From Start to Stage
Are you ready to take your aerial skills to new heights and prepare for your next performance or competition? Beyond Aerials presents From Start to Stage, a specialized short course designed to help you refine your routine and shine on stage.
From Start to Stage
Are you ready to take your aerial skills to new heights and prepare for your next performance or competition? Beyond Aerials presents From Start to Stage, a specialized short course designed to help you refine your routine and shine on stage.
"This is perfect for performers of all levels - whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced competitor. If you're looking to refine your skills, prepare for a performance or elevate your act for a competition, this is the program for you."
- Acrobratz
Beyond Aerials: From Start to Stage
Short Course Overview:
The From Start to Stage program is designed to help performers create a polished, stage-ready act. Whether you're just starting out, preparing for competitions or kick-starting your career, our goal is to support your growth as an artist, build your stage confidence and help you develop a performance piece that highlights your unique talents.
What We Offer:
Also Including:
Also Including:
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Experienced Coaching:
Experienced Coaching: With years of experience in choreography and performance, Maygan and Maddi provide expert coaching to help you build a unique, stage-ready act.
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Personalized Feedback:
Get tailored guidance to ensure your routine complements your strengths and keeps you improving.Costume Guidance: We’ll help you select the perfect costume that complements your performance and makes you stand out on stage.
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Music Suggestions:
Not sure where to start? We’ll provide music recommendations that align with your style and routine, so you can be confident in your choice.
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Music Editing (Optional):
Need your music edited? We offer a $30 per review service to ensure your music flows seamlessly.
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Routine Ideas & Suggestions:
With our curated list of creative ideas, we’ll help you find a routine concept that complements your skills, style, and goals.Discounted Private Lessons: The first two sign-ups will get a discounted private lesson for only $20!
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Discounted Private Lessons:
The first two sign-ups will receive an 80% discount on their first private lesson.
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Exclusive Facebook Group:
As part of the program, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where you can stay up to date with important program information, connect with other participants, ask questions, share your progress and build a supportive community.
*Please note: If the participant is under 18, a guardian must join the Facebook group in place of the participant for safety and communication purposes
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Stage Makeup Advice:
We’ll provide years of stage makeup experience to help enhance your look. Whether it's bold and dramatic or a soft glow, we'll guide you in creating a makeup look that complements your performance. Plus, we’re hosting an in-person makeup demonstration session for participants and parents to learn stage makeup techniques and how to create long-lasting looks that shine under the lights.
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Schedule:
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Intensive Creative Session:
A 2-hour intensive workshop to ignite your creativity, dive deeper into choreography and refine your performance techniques.
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Group Sessions:
Each session focuses on refining choreography, implementing
new transitions and apply performance techniques.
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Online Check In:
These 2 check in’s are designed to keep you on track. Submit your videos and receive personalised feedback.
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All key dates and times can be found in the Short Course Handbook.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the program, you’ll:
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Perfect your routine from start to finish, with personalized feedback at every step.
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Gain confidence and skills to perform at your best.
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Be fully prepared for any performance or competition, with a stage-ready routine and solid performance techniques.
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Access resources to make your preparation seamless - from costume advice to music editing and routine suggestions.
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Be ready to take on Bend The Air and Aeon competitions with tailored support.
With years of expertise in both aerial choreography and live performance, Maygan and Maddi have coached students to top placements in prestigious competitions like La Folie, Aeon, and Bend the Air Regionals and National Finals.
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As qualified aerial instructors, Maygan and Maddi offer a unique blend of skills. With Maddi’s professional dance background combined with Maygan’s creative flair for personalized routines - they ensure that each participant develops an act that not only showcases their skills but highlights their unique personality.
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Beyond competition success, Maygan and Maddi have also helped students gain industry exposure through their routine creations at renowned events such as the Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe and the National Circus Festival.
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Whether you’re aiming for the next competition or looking to make your mark on the stage, Beyond Aerials is your partner in turning your aerial dreams into reality.
Program Structure:
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Intensive Creative Session: 2-hour workshop on 5th April.
Group Sessions: Weekly sessions from 26th April – 31st May and 7th June – 5th July. -
Private Lessons (Optional): Discounted private lessons for early sign-ups.
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Performance Guidance: Support through every stage of your performance, including on the day of your competition.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the program, you’ll:
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Perfect your routine from start to finish, with personalized feedback at every step.
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Gain confidence and skills to perform at your best.
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Be fully prepared for any performance or competition, with a stage-ready routine and solid performance techniques.
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Access resources to make your preparation seamless - from costume advice to music editing and routine suggestions.
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Be ready to take on Bend The Air and Aeon competitions with tailored support.
Maygan and Maddi have a proven history of coaching students to success in competitions like La Folie, Aeon, and Bend the Air. Their students have also gained exposure at major events like Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, National Circus Festival and the Victorian State School Spectacular. One of their students even secured a spot at NICA with a routine developed under their guidance.
We’re now bringing that same level of dedication and expertise to help you succeed on stage!