STUDIO UPDATES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Drop In Classes with Jax Spencer (use your regular class credits to sign up!)

Slinky Flow (Pole 2+) – May 8th, 4:45pm – Create poetry on the pole during this class! Bring your heels and one fierce attitude! Dancing WITH (not just around) the pole can turn into an art form! While you’re getting the benefits of cardio during your dancing, you’re letting your creative side do the talking. Jax will show you sassy moves with smooth transitions and slinktastic flow! Each class choreography is different! Heels, knee high socks, leggings and knee pads welcome!

Shoulder Shizz (All Levels: No Experience Required!) – May 8th, 6:00pm – Shoulder rolls & stands! In this 60 minute class we will drill & explore style, we will go over all things shoulder! Backward & forward rolls, stands, entries & exits and all things in between! Technique training, modifications and challenges will be included!

P + C Flow (All Levels) – May 8th, 7:15pm – This class is the partnership using both a pole and a chair to create new and interesting combinations, flow sequences and unique shapes! This class is all levels and will include movements on and off the chair, around the pole and a fun combination of using BOTH during a flow. We’ll start by exploring movements between the two and build how they can flow together as a unionized sequence!

Drop In Classes with Caroline Daniels (use your regular class credits to sign up!)

Intro to Clowning

May 10th at 2pm

Clowning is not just about putting on silly clothes and being goofy. We will explore movement, expression, character creation, group interaction, responding instead of anticipating, and we will lean into the power and joy of play. Contemporary clowning is focused on getting out of your head and into your body, allowing ourselves to play, and bringing your inner child and outer adult together.

Lyra Exploration (Levels 3+)

May 10th at 3:30pm

This is a Lyra class for intermediate and advanced students who love technical puzzles, creative movement, and exploring new pathways. We will build on foundational material from beginner classes, work on fundamental dynamic skills, and learn how to play and create. Each class will begin with a group warm up.We will then move on to skill building, sequence creation, and exploring technically challenging but creatively exciting new pathways! Prerequisites to attend this class are being able to do a double knee hang, the ability to hold yourself up with bent and straight arms, being able to do multiple entries for mounting the hoop, and a willingness to push yourself creatively.

Empyrean Arts’ Outdoor Adventure Group meets May 16th! From 1-3:30pm, Empyrean Arts will be hosting monthly nature excursions for *all* female identified folks. Connect with nature and make new friends! RSVP via email to empyreanartsnc@gmail.com to receive the outdoor location and carpool details.

Beginners Aerial Rope (Levels 1-3) with Zoe Sarvis

Saturdays April 19th at 3:30pm, May 3rd at 3:45pm, June 14th at 3:45pm, and July 12th at 3:45pm

Students will learn the basics and foundational skills to start their journey on rope! This class will cater to level 1, 2 &3. No experience required. Each class is 75 minutes. Use your regular class credit to sign up!


Drop in Classes with Stephanie Cohn
Use your regular class credits to sign up!

Intro to Dynamic Lyra 3+
Wednesday April 23rd at 7:15
Curious about dynamic Lyra but not sure where to begin? This class will be your introduction to beats, drops and rolls. We’ll cover some of the fundamental dynamic movements such as long beats, pike beats, and beginner drops. A great opportunity to learn fun ways to move around the hoop without a spin!

Let’s get Dynamic (Lyra 4+)
Friday April 25th at 5:15

This class will focus on the wonderful world of dynamic Lyra. We’ll be covering beats, rolls, and drops. This class is perfect for intermediate students looking to dive deeper into the world of dynamics and level up their skills. We’ll go through a few skills and even learn to sequence a few together. Get ready to drop, roll and beat your way around this hoop.

Bar Technique Workshop with Gena DuBose
Saturday, May 10th 4:45-6:00pm, $55
Take your aerial practice to the next level in this workshop designed to build technique, strength, and body awareness. Through focused drills and exercises, you’ll enhance your control, refine your form, and develop the strength needed for more advanced movements. This class emphasizes the connection between mind and body, helping you cultivate a deeper awareness of alignment and muscle engagement. Perfect for all levels, you’ll gain the tools to improve both your aerial hoop and trapeze skills and overall physicality in a supportive and challenging environment.
Gena DuBose is an aerial hoop artist that focuses on sequencing and authentic movement. Though Gena was never a trained dancer, she has a natural athleticism that she uses to bring her own style of movement and grace to her artistry. She has spent over 15 years navigating her path of creativity with a focus on physical awareness, movement capabilities, and how they pertain to the human body. She has trained in Pilates, yoga, and ACE, gaining certifications in each one along the way. Gena focuses on bridging the gap between recreational and traditional aerial arts. She teaches students how to thrive using creativity and technique, also helping other instructors expand on their own abilities through teacher trainings and mentorships. Gena has been fortunate enough to share her skills with students all across the world virtually and in-person, including at American Circus Educators Conference, The Aerial Dance Festival, NECCA, Elevated Aerials and more!

Rhythm and Twerk with Chaotic
Saturday, June 7th 3:30-4:45pm. $50
 

Let’s get gooey in this 75 min choreo based twerk shop. Together we’ll strengthen, lengthen and build endurance in the legs and glutes before diving into some basics. You’ll learn isolations, smooth transitions and  juicy jiggles. All booties welcome!

Wear loose clothing and bring knee pads if you can!

Empyrean Arts Kids Circus Camp July 2025 Ages 6-11 – $250 per Kiddo

Join us for our Empyrean Arts Kids Circus Summer Camp July 7 – 11 2025! Our Circus Kiddos will learn tricks and skills and have ample playtime on Aerial Hoop (aka Lyra), Aerial Sling, Aerial Silks, and Trapeze. Students will be introduced to Flow Arts like Hula Hoop dancing and other Circus disciplines like Hand Balancing and Flexibility, and will also learn how to do face painting and fun sparkly circus style makeup. This half day circus camp week will conclude with a student showcase on Friday July 11th where family and friends are welcome to see what we’ve been working on all week!

Schedule Overview for Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm Half Day Camp

  • 10:00-10:30am Group Warm-Up
  • 10:30-11:30am Aerial Arts (Monday-Silks&Sling, Tuesday-Trapeze&Lyra, Wednesday-Silks&Sling, Thursday-Trapeze&Lyra)
  • 11:30-11:45am Break-Time/Snack-Time
  • 11:45am-12:15pm Circus Explorations (Monday-Flow Arts, Tuesday-Hand Balancing and Flexibility, Wednesday-Flow Arts, Thursday-Hand Balancing and Flexibility)
  • 12:15-12:30pm Act Creation & Rehearsal Time
  • 12:30-12:45pm Freestyle Play Time
  • 12:45-1:00pm Group Cool Down

Friday Schedule Overview

  • 10:30-11:00am Group Warm-Up
  • 11:00-12:00pm Circus Make-Up and Show Prep
  • 12:00-12:30pm Showtime!