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Ariana Papousek at ADF 2024

WEEK A: Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 2024

Cultivating Dynamic Flow on Lyra – (Intermediate / Advanced) 

3:00-4:30 PM. Week A. FFP Studio 1.

Ages 12+. $190.

Prerequisites: Ability to hold a single knee hang(w/o hands) for 30 seconds on each leg, 5 knee beats, 5 straight arm beats on top bar, pull up from straight arm hang, tuck hold for 30 seconds.

Level up your dynamic lyra with a curriculum that connects beats and drops with seamless transitions. Push yourself, expand your boundaries, and conquer fears while flowing from dynamic to rhythmic skills on lyra to create a routine that is stunning and captivating. In this class we will explore sequences that bring the energy from powerful and thrilling, to graceful and entrancing.

WEEK B: Monday, Aug. 5 – Friday, Aug. 9, 2024

Cultivating Dynamic Flow on Lyra – (Intermediate / Advanced) 

1:00-2:30 PM. Week B. FFP Studio 1.

Ages 12+. $190.

Prerequisites: Ability to hold a single knee hang(w/o hands) for 30 seconds on each leg, 5 knee beats, 5 straight arm beats on top bar, pull up from straight arm hang, tuck hold for 30 seconds.

Level up your dynamic lyra with a curriculum that connects beats and drops with seamless transitions. Push yourself, expand your boundaries, and conquer fears while flowing from dynamic to rhythmic skills on lyra to create a routine that is stunning and captivating. In this class we will explore sequences that bring the energy from powerful and thrilling, to graceful and entrancing.

Loop Love (Advanced Beginner / Intermediate) 

5:30-7:00 PM. Week B. Dairy Gordon Gamm.

Ages: 12+. $190.

Prerequisites: Must be able to do a controlled pull up pull over into loops that are above your head. Must be able to do a full straddle up in the air (straight arm straddle up not required), must have some basic sling vocabulary: seated straddle, back straddle, single knee hang, gazelle, front balance, rib hang.

Ready to elevate your aerial creativity? Let’s take a deep dive into loops together! Combining flows and spins with grace and technique, this class is sure to spark your love for loops. This class is mixed to combine both solo and duo sequencing. At the beginning of the week we will work on solo skills, and then move into partnering work towards the end of the week. 


Ariana Papousek is primarily a self-taught aerialist. Fusing her background of competitive gymnastics with traditional circus, Ariana has created a unique and dynamic style of movement that has gained a lot of attention. Her early years of work as a competitive/rhythmic gymnast cultivated proper technique, body awareness, and creativity. Ariana’s intention is to inspire confidence, courage, and grace while ensuring that each student feels comfortable and empowered. Ariana has graced the stage for many large events and bands such as Elephant Revival Red Rocks, Shpongle Red Rocks, String Cheese Incident, Quixotic, Envision Festival, Burning Man, Sonic Bloom, Hulaween, Arise Festival, and more.

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