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SUMMER HOLIDAYS

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🎪 Summer Circus Extravaganza! ☀️

Summer holidays are just around the corner—and we’re here to keep your kids active, creative, and having fun (even while upside down!) with three action-packed Circus Extravaganzas!

📅 Dates:
• ☀️ 23rd – 25th July
• ☀️ 4th – 6th August
• ☀️ 18th – 20th August

🌀 Activities include:
Aerial Hoop • Silks • Sling • Trapeze • Acro • Circus Skills • Games • & More!

🎟️ Booking Options:
• Join for the full 3-day experience, or
• Drop-in sessions available

👕 Bonus: Every participant gets a free Circus Extravaganza T-shirt!

✨ No experience needed – total beginners are absolutely welcome!

🤹 Ages 6-12

📍 Aerial Dance Academy - PO5 4QA
💻 www.aerialdanceacademy.com

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your child’s spot for the most thrilling summer adventure around!

🎪 Summer Circus Extravaganza! ☀️

Summer holidays are just around the corner—and we’re here to keep your kids active, creative, and having fun (even while upside down!) with three action-packed Circus Extravaganzas!

📅 Dates:
• ☀️ 23rd – 25th July
• ☀️ 4th – 6th August
• ☀️ 18th – 20th August

🌀 Activities include:
Aerial Hoop • Silks • Sling • Trapeze • Acro • Circus Skills • Games • & More!

🎟️ Booking Options:
• Join for the full 3-day experience, or
• Drop-in sessions available

👕 Bonus: Every participant gets a free Circus Extravaganza T-shirt!

✨ No experience needed – total beginners are absolutely welcome!

🤹 Ages 6-12

📍 Aerial Dance Academy - PO5 4QA
💻 www.aerialdanceacademy.com

Spaces are limited, so book now to secure your child’s spot for the most thrilling summer adventure around!

✨ SOLD OUT ✨ before we even had the chance to share it… our Aerial Yoga Nidra with @katwatersyoga filled up fast — every sling, gone in a flash 🌀💤

Missed out? Want in next time?
Drop a “SAVE ME A SLING” or 🪷 in the comments if you’re ready to rest, reset + rise next round 👇

#AerialYoga #YogaNidra #SoldOutEvent #SlingsNotHammocks #AerialRest #YogaEvents #CommunityVibes #Southsea

✨ SOLD OUT ✨ before we even had the chance to share it… our Aerial Yoga Nidra with @katwatersyoga filled up fast — every sling, gone in a flash 🌀💤

Missed out? Want in next time?
Drop a “SAVE ME A SLING” or 🪷 in the comments if you’re ready to rest, reset + rise next round 👇

#AerialYoga #YogaNidra #SoldOutEvent #SlingsNotHammocks #AerialRest #YogaEvents #CommunityVibes #Southsea

🚨 Only 3 spots left! 🚨

Join us this Saturday for Aerial Oddities – a fun, adults-only session where you can play on the Anchor, Heart, Sphere and more.

Think of it as aerial playtime with all the weird and wonderful equipment you don’t get to use in a regular class. This is not an instructed session, but an instructor will be there!

📍 Aerial Dance Academy | 📅 Saturday 19th July
#AerialPlay #AerialOddities

🚨 Only 3 spots left! 🚨

Join us this Saturday for Aerial Oddities – a fun, adults-only session where you can play on the Anchor, Heart, Sphere and more.

Think of it as aerial playtime with all the weird and wonderful equipment you don’t get to use in a regular class. This is not an instructed session, but an instructor will be there!

📍 Aerial Dance Academy | 📅 Saturday 19th July
#AerialPlay #AerialOddities

Adult Summer Showcase Highlights.

☀️🎪

Highly recommend planning an outdoor event the morning of so you don’t spend the entire day week staring at the Met Office every 10 minutes….

Adult Summer Showcase Highlights.

☀️🎪

Highly recommend planning an outdoor event the morning of so you don’t spend the entire day week staring at the Met Office every 10 minutes….

A small but mighty alfresco adult summer showcase with extra sunshine and additional danger silks!

So proud of these performers for taking the whole thing in their stride and being shining ambassadors for ADA - Thank you for your hard work and your dedication!

Thanks to our helpers, audience and passers by!

A small but mighty alfresco adult summer showcase with extra sunshine and additional danger silks!

So proud of these performers for taking the whole thing in their stride and being shining ambassadors for ADA - Thank you for your hard work and your dedication!

Thanks to our helpers, audience and passers by!

Youth Summer Showcase

☀️🎪✨

What an absolutely incredible day 🤩

Beyond proud.

