Tackle aerial puzzles, refine your technique, and discover what lies beyond the obvious.
If you’re eager to deepen your wrap knowledge, create fresh sequences, and explore an endless range of modifications and variations, this retreat is designed for you.
And if you enjoy challenging, puzzle-like movement, you’ll find plenty to inspire you here.
Kristen Krupp, the founder of SoCo Aerial Collective in Sonoma County, California, has spent more than a decade studying aerial arts and is always looking for new ways to expand her knowledge. In 2017, she created SoCo Aerial Collective to share her passion with students and visiting teachers while cultivating a safe, supportive environment.
With a background in microbiology, Kristen brings an analytical perspective to the aerial world, exploring creative and distinctive approaches while respecting each body’s individuality. She is also a certified personal trainer, committed to developing full-body strength for a practice that is consistent and sustainable both on the ground and in the air.
TK Paauwe-Roberts is a dedicated instructor with nearly ten years of experience teaching aerial silks, Pilates, fitness, calisthenics, nutrition, and children’s sports programs.
She is passionate about guiding students toward a healthier lifestyle through technical precision, mindful practice, and movement that feels enjoyable and sustainable for the body.
For TK, aerial silks are a creative puzzle. She loves breaking down complex wraps and sequences through aerial theory so that students can develop both technical skill and artistry. She currently teaches private lessons and group classes at Oasi Sorgente in Italy.
TK and Kristen first met in California while TK was visiting her parents and searching for a place to train. After taking a lesson with Kristen, they quickly became friends and discovered how much they share in common, from their love of silks to their playful sense of humor. They are excited to join forces on this retreat and continue exploring their shared passion for aerial theory.
Ready to elevate your practice? Join us in the beautiful region of Umbria, Italy, for a retreat created specifically for intermediate aerialists. You’ll explore innovative techniques to strengthen your aerial work and learn how to combine the fundamentals into striking new sequences that will leave your audience amazed.
That’s not all. Evenings will include stretching sessions and a workshop on injury prevention using Pilates machines. You’ll also have the chance to discover the Umbrian countryside, enjoy a wine tasting at a local vineyard, and wander through charming towns. With delicious farm-to-table vegetarian meals and wonderful company, this retreat promises to be truly memorable.
Prerequisites: beginner plus to intermediate aerial training; you should be able to invert and climb
Accommodation: single beds in shared rooms (see accommodation section on the website for more information)
Price: $1,220 / €1,130
Payment: 25% deposit. Payment plans available upon request: 4 payments of $305 / €283
Price includes: all meals, classes, transportation to and from the train station and group excursions, including planned meals out
Additional costs: souvenirs, any extra snacks, drinks or gelato during excursions or free time, flights to and from Italy, transport to the local train station, and massages
Kristen Krupp
TK Paauwe-Roberts
Price
€1,130.00
Tue, Oct 6