUT TRAINING
VAMPS currently offers Level 1 Aerial Silks Teacher Training in collaboration with Rapt Aerial Dance Company in Austin, Texas. You will gain the tools and knowledge to properly and safely create and lead Level 1 Aerial Fabric classes, whether "drop-ins" or 4-6 week ongoing courses. Suggested class structures, durations, and sizes are discussed so you will be able to mold and modify the curriculum to suit your studio and students. Each class and configuration of students will be different and have different needs. We focus on what we believe to be the main goals for Level 1 and Beginner Students:
1. Developing safety, comfort and grounding in the apparatus and in the air.  
2. Developing orientation and body awareness in the apparatus. 
3. Building basic vocabulary. 
4. Conditioning. 

FAQ's

what does the training cost?
The 25 hour training is $1000. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required at registration to save your spot. The remainder is due in full the Monday prior to training dates.  
who will be instructing the training?
Maya Kaough has over 5 years of experience teacher aerial silks and will be leading the Teacher Training and  Ember Ashe will be assisting.  Bios can be found below! 
Maya's Bio
Ember's Bio
what is included in the training?
  • 25+ hours of class and hands-on training  (or shorter for one on one training)

  • Instructor Training Manual

  • Continued support with instructors via email, online videos, and by phone after training completion.

  • Teacher Training Certificate of Completion

  • Reference on Vamps Dance web-site as well as Instructor Approval Logo to place on your web-site
What are the minimum qualifications to take the training?
*A Minimum of 1 year experience on the silks.
*Skill level needs to be at an intermediate or advanced level prior to taking certification. 
*Teaching experience preferred but not required.

You also must be able to do the following comfortably (see video below):
  • 8 consecutive climbs. (slide down and re-climb on short silks without touching the ground)
  • 10 second long or short arm hang with no legs on silks.
  • Any two foot locks
  • X (Any X  or cross back entrance)
  • 2 outside knee climbs in a row (hip key climbs, straddle up climbs, opposite side knee hook climbs)
  • Complete a minimum 5 consecutive moves done over 4 minutes in the silk without touching the ground. This can include climbing, wraps, inversions etc.

Our main goal is to make sure that you are competent and have the minimal vocabulary and strength.  Please watch the video prior to applying where we explain everything in detail! =)
how do I apply?
APPLY NOW!
Make sure to meet our minimum qualifications before applying.  If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email us at info@vampsdance.com. 

Read through and submit the 
Instructor Training Application HERE

We will contact you via email regarding your acceptance status with in 7 days of receiving your complete online application and video.

WHAT WE WILL COVER DURING TRAINING​​

  • RUNNING A CLASS AND CLASS STRUCTURE

  • SUGGESTED CURRICULUM FOR COURSES

  • RESOURCES AND POST-TRAINING SUPPORT INFORMATION

  • BASIC SILKS EQUIPMENT AND RIGGING INFORMATION

  • BASIC BODY POSITIONS FOR MOVEMENT

  • AERIAL SILKS VOCABULARY TO KNOW AND USE

  • AERIAL WARM-UPS AND EXERCISES
  • FIGURES - GRIPS

  • FIGURES - HANGS

  • FIGURES - KNOT WORK

  • FIGURES - SINGLE LEG LOCKS

  • FIGURES - DOUBLE LEG LOCKS

  • FIGURES - CLIMBS

  • FIGURES - DESCENTS AS WELL AS EXTRA MOVES