Afterglow Aerial Arts

Hi Lola! Here’s a cute photo that we have from the Youth Company years back. 🌷 We are almost about to wrap up this current year and auditions will open for our next 2026 - 2027 Youth Company.

We have just updated the website with the new seasons details so go over and check it out! 🌸

Ages 10 - 17 Welcome!
Program Length: 10 Months

Wednesdays: 5 - 7:30 PM
Sundays: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Bonus Class: choose 1 additional class from our studio schedule.

Program Philosophy:

This program is structured to provide advanced level aerial & dance training for dedicated students who are eager to take their skills to the next level with a focus on becoming professional circus artists.
Company members receive professional caliber circus training and strong mentorship. In addition to advancing their chosen apparatus, students continue developing their aerial, circus, and performance skills both independently and as part of an ensemble. Students will have a heavy focus on act creation, movement quality, professionalism, audition readiness, character & mindset. And, of course, all the fun, confidence, and lasting friendships that come with this incredible journey!

NEW CAMP!!!!!

Pre - Teen & Teen Aerial Summer Camp

July 6th - 10th from 11 AM to 3 PM w/ Coach Kenzie

Designed for intermediate to advanced aerialists ages 9 - 18, this exciting 5 day long summer camp is all about leveling up your skills, building confidence, and having a blast in the air! Students will focus on aerial audition preparation while diving into dynamic spins, creative transitions, impressive tricks, and for those who are ready and interested - drops! (All aerial apparatus that students are interested in will be used)

Campers will train in a supportive, encouraging environment while refining technique, artistry, strength, and performance quality. This intensive is perfect for dedicated youth aerialists looking to challenge themselves, expand their vocabulary in the air, and connect with other passionate young performers.

Expect a week full of hard work, laughter, creativity, and lots of time in the air!

Sign up on the website under Youth Camps, scroll down to the July 6th date and you will see the button. ◡̈

Ps, this gorgeous photo was taken by Jolene at the Alberta Rose Theatre of the Teen Silks 2 and 3 class taught by Coach Amelia. The Caterpillar act. IT WAS SO GOOD!!!!!!

WE’RE A FINALIST!!! ✨

Because of YOU, Afterglow Aerial Arts has officially been nominated as a finalist in Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Readers’ Poll for Best Performing Arts Center!!! 😭💖🎪 I’m literally crying!

To be listed alongside iconic Portland arts institutions is honestly surreal. We built this studio from the ground up with so much love, creativity, courage, ALL the glitter, bruises, late nights/Open Gyms, and community support…and now we’re here because YOU showed up for us.

If Afterglow has ever:

✨ made you feel strong
✨ helped you heal
✨ given you confidence
✨ brought you friendship or joy
✨ inspired your kiddo
✨ helped you reconnect with your body
✨ given you a place to belong

…we would be SO grateful for your vote. 💕

Vote here:
Vote for Afterglow Aerial Arts Performing Arts Center at Bop.wweek.com

(You may need to create a quick account through Willamette Week to vote!)

And PLEASE share this post to your stories, send it to your friends, your aunties, your coworkers, your weird circus-loving cousins because every vote matters. 🫶

Portland arts are alive because community keeps showing up for small local spaces like ours. Thank you for believing in us. We love you endlessly. 💖

Step into Wonderland this weekend ✨

Catch Becca as the Hare and Ashley as the Mad Hatter in our Sunday 5 PM show as featured performers!

These two are bringing chaos, magic, and a little Wonderland mischief to the air.

Showtimes for all of our shows:
Saturday 1 PM & 5 PM
Sunday 1 PM & 5 PM

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Don’t miss this unforgettable aerial adventure! ❤️

Attention Lyra lovers!!!! We have a class coming up that is low in enrollment and we need a few more students to sign up for it. We really want to run it! It starts tomorrow, Friday, but we are also open to offering a special prorated option if you can’t make it tomorrow and would like to start on Friday May 8th. 🙂 PS, if you are signed up for the Tuesday Lyra one class and would like to transfer over to this one that is also an option! I know that the Tuesday class is very full this round so….let us know! ❤️

Lyra 1
Fridays 12:30-2p w/ Shay

The person in the photo is Shay, our fabulous coach for this class!

Photo taken by gosh, we just LOVE your photography skills so much! You always make everyone feel so comfortable and confident. Thank you!!!!

Do you want to get strong? Aerial strong?!!

We’re excited to introduce Aerial Conditioning Wednesdays 7:30-9 PM with Mason Parker, a longtime studio member and incredible coach.

Mason is known for his efficient, intentional training style that builds real strength for the air. Every class is thoughtfully designed to support your aerial practice….no wasted movement (seriously), just smart conditioning that works.

If you’re looking to feel stronger, more stable, and more confident in your aerial work, this class is for you.

Email [email protected] for questions, or simply sign up on the website (hint - type in Aerial Conditioning in the search engine) 😊😁 LETS GOOOOOOOO!

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Photo taken by your fav,

Studio Manager & Coach Mary Tindall is such a vital part of the heart and soul of our community. ❤️ She is our steady constant/reliable, deeply experienced, and always showing up with care, patience, and strength. Mary has poured years of love, dedication, and leadership into this studio, shaping not just strong aerialists, but confident humans. We are ALL endlessly grateful for everything she gives, seen and unseen. We truly wouldn’t be the same without her.

Happy Birthday, Mary, we love you so so so SO much!!!!

please enjoy a bunch of random photos throughout the years that I found, that you may have never seen before 🤣😻 (love ya babe!)