World-Class Aerial Training

Flying trapeze is the heart of what we do at Airborne Arts. Our outdoor rig stands 8 meters tall with a swing arc of more than 20 meters, giving you the space and momentum to experience true flight. Below the bar, a professional-grade safety net and a full apron system mean you can take risks and push your limits without worry. With professional catcher support available during sessions, you can progress to catches and returns as your skills develop.

Each two-hour group session follows a structured progression. First-timers start with ground instruction: body position, timing, the "hep" call and how to kick out and away from the platform. By the end of your first session, most students are executing a knee hang and, when our catcher is in the air with you, making their first catch. It is a moment that changes the way you think about what you are capable of. Returning students and intermediate flyers move into backflips, layout returns, split catches and more advanced swing technique. Advanced flyers work on doubles, twisting dismounts and performance sequences.

Our lead coach Jonathon Conant co-founded Trapeze School New York, one of the most recognized flying trapeze schools in the world. He has spent more than two decades teaching thousands of students of every age and ability level, from children as young as four to adults well into their seventies. His approach is patient, encouraging and technically precise. He understands how to help someone overcome the fear of climbing the ladder for the first time and he knows how to refine the timing of an experienced flyer's double somersault.

Flying trapeze sessions are available for groups or as private lessons and we welcome walk-ins when space allows. Group sessions start from $75 per person. Whether you are visiting Costa Rica on vacation and want to try something extraordinary, or you are a dedicated flyer looking for focused training in one of the most beautiful settings on earth, our trapeze program delivers.

Partner acrobatics, sometimes called hand-to-hand or acro, is one of the most rewarding disciplines we teach. It is built on trust, communication and the simple joy of creating something together with another person. At Airborne Arts, our hand to hand acrobatics sessions are open to everyone regardless of experience. You do not need a partner to participate and you do not need to be strong or flexible to start. We teach you the fundamentals from the ground up.

Sessions cover the two core roles: the base, who supports and stabilizes and the flyer, who balances and moves on top. We coach students for either role. You will learn basic mounts, thigh stands, shoulder stands, hand-to-hand grips, counterbalances and dynamic transitions. As your skills develop, the work becomes more fluid and creative. Intermediate and advanced students explore standing acrobatics, tosses, washing machines and choreographed sequences that look as impressive as they feel.

What makes hand to hand acrobatics special is the human element. It builds a kind of trust and body awareness that transfers into every other physical discipline and it creates connections between people that go well beyond the training mat. Couples, friends and complete strangers alike leave our acro sessions smiling, often surprised at what they accomplished together. Partner acrobatics is available as a standalone session or as part of any custom retreat package.