Youth Summer Showcase

☀️🎪✨

What an absolutely incredible day 🤩

Beyond proud.

Youth Summer Showcase 2025

🎪☀️

Such a fantastic showcase yesterday! Beyond proud of all the performers - from the first timers to the seasoned performers - you all absolutely smashed it and made us instructors very proud!

Thank you to the helpers for making it run so smoothly!

Youth Summer Showcase 2025

🎪☀️

Such a fantastic showcase yesterday! Beyond proud of all the performers - from the first timers to the seasoned performers - you all absolutely smashed it and made us instructors very proud!

Thank you to the helpers for making it run so smoothly!

Flying Pole fun for the comp squad kids with @kirsty.j_aerial last night!

Flying Pole fun for the comp squad kids with @kirsty.j_aerial last night!

Come behind the scenes with us at @flyhigh_competitions!

Just your average weekend for Team ADA - sequins, smoke machines and smiles! Always proud of these kids (and adults!) and how they take these days in their stride 🎪🖤

Come behind the scenes with us at @flyhigh_competitions!

Just your average weekend for Team ADA - sequins, smoke machines and smiles! Always proud of these kids (and adults!) and how they take these days in their stride 🎪🖤

June BTS.

1. Bendy Wendy’s in teen trapeze
2. Katie came back for a visit!
3. The one and only time Edgar has done a full clean
4. BYE BYE LAURA
5. The one and only time @aerial_ameliarose has been normal height
6. 🎪🐊🧿
7. ✌️
8. Ohana
9. “What does this button do?”
10. Tell me you own an aerial studio in summer without telling me you own an aerial studio in summer…
11. The fabulous @hanbertie collective came to visit 🏳️‍🌈

June BTS.

1. Bendy Wendy’s in teen trapeze
2. Katie came back for a visit!
3. The one and only time Edgar has done a full clean
4. BYE BYE LAURA
5. The one and only time @aerial_ameliarose has been normal height
6. 🎪🐊🧿
7. ✌️
8. Ohana
9. “What does this button do?”
10. Tell me you own an aerial studio in summer without telling me you own an aerial studio in summer…
11. The fabulous @hanbertie collective came to visit 🏳️‍🌈

Beyond proud of Team ADA at @flyhigh_competitions yesterday - absolutely smashed it.

🅞🅦🅝 🅒🅗🅞🅡🅔🅞🅖🅡🅐🅟🅗🅨⁣
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 ⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥈- Harper⁣
🥇- Grace⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡 ⁣
🥉- Cherry⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡 𝔻𝕦𝕠⁣
🥇- Harper & Grace⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥉- Prudence⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥈 - Cherry⁣
⁣
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅4th - Lexi⁣
🥇- Isla⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅4th - Ruby⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Flo (Best Choreography Award ✨)⁣
⁣
𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Skye⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Annie⁣
⁣
🅢🅔🅣 🅢🅞🅛🅞🅢 ⁣
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥉- Faye⁣
⁣
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤 ⁣
💫 Finalist - Harper
🥉- Prudence ⁣
🥇- Grace⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥈- Amber ⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤 ⁣
🥇- Cherry⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Cherry⁣
⁣
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅5th - Lexi⁣
🥉- Marlee (Judges Choice!✨)⁣
🥈- Isla⁣
🥇- Flo⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Ruby ⁣
⁣
𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 ⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Annie (Judges Choice! ✨)⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥈- Kirsty ⁣

Huge thanks to our aerialists for working so hard, our incredible squad parents for your support, @smoonaerial for well… everything. AND huge thanks to the team behind the comp - running an event that size to time and at that level… hats off to you 🎩

Beyond proud of Team ADA at @flyhigh_competitions yesterday - absolutely smashed it.

🅞🅦🅝 🅒🅗🅞🅡🅔🅞🅖🅡🅐🅟🅗🅨⁣
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 ⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥈- Harper⁣
🥇- Grace⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡 ⁣
🥉- Cherry⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡 𝔻𝕦𝕠⁣
🥇- Harper & Grace⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥉- Prudence⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥈 - Cherry⁣
⁣
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅4th - Lexi⁣
🥇- Isla⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅4th - Ruby⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Flo (Best Choreography Award ✨)⁣
⁣
𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Skye⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Annie⁣
⁣
🅢🅔🅣 🅢🅞🅛🅞🅢 ⁣
𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥉- Faye⁣
⁣
𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 𝕤𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤 ⁣
💫 Finalist - Harper
🥉- Prudence ⁣
🥇- Grace⁣
𝔹𝕖𝕘𝕚𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕣 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥈- Amber ⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤 ⁣
🥇- Cherry⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Cherry⁣
⁣
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℍ𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🏅5th - Lexi⁣
🥉- Marlee (Judges Choice!✨)⁣
🥈- Isla⁣
🥇- Flo⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕙𝕠𝕠𝕡⁣
🥇- Ruby ⁣
⁣
𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 ⁣
𝕀𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥇- Annie (Judges Choice! ✨)⁣
𝔸𝕕𝕧𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕜𝕤⁣
🥈- Kirsty ⁣

