We never stop growing and striving to be better. We do feel that with certain pre-requesites (such as a clean inversion) and hands on coach training we can give you what you need to succeed. 7225 Hwy 24 Suite 125 We seek coaches that have the same level of passion for a nine year old recreational student as they do for a young adult competitive. Upon completion, you may register for the 12 hour, Fabric Level 2 teaching supplement (the second 6 months of Year 1) for just $350. We are a coach cultivation and mentorship program and invested for the long haul, including potential placement opportunities. This is also the beginning stage for conditioning exercises that are a staple of more advanced work, such as: back balances, windmills, meathooks, and momentum.

Students need to be discerning with wraps and theory begins to play a more important role in the learning process as skills become more challenging. We never stop learning and we do not expect our coaches too! Suggested Reading: Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Dr. Emily Scherb and The Fundamentals of Aerial Alignment by Shannon McKenna (eBook). We are interested in Strong, Compassionate and Encouraging coaches who are Fierce in their discipline and their passion for aerial. These topics include warm ups/cool downs, movement pathways, understanding forces on the body, spotting techniques, effective cueing, leadership, fundamental rigging, classroom management and safety. Dragonfly offers several certifications from Parties, Bootcamps & special programs (Purple Level), to Advanced Level (Red Level) Fabric Theory & Mechanics. The educational portion of this teacher training focuses on adding depth to the instructors teaching knowledge by establishing basic fabric theory, more in-depth rigging knowledge, lesson planning, periodization, troubleshooting plateaus, injury prevention and fall safety. Additional resources such as skill sequencing, student performances, articles, podcasts and workshops are also provided to our coaches! Dragonfly Blue Level binder with one year of week to week lesson plans and resources is provided. The only way to do that is by continually expanding our exposure to the industry and introducing different styles and methods of movement. Suggested Reading: The Aerial Teachers Handbook by Julianna Hane. You are in great hands with the Dragonfly Aerial Company, Aerial Coach Certification program. The educational portion of this teacher training covers topics that instructors need to create a successful and positive classroom experience and culture. We love to promote from within and as well as bring in elite level coaches with outside influence to broaden our diversity of styles. Our first priority is safety followed by student culture. These topics include wrap fundamentals, abdominals engagement, overhead shoulder mechanics, hip mobility, flexibility, and hypermobility. If you are an elite level performer but not interested in cultivating the ability to motivate a student and leave them feeling empowered, Dragonfly is not for you. Using many of the progression techniques introduced in level one, the content of this level is meant to take students into more complicated foot lock skills, gain the ability to execute fundamental skills in the air, and be introduced to the fundamental drops patterns of falling forward, backward, and rolling horizontally. (No assisting hours are required for Level 2 completion). Dragonfly does not believe we can teach you to be an aerial coach in 30 hours. Textbook: Dragonfly provides a versatile and packed full binder with at least 24 lessons of curriculum and resources. Trainees are required to complete 20 hours of assisting, (alternative options are available for remote learners) at Dragonfly, to complete the certification process. We are currently looking for all levels of coaches (especially elite) at our home base in CO, Dallas, Texas, Houston, Texas and potentially Naples, Florida. Establishing fundamentals is the primary focus and the foundation provided in this level is built upon in all subsequent trainings. Dragonfly coach certifications are not easy, but we are more than teacher training. We are not interested in divas. Once students have gotten their foot locks, hip keys, and inversions from standing on the ground the next step is progressing the students to being able to execute those skills in the air. Our safety-focused program is recognized by USA Gymnastics, American Circus Educators and currently in the process of consideration from NASM for continued education credits as well! Our coaches are our backbone and contribute to the instruction, video library and curriculum for all of our gyms across the country. The skills goal for this session is to get students literally working at a higher level. This is why we ourselves continue to attend international competitions such as Viva Fest, and pursue multiple certifications and trainings! Training will be facilitated for Fundamental (Green) level 2 coaches at the Colorado Springs, Dragonfly Home Base in May, 2021. Dragonfly coaches are given access to the National Dragonfly Aerial Company Licensing website with online resources and they are provided with lesson by lesson curriculum breakdowns for that level with one sheets and video tutorials on each skill to be presented. We have been teaching professional aerialists since 2002 and have launched 13 Dragonfly aerial programs in affiliate gyms nationwide from Feb 2017- Feb 2019 alone. This level provides day one training for new students and spans content that begins to develop knee release drop technique in a knot. Colorado Springs, Co 80915. We also are in collaboration with Emily Scherb, author of Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts to provide anatomical resources keeping students well rounded in their coach cultivation. Once aerialists have achieved the milestone of being able to execute hip keys and inverts in the air confidently, a whole new skill set become the foundation for working in the air. That is not our goal. Suggested Reading: Proximal: An Introduction to Aerial Theory by Dara Minkin. This allows us to see you hands on with students. In order to complete a Dragonfly Coach certification, you must obtain CPR and First Aid certification, complete 20 hours of in-class assisting, complete a written exam and must attend all 18-20 hours of training. The educational portion of this teacher training covers topics to expand the instructors knowledge of the human body to better observe students execution and cue engagement from a place of deeper understanding. A whole new world! Green level 1 coaches receive access to 6 months of week by week lesson planning and mentorship. Applied Anatomy of Aerial Arts by Emily Scherb is required reading for Level 1 as well as the Aerial Instructors Handbook by Julianna Hane. Coaches are also provided continued resources to grow as a coach though our complimentary coach classes here at home base, where we can continue to cultivate you to the next level.

By utilizing conditioning and knot-based progressions these aerial essentials are developed along with over 145 additional skills. Minimum age is 16 years. In addition, the Dragonfly program is about developing the whole coach, mind body and soul. For aerial skills, this level focuses on progressions to help prepare students for the following: climbing, wrist locks, foot locks, hip keys, and inversions. Transitions and sequences become more complex requiring strength, memory, and endurance. Our mission is to provide a strong fundamental launching pad, in person, and by partnering with you, we can cultivate great coaches over time. We are closed 4th of July but will be meeting at Banning Lewis ranch for the event and fireworks from 4-7.