Also called: Aerial Silks Instructor, Aerial Hoop (Lyra) Instructor
Teaches classes where students climb, spin and hang from fabric silks, hoops or hammocks hung from the ceiling, building strength and flexibility.
She checks the rigging and crash mats, then warms up a beginner class of eight adults. She spots each student through their first climb and foot lock on the silks. In the evening she coaches an advanced student's routine for a student showcase.
Usually paid per class; many teach part-time at several studios.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Studio teacher training and spotting certifications; many were gymnasts, dancers or circus students.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Dance, Kinesiology, Circus Arts.
Growing faster than average. Aerial and circus fitness studios have spread to most big cities.
Low risk for 10 years. Spotting students in the air and teaching safe technique stay entirely human.
Classes: Dance or gymnastics, Physical education, Anatomy.
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