Mountain Air Dance: Aerial Arts Company

About Mountain Air Dance: Aerial Arts Company

Mountain Air Dance: Aerial Arts Company, nestled in Bozeman, Montana, was founded in 2009 by Cathy Stone Werner, a gymnast turned modern dancer and aerial pioneer. The studio offers a unique blend of aerial arts and traditional dance forms, fostering strength, grace, and creativity for students of all ages. Werner established a distinct choreographic style that melds modern dance, gymnastics, yoga, pilates, and aerial arts, aiming to develop strong, healthy dancers and pass on a love for the art. Mountain Air Dance provides a nurturing and safe environment with a specialized curriculum designed for progressive skill development. Classes cater to all levels, from Intro-Level 1, focusing on fundamental safety and basic skills, to advanced levels (1-2, 2-3, 3-4) that explore a variety of apparatus including Aerial Hammock, Aerial Silks, Lyra, and Trapeze. The school year runs from September to May, culminating in a student showcase. The studio boasts a talented team of instructors. Julia Andreas brings experience in ballet, jazz, lyrical, and modern dance from a figure skating background. Blair Bodie, with an MFA in choreography, contributes to the contemporary dance scene. Clara Griffen shares her passion for Silks and Lyra. Jenn Kotila emphasizes mental health benefits, drawing from an athletic background. Robyn Lundin found a supportive community here. Rita Ramsey highlights the fusion of strength and musicality. Kat Stephens incorporates dance, aerial yoga, and other movement forms. Josie Sproles focuses on building student skill, confidence, and performance quality. Cecilia (Ceci) Whyel teaches both contemporary and aerial dance. Committed to inclusivity, Mountain Air Dance offers a Tuition Assistance Program. The studio emphasizes creativity, physical challenge, confidence building, and the development of strength and flexibility, making it an enriching experience for teens and adults alike.

Styles offered at Mountain Air Dance: Aerial Arts Company