Huge thanks to our aerialists for working so hard, our incredible squad parents for your support, @smoonaerial for well… everything. AND huge thanks to the team behind the comp - running an event that size to time and at that level… hats off to you 🎩

Wishing the best of luck to Team ADA AT @flyhigh_competitions today!

Go out and smash it 🖤✨

Wishing the best of luck to Team ADA AT @flyhigh_competitions today!

Go out and smash it 🖤✨

🎪✨ TICKETS ON SALE! ✨🎪

Our ADA Summer Showcase is nearly here and you do not want to miss this!

📅 Youth: Sat 12th July, 3pm
📅 Adults: Sun 13th July, 3pm
📍 At Aerial Dance Academy

Expect incredible performances, a fab raffle and our merch store open on the day!

🎟️ £7 adults / £4 concessions
🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio!

Come cheer on our amazing students and soak up those circus vibes! 🎪✨

🎪✨ TICKETS ON SALE! ✨🎪

Our ADA Summer Showcase is nearly here and you do not want to miss this!

📅 Youth: Sat 12th July, 3pm
📅 Adults: Sun 13th July, 3pm
📍 At Aerial Dance Academy

Expect incredible performances, a fab raffle and our merch store open on the day!

🎟️ £7 adults / £4 concessions
🎟️ Tickets via the link in our bio!

Come cheer on our amazing students and soak up those circus vibes! 🎪✨

Hoop Flow & Choreo is BACK next week! 🔥
Time to get creative, dynamic, and seriously smooth with Sophie 👑

Expect slick transitions, standout combos, and fresh ways to level up your aerial game 💥

🗓 Tuesdays
🕢 7:30 PM
📍Aerial Dance Academy

Bring the flow. Bring the flair. Let’s go. 💫

#AerialHoop #HoopFlow #ChoreoQueen #LevelUp #AerialStrong

Hoop Flow & Choreo is BACK next week! 🔥
Time to get creative, dynamic, and seriously smooth with Sophie 👑

Expect slick transitions, standout combos, and fresh ways to level up your aerial game 💥

🗓 Tuesdays
🕢 7:30 PM
📍Aerial Dance Academy

Bring the flow. Bring the flair. Let’s go. 💫

#AerialHoop #HoopFlow #ChoreoQueen #LevelUp #AerialStrong

Parents vs Floorwork - Part 4 of 4.

A real rollercoaster of emotions here…

Parents vs Floorwork - Part 4 of 4.

A real rollercoaster of emotions here…

✨ Silks Workshop Alert ✨

We’re super excited to be welcoming @lils.aerial for a day of workshops!

9am - 1-1
10am - 1-1

12.30 - Silks Drops Workshops
2.30 - Silks Splits Workshops

Lily is an incredible aerialist and instructor with more than a handful of titles under her belt! Can’t wait to welcome her to ADA!

✨ Silks Workshop Alert ✨

We’re super excited to be welcoming @lils.aerial for a day of workshops!

9am - 1-1
10am - 1-1

12.30 - Silks Drops Workshops
2.30 - Silks Splits Workshops

Lily is an incredible aerialist and instructor with more than a handful of titles under her belt! Can’t wait to welcome her to ADA!

Sunday well spent brings a week of content.

This bunch absolutely smashed their Sundays with two gorgeous workshops from the inimitable @eddstephen - combos and choreo to die for.

Thank you to Edd for coming and sharing your pearls of aerial wisdom and to everyone for working so hard.

Also - the first workshop group pic is giving the first season of “Aerial Moms” and I’m not mad about it. BBC 3 - get in touch.

Sunday well spent brings a week of content.

This bunch absolutely smashed their Sundays with two gorgeous workshops from the inimitable @eddstephen - combos and choreo to die for.

Thank you to Edd for coming and sharing your pearls of aerial wisdom and to everyone for working so hard.

Also - the first workshop group pic is giving the first season of “Aerial Moms” and I’m not mad about it. BBC 3 - get in touch.

Parents vs floorwork
Part 3.

A seemingly high case of commitment vs execution.

