Youth Aerial Silks & Aerial Dance in Montrose, Colorado
Developmentally appropriate training for kids & teens
Weehawken Dance offers high-quality youth aerial silks and aerial dance classes in Montrose, designed specifically for growing bodies.
Our classes help students build confidence, strength, creativity, and body awareness in a safe, encouraging environment.
We welcome beginners through experienced aerialists, with programs for ages 6–18.
Serving families from Montrose, Olathe, Delta, Ridgway, and Ouray County.
⭐ What Makes Our Aerial Program Different
Weehawken's The Polar Express 2023
Our approach to youth aerial training is guided by:
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Age-appropriate progressions
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Developmentally informed instruction
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Strong technique foundations
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Conditioning specific to aerial skills
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Thoughtful skill-building steps
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Creative expression and artistry
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Professional supervision at all times
Our instructors are trained through Paper Doll Militia and other reputable organizations focused on youth-specific aerial education — creating one of the most thoughtful, progressive aerial curriculums in Western Colorado.
⭐ Aerial Silks Classes for Ages 6–18
Our youth aerial silks program includes:
✔️ Beginner Aerial Silks
For new students — focusing on safe climbs, wraps, foot locks, strength-building, and confidence.
✔️ Intermediate Aerial Silks
For students with established technique — introducing sequences, transitions, inversions, and choreography.
✔️ Advanced Aerial Silks / Aerial Dance
For experienced aerialists — artistry, advanced wraps, drops (as age-appropriate), partnering, and performance-based training.
Students develop:
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Progressive strength and conditioning
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Flexibility and mobility
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Core engagement
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Aerial vocabulary
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Inversions (as developmentally appropriate)
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Flow & artistry
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Spatial and body awareness
⭐ Why Parents Choose Our Program
- Developmentally appropriate skill progressions
- Professional supervision
- Small class sizes
- Age-specific curriculum
- Clear learning pathways
- Collaborative, encouraging environment
- Focus on body awareness, creativity, and strong technique
⭐ Performance Opportunities
Aerial students have the opportunity to perform in:
WEEHAWKEN DANCE PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ, MAY 2025
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Our full-scale spring productions
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Seasonal showcases
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Aerial demonstrations
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Community events
Recent performances include Nutcracker aerial roles, Alice in Wonderland, and combined dance–aerial collaborations.
⭐ Location: Montrose, Colorado
Aerial classes are offered at:
⭐ Is Aerial Right for Your Child?
Youth aerial is perfect for kids who:
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Love climbing
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Enjoy physical and creative challenge
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Like expressive movement
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Want to build confidence
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Thrive in supportive environments
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Need strength and coordination training
Aerial builds focus, courage, strength, and artistry in a way no other activity can.
Tajiana Rueschhoff’s dance journey began at the age of 5 when she first stepped into a small ballet school in Mississippi, sparking a passion that would endure a lifetime. Growing up in Ouray, Colorado, she continued to nurture her love for dance with Weehawken, honing her skills over the years. Travel played a pivotal role in her development, allowing her to train under diverse instructors and immerse herself in various dance styles. Summers were often spent in intensive training at the Kansas City Ballet, further shaping her dedication to dance. Tajiana pursued her passion with pre-professional training at the Northwest Florida Ballet. Now, back in Ouray, she is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Geology at the University of Florida while eagerly embracing the opportunity to share her profound love for dance through teaching.
