Teacher Training

This is a live and in person 30 hour teacher training course and is the first step to becoming a Sage Certified Aerial Instructor. Candidates must have at least 2 years of aerial experience (please email for exceptions if you are a movement instructor of another discipline with a strong aerial skillset) and a skill assessment video via email prior to enrolling.  This training can be hosted by your studio and enrollment will be open to the public or booked as a private session.  In a private session there is a flat fee for the course and you can send as many of your instructors to it as you like.  We do not currently have any public trainings scheduled, all 2024 sessions are private sessions, but we are accepting 2025 bookings.

Video Assessment Guidelines:
Please submit one video file to sagemovementarts@gmail.com, whether edited together or filmed continuous, demonstrating the following skills in the sequences provided:

  • an upright climb of choice, tie a single footlock in the air, perform a footlock skill of choice
  • an inverted climb of choice, tie double footlocks in the air, perform a double footlock skill of choice
  • either from the ground or in the air perform a double crochet w/ a cross and show one exit option

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Sage Movement Arts Certification:

$350.00 (first certificate)
$150.00 (biannual renewal)
$50.00 (2024 certificate transfer)

To become a certified Aerial Instructor through Sage Movement Arts candidates must complete:

  • 30 hours of live training
  • obtain a cpr certificate
  • complete the video review process (2+ videos)
  • observe/assist 10 hours
  • lead instruct 5 hours
  • complete self assessment and written assignments
  • complete reading assignments and quizzes

In order to maintain a certificate with Sage Movement Arts, instructors must complete 10 continuing education credits every 2 years through Sage Movement Arts or another approved provider, submit 1 video for review, and complete a self reflection/assessment assignment. If Constance has previously certified you through another organization (Canopy, The Space, or Born to Fly) these certifications will be honored and can be transferred to Sage Movement Arts by submitting continuing education credits (if a renewal is necessary) and 1 video for review.

 

Continued Learning Courses:

These courses are designed for instructors that would like to further their understanding or refresh their knowledge but don't necessarily need to complete a full 50 hour training and certification.  Whether you are already certified or are a seasoned instructor you are welcome to join these courses.  This material IS covered in the 30 hour teacher training courses live training portion as well.  Each course is 2 hours long and can be booked virtually or in person with Constance or an affiliate instructor.

 Please email sagemovementarts@gmail.com to request availability.

Spotting Techniques and Troubleshooting:

In this course we will discuss different spotting types, styles, and techniques. Although I will share some of my favourite methods of physically spotting students in the air the aim of this course is to show that spotting doesn’t always mean to give a physical spot and more importantly the techniques behind spotting so that you will be able to adapt your methods to a variety of students and skillsets.

Inversion Clinic:

This course is a part of my Level 1 Teacher Trainings. If you’ve completed a live teacher training with me before this is a great refresher and will count towards continuing education. If this is your first time diving deep into the mechanics of aerial inversions with me you will gain a deeper understanding of how we invert and how to help your students reach that goal through drills, conditioning, and proper progressions.

The How’s and Why’s of Warm-Ups and Cool-Downs:

Warming-Up and Cooling-Down seems like a small portion of your classes if you are already teaching but they are as important as the skills you choose to teach. Properly preparing your student for work in the air and teaching them how to care for their bodies after is an integral part of coaching and will set your students up for success and longevity in aerial arts. Warming up and cooling down properly is at the core of injury prevention, shows your students through accurate self assessment which skills they are ready for, and supports their bodies as they get stronger on their aerial journey. In this course you will learn how to structure these aspects of your classes as well as gain a deeper understanding of why you should be taking the care to build a solid class structure!

Custom Subjects and Topics of Interest:

I do also offer custom tailored teacher training booked hour by hour.  These sessions can be skill based, cover concepts, specific topics, or be a combo of furthering your skillset while explaining teaching methods on the subject.  These sessions are booked in advance and can be scheduled like a private lesson.  The rate for custom teacher training sessions is $150/hour plus studio fees if we work in person at a studio.  Once payment is received we can set up a consultation to discuss what topics you can benefit from most.

Please email me at sagemovementarts@gmail.com to set up a zoom consultation.