Hi Aerial'ers 👋 It’s time to start posting your Week 3 homework when you’re ready. This week you have two options — dancer’s choice based on readiness: 👉 Option 1: AERIAL Step #2 – The Lift (again, to clean it up and build more power) 👉 Option 2: AERIAL Step #3 – Jumping directly onto the hands Only move on to Step 3 if Step 2 feels strong and controlled. If Step 3 feels scary or rushed — that’s a sign to keep working Step 2 a bit longer (and that’s totally okay!). For Step 3, focus on: • Swinging the arms fully back before bringing them around • Jumping up and forward onto the hands (not stepping into it) • Letting the cartwheel motion finish naturally Please upload a short video of whichever step you’re working on by Wednesday so there’s time for feedback before Friday’s lesson. It doesn’t need to be perfect - just show where you’re at. Progress comes from layering the steps properly. Repetition is key. Keep practicing throughout the week. Can’t wait to see your videos! — Miss Melissa

Hey everyone! 👋 It’s time to start posting your Week 2 homework when you’re ready. Please upload a short video of: AERIAL Step #2 – The Lift This step is all about creating height in your aerial. Focus on the full sequence: Step → retiré lunge → swing & jump → land on one foot → circle the arms → finish in a Cartwheel Open. Try to post your video by Wednesday, so there’s time for feedback before our next lesson on Friday. It doesn’t need to be perfect — just show where you’re at. Feedback is here to help you clean it up and build it correctly. Keep practicing throughout the week. Repetition matters, especially as the steps start to layer together. Can’t wait to see your progress! — Miss Melissa

Hey everyone! 👋 How’s your homework coming along? When you’re ready, you can start posting your video for feedback. Please upload a short video of:Aerial Preparation Step #1 - The Takeoff Try to post your video by Wednesday so there’s time to review it and give you feedback before our next lesson on Friday. It doesn’t need to be perfect — just show where you’re at, and you’ll get feedback to help you improve. Keep practicing throughout the week. Repetition really matters when you’re learning each new step. Can’t wait to see your work! — Miss Melissa

📣 Day 5: Cartwheel (or Couch-Wheel!) You made it to the final challenge! 🎉Let’s flip into the finish line. We are so proud of all of you for taking the challenge and doing something new! It has been great to see you jump into your coach roles! 🎥 Today’s Trick: Cartwheel (or Couch-Wheel) Easiest: Couch-Wheel (legs swing low over couch)Middle: Baby cartwheel with bent legsHardest: Full cartwheel with straight legs 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: 1. Start in Acro First Position (arms reaching forward, pointed toe) 2. Reach arms out 3. Place hands on the ground shoulder-width apart, fingers spread wide, thumbs facing each other 4. Kick the legs over 5. Encourage straight legs + pointed toes 6. Finish in Acro First Position ❌ No spotting today✅ Coach with clear cues and encouragement 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 5 video below Include: - Coaching cues - Their final flip! 🎉 Bloopers extra welcome today🎭 Make it fun — it’s the finale! Now go teach your acrobat — and post your final video in this thread! ⬇️

Today, we go from the floor… to the forehead (almost).It’s time for balance. 🎥 Today’s Trick: Teddy Bear Stand or Headstand Easiest: Knees on arms, toes on floorMiddle: Knees on arms, toes off floorHardest: Full headstand 👩‍🏫 How to Teach It: 1. Start kneeling 2. Reach arms forward in Acro First Position 3. Place hands on the floor, fingers spread wide 4. Lower head to form a triangle: ✅ You kneel beside or behind your grown-up✅ Spot at the hips throughout All versions end by returning to kneeling with arms in Acro First Position. 📸 Now it’s your turn: ✅ Post your Day 4 video belowInclude: - You teaching + spotting - Their chosen version 🎉 Bloopers welcome🔺 Triangle base = key🎭 Let them shine Now go teach your acrobat — and post your video in this thread! ⬇️