In the sunny, swampland state of Florida, where alligators sunbathe on golf courses and retirees play bingo on beaches, there exists an extraordinary group of kids. They're not the regular kind who spend their days building sandcastles or chasing geckos. No, these kids participate in something even more exciting - the Aerial Arts! Now, you might be thinking, "Aerial Arts? Is that something to do with drawing clouds or painting sunsets?" Not quite, my curious friend. Aerial Arts is a spectacular blend of athleticism, courage, and creativity. It involves hanging, twirling, and performing tricks on circus apparatus high up in the air. Imagine dangling from a trapeze or spinning like a top on a hanging hoop. Yes, it's as cool as it sounds! The leader of this gravity-defying gang is none other than Captain Skyler, a fearless, freckle-faced Florida native known for his flamingo-pink hair. He can flip through the air, twist around silks, and even do a one-handed handstand on a swaying tightrope. These Aerial Arts kids aren't just brave; they're also hilarious. Once, during a practice session, Captain Skyler, wearing a flamingo costume, attempted to perform a trick called the 'Flamingo Flip.' But instead of flipping, he got twisted in the silks and ended up dangling upside down. Everyone laughed, including Captain Skyler, whose giggles echoed around the practice hall like a flock of giggling seagulls. In Florida, where the sun is always shining, and the oranges are as sweet as the laughter of these daring kids, Aerial Arts is not just an activity; it's an adventure in the sky. So, if you ever find yourself in this magical state, don’t forget to look up. You might just spot Captain Skyler and his hilarious troop flipping through the air with the greatest of ease!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Our instructors are certified, experienced and passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals. Bittersweet Studios is the first co-ed aerial arts and fitness studio in Jacksonville that caters to clients of all ages and sizes. We provide a wide range of strength training, cardio, dance, and specialized aerial arts instruction, including pole fitness, aerial silks, aerial hammock yoga, lyra/hoop, trapeze, flexibility, acrobatics, and bungee fitness. We have something for everyone, from young aerialists to adults. We also host workshops and a winter/summer camp each year with industry professionals. Our studio provides the only aerial arts performance and entertainment group in Jacksonville, BSweet Entertainment. Come join us for a unique fitness experience!