Our adult classes are suitable for all levels, if you’re just starting out or have years of experience.
With a range of tutors and classes, we have something to suit every skill level and personality. We also have monitored open training sessions where you can practice skills in your own time.
Read our class descriptions below to find out more about what’s on offer.
For any queries before you book your classes, please get in touch at kiaora@thedustpalace.co.nz
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Monday Open Verticals (silks,rope)
Mondays 5:45pm - 7pm
with Jane Mieka
Monday Open Verticals is a dynamic class for aerialists, from those with some experience to those at an advanced levels. Whether you prefer rope or silks, this class focuses on building strong technique, expanding your movement vocabulary, and exploring new choreography. Tailored to your skill level, you will grow creatively and technically in a supportive environment.
Tuesday Beginner Aerials (silks, lyra)
Tuesdays 5:45pm - 7pm
with Chloe Ross
Focussed on the beauty of aerial silks and aerial hoop this class will guide you through fundamental skills, poses, and transitions. and climbs, Specifically designed to give you a well rounded start on your circus journey. Build physical confidence while having fun!
Wednesday Mixed Aerials (beg / Int)
Wednesdays 5:45pm - 7pm
with Mary Piggin
Silks, Lyra, Trapeze, Hammock, straps involve strength conditioning, spinning and swinging techniques, skills and creative shapes in the air. Appropriate progressions will be given to you suited to the level of where you are at.
Saturdays Open Mixed Aerial
Saturdays 3:30 - 4.45pm
with Jodi Russell
The ultimate in student led circus arts, Jodi Russell provides a space to explore your physical capabilities, creativity, and bravery. A fun, bangin’ environment Jodi will guide you at your level towards your circus goals.
Tuesday Open Partner Acro
Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8.30pm
with Geoff Gilson & Charlotte Holmes
Partner Acrobalance teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques of balancing people on people. Also called Adagio, Acro or Balance Acro, it's an incredible discipline for core balance, strength, body awareness and partner work.
Duo Trapeze (Beginners)
Thursdays 7.15 - 8.30pm
with Eve Gordon / Andre De Jong
Keen to work with a partner and do something really physically demanding? Come start learning duo trapeze!!!! Its great for the body and teaches you dynamic technique which will help all other aerial apparatus!! Unless you've had a few years experience with dynamic doubles technique this is the class for you!
Tuesday Open Flex and Contort (Flexibility)
Tuesdays 5:45pm - 7pm
with Maya Jacobi
This is the ideal class if you want to level up your flexibility in your circus, or dance practice. Carefully selected exercises designed to increase your strength at end-range, setting you up with the stability you need to get further into those splits, master your backbend, and work towards other amazing contortion skills.
Duo Trapeze (Int / Advanced)
Thursdays 8.30 - 9.45pm
with Eve Gordon / Andre De Jong
Want to level up your aerial doubles? This workshop will push your Duo Trapeze technique to the next level.
Tumbling
Thursdays 7.15 - 8.30pm
with Geoff Gilson
Tumbling with Geoff is a fun way to explore solo ground based acrobatic skills. Using both an acromat and an air filled tumble mat, we will look at rolls, jumps, cart-wheels and further skills, such as: hand springs, flick-flacks, and flips. Suitable for all ages. Geoff will give a series of progressions, so that you can develop your acrobatic skills from where ever you already are.
Tumbling
Saturdays 10am - 11.15am
with Geoff Gilson
Tumbling with Geoff is a fun way to explore solo ground based acrobatic skills. Using both an acromat and an air filled tumble mat, we will look at rolls, jumps, cart-wheels and further skills, such as: hand springs, flick-flacks, and flips. Suitable for all ages. Geoff will give a series of progressions, so that you can develop your acrobatic skills from where ever you already are.
Handstands
Mondays 5.45pm
with Mel Duff
Whatever your level, Handbalance class is full of techniques to develop your handstand skills. Become comfortable in handstand shapes and positions and build the strength needed for a strong handstand journey.
ADULT CLASS TERM DATES 2026
Term 4 2026 - 9 Weeks
Monday 12th October - Saturday 20th December
*Labour Weekend, no classes Saturday 24th Oct & Monday 26th Oct.
Earlybird Booking for Term 4 ! input this code at checkout: 10%OFFBYTHE10TH
ADULT CLASS PRICES
Aerial Classes (10 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $305.00 per term
Ground Based Classes (10 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $225.00 per term
Duo Trapeze Classes (10 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $350.00 per term
Casual Rate
Casual One Off rate: $36.00 per aerial class / $30.00 per ground class / $42.00 per Duo Trapeze class
Looking to become a Professional Member?
Get in touch on kiaora@thedustpalace.co.nz to enquire about pro-training membership.
