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:

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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.























