Our adult classes are suitable for all levels, if you’re just starting out or have years of experience.
With a range of tutors and classes, we have something to suit every skill level and personality. We also have monitored open training sessions where you can practice skills in your own time.
Read our class descriptions below to find out more about what’s on offer.
For any queries before you book your classes, please get in touch at kiaora@thedustpalace.co.nz
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Beginner Silks
Focussed on the beauty of aerial silks, in this class you’ll learn fundamental skills, climbs, poses, and transitions. Specifically designed to give you a well rounded start on your circus journey. Build physical confidence while having fun!
Tuesdays 5:45pm
Beginner Hoop
Build physical confidence and strength while having fun! Aerial Hoop is an ideal entry apparatus and this class will guide you through fundamental skills, poses, and transitions. Specifically designed to give you a well rounded start on your circus journey.
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Open Mixed Aerial
The ultimate in student led circus arts, Jodi Russell provides a space to explore your physical capabilities, creativity, and bravery. A fun, bangin’ environment Jodi will guide you at your level towards your circus goals.
Saturdays 3:15pm
Open Straps
Aerial straps are one of the toughest (and coolest) aerial apparatus. Even if you’re a beginner at circus arts you too can join the straps revolution. Mary guides you through all the technique for safe strength building and exploration on this rewarding circus apparatus.
Wednesdays 5:45pm
Open Verticals
Open Verticals with Jaine Mieka is a dynamic class for aerialists, from those with some experience to those at an advanced levels. Whether you prefer rope or silks, this class focuses on building strong technique, expanding your movement vocabulary, and exploring new choreography. Tailored to your skill level, Jaine’s guidance will help you grow creatively and technically in a supportive environment.
Mondays 5:45pm
Rope Int/Adv
Corde Lisse or Aerial Rope is a dynamic and physically demanding apparatus. Go deeper into dynamic techniques and super hot tricks with dynamo tutor Oli Craddock. This is an intermediate/advanced class for people who have previous experience in aerial disciplines.
Tuesdays 8:30pm
Open Handbalance
Whatever your level, Handbalance class is full of techniques to develop your handstand skills. Become comfortable in handstand shapes and positions and build the strength needed for a strong handstand journey.
Mondays 5:45pm
Saturdays 10:30am
Open Partner Acro
Partner Acrobalance teaches the fundamental concepts and techniques of balancing people on people. Also called Adagio, Acro or Balance Acro, it's an incredible discipline for core balance, strength, body awareness and partner work.
Tuesdays 7:15pm
Open Flexibility
This is the ideal class if you want to level up your flexibility in your circus, or dance practice. Carefully selected exercises designed to increase your strength at end-range, setting you up with the stability you need to get further into those splits, master your backbend, and work towards other amazing contortion skills.
Tuesdays 5:45pm
Open Contortion
This ground based class works through exercises and targeted active stretches and introduces contortion positions when students are ready. There are no flexibility prerequisites to start this class and all are welcome to begin their contortion journey with Maya.
Wednesdays 5:45pm
ADULT CLASS PRICES
Aerial Classes (9 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $265.50 per term
Ground Based Classes (9 x 1hr 15min classes)
1x Class per week: $198.00 per term
Casual Rate
Casual Trial rate: $35.00 per aerial class / $30.00 per ground class.
ADULT CLASS TERM DATES 2025
Term 2 2025 - 9 Weeks
Monday 28th April - Saturday 28th June
Looking to become a Professional Member?
Get in touch on kiaora@thedustpalace.co.nz to enquire about pro-training membership.