Aerial Atitlán: Come Fly with Us!
Immersive Aerial Arts Intensive

Aerial Atitlán offers immersive aerial retreats and intensive training programs for all levels, uniting students and artists from around the world to train, teach, perform, and co-create on the shores of beautiful Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.

Urban Circus International specializes in cutting-edge aerial arts education, performance, and production. Our offerings include community classes, creative residencies, retreats, aerial intensives, and certified professional training programs designed to support artists at every stage of their journey.

Level up your aerial journey in one of the most breathtaking creative sanctuaries on Earth! Together, we invite you to expand your practice, experience opportunities for collaboration and performance, and join our jungle circus school. Study abroad with Urban Circus International and Aerial Atitlán — immerse yourself in training, creativity, and community on Lake Atitlán, and #flyhigher.

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Aerial Atitlan - Intensive Aerial Retreat &Training Program

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The Aerial Intensive Professional Training Program is an international educational aerial arts curriculum offering aerial arts education, performance, and production on Aerial Silks, Cloud Swing, Lyra/Cerceaux, Rope, Trapeze, and other innovative apparatus. Certification in aerial arts education, performance, and production is available through the Professional Training Program.

What is the Aerial Intensive / Professional Training Program?

Our Study Abroad program is located on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Classes are held mostly in open-air spaces surrounded by natural beauty, overlooking the lake and volcanoes. Supplement your training and experience even more magic while enjoying hikes through the reserves, around the lake, or to the waterfalls. On weekends, join us for trail rides through the mountains!

Where is the program located?

Schedule of Program Dates for Each Season’s Intensive
• Spring Intensive – January 3 – April 28 • Summer Intensive – June 1 – September 1 • Fall Intensive – September 21 – December 21

When does the program start?

Tuition for the program varies depending on the duration and scholarship options.
 • $1,500 per month – Intensive or PTP • $1,000 per month – With scholarship • $500 – One-week intensive

Housing costs also vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen.
 • $350 per month – Shared housing/dorms • $500 per month – Private room with shared kitchen and bath • $1,000 per month – Private housing with amenities

How do tuition and housing prices work?

We offer 1-3 month, 6 month, and 1-2 year training options! The program requires a minimum of 3 months of enrollment to give students a chance to master the basic foundations of Aerial Arts. Exceptionally qualified gymnasts and aerialists with previous experience may complete the program in as little as 3–6 months, while most students will require 9 months to 1 year to graduate. Beginners may take the full 2 years to complete the program.

Aerial Atitlan / Urban Circus International