Parents vs floorwork
Part 3.

A seemingly high case of commitment vs execution.

It’s no secret that aerial friends make the best friends - there for you in your literal highs and lows 👯

It’s no secret that aerial friends make the best friends - there for you in your literal highs and lows 👯

Comp Squad Parents attempt their aerialists floor work…part 2.

Didn’t think you’d got away with it did you?

Comp Squad Parents attempt their aerialists floor work…part 2.

Didn’t think you’d got away with it did you?

Hard work pays off!

What you’re seeing here is months (years?) of “not quites” finally turning into a “YES!”

The recipe?
Learning, practice, dedication and time.
No matter what insta influencers try and sell you - there is no “easy fix” or “30 days till…” you just have to put the work in. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - but look at that face - it’s so worth it when you do!

Hard work pays off!

What you’re seeing here is months (years?) of “not quites” finally turning into a “YES!”

The recipe?
Learning, practice, dedication and time.
No matter what insta influencers try and sell you - there is no “easy fix” or “30 days till…” you just have to put the work in. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news - but look at that face - it’s so worth it when you do!

Some of our comp squad members were out in a small but mighty group at @stlukessouthsea Summer Fair this weekend!

Fabulous performance and thanks to @aerial_ameliarose for running the ship in my absence!

Next stop for our summer fair road trip is Southsea Infants on the 5th July!

If you’re a primary school in the Portsmouth area who’d like a little touch of circus added to your event get in touch!

Some of our comp squad members were out in a small but mighty group at @stlukessouthsea Summer Fair this weekend!

Fabulous performance and thanks to @aerial_ameliarose for running the ship in my absence!

Next stop for our summer fair road trip is Southsea Infants on the 5th July!

If you’re a primary school in the Portsmouth area who’d like a little touch of circus added to your event get in touch!

Floorwork - the parent edition.

(No squad parent is safe…)

Floorwork - the parent edition.

(No squad parent is safe…)

West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament
Youth

🥉Ruby - Hoop
🥉Charlotte - Sling
🥇Ruby - Sling

🪡 Best Costume - Isla

💚 A fabulous performance from Maisie

Another comp done and dusted for the year. Thank you @cathyupsidedown for another fantastic comp, looking forward to @swaerialchampionship later in the year!

🖤 Team ADA

West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament
Youth

🥉Ruby - Hoop
🥉Charlotte - Sling
🥇Ruby - Sling

🪡 Best Costume - Isla

💚 A fabulous performance from Maisie

Another comp done and dusted for the year. Thank you @cathyupsidedown for another fantastic comp, looking forward to @swaerialchampionship later in the year!

🖤 Team ADA

West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament
Adults

🥈Annie - Beginner Open
🥈Annie - Inter Silks
🥇Argyro - Inter Hoop
🥇Laura - Instructor

🏅Annie - Spotlight Award✨

@swaerialchampionship

➡️ Also swipe for my favourite pic from today when we realised we were interrupting @aerialallsortsplymouth photo 🤣

West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament
Adults

🥈Annie - Beginner Open
🥈Annie - Inter Silks
🥇Argyro - Inter Hoop
🥇Laura - Instructor

🏅Annie - Spotlight Award✨

@swaerialchampionship

➡️ Also swipe for my favourite pic from today when we realised we were interrupting @aerialallsortsplymouth photo 🤣

West Country Aerial & Pole Tournament
Juniors

Hoop
🥉Cherry
🥇Matilda

Silks
🥉Jess

Doubles
🥇Grace & Harper

🪡 Best Costume - Jess 🐾
📖 Best Story Teller - Amber ☃️

@swaerialchampionship

West Country Aerial & Pole Tournament
Juniors

Hoop
🥉Cherry
🥇Matilda

Silks
🥉Jess

Doubles
🥇Grace & Harper

🪡 Best Costume - Jess 🐾
📖 Best Story Teller - Amber ☃️

@swaerialchampionship

Best of luck to Team ADA at the West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament this weekend!

🖤🎪✨

@swaerialchampionship
@justdefyinggravity
@isla_aerial
@charlotteaerial_
@annie_unchained
@auroras_aerial_dream
@x.its.frankie.xx
@_maisie_aerial_
@

Best of luck to Team ADA at the West Country Aerial and Pole Tournament this weekend!

🖤🎪✨

@swaerialchampionship
@justdefyinggravity
@isla_aerial
@charlotteaerial_
@annie_unchained
@auroras_aerial_dream
@x.its.frankie.xx
@_maisie_aerial_
@

Tonight we said a big old “See you later” (never goodbye!) to Laura before she sets off on her American adventure teaching circus skills at !

