Contemporary dance is a blend of styles from the classical (ballet, modern, jazz) to the current (hip hop, funk), all rolled into one explorative, inspiring dance.

Explore moving your body in a contemporary context. Classes will focus on movements that feel good, as well as phrases get the heart rate up. Expect a lot of class focus on transitioning in and out of the floor; and connecting with others in the room. 

Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2.

The theme is Beastly Shadows of Horror!

Learn choreography together to create a group silks performance over the course of 9 weeks! Open to all skill levels. Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2.

Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2. Tickets will be $16 each.

The theme is Beastly Shadows of Horror!

Session Dates: Saturdays - August 30 through October 25.

Time: 4:30-5:45 p.m.

$288.88/person

Spin, twist and drop in this 90-minute workshop exploring the dynamic side of lyra! We'll work on moves that roll and wind around the lyra, beats, small drops, and spin technique.

Date: Saturday, August 30
Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $45

Let's dive into aerial silks choreography! In this 9-week session, you will learn how to create a short performance piece. This package includes 9 practice sessions and 1 private lesson with the instructor of your choice.

Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2. Tickets will be $16 each.

The theme is Beastly Shadows of Horror!

Session Dates: Fridays - August 29 through October 24.

Time: 8:30-9:45 p.m.

Solo Cost: $522.22

Duet Cost: $366.66/person

Let's dance! Learn group choreography over the course of 9 weeks! All skill levels are welcome.

Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2. Tickets will be $16 each.

The theme is Beastly Shadows of Horror!

Session Dates: Fridays - August 29 through October 24.
Time: 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Cost: $288.88/person

Let's dance, kids! Learn group choreography over the course of 9 weeks! All skill levels are welcome. We will host a LIVE showcase the weekend of December 13-15 - all showcase artists are welcome to perform!

Learn choreography together to create a group lyra performance over the course of 9 weeks! Open to all skill levels. Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2.

Session Dates: Tuesdays - August 26 through October 21.
Time: 8:30-9:45 p.m.

$288.88/person

Let's dive into aerial lyra choreography! In this 9-week session, you will learn how to create a short solo performance piece. This package includes 9 practice sessions, 1 private lesson with the instructor of your choice, and the option to perform your piece at the LIVE student showcase the weekend of December 13 - 15!

Session Dates: Mondays - August 25 through October 23.
Time: 8:30-9:45 p.m.

Solo Cost: $522.22
Duet Cost: $366.66/person

Let's dive into aerial sling choreography! In this 9-week session, you will learn how to create a short solo performance piece. This package includes 9 practice sessions and 1 private lesson with the instructor of your choice. Practice will culminate in a performance of your piece at the LIVE student showcases the weekend of October 31-November 2. Tickets will be $16 each.

The theme is Beastly Shadows of Horror!

Session Dates: Sundays - August 24 through October 19.
Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Solo Cost: $522.22

Duet Cost: $366.66/person

Coaches Marissa and Cade are welcoming a little cutie into the world soon! Let's show these amazing people and talented coaches some love as they embark on their new adventure as parents.

Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

The most delicious, juicy, healing release of a night that we could come up with. 50 minutes of Yin Yoga followed by 25 minutes of acupuncture with Julie Lynch, LAC of Revive Acupuncture!

Join the circus for five consecutive days with Fly Freak! Guided by our expert team of teachers, kids will practice aerial sling and Lyra (hoop), and get a taste of ground disciplines including acro balance, juggling, and contortion. 

Prerequisite: at least one (four-week) session of beginner sling. 

Dates: August 4 - 8.

Times: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please ensure kiddos eat well before class!

Basic Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu moves to use in self-defense situations. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that uses leverage and joint manipulation to overcome an attackers strength. It’s one of the most efficient self-defense techniques, since the size of the attacker is not a concern when you know how to apply the techniques properly. 

Date: August 2

Time: 4:30-5:45 p.m.

Cost: $40

In this 60-minute workshop, guardians and kids alike can take flight together! Learn how to safely support each other for partner poses on the floor and in the sling with plenty of photo opportunities throughout. No experience necessary!

Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 6:25-7:25 p.m.
Cost: $80

Students will learn to create shapes and eventually flow with the mesmerizing chains apparatus. Perhaps even learn a drop or two, depending on skill level.

Pre-Requisite: All skill levels welcomed!

Recommended Attire: Jeans and/or two layers of pants and shirts with sleeves.

Potential Benefits: Chains is a gorgeous apparatus to build strength, stamina, and creativity with.

Date: July 19

Time: 7:10-8:40 p.m.

