Ascend Aerial Intensive
Feburary 1st - 7th 2025: Intermediate Level
Embark on a transformative journey at Ascend Aerial Retreat, an intensive aerial hoop and silks retreat led by Aisling Ní Cheallaigh and Ria Murphy,
You can choose to take both daily hoop and silk workshops or just take one and spend the rest of you time relaxing by the pool in the breathtaking paradise of the Costa Rica jungle.
This immersive retreat is designed for both passionate intermediates and seasoned practitioners looking to elevate their skills and experience the arts of aerial hoop and silks in a serene and inspiring environment over the course of 6 days and 7 nights. Scroll on for all the delicious details including accommodation details and a provisional timetable!
The Details
What's included
- Airport to Retreat Centre Drop-off/Pick-up (Includes transportation to and from the SJO airport or from a nearby pre-determined hotel in San Jose.
- 7 nights of jungle accommodation at Airborne Arts
- 3 delicious, locally sourced meals each day
- Total Aerial Hoop immersion on an open-air aerial deck with 20-25 foot ceilings and view of Diamante Falls and its surrounding valley.
- 2 X 2h structured classes each day, one in hoop and one in silks. (Do both or just choose one! See pricing below)
- Access to the aerial deck for individual training until 8pm each evening
- A trip to swim at Nauyaca Falls
- Swimming pool and sun deck
- Fast Wifi
Not included
- Flights to/from SJO (NOTE: We are unable to organise individual travel itineraries. If for some reason you are unable to line up with our group travel plans you will be responsible for your own transportation including costs)
- Private Accommodation - Accommodation is co-ed dorm style.
- Travel insurance
- Optional flying trapeze classes, massage, et cetera (These can be booked directly through Airbourne Arts before travel)
Sample Timetable
Pre-requisites for attending
This intensive is aimed at intermediate students who have experience of aerial hoop and/or silks. We will not be covering the basics of aerial hoop and silks, instead the classes will focus on sharing our own choreography and techniques with you all.
If you are planning to take both classes don’t worry if you’re stronger in one discipline than the other, this is very normal and we are prepared for some differences in level.
To make sure the level is right for everyone we aare asking all applicants to send us a video of either or both disciplines, which should include the following skills:
On silks: 1 – 3 mins of choreography (a string of tricks or sequences together) while in the air. Please include the following:
3 inverts from a hanging position
a back balance
On hoop: 1 – 3 mins of choreography (a string of tricks or sequences together) while spinning. Please include the following:
Entry into the hoop while spinning
Please don’t let the requirement of a video deter you. We are only asking for videos to ensure that no one travels all the way to the retreat only to find the workshop does not benefit them. Even if you’re not sure you can do them all, do try throw together a video and send it onto us. The worst case scenario is you may not be able to attend the retreat, but if you don’t send a video at all, then you definitely wont be able to attend!
Cost
Both daily workshops (Silks and Hoop): $2500
One daily workshop: $1900
To book click the button below and fill out the form. Once your video is approved and your deposit of $500 is payed your space is secure and further information will be sent to you on how to pay the balance. All remaining course fee’s must be paid one month before arrival.