Laura’s become part of the furniture at ADA since starting as a student 4 years ago. Now an instructor and a competitor to be reckoned with - it’ll certainly be a lot quieter for the next few months! 🤣

We’re all wishing Laura the best of luck! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

Tonight we said a big old “See you later” (never goodbye!) to Laura before she sets off on her American adventure teaching circus skills at !

Laura’s become part of the furniture at ADA since starting as a student 4 years ago. Now an instructor and a competitor to be reckoned with - it’ll certainly be a lot quieter for the next few months! 🤣

We’re all wishing Laura the best of luck! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

Adult Silks Classes at Aerial Dance Academy…

Monday 7.30pm - Beginner Plus
Tuesday 10am - Mixed Ability
Tuesday 6.30pm - Intro
Tuesday 7.30pm - Improver
Thursday 10am - Mixed Ability

📍Portsmouth, UK.

Come fly with us!

Adult Silks Classes at Aerial Dance Academy…

Monday 7.30pm - Beginner Plus
Tuesday 10am - Mixed Ability
Tuesday 6.30pm - Intro
Tuesday 7.30pm - Improver
Thursday 10am - Mixed Ability

📍Portsmouth, UK.

Come fly with us!

Aerial Oddities
July 19th
1pm

Aerial play time with a twist - adult aerialists only.

Anchor, heart, sphere, moon and more!

Book online now

Aerial Oddities
July 19th
1pm

Aerial play time with a twist - adult aerialists only.

Anchor, heart, sphere, moon and more!

Book online now

Adult Sling

Tuesdays - 6.30
Wednesdays - 11.30am & 8.30pm

Adult Sling

Tuesdays - 6.30
Wednesdays - 11.30am & 8.30pm

🌈 Pride at Aerial Dance Academy

Pride Month matters to us — not just because we’re LGBTQ+ owned, but because we know how powerful it is to have a space where you can exist fully, openly, and without fear.

This year, that matters even more.

With LGBTQ+ rights under attack and many big brands quietly stepping back from the support they once showed, safe, inclusive, and visible spaces like ours are more important than ever.

At ADA, we believe Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a protest, a promise, and a commitment to keep showing up. For our community. For each other. Every single day.

We’ve created a space where you can move, express, and just be — without judgment, without pressure, and without fear. Whether you’re out, questioning, proud, quiet, or just here to support — you belong here.

Happy Pride. Be kind. Be bold. Be you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🌈 Pride at Aerial Dance Academy

Pride Month matters to us — not just because we’re LGBTQ+ owned, but because we know how powerful it is to have a space where you can exist fully, openly, and without fear.

This year, that matters even more.

With LGBTQ+ rights under attack and many big brands quietly stepping back from the support they once showed, safe, inclusive, and visible spaces like ours are more important than ever.

At ADA, we believe Pride is more than a celebration — it’s a protest, a promise, and a commitment to keep showing up. For our community. For each other. Every single day.

We’ve created a space where you can move, express, and just be — without judgment, without pressure, and without fear. Whether you’re out, questioning, proud, quiet, or just here to support — you belong here.

Happy Pride. Be kind. Be bold. Be you. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🎪✨ SUMMER SHOWCASE ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🎪

We’re so excited to invite our students to take part in this year’s Aerial Dance Academy Summer Showcase! 🌞🎉

📅 Junior & Teen Showcase: Saturday 12th July
📅 Adult Showcase: Sunday 13th July

Whether you're a seasoned performer or it's your first time on stage, this is a brilliant opportunity to show off your skills, celebrate your hard work, and have fun with your Team ADA! 💫💪

👉 Important info:
This is not a compulsory production — participation is completely optional. But if you'd love to be part of it, make sure to sign up before 12th June to secure your place!

Sign up in our bio!

Let’s make it a weekend to remember! 🎟️✨

📸👯‍♂️ Tag your friends, start picking your songs, and let’s get ready to shine ✨

#ADAsummerShowcase #AerialDanceAcademy #CircusLife #AerialShowcase

🎪✨ SUMMER SHOWCASE ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🎪

We’re so excited to invite our students to take part in this year’s Aerial Dance Academy Summer Showcase! 🌞🎉

📅 Junior & Teen Showcase: Saturday 12th July
📅 Adult Showcase: Sunday 13th July

Whether you're a seasoned performer or it's your first time on stage, this is a brilliant opportunity to show off your skills, celebrate your hard work, and have fun with your Team ADA! 💫💪

👉 Important info:
This is not a compulsory production — participation is completely optional. But if you'd love to be part of it, make sure to sign up before 12th June to secure your place!

