Vertical Air

🚨 New Instructor and Class Alert 🚨

💫Ballroom Tuesday’s 5:15 - 6:15
(Starting January 7th)
💫Ballroom Formations Wednesday’s 4:00 - 5:00
(Starting January 8th)

Meet Matt and Rebecca from Quantum Artistics!! Matt and Rebecca met as a competitive couple competing on a national stage. They are both multi-decorated top teachers with a professional best of Silver at the Canadian National Dancesport Competition. They have retired from the circuit and now teach all styles of American Smooth and American Rhythm(Ballroom and Latin). They are social dance masters and love making hard concepts fun and easy.

Welcome to the Vertical Air Team!! 🤍💫

🚨 New Class Alert 🚨

Floorwork and Transitions Tuesday’s 5:30 with Suzy
(Starting January 6th)

Learn everything from a fluid kip to mesmerizing leg waves designed to captivate. This class dives deep into sensual floorwork, exploring slow transitions, grounded movement, and all the sultry details that live around the base of the pole. We’ll focus on control, musicality, and intentional movement, helping you connect each moment with confidence and allure.

🚨New class and instructor Alert 🚨

Heels Dance Wednesdays @ 7:30 with Hannah
(Starting January 7th)

Hannah Blaauboer is a dedicated performer and educator with over 16 years of dance training, having completed multiple levels with the British Association Teachers of Dance. She has trained extensively in acro, jazz, tap, ballet, and stage, and brings more than 5 years of teaching experience to her students. Hannah is certified with both Acrobatic Arts and Aerial Arts, blending strong technique with a warm, supportive coaching style.

Hannah is a graduate of Fanshawe College with a diploma in Developmental Disabilities. She currently works with adults aged 18+ with developmental disabilities, a role that strengthens her patience, communication skills, and commitment to inclusive learning, qualities she brings directly into her classes.

As a young performer, Hannah was recognized for her natural stage presence, winning Crowd Favourite awards, receiving top adjudication scores, and earning invitations to scholarships and conventions. She also won the Dance Camera Action challenge and was the runner-up in the Western Fair Youth Talent Search. Today, Hannah has stepped back into the professional performance world, where she shines performing solo, duo, and trio circus acts in prestigious shows across Ontario with The Academy and Vertical Air.

Welcome Hannah to the Vertical Air team !!!!!!

🚨 New instructor and New Class Alert! 🚨

Belly Dancing Thursdays @ 7:30
(Starting January 8th)

Welcome Liena to the Vertical Air team !!

She is a passionate hobby dancer with over 20 years of experience in belly dance, bringing both artistry and expertise to her teaching. With her teaching background, Liena creates a welcoming environment where beginners and seasoned dancers alike can explore the beauty of this ancient art form. In her classes, Liena will teach not only the fundamental techniques, but also complete choreographies designed for performances. Her approach combines technical precision with creativity, empowering dancers to perform confidently and leave a lasting impression wherever they dance.🤍

Belly dance, also known as Raqs Sharqi, originated in the Middle East and North Africa, with roots tracing back thousands of years to ancient fertility rituals and social dances. It evolved as a cultural expression in countries like Egypt, Turkey, and Lebanon, blending traditional movements with influences from folk and classical dance forms. During the 19th and 20th centuries, belly dance gained global popularity through Orientalist fascination and later through cinema and stage performances, transforming into a stylized art form that incorporated modern techniques while preserving its cultural essence.

Today, belly dance is celebrated worldwide not only as a performance art but also as a fitness practice. Its fluid hip movements, isolations, and controlled muscle engagement provide a low-impact workout that improves core strength, flexibility, and posture. Many enthusiasts find it beneficial for enhancing body awareness and confidence, while its rhythmic patterns offer a meditative quality that reduces stress. Fitness studios often incorporate belly dance into aerobic routines, making it an enjoyable way to combine cultural appreciation with physical well-being.

🤍 Have you always dreamed of flying through the air?

Now’s your chance! Run away and join the circus with a free one-week trial — our gift to you! 🎪 No catch, just an invitation to experience our beautiful space and share in our love of the circus arts. Send us a DM to claim yours!

Vertical Air is an 18+ studio specializing in aerial hoop, silks, hammock, pole, and so much more. Our classes range from intro/beginner all the way to seasoned professional levels.

We can’t wait to fly, spin, and flow with you! ⭐️❤️

Offer valid for new students only. One per person. Quantities are limited, so don’t miss out!

Exciting News, London!

We’re thrilled to welcome a world-class coach Sylvain Rainville to The Academy Circus / Vertical Air next week for exclusive workshops in Acro Partnering, Hand Balancing, and Acrobatics!

📍 Location: 1490 Richmond Street
🌟 Guest Coach: Direct from Montreal with 20+ years of elite experience in gymnastics and circus arts!
📅 Limited Spots Available – Register Now! → https://www.verticalair.ca/events
Looking for older teens and adults!

Let’s give him a warm London welcome with sold-out workshops! Spread the word, sign up, and get ready to elevate your skills! 💪✨

EVENTS | Vertical Air Spin, fly, flow. Vertical Air is an adult circus training facility specializing in hoop, trapeze, silks, pole, dance, and more. No previous experience necessary.

Your friendly reminder to listen to your instructor. They are not holding you back from that fancy trick you showed them on instagram. They are making sure you have all the progressions and tools you need to not meet our old friend the floor Xo

Looking for something fun and spicy to do with your friend or partner for valentines 💌

We have two exciting workshops with .flows & .flows on February 11th

1:00 - Hot Blood Partner Lap Dance

2:45 - Be My Valentine Meditation & Beginner Acro

Workshops are now live on our events page and spaces are limited.

🚨 NEW INSTRUCTOR ALERT!!!!

Meet Nadine, a dedicated educator and high school teacher in the Muggle world, bringing well over a decade of experience to Vertical Air’s team.

From childhood, Nadine found joy and expression in the world of dance, with a background in ballet and jazz that paved the way for her unique venture into pole dance in 2015. What started as a personal challenge blossomed into a passion for the physical and artistic aspects of the sport. Over the years, her journey led her to perform and compete on stages across North America, earning her several medals as a testament to her dedication to the craft.

Continuing to train at Vertical Air and learning from professionals worldwide, Nadine treasures the welcoming community that celebrates diversity and encourage each other’s progress. Eager to share her passion, she looks forward to connecting with adults of all ages and backgrounds, accompanying her students on their learning journeys, and witnessing their growth. Nadine’s classes aren’t just about learning; they’re a space where movement, creativity, fun, and personal discovery intersect.

Let give a big VA welcome to .dne_

Step into the shadows where reality and nightmares intertwine!
This 18+ event promises an unforgettable evening of thrills, chills, and allure when the circus meets the silver screen. Dare to join us for a spectacle that will haunt your dreams and awaken your deepest desires! And then join us for the after party for some dancing, drinks and fun! Prizes for Best and most creative costume 🎃 👻