• Join anytime!

    We are moving next door (same building)! We expect to double our capacity by June! Now is a great time to get on the waitlist for summer or fall term.

    Empowered Movement Aerial is the only aerial arts studio with highly trained coaches in Hood River, OR. We offer empowering classes for kids, teens and adults. Check out our schedule and sign up today! New students can join any time; no admin fee to sign-up or cancel. All classes are on a month to month commitment.

  • EMA Offers Teambuilding and Private Parties

    Make your next teambuilding event or party as unique as your crew! Empowered Movement Aerial is here to take your team or your party to the next level - learn more about what we offer here!

  • Learn more about our nonprofit

    Empowered Movement Aerial is a 501(c)3 nonprofit created to teach students of all ages aerial arts. We provide scholarships to students in financial need. Circus arts provide benefits including physical fitness, mental stability, as well as a profound sense of accomplishment. We provide a warm and welcoming environment designed to encourage creativity and authenticity. We also share aerial arts with our broader community through low and no-cost performances.

Build Strength, Make Art, Have Fun

Empowered Movement Aerial is a 501(c)3 nonprofit created to teach students of all ages aerial silks, trapeze and lyra. We provide sliding scale scholarships to students in financial need in Hood River County, Oregon. Click here to learn more about our beginnings!

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Aerial School

As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we are the only studio to bring aerial and circus arts to Hood River. We offer sliding scale scholarships to students in financial need giving everyone the opportunity for movement experiences that are effective for all ages, fitness levels, and abilities regardless of income. This vital work cannot be done without your help! Click below to make a fully-tax deductible donation!

 
 

Testimonials


“Arwen is a fantastic teacher. Aerial is a beautiful combination of strength, performance, and fun.

— Emily

“My daughter has been doing trapeze with Empowered Movement for over 6 months, and it's been amazing for her. [She] has found her place here. I am particularly impressed by how [Arwen] infuses lessons of self esteem and personal empowerment into her classes… I feel like my daughter is not just learning trapeze, but essential life lessons.

— Sandi, Pearl’s Mom

“I love Arwen! She's patient, knowledgeable and incredibly passionate about Aerial Arts. She is organized and intentional in her teachings but still makes the main focus on fun and growth. She has been traveling all over taking courses and gaining valuable teaching tools and experience. We are so lucky to have her here as the trail blazer for Aerial Arts in the Gorge!

— Amy

“Arwen is amazing! I am so shy I didn’t dream I could try this out and love it so much, she makes this type of thing very fun. I greatly encourage anyone to try her class!

— McKenna

“This is a class that will help you regain your confidence, as well as help you reconnect with your anatomy. Arwen’s teaching style has made a huge impact, even after two classes. I highly recommend Empowered Movement Aerial.”

— Kathryn