FAQs and what to expect

- ​Monkey Aerial Arts believes that circus and aerial is for everyone

- All body types, ages and sizes are welcome and encouraged to come and join us!

- Monkey Aerial Arts will not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, sexual orientation or ability.

- We will make reasonable and safe attempts to accommodate students special needs.

-Every class starts with a warm up and stretching before progressing to skills.

-Most classes finish with some targeted conditioning. 

- Because classes are small, the instructor can tailor instruction to the individual student's ability. 

- To feel challenged! If it doesn't make sense the first time, guess what? That is normal!

- To feel supported! Your classmates know how challenging the first day can be, they're here to cheer you on.

- Community over competition- we're all here for fun, to feel good and grow.

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- We do!

- We love it when someone comes to us with a group.

- Kids parties? = Yes!

- Adult parties? = Yes!

- Random just because group and you just want to try it? = Yes! We love this kind of group!

- Does your family want to take a lesson together? = Amazing! We have parents taking classes with their child and we love this kind of group too!

- Send us an email for more information. Our first couple of questions will be:

1. How many participants?

2. When are you looking to schedule the event?

3. What is the party for?

• Kids (with age range) or Adults​

•  Occasion?

- Water.
- Layers. Stay comfy and protect your skin when needed.
- Do not bring valuables to class as we cannot be responsible for them.

-Clothing that allows movement and is secure when upside down.

-Many students wear stretch pants and a shirt.

-Coverage is key to avoid discomfort. Long pants, armpits and midriff are the key considerations.

-A leotard base layer can be helpful to keep your midriff covered.

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- Registration will be offered first to current students then on a first-come, first-served basis and must be paid in full or an agreed-upon deposit to secure a spot in class.
- Waiver and emergency contact information must be complete before attending the first class.
- Refunds will only be issued for medical reasons or at the owners’ discretion.

- Private lessons can be scheduled but require a 48-hr notice to cancel.

- Make up classes will be available on a limited basis.  To maintain a small class size, this will be by permission of your instructor.

- Classes are small! Enrollment is limited to 8 per class in most classes. A class may be cancelled if enrollment is less than 3 and a prorated refund will be issued.

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- Every class starts with a warm up and stretching before progressing to skills.

_Most classes finish with some targeted conditioning. 

- Because classes are small, the instructor can tailor instruction to the individual student's ability. 

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- Please, no sitting on the mats.

-Keep water and beverages off of the mats and work area. 

- Be considerate with filming/ photos. Don't film and/or SM post other students without their permission. Aslo- we love your photos so please feel free to send up photos you love! 

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- We suggest only one guest accompany a student to class. 

- Only registered students are allowed in the main studio space. 

-Please help us keep the area neat.

- Students of all ages and abilities should be ready, willing and able to follow direction of their instructor.
- Safety will always be first priority in class.
- No students under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be allowed to participate in class.
- Since many classes build upon skills from the prior classes, it is important to come to class on a regular basis.  The warm up is essential in class and, as a result, instructors may choose not to admit students that are more than 15 minutes late.
- Please do not come to class if you are sick or have any other communicable condition that is a hazard to your instructor or other students.  We will work with you to reschedule your class(es).

- Parents of children under 8 should stay in the space during the class.
- We cannot be responsible for watching children before or after their scheduled classes.
- We believe that circus is for everyone but if your child is disrupting the learning environment, we will communicate with you about potential solutions.  If a child threatens the safety of others, they will be removed from class.