Sign up in our bio!

Let’s make it a weekend to remember! 🎟️✨

📸👯‍♂️ Tag your friends, start picking your songs, and let’s get ready to shine ✨

#ADAsummerShowcase #AerialDanceAcademy #CircusLife #AerialShowcase

✨@eddstephen Workshops✨

22/06/25
1pm - Hoop de Loop
2.45pm - Lyra down low

So excited to welcome Edd to ADA!

✨@eddstephen Workshops✨

22/06/25
1pm - Hoop de Loop
2.45pm - Lyra down low

So excited to welcome Edd to ADA!

May - behind the scenes…

1. I’m ready for my close up mr @bouncebackstudios
2. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
3. This light at 8.30pm?! Thrilled.
4. Actual borrowers.
5. Comp admin ASMR.
6. The work phone is never safe from selfies…
7. Taking out the competition?
8. @justdefyinggravity - human totem pole.

May - behind the scenes…

1. I’m ready for my close up mr @bouncebackstudios
2. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
3. This light at 8.30pm?! Thrilled.
4. Actual borrowers.
5. Comp admin ASMR.
6. The work phone is never safe from selfies…
7. Taking out the competition?
8. @justdefyinggravity - human totem pole.

✨🎪 May Half Term Extravaganza 🎪✨

Another fantastic day jam packed full of circus fun with this bunch of absolute super stars!

Huge thanks to our incredible teaching team: @justdefyinggravity, @moonbabyaerial, @smoonaerial and Mya!

Cannot wait for our Summer Extravaganzas - they are not to be missed!

✨🎪 May Half Term Extravaganza 🎪✨

Another fantastic day jam packed full of circus fun with this bunch of absolute super stars!

Huge thanks to our incredible teaching team: @justdefyinggravity, @moonbabyaerial, @smoonaerial and Mya!

Cannot wait for our Summer Extravaganzas - they are not to be missed!

Penny Drop ✅
Meat Hook ✅

Fabulous work in a @smoonaerial 1-1 this week! Hard work and dedication paying off!

Penny Drop ✅
Meat Hook ✅

Fabulous work in a @smoonaerial 1-1 this week! Hard work and dedication paying off!

Squad-Stravaganza
May Half Term
2025

Fantastic day with some of our squad kids today!

Huge thanks to @gemmalouise_aerialist & @smoonaerial for their hard work today 🖤

Looking forward to our extravaganza tomorrow!

Squad-Stravaganza
May Half Term
2025

Fantastic day with some of our squad kids today!

Huge thanks to @gemmalouise_aerialist & @smoonaerial for their hard work today 🖤

Looking forward to our extravaganza tomorrow!

🎪✨ Looking for something amazing to do this summer in Portsmouth? Our Summer Circus Extravaganzas at Aerial Dance Academy are back — and your little stars (ages 6–12) are invited to swing, spin, and soar! 💫

📅 Choose from:
• 23rd–25th July
• 4th–6th August
• 18th–20th August
🕘 9:00am–3:00pm daily

From aerial hoop, silks & trapeze to juggling and tightrope — it’s non-stop fun, and no experience is needed! 🌀🤸‍♀️🎟️

💸 £120 for 3 days or £47.50 drop-in
👕 T-shirt included!

📩 Book online or email us at:
Hello@aerialdanceacademy.com
📍Perfect for Portsmouth & surrounding areas!

#PortsmouthKids #SummerCamp2025 #CircusFun #AerialDanceAcademy #ThingsToDoPortsmouth #ActiveKids #TrySomethingNew

🎪✨ Looking for something amazing to do this summer in Portsmouth? Our Summer Circus Extravaganzas at Aerial Dance Academy are back — and your little stars (ages 6–12) are invited to swing, spin, and soar! 💫

📅 Choose from:
• 23rd–25th July
• 4th–6th August
• 18th–20th August
🕘 9:00am–3:00pm daily

From aerial hoop, silks & trapeze to juggling and tightrope — it’s non-stop fun, and no experience is needed! 🌀🤸‍♀️🎟️

💸 £120 for 3 days or £47.50 drop-in
👕 T-shirt included!

📩 Book online or email us at:
Hello@aerialdanceacademy.com
📍Perfect for Portsmouth & surrounding areas!

#PortsmouthKids #SummerCamp2025 #CircusFun #AerialDanceAcademy #ThingsToDoPortsmouth #ActiveKids #TrySomethingNew

Happy Half Term!

