This development group is an optional programme for students who aspire to take their aerial training and goals to the next level. Students do not need to be in an advanced level to be accepted into the programme.

​Aspiring Aerialists are be provided with an additional 1.5hr weekly training session, community performance opportunities and older students in the programme may be provided with assistant instructing opportunities to help develop them into confident aerialists with a pathway into instructing. There is a weekly fee to participate in the Aspiring Aerialist Development Group. 

Students in this programme will attend extended training sessions weekly on top of their regular classes. They will be taken through guided flexibility and conditioning exercises, will work on refining skills and techniques, and will train and practise for performance opportunities.

Auditions

Auditions for 2026 have now passed.

​The next round of auditions will be held in December 2026.

important info

  • Aspiring Aerialists will run on Sundays from 4pm- 5:30pm in 2026
  • Students in the programme gain an extra 1.5hrs of training time per week, helping to advance and refine their skills further.
  • There is a weekly fee of $27 per week to participate in the programme.
  • Older/advanced students may be offered assistant instructing opportunities.
  • There is the opportunity for children to compete in the AYAC competition in Christchurch at the end of the year. (Travel/accom costs apply).
  • Students in this group will be given opportunities for solos in the TCA Kids concert.
  • Costumes will be provided complimentary for community/competition performance opportunities provided under the AADG. (However, show standard levies for the TCA Kids Student concert will still apply for their standard class performances). ​

Programme goals:

  • Improve performance skills, including audience engagement and facials.
  • Teach kids how to create and choreograph acts. 
  • Learn combos and how to transition between moves.
  • Clean up lines & improve execution.
  • Increase active flexibility & strength.
  • Gain confidence freestyling in front of real audiences.
Have questions about the programme or auditions?

​We'd be happy to help! Chat with us anytime by emailing [email protected]