Hello there!!!!
Just a quick announcement regarding our upcoming aerial teacher training course.
The International Aerial Teacher's Training Program (IATTP) course is commencing its Fast Track Nov. 12, 2018. We will be covering Level 1 - Aerial Dance Fitness, the comprehensive course (Silks, Lyra & Hammock) as well as individual courses, e.g. Silks. Unfortunately you cannot jump to Level 2 unless you have completed the IATTP Level 1 course. Also, please note that this IATTP course is precursor to Aerial Arts America's teacher certification.
Following the IATTP course will be the Performer's Certification schedule for December 10 -14, 2018. If you are interested, our enrollment is now open.
The course will take place at the
Aerial Dance Theater in Costa Mesa, California, everyday from 10am - 3pm, however the schedule is flexible and can slightly adjust according to the participant's needs and availability. Depending on the number of participants and the course enrolled in, this may end a day or two earlier.
IATTP Course Coverage:
- Fundamentals: grips, climbs, front/back dives, rolls and other directional motions, transitional wraps, shapes and form and dynamic execution.
- The training is focused on proper teaching method. e.g. explanation and demonstration.
- Vocabulary including essential originating and transitional entrances and exits.
- Spotting techniques
- How to teach and balance multiple levels
- Syllabus structure
- Rigging seminar by Luca Cecchini, our in-house and certified US rigger.
- Information re class management, forms and software from a business perspective
- Three written course exams and 1 written rigging exam
- Practical Exams: Two sessions of teaching classes and three performance acts (all within 6 months - otherwise additional fee will be required).
Additional requirements to obtain the AAA certification:
- 30 hours of teaching residency,
- 1 extra examiner's session of practical performance acts within 6 months (for failed results); and
- Current CPR certificate.
After you have completed the IATTP course, we will provide you with a completion certificate, but the teacher certificate shall be given after you have completed and passed all IATTP exams, your 30 hr.-residency sessions and you have acquired your CPR certificate.
It is important that you take the IATTP course seriously. There will be a review course before you take the exam, however we cannot guarantee the results of your exam (about 30% fail). In case of failure, you are allowed one (1) retake during the IATTP period for written examinations.
For more information about the courses please visit us:
To qualify for this course, you would need to be:
- A current aerial instructor with at least 1 continuous teaching experience (proof of experience e.g. W-2, Paystub); or
- At least two (2) years of continuous enrollment as an aerial student prior to your IATTP application; or
- A current certificate holder from a credentialed organization for any of the following: Personal Training; Pilates, Gyrotonics, Yoga (copy of certificate is required) with proof of teaching experience; or
- A professional aerialist, acrobat or other equivalent disciplines, with at least 2 years experience (proof of experience is required); or
- One who, within 6 months, has acquired at least 20 teaching hours or 40 hours as an assistant in any of the following disciplines: Aerial Arts, Acrobatics, Gymnastics, Personal Training, and other equivalent disciplines immediately prior to the IATTP training;
Please note that the IATTP Manual is not included in the course and you will need to purchase this. The cost for this manual is $75.
For any questions, please contact us via
email or phone, (714) 330-7484. Thank you.