Half Term means we have no regular youth classes running…

But adult classes & 1-1s are running as normal and we have our extravaganza and squad days running too!

Regular youth classes start back on Monday 2nd June!

Happy Half Term!

Half Term means we have no regular youth classes running…

But adult classes & 1-1s are running as normal and we have our extravaganza and squad days running too!

Regular youth classes start back on Monday 2nd June!

@londonaerialchampionships
Day 2

A small but mighty representation for Team ADA in the adult comp.

🥈Annie - Beginner (Chains)
🥈Annie - Intermediate Silks

Absolutely stunning performances from Laura in very tough categories and was lovely to see her new hoop routine out for the first time!

Thank you to the organisers for running such a fantastic and friendly comp - hopefully see you all next year 🖤!

@londonaerialchampionships
Day 2

A small but mighty representation for Team ADA in the adult comp.

🥈Annie - Beginner (Chains)
🥈Annie - Intermediate Silks

Absolutely stunning performances from Laura in very tough categories and was lovely to see her new hoop routine out for the first time!

Thank you to the organisers for running such a fantastic and friendly comp - hopefully see you all next year 🖤!

@londonaerialchampionships
Day 1

🥇Grace & Harper
🥇Prudence
🥇Marlee
🥇Holly
🥇Flo
🥇Maisie
🥇Ruby
🥇Skye
🥇Charlotte

🥈Grace
🥈Lexi
🥈Jess
🥈Isla

🦋 Best Costume - Charlotte

A huge shout out to our Squad - everyone performed beautifully and placement or not were always proud of you!

Absolutely loved seeing our little (is it little? There’s loads of them!) support each other, and a huge thank you to our wonderfully supportive parents - very proud of Team ADA on and off stage.

And of course a huge thank you to @smoonaerial - comp squad lead of dreams 😘

@londonaerialchampionships
Day 1

🥇Grace & Harper
🥇Prudence
🥇Marlee
🥇Holly
🥇Flo
🥇Maisie
🥇Ruby
🥇Skye
🥇Charlotte

🥈Grace
🥈Lexi
🥈Jess
🥈Isla

🦋 Best Costume - Charlotte

A huge shout out to our Squad - everyone performed beautifully and placement or not were always proud of you!

Absolutely loved seeing our little (is it little? There’s loads of them!) support each other, and a huge thank you to our wonderfully supportive parents - very proud of Team ADA on and off stage.

And of course a huge thank you to @smoonaerial - comp squad lead of dreams 😘

Controversial opinion:
It doesn’t get better because you get stronger…
You get stronger because you keep showing up 💥

Progress doesn’t come from luck or talent alone — it comes from turning up on the tough days, pushing through the plateaus, and choosing to try again (and again).

At ADA, we see it every day:
The ones who grow the most aren’t the ones who have it easy —
They’re the ones who put in the work.

This journey isn’t always smooth, but it’s always worth it.
The strength, the confidence, the pride you feel when you finally nail that move?
You earned that. And we’re so proud of you 💫

Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your aerial journey — keep going.
We’re right there with you 🖤

#AerialCommunity #AerialLife #HardWorkPaysOff #ControversialOpinion #AerialJourney #ADAcrew #AerialTraining #AerialProgress #KeepShowingUp #ConfidenceThroughConsistency #SouthseaAerial #PortsmouthAerial #AerialHoop #AerialForEveryone #TeamADA

Controversial opinion:
It doesn’t get better because you get stronger…
You get stronger because you keep showing up 💥

Progress doesn’t come from luck or talent alone — it comes from turning up on the tough days, pushing through the plateaus, and choosing to try again (and again).

At ADA, we see it every day:
The ones who grow the most aren’t the ones who have it easy —
They’re the ones who put in the work.

This journey isn’t always smooth, but it’s always worth it.
The strength, the confidence, the pride you feel when you finally nail that move?
You earned that. And we’re so proud of you 💫

Whether you’re just starting out or deep into your aerial journey — keep going.
We’re right there with you 🖤

#AerialCommunity #AerialLife #HardWorkPaysOff #ControversialOpinion #AerialJourney #ADAcrew #AerialTraining #AerialProgress #KeepShowingUp #ConfidenceThroughConsistency #SouthseaAerial #PortsmouthAerial #AerialHoop #AerialForEveryone #TeamADA

Adult Improver Silks
Tuesdays
7.30pm

Pre requisites: should be confident in aerial inverts, hip keys and working at height.

Adult Improver Silks
Tuesdays
7.30pm

Pre requisites: should be confident in aerial inverts, hip keys and working at height.

