SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center Kids Programs

SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center Kids Programs offers Kids Aerial Classes, Kids Aerial Dance, Kids Dance Classes, and SOUL Stars Program. The program also includes Fairy & Dragon Flying School, Intro to Aerials, Silks & Lyra, Act Creation, Intro To Trapeze and Bar Technique, Mini Acro - Acro III, Aerial Technique, and Aerial & Acro Conditioning.

Programs

• Kids Aerial Classes — 18 months through 18 · Children learn aerial arts, dance, acrobatics, and more in a program designed for recreational and pre-professional students.
• Kids Aerial Dance program — all children · Developmentally appropriate aerial dance classes for children in Richmond.
• Kids Dance Classes — children across all ages · Age-appropriate, non-competitive dance classes for beginners, experienced dancers, and everyone in between.
• SOUL Stars Program — children · Aerial and dance classes with 4 programs of study, from recreational learner to pre-professional training.
• Fairy & Dragon Flying School — 5-7 · Pre-aerial class focused on flexibility, line, spatial awareness, and conditioning.
• Intro to Aerials — 8-11, 12+ · Foundational silks and lyra class required for beginners before other aerial classes.
• Silks & Lyra — 8-11, 12+ · Continues study in silks and lyra with conditioning, climbs, descents, and progressions.
• Act Creation — Amethyst and Emerald students only · Mixed apparatus class where students choreograph their own act for recital with instructor direction.
• Intro To Trapeze and Bar Technique — Emerald and Turquoise students only · Introduction to trapeze and bar work, including some hoop.
• Mini Acro - Acro III — teens in Amethyst and Emerald · Mixed-level acro class for teens covering handstands, walkovers, back handsprings, aerials, and other advanced tricks.
• Aerial Technique — Focuses on refining aerial technique for efficiency, aesthetics, control, body awareness, strength, and technical execution.
• Aerial & Acro Conditioning — Uses aerial apparatuses, the ground, and other tools to build strength for more advanced skills.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–18 years old
• General schedule: Summer enrollment (June through August classes) opens early April. Season enrollment (September through May classes) opens early June.

About the provider

SOUL Aerial & Performing Arts Center describes its mission as offering welcoming, empowering, kind and joyful experiences for everyone. It says it is a proud Gold Member of the American Youth Circus Organization and describes itself as serving Richmond and the surrounding areas with a family atmosphere.

Parents must be present for Tutus and Twirls. Beginners to aerials must take Intro to Aerials before other aerial classes. Students are placed in appropriate class by faculty. 2-hour aerial classes are reserved for intermediate to advanced aerialists performing in Alice in Wonderland or by permission of faculty only.

What families say

“All the teachers are wonderful and they make it really fun for the kids!” — Crystal

“I have been practicing with a different studio for years and have never had more fun in an intro class. I would HIGHLY recommend this studio. The staff up front is undeniably friendly and the process for getting in with them is super easy. Great experience!” — Hillary P Morgan

“What a great workout. It was a blast. My ladies and I went in with no real expectations other than bonding time. The atmosphere was very welcoming. Lot’s of sparkles. Very inclusive. Learned some pretty sexy moves. And I am sooooo sore. All in all a great workout and a great day!” — Allison

Last updated November 3, 2026.