Leveling Up Aerial Teacher Symposium (LATS!)

Sym·po·si·um (noun)
– a conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
– a party or convivial discussion

Three jam-packed days of hands-on education, inspiration, camaraderie, and the opportunity to join other aerial educators to celebrate our passion!

As aerial coaches, we are asked every day to find new ways to teach our students and bring them new skills to learn. This symposium will bring us together to consider questions and share expertise. Facilitated by Elsie Smith this will be a deep dive into aerial arts education with an up-close-and-personal experience that will inspire you and feed your aerial teacher spirit. Topics can include progressions for release moves, safety line set up and use, spotting for dynamic skills, and hints and tips for moving your students into new, more advanced material for both bar and vertical aerial apparatuses.

The LATS 2025 instructor line up includes Adam Woolley, Rachel Rees, Stacey Strange, Eliza Gaston, Chelsea Barrett, Elsa Hall, Naomi Ullian and Marissa Peck.

Lunch (Saturday) and snacks will be included so you’ll have lots of time to get to know your peers and chat about topics over food.

Notes:

• The final class schedule and activities will be based on your requests, and will include activities for bar and vertical apparatus coaches. After you register, you will receive a form to fill out with your requests.
• If you have a topic you want to propose, simply email esmith@necenterforcircusarts.org.