Just your average Wednesday night with the comp squad kids…

Just your average Wednesday night with the comp squad kids…

✨ It’s all about the little moments that lead to big skills ✨

At ADA, we love welcoming little (and not-so-little!) ones as they begin their aerial journey 💫 We offer a safe, supportive space for children to grow in confidence, strength, and creativity — all while having FUN in the air! 💪💖

It’s not just aerial hoop…
It’s improved coordination, boosted self-esteem, new friendships, and life skills that last a lifetime 🧠🌟

📍 Based in Portsmouth & Southsea, our aerial classes are perfect for kids who love to move, play, and express themselves in unique ways.

Ready to help your child fly? 🦋 Join the ADA family today!

#AerialKids #AerialHoop #PortsmouthMums #SouthseaMums #PortsmouthKids #SouthseaKids #PortsmouthActivities #KidsAerial #ConfidenceThroughMovement #ChildrenInSport #PortsmouthDance #SouthseaLife #AerialArts #AerialForKids #LittleMoversBigDreams

✨ It’s all about the little moments that lead to big skills ✨

At ADA, we love welcoming little (and not-so-little!) ones as they begin their aerial journey 💫 We offer a safe, supportive space for children to grow in confidence, strength, and creativity — all while having FUN in the air! 💪💖

It’s not just aerial hoop…
It’s improved coordination, boosted self-esteem, new friendships, and life skills that last a lifetime 🧠🌟

📍 Based in Portsmouth & Southsea, our aerial classes are perfect for kids who love to move, play, and express themselves in unique ways.

Ready to help your child fly? 🦋 Join the ADA family today!

#AerialKids #AerialHoop #PortsmouthMums #SouthseaMums #PortsmouthKids #SouthseaKids #PortsmouthActivities #KidsAerial #ConfidenceThroughMovement #ChildrenInSport #PortsmouthDance #SouthseaLife #AerialArts #AerialForKids #LittleMoversBigDreams

We know it can be scary joining your first class - but we promise it’s 100% worth it.

Every student (and instructor!) has turned up to their first lesson - nervous, unsure of what to expect and whether they’d be any good at it…

But we’re here to welcome you and make sure your first lesson is as fun as possible!

We know it can be scary joining your first class - but we promise it’s 100% worth it.

Every student (and instructor!) has turned up to their first lesson - nervous, unsure of what to expect and whether they’d be any good at it…

But we’re here to welcome you and make sure your first lesson is as fun as possible!

✨🎪 May Half Term Circus Extravaganza 🎪✨

Our fun filled, jam packed circus day is back for May Half Term!

Aerial hoop, sling, silks, acro, circus skills and more!

No aerial experience necessary!

Book Here: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/aerial-dance-academy/enrolment/classes/may-half-term-1-february-half-term-circus-extravaganza

✨🎪 May Half Term Circus Extravaganza 🎪✨

Our fun filled, jam packed circus day is back for May Half Term!

Aerial hoop, sling, silks, acro, circus skills and more!

No aerial experience necessary!

Book Here: https://app.classmanager.com/portal/aerial-dance-academy/enrolment/classes/may-half-term-1-february-half-term-circus-extravaganza

Hoop with Sophie!

The Queen of transitions, strong technique and “how did that work?!” - Sophie has been on the ADA teaching team since 2021! We’re very lucky to have her and you have two opportunities to come and train with her during the week!

Beginner+
Tuesdays 6.30pm
(Some aerial experience beneficial - you should know how to get in and out of the hoop safely for this class)

Improver
Wednesdays 7.30pm
(You should be comfortable on the top bar, front balance and straddle for this class)

Hoop with Sophie!

The Queen of transitions, strong technique and “how did that work?!” - Sophie has been on the ADA teaching team since 2021! We’re very lucky to have her and you have two opportunities to come and train with her during the week!

Beginner+
Tuesdays 6.30pm
(Some aerial experience beneficial - you should know how to get in and out of the hoop safely for this class)

Improver
Wednesdays 7.30pm
(You should be comfortable on the top bar, front balance and straddle for this class)

How has it been a week since @southcoastaerialtournament already?

Here’s a few more behind the scenes snaps from the weekend…(Slide 2 creases me up, they all walk in to a bar - I’m not sure what the punch line is.)

How has it been a week since @southcoastaerialtournament already?

Here’s a few more behind the scenes snaps from the weekend…(Slide 2 creases me up, they all walk in to a bar - I’m not sure what the punch line is.)

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Hope Centre
Portsmouth
PO5 4QA

07828261173

hello@aerialdanceacademy.com

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