Corporeal Imago | Training and Classes

Fall Training Oportunites

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Aerial and Acrobatic Dance Classes
for professional dancers

FREE with registration fee

Offered by Corporeal Imago in partnership with The Dance Centre.
Supported by New Works

Corporeal Imago offers free aerial and acrobatic dance classes for professional dancers seeking to further their strength and range of expression through aerial and acro dance training. Designed for both beginners and intermediate movers, these 6-week sessions focus on skill development, technique, and conditioning in a supportive, focused environment. Registration is required and space is limited.

Program Dates

Session 1: 6-week intensive starts week of September 22, 2025. Including:

Course 1: Beginner Aerial Technique
Course 2: Intermediate Aerial Technique
Course 3: Beginner Acro Dance
Course 4: Intermediate Acro Dance

*Details for each course are listed below—please read carefully and select your desired class during registration. Dance artists are invited to register for 1 or 2 (maximum) distinct course as part of this session.

Registration required. First come, first served.
$25 registration fee per course.
*Session 2: 6-week intensive starts week of November 3, 2025 (Registration opening soon)

Important Info

Participants must commit to the full series of classes as skills will progress over the 6-week course.
Consistency is crucial to the course flow and strength development required for individual progress.
By registering, you confirm that you have reviewed and meet all eligibility and pre-requisites requirements. For safety reasons, your level placement may be adjusted.
We promote a positive, encouraging learning environment that challenges everyone to surpass themselves!
Holiday Schedule Update: Class on Tuesday, September 30 will still take place, but will be held at Q7 Studios instead of The Dance Centre due to holiday closures.

For more information and questions about prerequisites contact us at info@companyci.com

COURSE OPTIONS

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Aerial Dance - Course Details & Description

Course 1: Beginner Aerial Technique

For professional dancers beginning an aerial practice
Pre-requisites: Clean straight-leg inversions, ability to comfortably climb to 25’ height on a vertical apparatus

Thursdays 10am-12 noon
Dates: Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

At Underground Circus, 8440 Fraser St, Vancouver

Max 16 participants. Taught by Marissa Wong, Brenna Metzmeier, Isak Enquist and Brianne Chan.

Course 2: Intermediate Aerial Technique

For professional dancers with aerial experience

Pre-requisites: Clean straight-leg inversions, ability to comfortably climb to 25’ height on a vertical apparatus

Tuesdays 10am-12 noon
Dates: Sep 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

At Underground Circus, 8440 Fraser St, Vancouver

Max 12 participants. Taught by Dom Taylor.

Beginner classes will use aerial cradles and aerial rope to explore foundational figures and techniques for aerial dance such as inversions, climbs, balances, “keys”, and “locks”. Each class will include aerial specific warm-ups and upper body and core conditioning. Over the series, participants will also explore sequencing both choreographed and improvised movement in the air.

Intermediate classes will use vertical ropes and fabric to explore various ascending techniques and aerial coordination building on foundational repertoire. Each class will include aerial specific warm-ups and upper body and core conditioning. Over the series, participants will also explore sequencing both choreographed and improvised movement in the air. *Note: Your level might be adjusted for safety. Before registering please confirm you had reviewed the eligibility prerequisites and met all of them.

Acro Dance - Course Details & Description

Course 3: Beginner Acro Dance
For professional dancers beginning an acro practice

Pre-requisites: strong bridges and cartwheels

Tuesdays 10am-12 noon
Dates: Sep 23, 30*, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28

At The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver

Max 15 participants. Taught by Jeremiah Hughes.

Course 4: Intermediate Acro Dance

For professional dancers with acro experience

Pre-requisites: proficiency in a few dynamic acrobatic skills

Thursdays 10am-12 noon

Dates: Sep 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

At The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver

Max 8 participants. Taught by Jeremiah Hughes.

Participants will work on skills such as passing through inverted positions (i.e., bridges) fly-overs, macacos, 540s, butterflies, walkovers, 1990s, and more. Classes start with a warm-up for coordination and mobility, build towards dynamic sequences, and finish with conditioning. *Holiday Schedule Update: Classes on Tuesday, September 30 will still take place, but will be held at Q7 Studios instead of The Dance Centre due to holiday closures.

Participants will work on skills such as fly-overs, macacos, 540s, butterflies, walkovers, b-twists, 1990s, back and front handsprings, and more. Classes start with a warm-up for coordination and mobility, build towards dynamic sequences, and finish with conditioning.

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Additional Information:

You will receive a liability waiver to sign and return before classes begin, along with our concussion policy to review.
We recommend wearing form-fitting clothing. For Aerial Technique, we also recommend clothing that covers the underarms and the backs of the knees for comfort and safety while in the air. Leggings are ideal, as loose fabric behind the knees can make climbing difficult. That said, please wear what makes you feel most comfortable.