Price: $50

Students will learn to create shapes and eventually flow with the mesmerizing chains apparatus. Perhaps even learn a drop or two, depending on skill level.

Pre-Requisite: All skill levels welcomed!

Recommended Attire: Jeans and/or two layers of pants and shirts with sleeves.

Potential Benefits: Chains is a gorgeous apparatus to build strength, stamina, and creativity with.

Date: July 19

Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Price: $50

In this 60-minute workshop, guardians and kids alike can take flight together! Learn how to safely support each other for partner poses on the floor and in the sling with plenty of photo opportunities throughout. No experience necessary!

Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 6:25-7:25 p.m.
Cost: $80

Slumber party energy! Come watch the FLY FREAK LEGENDS of the 2024 Summer Student Showcase!

Join us in the studio on Sunday, July 13, from 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. for a watch party featuring this season's performance pieces! Complete with a clothing swap in the L Studio. All clothing that does not find a new home to swap to will be donated or recycled!

Wear your favorite PJ's and we'll see you for the grand reveal of LET’S GET ANIMATED! This is a free event!

Sunday - July 13

Time: 8:30-10:00 p.m.

No cost!

Catch the aerialists of Fly Freak Studio collaborating with local musical artists, Ameen Taahir, Gym Kang, TODD, and Rodney Patrick Fair! There will be nearly twenty fly freaks performing some of the best aerial arts in the Midwest to live, luscious sounds of these local superstars at the infamous LUSH Lounge and Theatre.

Tickets dropping asap on the LUSH Theater and Lounge website!

Date: Saturday, July 12

Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.

New to aerial? This session is for you!

You'll learn and master the basics of aerial sling, including the terminology, and gain the confidence to enter any aerial yoga or aerial fitness class afterward.

Session Dates: Fridays - July 11 through July 25.

Time: 5:30-6:20 p.m.

Cost: $69

Students will learn to create shapes and eventually flow with the mesmerizing chains apparatus. Perhaps even learn a drop or two, depending on skill level.

Pre-Requisite: All skill levels welcomed!

Recommended Attire: Jeans and/or two layers of pants and shirts with sleeves.

Potential Benefits: Chains is a gorgeous apparatus to build strength, stamina, and creativity with.

Date: June 21

Time: 7:35-9:05 p.m.

Price: $50

Learn and practice cool poses utilizing the sling for 30 minutes before the shoot! Afterward, there will be a photoshoot utilizing projected images as you fly! The shoot will last approximately 90 minutes, depending on number of participants. This will be epic. ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

What to do in belay once you get there? This workshop explores the many shapes and poses to be found within the tricky belay! Whether it is around your knees, hips, arms, or hands. We will also explore a variety of belay entrances and entrances to add to your aerial toolbox.

This workshop is best for intermediate and advanced silks students.

Date: May 18

Time: 3:15-4:15 p.m.

Price: $45

In this 60-minute workshop, guardians and kids alike can take flight together! Learn how to safely support each other for partner poses on the floor and in the sling with plenty of photo opportunities throughout. No experience necessary!

Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: $80

Plan for your next performance - of any kind! Learn activities to lower stress and anxiety. Attendees will leave with a pre-performance checklist, personalized, warm-up, for their routine, and a meditation they can do on their own.

Our Mayday celebration began in 1974, initiated and shepherded by In the Heart of the Beast Theatre (HOBT) as an annual event with broad community participation. For nearly 50 years HOBT enacted the Mayday Parade, the Tree of Life Ceremony, and the Festival in Powderhorn Park. In April 2023, HOBT announced that it would no longer produce Mayday, and “released it” to the community.

Now, in 2025, there is no single organization producing Mayday; the Parade is built by decentralized community groups hosting puppet-making workshops and the Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts is sponsoring an artistic cohort and workshops to create the Tree of Life Ceremony. Festivities in Powderhorn Park following the Parade will be quite different than in HOBT years, with no organized food trucks or large music stages. You are encouraged to bring picnics and enjoy the beautiful park.

Start your day with deep refreshment and relaxation from the inside out. Practice stretching, breathing, and strengthening while a sound bath of crystal bowls, Tibetan singing bowls and hand pan gently envelopes the room in its reverberation.

Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Cost: $45

In this 4-week session, you will share the lyra with a partner to make new shapes and learn doubles moves. We'll explore synchronized flows and weight sharing moves that take two to achieve! No need to sign up with a partner. Space is limited, so grab a spot now!

Session Dates: Thursdays April 24 through May 15
Time: 7:30-8:20 p.m.
Cost: $88.88